WHAT: U.S. Attorney Mary Beth Buchanan will present the keynote address Friend or Foe? Upholding the Company’s Ethics and Compliance Program at the Duquesne University Ethics Luncheon Forum.

Buchanan’s talk will focus on the ethical dilemmas faced by those responsible for ensuring that their organizations adhere to laws and uphold ethical standards. She will discuss the status of “whistleblowers” who report illegal activities and will address the organizational tensions that arise when the financial cost of being faithful to the law is perceived to be higher than the fines levied against those who are non-compliant.

The lunch is presented by the Duquesne University Beard Center for Leadership in Ethics, and is sponsored by Babcock Lumber company and Thorp Reed & Armstrong.

WHEN: 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 31

WHERE: The Duquesne Club, 325 Sixth Ave., Pittsburgh

CONTACTS:
Rose Ravasio, 412.396.6051/cell 412.818.0234
Karen Ferrick-Roman, 412.936.1154/cell 412.736.1877

Duquesne University
Founded in 1878, Duquesne is consistently ranked among the nation's top Catholic research universities for its award-winning faculty and tradition of academic excellence. The University is nationally ranked by U.S. News and World Report and the Princeton Review for its rich academic programs in 10 schools of study for 10,000-plus graduate and undergraduate students, and by the Washington Monthly for service and contributing to students’ social mobility. Duquesne is a member of the U.S. President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll with Distinction for its contributions to Pittsburgh and communities around the globe. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges acknowledge Duquesne’s commitment to sustainability.

This release was posted on Monday, May 22nd, 2006 at 3:05 pm and is filed under Events.