Conflicts of interest (COIs) can take many shapes and forms – and can often be a headache for CCOs. Having easy reporting mechanisms, clear rules, a well-informed CCO and a willingness to say “yes” when appropriate are necessary to manage the risks associated with COIs and keep a company out of trouble. This article synthesizes advice shared during a recent Practising Law Institute program by Michael Koenig, global chief ethics and compliance officer for JBS Foods, and Shamina Sneed, managing director and deputy GC at the TCW Group. See “Understanding and Mitigating Risk of Organizational Conflicts of Interest for Government Vendors” (Mar. 13, 2024).