John L. Szabo
Senior Attorney (Ethics), Office of the General Counsel,
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

      Discuss the major federal government-wide conflict of interest rules, particularly the standards of conduct, as well as their origin and policy basis. Address implications of these rulings, including such issues as conflicting financial interests, outside employment, gifts and gratuities from non-government sources, and appearances of partiality and favoritism. Through real-world examples to illustrate key concepts, learn about:

• The importance of recognizing that actions which are not specifically illegal or contrary to the written rules could result in charges of unethical behavior
• Efforts to educate employees of these rules
• Federal oversight, through financial disclosure, investigations, and enforcement
• Impartiality where “friendships” exist