Evergreen advice from SEC Assoc. Director Anita Bandy on the internal investigations panel: The most important thing you can do is *build credibility with the staff.*

Folks get this wrong more than you might think. Even folks with great reputations can lose trust... #SEFVirtual

. @SteptoeLLP's Phil Kinda agrees. The approach has to be: "Watch how we do this." It's about giving the staff comfort that you have your arms around the situation, and you're being transparent. #SEFVirtual

. @Kirkland_Ellis's Erica Williams is on the same page, too. She focuses on proactive communication with the staff. "In college, I called my parents so they wouldn't have to call me." The staff needs the same treatment.

Advice on this panel is #SEFVirtual