Houston FCPA Blogger, Lawyer Thomas Fox Honored as 'Top Author' on Compliance in 2016 Readers' Choice Awards

HOUSTON, March 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Writer, lawyer and independent consultant Thomas Fox of Houston has been selected as a "Top Author" in the JD Supra 2016 Readers' Choice Award for his articles on corporate compliance.

Mr. Fox is listed first among 10 Top Authors writing on compliance, one of just 26 specialty areas featured in the Readers' Choice Awards announced this week. The honorees were selected for their thought leadership in those key areas and for the level of visibility and engagement generated by their articles.

"It's gratifying to know that my observations on compliance and how to develop an ethical corporate culture are of interest to others," says Mr. Fox. "Any company doing business globally, even in a minor way, must have an understanding of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and how to maintain oversight of transactions and relationships with foreign partners and clients."

The Readers' Choice Awards recognize 200 authors chosen from more than 34,000 who were published last year on the JD Supra website, which focuses on business and legal news and analysis. Mr. Fox's best-read article was "Design Thinking in Compliance" available here: http://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/design-thinking-in-compliance-35261/.

Mr. Fox recently published his 10^th book on corporate compliance, "Effective Leadership Skills in Compliance: CCO 3.0 and Beyond." In recent months, he also has led FCPA Master Class Training courses in Houston and other U.S. cities. He is the principal with Advanced Compliance Solutions, which you can learn more about here: http://www.advancedcompliancesol.com/.

The former general counsel of a global oilfield services company, Mr. Fox has worked as a lawyer in the world's energy capital for more than 30 years. He is frequently quoted in the news media on issues involving bribery and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Mr. Fox also hosts the FCPA Compliance & Ethics website, which provides business solutions to compliance and legal challenges. The informative online resource is a one-stop clearinghouse for corporate compliance professionals working with companies that do business internationally. For more information, please visit fcpacompliancereport.com.

For more information about Mr. Fox and his compliance work, please contact Kit Frieden at 800-559-4534 or [email protected].

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