More specifically, Sarbanes-Oxley sections 301, 302, 404, and 802 have been of particular interest to companies improving corporate compliance.

Malcolm McKay, vice president for corporate compliance at InterMune, declined to provide more information about the subpoena.

He also said private-sector, "third party" inspectors could check on compliance, similar to the way accountants certify corporate financial compliance for the government.

But Mr. Greenberg said that heightened global security concerns and more stringent corporate compliance requirements had led to double-digit growth in the area.

There, she specialized in white collar criminal defense and corporate compliance.

James is now in private practice at the law firm of Armstrong Teasdale concentrating in the areas of white collar defense and corporate compliance.

An important component of any compliance program is to educate directors and officers about the laws and the importance of corporate compliance.

The need for corporate compliance and accountability has also forced large corporations to invest heavily in information backup, storage systems, and compliance solutions.

The award pays tribute to organizations and individuals making significant contributions to the corporate compliance and business ethics profession.

The firm advises clients in the areas of corporate compliance, investigations, due diligence, and security.