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After a long pause since 2020, we’re excited to share that the Arizona Ethics & Compliance Council (AECC) is back.

About the AECC

The Arizona Ethics & Compliance Council (AECC) was established in September 2011 by local leaders in corporate ethics and compliance, in response to a growing need for trusted, peer-to-peer collaboration in the region.

What We Do

The Council convenes quarterly in the Phoenix metropolitan area, with meetings hosted on a rotating basis by volunteer member organizations. Each gathering is designed to provide a confidential, neutral forum where senior ethics and compliance professionals can:

  • Engage in candid discussions on emerging risks and regulatory developments
  • Share lessons learned and best practices
  • Exchange practical tools and strategies to strengthen compliance programs
Why It Matters

In a field that is often complex and rapidly changing, the AECC offers an open, peer-driven space to connect with colleagues who understand the unique demands of the profession. Whether navigating evolving regulations, responding to organizational challenges, or seeking new approaches to promote ethical culture, the Council is a place where leaders can learn from each other.

Get Involved

If you’d like to be included in future gatherings, reach out to Jim Rough at jim@sunhawkconsulting.com. We’d love to connect and share details on how you can participate.

Jim Rough - Healthcare Compliance, Forensic Investigation, Fraud Investigation

James Rough
President
SunHawk Consulting

James Rough is President of SunHawk Consulting, LLC. a U.S.- based Disputes, Compliance and Investigations Consulting Firm with experts in the Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Insurance Industries. Mr. Rough is a Certified Healthcare Compliance Professional, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional and graduate of FBI Citizen’s Academy. Mr. Rough has also served on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for two entities and is adjunct professor focused on Healthcare Compliance, for the Masters of Legal Studies Compliance Program, at Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor, College of Law. 

SunHawk experts are highly experienced professionals ready to assist you within our focus areas of:

Healthcare Compliance | Corporate Investigations
Corporate Compliance | Litigation Disputes

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