Past event: US Export Controls with REFORM CHANGES Seminar

JOHN R. BLACK is a Principal of BSG Consulting and has been involved in US export and trade control matters since 1984. He advises US and foreign companies, law firms and governments on US export controls and has earned a reputation as one of the leading experts in the field. From 1984–88 he worked for the US Commerce Department, where he wrote the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and interpreted it for government and industry. He uses his comprehensive knowledge of the US rules that impact military and commercial companies to help his clients stay in compliance without missing legitimate business opportunities. He has been a featured speaker at hundreds of conferences around the world and has written numerous articles and several books on the subject.

SCOTT M. GEARITY is a Principal of BSG Consulting, bringing over a decade of consulting, training and corporate export compliance program management experience to bear for his clients.  Mr. Gearity has substantial experience in military, dual-use and commercial export controls. His clients have ranged in size from small start-ups to some of the world’s largest companies, with a particular focus on the information technology, telecommunications, networking and software industries. Mr. Gearity joined BSG from Microsoft Corporation, where he was based in Ireland and managed the company’s export compliance program for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Mr. Gearity holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies and economics from American University. He is a licensed US customs broker.

GREGORY CREESER is a partner with International Trade Compliance Strategies and a consultant to BSG Consulting. Prior to joining ITC Strategies as a compliance consultant, Mr. Creeser held the position of Corporate Director for International Trade Compliance with Goodrich Corporation’s Washington Operations Office. Mr. Creeser began his career in the export arena by  serving for 2 years as a licensing officer within the Office of Defense Trade Controls at the Department of State. Mr. Creeser held the position of President of the board of directors of the Society for International Affairs (SIA) from 2004-2006. He also held the positions of Vice President, Communications Director, and Conferences Director for SIA. Mr. Creeser received his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science and Economics from Texas A&M University in 1987.

MARC BINDER is a partner with ITC Strategies. Prior to joining ITC Strategies, Marc was the Director of Customs Compliance for Goodrich  Corporation, where he was responsible for managing the Corporate Customs Compliance program. Prior to that, Marc held trade compliance management positions at TRW and Lockheed Martin – Government Electronics Systems. Marc is a former two term member of the Department of Commerce Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee (RPTAC) and a former three term member of the Department of State, Defense Trade Advisory Group (DTAG). Marc is a member of the Board of Directors of the Society for International Affairs (SIA), where he is a Director of Planning and Education. Marc is a licensed Customs Broker, and is certified in the field of Hazardous Materials Transportation. Marc holds a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and has graduated from the Wharton Management Program, University of Pennsylvania.

STEVEN BROTHERTON is a Partner at Sandler, Travis & Rosenberg, P.A., resident in the San Francisco office, and leads  its  Export  Controls  and  Sanctions  Practice.  Mr.  Brotherton  counsels  a  wide  variety  of  clients  on  export  controls  and  sanction  matters,  from  Fortune  50  companies  to  midsize  companies  to  start-ups,  on  export control laws and regulations. Mr. Brotherton’s  practice  encompasses advising on the requirements of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and sanctions regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). His work includes developing and implementing global  export  compliance  programs,  leading  audits  and  investigations,  developing  and  executing  strategic  export  license planning and administration, and representing companies  in  connection  with  government  investigations  and  enforcement actions. Brotherton holds a J.D. from the University of Alabama and a B.S. in international business from Auburn University and is admitted to the bar in California.

STEPHEN WAGNER is a senior attorney with Fuerst Ittleman David & Joseph, PL. He practices primarily in the area of international business transactions, representing clients with trade and customs issues as well as corporate law matters. Mr. Wagner applies his proven experience in the international arena to resolve effectively and efficiently his clients’ legal issues with respect to import and export compliance and enforcement matters. He regularly represents clients in administrative and civil matters and proceedings before U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the U.S. Government’s export control agencies such as the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) and the Office of Foreign Assets Controls (OFAC).

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TWO BACK-TO-BACK SEMINARS:

EAR & OFAC Commercial & Military Export Controls - 2-DAY SEMINAR - June 12-13, 2017

Topic Include

• Introduction to Export Controls
• Classification
• Shipping & Licenses
• China Military Catch-All Rule
• Reexports
• Office of Foreign Assets Control Regulations
• Antiboycott Regulations
• Information Technology, Technical Data & Software
• Encryption Controls
• Export Control Reform: Adjusting & Updating Practices
• Export Enforcement Issues & Effective Export Compliance

ITAR Defense Trade Controls - 2-DAY SEMINAR - June 14-15, 2017

Topics Include

• Munitions Export Controls
• Overview - ITAR, DDTC & more
• Controlled Items and Activities
• License Requirements & Application Workshop
• New Brokering Rules
• Political Contributions
• Technical Data Considerations
• License, Agreement & Exemption Management
• Internal Control Programs
• Items Shifting from USML to CCL
• Export Control Reform: Adjusting & Updating Practices

Venue

Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf Hotel
2500 Mason Street
San Francisco, CA  94133 USA

*The cost of accommodation is not included in the seminar tuition.

A limited block of guest rooms at the venue hotel is reserved for seminar participants.  Group rate available until May 11, 2017!
Rooms are available on a first-come / first-served basis.  Book early to ensure availability.

Guest room rate:  $249/night: standard single/double
To book your room call 1-888-627-7024 and mention Export Compliance Training Institute Group