*NEW DATES in observance of UK's newly declared national holiday on May 8*
This seminar series provides both novice and experienced export compliance professionals with an in-depth education on export control regulations administered by the US Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury as they apply to NL, EU, and other non-US-based companies who use or resell US-origin products, components, or technology as well as NON-US-LOCATED affiliates, parents, and subsidiaries of US companies.
US Export Control Reform changes can be a real benefit to your company's business once you understand how to adapt and maximize the benefit of list shifts from USML to CCL and how to apply the new definition of "Specially Designed" in the EAR. Our instructors are widely respected experts in the field of export control compliance with over 30 years of experience in interpreting and applying the rules of the EAR, OFAC, and the ITAR. Expect to leave these seminars with an in-depth understanding of what the current rules are and what you need to do to keep your company compliant.
Certification
ECoP Certification from the World Leader in Export Compliance Training
Get Recognition for Your Export Compliance Expertise and Build Your Professional Credentials
We are renowned as the world leader in U.S. export compliance training programs. With our export compliance seminars, you have always been able to document your participation in our courses - in addition, you can opt to take the Export Compliance Professional (ECoP) certification test (or tests) at course completion to certify your mastery of the concepts.
By taking and passing the certification test(s), you can demonstrate to your employer and colleagues that you have mastered the content and that you have the skills necessary to perform your export compliance duties.
This certification benefits you and your company by:
- Demonstrating your achievement in the solid knowledge and application know-how of export compliance regulations
- Providing a systematic framework for a continuing education plan and documentation of your current export regulation mastery
- Creating less export compliance risk for your company
- Helping you to move more quickly along your career path and providing evidence of your skills on your résumé
Available Certifications:
- ECoP EAR (EAR Export Controls) renewal credits = 4
- ECoP ITAR (ITAR Export Controls) renewal credits = 4
Instructors
Scott Gearity, President - ECTI, Inc.
Scott Gearity brings nearly 20 years 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 ECTI from Microsoft Corporation, where he was based in Ireland and managed the company’s export compliance program for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He continues to advise many non-US companies affected by US export controls.
Mr. Gearity holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in international studies and economics from American University. He is a licensed US customs broker.
Johanna Reeves, Founding Partner – Reeves & Dola, LLP
The attorneys at Reeves & Dola, LLP help businesses navigate the highly regulated and complex world of manufacturing, sales and international trade of defense and commercial products.
Johanna Reeves is founding partner of the Washington, DC law firm, Reeves & Dola, LLP (www.reevesdola.com). For more than 15 years, Ms. Reeves has dedicated her practice to advising U.S. companies on export and import matters arising under the Arms Export Control Act, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, the Export Administration Regulations, economic sanctions and embargoes administered by the Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control, the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the National Firearms Act of 1934.
Ms. Reeves designs and implements compliance programs and provides training sessions on U.S. export and defense trade controls and federal firearms laws. She also designs and leads internal audits to assess compliance in these areas. Ms. Reeves counsels on voluntary and directed disclosures and represents clients on regulatory compliance and enforcement matters before the federal government.
Since 2011, Ms. Reeves has served as Executive Director of the FireArms Import/Export Roundtable (F.A.I.R.) Trade Group (www.fairtradegroup.org), a national nonprofit membership organization dedicated to promoting and protecting the interests of the firearms and ammunition import and export community. She is a current member of the U.S. Department of State Defense Trade Advisory Group(DTAG).
Guest Speakers
Richard Tauwhare, MVO MIExCP MA, Director, Richard Tauwhare Consulting Limited
richard@rtclimited.com
Richard Tauwhare is an independent consultant who specialises in EU single market and customs regulations, export controls, sanctions and trade restrictions, and the trade-related aspects of Brexit.
Richard provides consultancy advice and training on UK, EU and US export controls, sanctions, customs and Brexit issues to a range of defence and dual-use manufacturers, Chambers of Commerce and universities, mainly in the UK. This includes setting up or improving internal compliance programmes, drafting policies and procedures, conducting internal audits, advising on complex issues and licence applications, and managing Voluntary Self-Disclosures.
As a former senior UK diplomat, Richard has 40 years’ experience of the negotiation and implementation of international and EU trade regulations, particularly of sanctions and embargoes, and controls on trade in arms and dual-use goods, including as Head of Export Control Policy in the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office and as a Senior Director in the International Trade practice of law firm Dechert LLP in London.
Richard chairs the Brexit sub-committee of the Export Group for Aerospace, Defence and Dual-Use Goods (EGADD) and is an elected member of the EGADD Executive Committee, a member of the Joint Electronics Telecoms Security Export Control Committee of techUK, of the Institute of Export’s Export Control Profession, and of the Editorial Board of the World Export Control Review Journal.
Kay C. Georgi, Partner
Kay is a partner in the International Trade group and has more than 33 years’ experience advising clients on all aspects of international trade, with particular capability in the areas of export control and sanctions, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and import (customs) matters.
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TWO BACK-TO-BACK SEMINARS:
ITAR Controls on Non-US Transactions
2-DAY SEMINAR - May 9-10, 2023
Learn the ins and outs of compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in a format that is easy to digest.
Key Topics Include:- Export Controls Overview
- Controlled Items & Activities
- Licenses
- Agreements and US Government Approval
- Exemptions & Exclusions
- Special Issues
- Compliance Programs
- Export Control Reform (ECR) & Recent Developments
- ITAR Export Enforcement
EAR/OFAC Controls on Non-US Transactions
2-DAY SEMINAR - May 11-12, 2023
A
hands-on approach to complying with the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR), including both export controls and antiboycott
regulations, and Treasury Department trade embargoes.
Key Topics Include:- Introduction to the Export Administration Regulations
- EAR Controls
- Sanctions
- Compliance Programs
- Export Control Reform & Recent Events
- EAR & OFAC Export Enforcement
Daily Schedule:
- 8:30 AM Registration & Continental Breakfast
- 9:00 – 12:00 PM Seminar
- 12:00 PM Lunch
- 1:00 – 5:00 PM Seminar
Venue
Hilton London Olympia
380 Kensington High St, Kensington, W14 8NL
London, UK
Website*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 ends April 8, 2023.
Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Book early to ensure availability.
Guest room rate: £149/night. Inclusive of English breakfast served at leisure and VAT at the prevailing rate.
To book your room, call the hotel at +44 20 7603 3333 and mention booking code “ECTI group”.
