Past event: Advanced Issues in Export Controls: Collaborative Workshop

This workshop will take an in-depth and interactive look at three critical elements of meeting the dual challenge of understanding the rules and implementing effective compliance procedures.

First, we will bring you up-to-date on the latest key elements of Export Control Reform and examine strategies and methods for updating your compliance procedures to comply with the new ECR rules. No one ever said Export Control Reform (ECR) was going to make the rules simpler, but the resulting reforms can be of real benefit to your organization if you invest the time necessary to understand the changes and adapt your procedures.

Next, we will examine the reality that the government is actively enforcing the rules and the fact that violations are bound to happen. You need to know what to do to better prevent violations and effectively deal with them when they do occur.

Finally, we will spend the second full day interacting with ECTI’s experts and conducting a dynamic workshop which will give you the opportunity to take a fresh look at your compliance procedures and benchmark them with the best practices of your peers. This is an opportunity like no other to learn from  the best minds in the field of trade compliance -- as well as share what is working well in your organization.

Join ECTI in this interactive workshop for the chance to learn how other professionals approach compliance and to reinforce and update your understanding of the rules through real-life compliance challenges.

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. 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.

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, 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 over 100 conferences around the world and has written numerous articles and several books on the subject. Mr. Black is an accredited Export Compliance Professional (ECoP ®) on both the EAR and the ITAR.

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 Goodrick 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.

Jonathan C. Poling is a partner in Baker & McKenzie’s International Trade, Compliance and Customs Practice Group with significant experience handling complex export control and trade-related civil and criminal matters involving a wide array of industries. He represents clients nationally and internationally in a variety of matters, including white collar criminal cases, administrative enforcement matters, trade-related due diligence, integration issues in mergers and acquisitions; internal investigations, audits, export control and sanctions cases, and addressing corporate compliance issues. Mr. Poling’s practice also covers anti-money laundering and fraud investigations involving international trade and trade finance, including investigations involving potential violations of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, the Trading with the Enemy Act and the Arms Export Control Act. Mr. Poling is a former prosecutor with the US Department of Justice National Security Division, Counterespionage Section

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Export Compliance Officers, Legal Department, Traffic Personnel, Customer Service Representatives, Government liaisons, Trade Logistics Personnel, Personnel from overseas companies who deal with USbased companies or that purchase US-origin products, components or technology, Subsidiaries, affiliates and parents of US businesses

Venue

Sheraton Crescent Hotel Phoenix
2620 West Dunlap Avenue
Phoenix, AZ USA
TEL: 1-602-943-8200

Special room rate for seminar attendees: $149 / night single/double

To book a room: Contact the hotel by telephone at 1-602-943-8200 and refer to your booking with the keyword “EXPORT COMPLIANCE TRAINING”

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