U.S. Export Controls & Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Hosted by the Export Council of Oregon

October 28, 2009  ~  7:30 AM-5:30 PM
October 29, 2009  ~  By Appointment

We invite you to participate in this two-day seminar at the Embassy Suites Hotel - Portland Airport, 7900 NE 82nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97220.

This seminar will provide participants: 

• An Overview of US Export Controls: The Players, Policies and Processes
• Insight into Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk for You and Your Organization
• A Hands-on Understanding of Jurisdiction and the Critical Importance of Getting it Right
• First-hand Insight on Current US Government Views on Safeguarding Sensitive Technologies
• Hot Topics Including Changes/Trends at the State Department, Brokering, Voluntary Disclosures, D-Trade, Third-Country/Dual-Nationals, Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence and much more…
• An Industry Panel on How To Successfully Navigate the ITAR Minefield with Seasoned Trade Compliance Practitioners from Experienced Northwest Firms
• An Enforcement Update and the Consequences of Non-Compliance with Recent Lessons Learned
• Oregon Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits for Attorneys
• Networking with Experts at 5:30 PM Reception Sponsored by Dorsey & Whitney, LLP 

This seminar is a MUST for you and your company to attend if: 

• You think your organization's exports and imports are not regulated by the ITAR
• You're uncertain your organization's exports and imports are regulated by the ITAR
• You're certin your organization's exports and imports are regulated by the ITAR

Agenda for this event soon to be posted, which will feature specific topics presented by experts from JP Morgan-Chase's Global Trade Compliance Group, Experienced Northwest Firms, and Legal Advice.

Seminar Fee: $250/person (space is limited)
Breakfast, Lunch and Reception included

Registration details soon to come.

For more information, please contact:

Gail Snyder, International Trade Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service Portland
Tel: 503-326-5155
Fax: 503-326-6351
Email: gail.snyder@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov