Complying with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) in the Invigorated Enforcement Environment

Hosted by the Illinois District Export Council

Wednesday, August 13, 2008 ~ 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM

We invite you to participate in this full-day seminar at The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows, IL  60008. 

Directions to The Meadows Club: http://themeadowsclub.com/location.htm

This event is jointly sponsored by JPMorgan and the law firm of Baker & McKenzie LLP.

This seminar will provide participants:

• An Overview of the Players, Policies, and Processes of US Export Controls & Compliance
• Insight into Minimizing Exposure, Liability, and Risk for You and Your Organization
• Ethics in Trade Compliance and Why it’s So Important
• A Hands-on Understanding of Jurisdiction and the Critical Importance of Getting it Right
• Hot Topics including recent State Department Changes & Trends, Brokering, Voluntary Disclosures, Directed Audits, Mandated Measures, Third-Country/Dual Nationals, D-Trade, Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence, and much more…
• An Industry Panel on Best Practices and How to Successfully Navigate the ITAR Minefield
• An Enforcement Update and the Consequences of Non-Compliance with Recent Lessons Learned
• Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Credits if You're a Lawyer

You should attend this seminar if:

• You think your company’s exports and imports aren’t regulated by the ITAR
• You’re uncertain your company’s exports and imports are regulated by the ITAR
• You’re certain your company’s exports and imports are regulated by the ITAR

Seminar Fee:  $250 per person

Deadline for Payment:  August 8, 2008 (space is limited)

Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Breaks are included. 

For more information, please contact:  Robin F. Mugford, Libertyville U.S. Export Assistance Center, by phone at 847-327-9082 or by e-mail at robin.mugford@N0SPAM.mail.doc.gov . 

NOTE:  Free one hour counseling sessions with representatives from JP Morgan and Baker & McKenzie will be held on Thursday, August 14 on a first-come, first-served basis.  Contact Robin Mugford to schedule an appointment.

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