Andrew D. Irwin, Counsel, Steptoe and Johnson LLP to Speak at KC’s Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys Live Webcast
New York, NY, January 20, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today Andrew D. Irwin, Counsel, Steptoe and Johnson LLP will speak at a 2-hour webcast entitled “Legal Series for 2011: U.S. Export Controls 2011 for Attorneys.” This event is scheduled for February 09, 2011 at 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM ET.
About Andrew D. Irwin
Andrew D. Irwin is of counsel with Steptoe & Johnson LLP. He practices at the intersection of export controls, anti-corruption and government contracting, focusing primarily on corporate investigations and related compliance counseling. He has conducted investigations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East (including on the ground in Iraq). Prior to coming to Steptoe, Mr. Irwin spent several years as inside counsel for one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies.
Mr. Irwin has considerable experience counseling clients in a number of industries regarding their compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Much of his practice relates to enforcement matters, including voluntary disclosures and related internal investigations. He also advises clients regarding developing policies and procedures to prevent and detect violations and preparing license, classification and commodity jurisdiction requests. Mr. Irwin has also counseled clients regarding all major US sanctions regimes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and conducted investigations and prepared voluntary disclosures regarding potential sanctions violations. In addition, he has helped clients address a wide-range of issues related to working in Iraq.
About Steptoe and Johnson LLP
In more than 65 years of practice, Steptoe has gained a national and international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in guiding business transactions. The firm has offices in Beijing, Brussels, Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Washington.
Event Synopsis:
A comprehensive and in-depth review of Export Control Laws and Policies is underway by the current administration. There is also a number of export control reform initiatives, which when enacted could result to significant changes in the export system.
Companies must have a complete understanding of the rules and regulations in export controls to mitigate the risks of facing sanctions. Reinforcing compliance programs need to be a top priority.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group, LLC brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.
Contact information:
The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
http://www.knowledgecongress.org
info@knowledgecongress.org
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About Andrew D. Irwin
Andrew D. Irwin is of counsel with Steptoe & Johnson LLP. He practices at the intersection of export controls, anti-corruption and government contracting, focusing primarily on corporate investigations and related compliance counseling. He has conducted investigations in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East (including on the ground in Iraq). Prior to coming to Steptoe, Mr. Irwin spent several years as inside counsel for one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies.
Mr. Irwin has considerable experience counseling clients in a number of industries regarding their compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Much of his practice relates to enforcement matters, including voluntary disclosures and related internal investigations. He also advises clients regarding developing policies and procedures to prevent and detect violations and preparing license, classification and commodity jurisdiction requests. Mr. Irwin has also counseled clients regarding all major US sanctions regimes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and conducted investigations and prepared voluntary disclosures regarding potential sanctions violations. In addition, he has helped clients address a wide-range of issues related to working in Iraq.
About Steptoe and Johnson LLP
In more than 65 years of practice, Steptoe has gained a national and international reputation for vigorous representation of clients before governmental agencies, successful advocacy in litigation and arbitration, and creative and practical advice in guiding business transactions. The firm has offices in Beijing, Brussels, Century City, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, and Washington.
Event Synopsis:
A comprehensive and in-depth review of Export Control Laws and Policies is underway by the current administration. There is also a number of export control reform initiatives, which when enacted could result to significant changes in the export system.
Companies must have a complete understanding of the rules and regulations in export controls to mitigate the risks of facing sanctions. Reinforcing compliance programs need to be a top priority.
About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
The Knowledge Group, LLC brings together the world's leading authorities and industry participants through informative two-hour webcasts that study the impact of changing regulations and help businesses succeed through proper regulatory compliance.
Contact information:
The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series
http://www.knowledgecongress.org
info@knowledgecongress.org
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