Meredith A. Rathbone, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP to Speak at KC’s Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast

New York, NY, October 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Meredith A. Rathbone, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress’ webcast entitled: “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012.” This event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 from 12:00pm – 2:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:
http://knowledgecongress.org/event_2011_OFAC_Issues.html

About Meredith A. Rathbone

Meredith Rathbone is a Partner with the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson LLP in Washington, D.C., where she counsels clients on international regulatory compliance matters. Ms. Rathbone advises clients on compliance with export controls and economic sanctions regulations, including the establishment of compliance and audit programs, undertaking commodity classification and jurisdiction assessments, seeking licenses, and obtaining advisory opinions from the relevant regulatory agencies. Ms. Rathbone advises and assists clients in undertaking internal investigations relating to compliance with economic sanctions and export controls regulations, and on making voluntary disclosures to U.S. government agencies.

Ms. Rathbone writes and speaks regularly on international regulatory compliance matters. She is a Vice Chair of the American Bar Association, Section of International Law’s Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee. In addition, she has taught courses relating to international law as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University.

About Steptoe Johnson LLP

With more than 500 attorneys, Steptoe & Johnson LLP provides counsel and representation in a wide range of legal fields. Steptoe attorneys are known for having the breadth of experience and insight needed to handle complex disputes and resolve difficult regulatory and business problems. Attorneys in practices ranging from international trade, tax, energy, and intellectual property, to antitrust, and insurance/reinsurance, know the business and regulatory landscapes exceedingly well. The firm believes such in-depth understanding is an essential factor in developing the creative strategies and solutions that clients require.

For more information about Meredith Rathbone and Steptoe Johnson LLP please visit:
http://www.steptoe.com/

Event Synopsis:

Compliance with the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) regulations remains a significant challenge for most companies. With assets located all over the world, OFAC compliance can be complex, putting companies at risk for violating U.S. economic and trade sanctions programs.

In a two-hour Live Webcast, the Knowledge Group will walk you through the most significant issues which may arise in the context of OFAC compliance and how to mitigate these risks to avoid sanctions violations and enforcement actions.

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Congress was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register for an event, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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