Steptoe & Johnson LLP Named Sponsor at Knowledge Congress' Event “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012 Live Webcast,” on 11/16/11

New York, NY, October 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Steptoe & Johnson LLP, an international law firm, teams up with The Knowledge Group for KC’s upcoming webcast entitled “Understanding OFAC Issues in 2012.” This two-hour event will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET.

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

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 Steptoe Johnson LLP please visit:
http://www.steptoe.com/

KC 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 this two-hour Live Webcast, the Knowledge Group has assembled a panel of key regulators and thought leaders who 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 is a series of live webcasts produced by The Knowledge Group, LLC, which examine trends, regulatory, and technology changes across a variety of industries. For further details, please visit: www.knowledgecongress.org.

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