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The Ever-Changing International Trade Landscape

We are pleased to invite you to our Virtual Global Trade Conference. In lieu of our annual conference in Bellevue, WA, we are excited to again provide a virtual offering available to all our clients and friends worldwide! The conference will be comprised of 75 minutes sessions over the course of two days. Please join us on July 20 and 21 for any or all sessions.

Our international trade compliance lawyers from around the world will review the major developments impacting international trade. Please see full agenda below for the details and timing of each session.

Panels are listed in Pacific Daylight Time. Topics and speakers are subject to change.

Please click on the “Register for this session” buttons located within the agenda below to select your sessions.

CLE Credit

This 2-day event is approved for a total of 7.5 general California CLE credits, 7.5 general Illinois CLE credits, 9.0 areas of professional practice New York CLE credits and 7.5 general Texas CLE credits. Participants requesting CLE for other states will receive Uniform CLE Certificates. Baker & McKenzie LLP is a California and Illinois CLE approved provider. Baker & McKenzie LLP has been certified by the New York State CLE Board as an accredited provider in the state of New York. This program is appropriate for both experienced and newly admitted New York attorneys. Baker & McKenzie LLP is an accredited sponsor, approved by the State Bar of Texas, Committee on MCLE.

A uniform certificate with 9.0 CPE credits for attending the entire 2-day activity will be provided to participants for CPE credit applications tor other jurisdictions.

This program can be applied towards the 9 Substantive Hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) required by the Law Society of Ontario.

**While CLE credit may be pre-approved in certain jurisdictions, final CLE accreditation approval is anticipated, but not guaranteed.

CPE, CCS, MCS, CES, MES Credit Pending

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Panel Date and TimeTopics of DiscussionSpeakers
July 20 | Day One
Export Control Developments: United States, United Kingdom, European Union
8:30 am – 9:45 am PDT
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Welcome and IntroductionEmerging and Foundational Technologies:  Status of BIS InitiativeCybersecurity ControlsExport Control Developments with respect to China Entity List DevelopmentsThe Foreign Direct Product Rule ExplainedSemiconductor Export Control Developments and InitiativesBiden Administration China Export Control PolicyUnited Kingdom Export Control Developments Post-Brexit Departures from European Union Export ControlsGeneral Authorizations and OGELsMilitary End-User Export ControlsEuropean Union Export Control Developments Encryption Export Controls John McKenzie
Alison Stafford Powell

Alex Lamy
Kerry Contini
Ben Smith
Paul Amberg
Customs & Import Developments
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm PDT
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The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)The Forced Labor Task Force Report and CBP EnforcementOther Forced Labor IssuesResponding to CBP Withhold Release OrdersUK/EU Forced Labor DevelopmentsSection 301 DevelopmentsThe HTMX Case: Status Report of CIT Litigation and USTR ResponsesProspects for Extension, Mitigation and RemovalThe USMCA: A Multinational Analysis: United States, Mexico, Canada Customs Valuation and Transfer Pricing: A Multinational Analysis: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, European UnionThe United Kingdom Import Trade Position and Initiatives: Post BrexitJohn McKenzie
Meredith DeMent
Christine Streatfeild
Nicole Looks
Jenny Revis
Adriana-Ibarra Fernandez
Jose Hoyos-Robles
Brian Cacic
China Export and Trade Developments
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm PDT
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Implementation of China’s Export Control LawDraft Regulations on Dual-Use Export ControlsNational Security Risk Assessment under the Export Control LawMOFCOM Guidance on Export Compliance ProceduresCybersecurity LawImporting and Exporting Encryption ProductsNetwork Security Products Market AccessChina’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions LegislationJurisdictional ScopeEnforcement Policy and ProspectsChina’s Reaction to Russia Sanctions, the UFLPA and Other Foreign SanctionsChina’s Pilot Project Approach to Transfer Pricing and Customs ValuationJohn McKenzie
Frank Pan
Tina Li
Ivy Tan
 
July 21 | Day Two
 
Sanctions Responses to the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
8:30 am – 9:45 am PDT
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Overview of the United States, Canadian, United Kingdom, European Union SanctionsProduct and Technology Controls: A Comparative AnalysisNavigating OFAC’s Directives, Determinations and General LicenseNew Approaches to SanctionsRussia-related Foreign Direct Product RuleRestrictions on Furnishing ServicesSanctions Based on Schedule B/HTS NumbersCrypto SanctionsPayment Issues to and from RussiaScope of Sanctions on Russian BanksPayment of Taxes, Intellectual Property Registration and Renewal FeesProhibitions on “New Investments”Regulatory Considerations and Challenges on Wind-Down, Suspension and Termination of Operations in RussiaUkraine’s Sanctions Laws and RegulationsProhibition on “Collaboration” with Aggressor StatesOther Countries Sanctions: Australia and SingaporeAlison Stafford Powell
Sunny Mann
Brian Cacic
Terry Gilroy
Hanna Shtepa
Ben Smith
Anne Petterd
Russian Counter Measures
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm PDT
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Financial Measures and Restrictions on Outbound Remittance of FundsCurrency ControlsRuble Payment Requirements for Energy ExportsExport RestrictionsNationalization and Government Administration of Foreign-owned EntitiesCriminalization of Compliance with Foreign SanctionsSuspension of FSTEC Software CertificatesRestrictions on Validity and Enforcement of Foreign-Owned Intellectual Property RightsContract Performance, Application of Sanctions, and Force MajeureJohn McKenzie
Alexander Bychkov
Vladimir Efremov
Teresa Michaud
Export and Sanctions Enforcement
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm PDT
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 Changes in BIS Export Enforcement Policy: Statements by Assistant Secretary Michael AxelrodOFAC Sanctions EnforcementLeading Export Control and Sanctions Enforcement CasesExport Control and Sanctions Enforcement in the United KingdomExport Control and Sanctions Enforcement in the European UnionConcluding RemarksAlison Stafford Powell
Terry Gilroy
Ben Smith
Paul Amberg
John McKenzie

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Date and Time:

July 20 | Day One
8:30 am – 9:45 am PDT
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm PDT
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm PDT

July 21 | Day Two
8:30 am – 9:45 am PDT
12:00 pm – 1:15 pm PDT
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm PDT

If you reside in a different time zone and wish to verify your time, go to Timeanddate.com to see the time in your location.

Contacts:
Liz Rittinger
Email
+1 415 984 3853

Anna Discutido
Email
+1 416 865 6946

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Paul Amberg is a partner in Baker McKenzie’s Madrid office, where he handles international trade and compliance issues. He advises multinational companies on export controls, trade sanctions, antiboycott rules, customs laws, anticorruption laws, and commercial law matters.

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Brian Cacic assists clients on all substantive Canadian customs, trade sanctions and export controls issues, including complex customs valuation, tariff classification, rules of origin, marking, remissions and drawbacks. He assists clients to develop and implement effective customs and trade compliance programs, and he regularly conducts internal compliance reviews, prepares voluntary disclosures, and represents clients in Canadian customs compliance audits and enforcement actions. He also provides trade compliance and regulatory advice in connection with corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and advises clients on trade-related legislative matters.

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Kerry Contini is a partner in the Firm's international trade practice in Washington, DC. She advises companies on export controls, sanctions, and related human rights and supply chain compliance issues. She has been with Baker McKenzie since she was a summer associate in 2005 and started as an associate in 2006. Kerry has been ranked in the Up and Coming categories for Export Controls & Trade Sanctions by Chambers Global (2022) and Chambers USA (2021), with clients highlighting that "her advice and solutions are business-focused" and that she is "very practical and easy to work with." Kerry has been recognized as a “standout” member of Baker McKenzie’s international trade team by Legal 500. Legal 500 reported a client as stating that, “Kerry is thoughtful, practical, efficient, and has really invested in getting to know our business and our team.” Kerry was recognized in the Who's Who Legal 2021 as a Global Leader in Trade & Customs - International Sanctions. Kerry has written on export controls and trade sanctions issues for a number of publications, including WorldECR, The Export Practitioner, and Ethisphere. She has presented on pandemic-related supply chain issues to the US International Trade Commission. Kerry has been quoted in a number of publications, including Global Investigations Review and Asian Legal Business. She is an editor of the Firm’s Global Supply Chain Compliance blog and is a regular contributor to that blog as well as the Firm’s Sanctions & Export Controls Update blog. Kerry is a co-chair of the Export Controls and Sanctions Section of the Association of Women in International Trade. Kerry is part of the diversity and inclusion leadership for the Washington DC office and is a member of the BakerWomen Steering Committee. She has maintained an active pro bono practice throughout her career at Baker McKenzie and is co-chair of the Washington DC office pro bono leadership team. Kerry has worked on a wide range of pro bono matters, primarily focusing on public international law, animal advocacy, and election protection. She is an active member of the Animal Law Committee of the Environment, Energy, and Natural Resources Community of the DC Bar.

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Meredith DeMent counsels US and multinational companies across industry sectors on all aspects of US customs law. She focuses her practice on rapidly evolving trade policy, customs compliance, and duty mitigation strategies. She was named a rising star in international trade by Legal Media Group's Expert Guides.

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Terry Gilroy is a partner in the New York office of Baker McKenzie and a member of the Compliance and Investigations Practice Group. Prior to joining the Firm in 2018, Terry served as Americas Head of the Financial Crime Legal function at Barclays. Terry advises businesses and individuals on white collar and financial crime issues and has significant experience conducting investigations relating to compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and related bribery and corruption statutes, economic sanctions regulations as administered by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering (AML) regulations and statutes. Terry spent six years on active duty in the United States Army as a Field Artillery officer.

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Adriana has over twenty years of experience in customs and foreign trade matters. She joined Baker McKenzie in 2001, became National Partner in 2005 and a Principal in 2018. She has prior experience working as legal director of Rules of Origin, Customs Procedures and Safeguards in the Mexican Ministry of Economy where she participated in the negotiation of several free trade agreements (FTAs) and in the first dispute settlement resolution cases initiated by Mexico against the US under the NAFTA. Adriana has been ranked a leading practitioner by Chambers and Partners at Chambers Global and Chambers Latin America as well as Legal 500 for ten consecutive years. She was an associate in our Guadalajara and Washington, D.C. offices and currently Heads the Firm’s North America International Commercial Practice Group in Mexico City.

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José has been a member of the Foreign Trade Practice Group since 2000. He is experienced in foreign trade and customs matters, free trade agreements (FTA), regulatory matters, consumer protection and export controls. He has contributed to several publications related to foreign trade and customs matters and is a professor of international trade law at the Universidad Panamericana.

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Alexandre Lamy joined Baker McKenzie in 2009 and currently works in the Firm's International Trade Practice Group. He assists clients with sanctions and export controls (Export Administration Regulations (EAR); International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)) and he advises clients on corporate compliance matters. Alex contributes regularly to Baker McKenzie's Sanctions & Export Controls Update blog.
Since August 2021, Alex has been the co-chair of the ABA Section of International Law’s Export Controls & Economic Sanctions Committee. Prior to that appointment, he served on the steering group and as a Vice Chair of the Committee, starting back in August 2011. Alex has organized multiple events regarding recent developments in US trade sanctions and export controls for the Committee.
Alex was recognized in Who's Who Legal 2020 Edition of its Global Guide to Trade & Customs Lawyers as a "leading individual" in North America on International Sanctions and the publication reported that he "attracts applause for delivering 'a practical service which understands the needs of the business'. His 'ready availability to clients, thorough research and strong presentation skills' are further acclaimed." He was also recognized in the 2019 Edition of the same publication as being "much sought after by clients who praise his 'advice of the highest quality' and add, 'He is technically very good on OFAC sanctions issues and military/dual use export controls.'" Alex was named by Financier Worldwide in, “POWER PLAYERS: International Trade & Sanctions 2021 - Distinguished Advisers.

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Tina Li is an Associate in Baker McKenzie FenXun, Shanghai office.

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Nicole Looks is a partner within the Amsterdam Tax Practice with more than 25 years of experience. She focuses on advising national and international companies in all value added tax and customs related matters. JUVE Handbook on Commercial Law Firms, International Tax Review, Chambers & Partners, Legal 500 and Handelsblatt in cooperation with Best Lawyers recommend her as leading individual in the area of Indirect Taxes since many years and praise her as " "very knowledgeable about German customs tax" and as “very good and practice-oriented“. Nicole heads the European Customs Practice.

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Sunny Mann is a Partner in Baker McKenzie's London office and co-leads the UK Compliance and Investigations Practice, as well as the UK International Commercial and Trade Practice. Both these practices are ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500 UK. He has also worked in our Firm's Washington DC, New York and Sydney offices. Sunny also advises many clients on risk matters in India. He advises clients (including numerous FTSE 100 and Fortune 100 businesses) on compliance and investigations with respect to export controls, trade sanctions and anti-bribery rules. The Legal 500 ranked Sunny as a “Leading Practitioner", and as "excellent", with a ‘calm’ and "very practical" approach. The India Business Law Journal also noted that Sunny is "excellent and has deep experience in India". He is a Visiting Professor at the College of Europe, the leading institute for post-graduate European studies, where he teaches a course on Corporate Compliance.

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Mr. McKenzie's practice is focused on cross-border transactions and international trade regulation, including: - Export Controls, Economic Sanctions Regulation, Customs and Import Regulation - Integrated Corporate Compliance and Anti-Corruption Compliance: Advisory and Investigations - International commercial and technology development and transfer transactions Mr. McKenzie was articles editor at the Harvard Law Review from 1975-1976. Between college and law school Mr. McKenzie served in the Peace Corps in the northwestern mountains of Guatemala. He joined Baker & McKenzie in 1976. Since that time, he has worked in Baker & McKenzie offices in Caracas, Venezuela and Taipei, Taiwan, in addition to San Francisco. For the past 40 years, Mr. McKenzie has arranged and chaired the annual Baker McKenzie Import/Export Conference, the leading international trade regulation and compliance conference in the West Coast of the United States.

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Teresa H. Michaud advises on all aspects of dispute resolution, primarily complex business disputes, class actions, intellectual property and international arbitration. She is the co-chair of the North American Class Action Subgroup and serves as a member of the Global Steering Committee of the Firm's Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) Industry Group. She is admitted to practice in California, Texas and New York, and qualified in England and Wales. She is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US). Teresa is also one of the founding members of our Los Angeles office that opened in 2018.

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Frank Pan is a Fenxun Partner in Baker & McKenzie LLP Shanghai office.
FenXun established a Joint Operation Office with Baker McKenzie in China as Baker McKenzie FenXun which was approved by the Shanghai Justice Bureau in 2015.

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Anne has been with Baker McKenzie since 2001. Prior to that, she spent four years with the Australian Attorney-General's Department/Australian Government Solicitor mostly working on large IT projects. In her time at Baker McKenzie, Anne has spent 18 months working in London (2007-2008) and more recently three years working in Singapore (2017-2020). Anne is currently the Asia Pacific head of the International Commercial & Trade Group and global co-lead of the Firm's supply chain client solutions initiative.

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Jennifer Revis is a partner in Baker McKenzie's London office and co-leads our EMEA Customs Team.
Jennifer focuses her practice on the public regulation of international trade, particularly in a wide range of customs compliance issues. She regularly advises clients on import matters, including customs valuation, rules of origin, and classification. She has worked with clients designing and implementing their compliance programs, policies, procedures and risk assessments, and assisting them in customs audits. She has significant experience in managing global customs projects and disputes, particularly in the area of customs valuation (transfer pricing; assists; royalties). Jennifer also advises on FTAs and trade remedies matters.
Jennifer has been consistently recognised as a "Leading Individual" for Customs & Excise and “Next Generation Partner” for Trade, WTO Anti-Dumping And Customs. Clients describe her as "an outstanding customs lawyer and litigator with fantastic experience. She is also easy to work with and leads her team with aplomb", "without a doubt, one of the best customs lawyers in the business (…) with an exceptionally deep knowledge of customs valuation concepts, as well as considerable experience applying those concepts in a variety of jurisdictions."
Jennifer has been on secondment to the UK customs authorities (Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs) in their tax and excise litigation department and to the Firm's European Law Centre in Brussels.

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Hanna Shtepa is a Counsel in Baker McKenzie, Kyiv office.

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Ben Smith is a Partner in Baker McKenzie’s London office and a member of the firm’s Compliance & Investigations and International Trade practice groups. Both these practices are ranked Tier 1 by Legal 500 UK. Ben joined the London office of Baker & McKenzie in September 2007. He has also worked in Baker McKenzie's San Francisco and Brussels offices, as well as on secondment to the legal and compliance teams at three FTSE 100 UK plcs. The Legal 500 UK ranked Ben as a “Rising Star”, noting “Ben Smith is a pleasure to work with. Professional, knowledgeable and always ready to assist with practical solutions.”

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Alison Stafford Powell co-leads the Firm's West Coast Trade Compliance team. She has considerable experience counseling US and non-US companies on managing trade compliance in the areas of export controls, trade and financial sanctions and US anti-boycott laws. As a dual-qualified lawyer, she provides practical advice to help non-US companies reconcile US and foreign trade regulations and on the extra-territorial impact of US trade restrictions. Chambers USA quotes clients' praise for her being "extremely knowledgeable, responsive, commercially strong and understanding complex issues well." Legal 500 describes here as an "outstanding specialist." She has worked in the Firm's London, Washington, DC and Palo Alto offices since 1996.

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Christine Streatfeild is a Partner in the Washington DC Office and on the Steering Committee for the North America Trade Secrets Practice. She focuses on trade remedies and unfair competition cases, including forced labor investigations, antidumping and countervailing duty cases, safeguard measures, duties imposed for national security purposes (Section 232 duties), and Section 337 intellectual property and trade secrets disputes. She appears before the US International Trade Commission (ITC), US Department of Commerce (DOC), and in state and federal courts. Prior to joining Baker McKenzie, Christine served as the acting deputy director of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and in the Environment and Natural Resources division of the Office of the United States Trade Representative. She has also served as an adjunct professor at the Krieger School, Johns Hopkins University, where she taught Global Trade, Policy and Competition. She is also on the 2021 USMCA Dispute Settlement Panels Roster (on behalf of the United States), a position she has held since 2019 (under the NAFTA). Christine focuses her practice on matters related to trade regulatory and intellectual property matters, including economic injury and damages, import duty compliance, and unfair competition allegations.

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Ivy Tan is a Senior Associate in Baker McKenzie, Wong & Leow, Singapore office.

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