Minimizing, Risk, Exposure and Liability for Trade Compliance Professionals WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

(As of 3/17/2014)

WHERE and WHEN: In conjunction with the 2014 International Compliance Professionals Association Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, March 23-27, 2014. This unique workshop with two morning sessions is Thursday, March 27, 8:30-11:30 AM. PRESENTERS/FACILITATORS:
- John P. Priecko, President and Managing Partner, Trade Compliance Solutions - James (Jim) E. Bartlett III, Law Office of James E. Bartlett III, PLLC With special thanks to Matthew (Matt) J. McGrath, Principal, The McGrath Law Group, LLC

SUMMARY: When you were selected for or signed-on to your current job in trade
compliance did you completely understand what you were getting into? Did you appreciate and fully grasp the breadth and depth of your personal exposure, liability and risk? What assurance and insurance do you have to protect yourself from the numerous negative and potentially devastating consequences of non-compliance? This hands-on, practical application workshop (subtitled What the Regulations Dont Tell You) tackles an important and long-overdue topic previously not adequately addressed. It lays essential groundwork and covers the critical considerations, individual qualities and skills, requirements, responsibilities, challenges and some of the serious situations individuals face in the real world. It confronts head-on what can, has and does happen. Are you ready for a full range of possibilities and can you thoroughly and thoughtfully assess what you will do in difficult circumstances? This session with various case studies, handouts and Q&A will help Empowered Officials (EOs), responsible authorities and export control/trade compliance professionals at any level be better prepared, better educated and better trained. This eye-opening, engaging and interactive workshop includes PowerPoint slides, an article on selecting EOs, Appointment & Designation Letter templates for EOs, various educational, appropriately sanitized and timely case studies along with a group problem solving exercise.

SOME OF THE QUESTIONS TO BE ADDRESSED:

What selection criteria should be used for trade compliance professionals? What are the Red Flags that indicate somethings wrong and needs timely action? How does a trade compliance professional minimize exposure, liability and risk? What are examples of Red Flag situations that require immediate corrective action? What are the most important elements of an Appointment or Designation Letter? What should you do when a Grand Jury or enforcement comes knocking? What happens to you when your organization waives the Attorney Client Privilege? What should you do when leadership and/or management is not doing the right thing? What can happen to the individual when there are indications of willful self-blinding and knowingly violating or circumventing the law? How important is recordkeeping and written evidence when it comes to self-protection? Are there any cases where trade compliance professionals lost their jobs? How do you document whats happening to best protect yourself and your welfare? What are the options in circumstances when there is clear indication of wrongdoing and you have exhausted all the possibilities internally? Now what? What difference does cooperation or not cooperating make during an investigation? What do the Tim Gormely, LeAnne Lesmeister and other cases have to do with you and what are your considerations, lessons learned and options in similar situations?