Export Compliance: Sanctions, Embargos, Denied Parties

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U.S. persons must comply with Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) regulations. The U.S. Department of the Treasury, through OFAC, administers and enforces economic and trade sanctions based on U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. Enforcement actions are taken against foreign countries and regimes, terrorists, international narcotics traffickers and those engaged in activities that threaten the national security, foreign policy or the economy of the United States. Learn how sanctions and embargos are imposed and enforced based on specific U.S. foreign policy and national security goals. Get guidance and learn about the due diligence steps necessary to avoid costly violations and/or imprisonment.

About the Speaker

Lizbeth Rodriguez-Johnson, Esq., Holland & Hart LLP

Lizbeth Rodriguez-Johnson advises U.S. and international clients on U.S. federal laws and regulations governing international business, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and U.S. foreign asset controls regulations.  She routinely represents clients in civil and criminal investigations involving the Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury and has significant experience in export controls, trade sanctions, anticorruption, and related compliance matters.  In these areas, she has recognized expertise in conducting detailed internal investigations and export compliance audits.  She also regularly helps her clients develop, draft, and implement compliance programs in response to investigations or to proactively avoid investigation and potential litigation.  Her experience also includes conducting export compliance and trade sanctions due diligence and counsel related to mergers and acquisitions.  Ms. Rodriguez-Johnson received her B.A., magna cum laude, from the University of Puerto Rico, her M.A. from the University of Colorado, and her J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law.  She is admitted to practice in Colorado and is fluent in Spanish.