This advanced legal training course equips legal and compliance professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to navigate the complex landscape of U.S. export control laws and economic sanctions regimes. It provides an in-depth analysis of statutes, regulatory agencies, enforcement trends, and practical risk mitigation strategies. Focusing on hands-on legal applications within the corporate context, participants will examine how to structure compliance programs, conduct legal risk assessments, and respond to violations or inquiries involving the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, and multilateral export frameworks.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will:
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Interpret and apply key U.S. export control and sanctions laws relevant to corporate operations.
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Assess legal exposure from dual-use goods, technology transfers, and controlled exports.
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Advise internal clients on legal risks involving foreign dealings, embargoed jurisdictions, and third-party intermediaries.
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Draft internal legal frameworks for export screening, licensing, and enforcement response.
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Respond to agency inquiries and enforcement actions from BIS, DDTC, and OFAC.
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Align corporate policy with evolving legal and geopolitical enforcement trends.
