American Conference Institute: 2nd National Forum on OFAC Enforcement & Compliance
- 4.21.2009 - 4.22.2009
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Marriott Washington
Washington, DC
Companies operating in the global market face significant challenges as stricter and broader restrictions are imposed to prevent trade or financial transactions with targeted governments or entities. Risks associated with U.S. embargo programs are also increasing, as companies are restricted from doing business with third-country entities and persons acting on behalf of a sanctioned government. With the dramatic increase in penalties amounts under IEEPA and new OFAC enforcement guidelines, exporters, banking, insurance, securities and other financial services firms must ensure preventative measures are in place or risk severe penalties reaching into the multimillions. This event, presented by ACI, will feature anassembly ofan exceptional faculty of leading industry executives, attorneys and government officials.
WilmerHale partner Ron Meltzer will be a featured speaker at this program. He will speak on the topic of "Making the Case for Voluntary Disclosures in the New Enforcement Environment."
