The NAITA Trade Compliance Roundtable is held periodically to address specific topics and issues related to export licensing and trade compliance and provides a networking forum for company officials charged with this responsibility. These sessions primarily focus on U.S. State Department (ITAR – International Traffic in Arms Regulations) and U.S. Commerce Department (EAR – Export Administration Regulations).

The next NAITA TCR will be a panel discussion focused on ITAR Empowered Officials: Best Practices & Responsibilities. Whether you’re new to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the role of Empowered Official, are a well-seasoned EO, or are simply evaluating the potential legal requirements for your company to handle ITAR issues and designate an EO, this roundtable discussion in panel format will provide the invaluable insight of several experienced export compliance professionals and EO’s who are active within the industry and are experienced handling both ITAR and EAR export licensing and compliance.

The discussion will cover such topics as: 

• Regulatory Requirements in the ITAR for EOs 
• Implications of the EO role within the context of a company’s export compliance program 
• Responsibilities of the EO within the company 
• Risks and rewards of being an EO

Speakers include: 

• James G. Van Eenenaam, Empowered Official and Director, International Trade Compliance, General Atomics & Affiliated Companies 
• Bob Davis, Trade Compliance Officer/ Empowered Official, Science & Engineering Services, LLC  
• Lee Smith, Of Counsel, Baker Donelson 
• Moderator: Laura Forte, NAITA Board & Trade Compliance Consultant

Please contact naita@naita.org if you have recommendations for speakers, topics, or venues for upcoming programs or if you need further information.

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