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Overview
Who should attend:
This introductory course is for business executives, international contracting specialists, contract managers and administrators, program and project managers, marketing professionals, engineers and other technical personnel, newly appointed export compliance officers, logistics personnel, and legal and financial advisors.

Learning Objectives: 
After completing this course, you will be able to understand basic and important U.S. export control concepts under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), including:
  • Export jurisdiction and classification analysis of defense and “dual use” hardware, software, and technical data/technology, as well as defense services
  • Export controls concerns related to consumer off-the-shelf (COTS) items 
  • Export license requirements and license exemptions or exceptions 
  • “Deemed” exports and hiring practices
  • Maintaining an ITAR registration 
  • Implementing export compliance programs and technology transfer plans
  • Screening transactions and red flags
  • Clearing export shipments
  • Violations, voluntary disclosures and enforcement
In addition to U.S. export control topics, this course will help you understand certain U.S. sanctions (e.g., against Russia, Iran, Cuba, North Korea, Syria and others) administered by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Attendees will gain an understanding of how these regulations impact your ability to do business in the international marketplace.

DID YOU KNOW THAT WE ALSO HAVE AN ADVANCED EXPORT CONTROLS COURSE?
Many Basic Export Controls students also attend the Advanced Export Controls – ITAR, EAR, and Sanctions course, providing attendees with maximum value for their training investment, with case studies and exercises to apply the basic concepts presented in this course and to understand more advanced concepts and learn about current developments.


This course is sponsored by:


This course is sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg LLP. 
Barnes & Thornburg LLP serves clients in more than 50 dedicated practice and industry areas from offices in Atlanta, Boston, California, Chicago, Delaware, Indiana, Michigan, Minneapolis, Nashville, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Philadelphia, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, South Florida, Texas and Washington, D.C. Going the extra mile to help you with your complex legal needs. Visit btlaw.com.
Dates/Locations
May 5-6, 2025
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
La Jolla, CA, United States
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July 28-29, 2025
The Westin Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States
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September 15-16, 2025
Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV, United States
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Agenda
Day 1
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC Weeklong Conference Locations
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Las Vegas Government Contracts Week
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Arlington, VA
 
Day 2
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Las Vegas Government Contracts Week
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
La Jolla, CA and Hilton Head, SC Weeklong Conference Locations
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Arlington, VA
Day 1
Overview of U.S. Export Control & Sanctions Laws 
  • Relevant Statutes & Regulations
  • Policy and Agencies Involved
  • Consequences of Non-Compliance:  Penalties
  • Comparison of ITAR vs. EAR
  • Introduction to ITAR: Prohibited Destinations, Defense Articles and Services Persons, and Activities, What is an “Export”?
  • Introduction to EAR:  Definitions, Items “Subject to the EAR
  • Introduction to US Sanctions
Basics of Export Jurisdiction and Classification Analysis
  • U.S. Munitions List (USML)
  • Order of Review
  • ITAR “Specially Designed” Test
  • USML Sample Categories
  • “Commodity Jurisdiction” (CJ)
  • Commerce Control List (CCL)
  • CCL “Specially Designed” Test
  • CCL Sample Categories
  • Practical Exercise
Technical Data, Technology & Deemed Exports
  • Technical Data Controlled under the ITAR
  • Technology Controlled under the EAR
  • Practical Exercise
  • Deemed Exports/Reexports
    • Dealings with Foreign Persons
    • Hiring Practices 
ITAR Registration and ITAR/EAR Licensing Requirements 
  • ITAR Registration Requirements
    • Manufacturing, Exporting, Brokering
    • Empowered Officials
    • Changes to Registration
  • ITAR Licensing/Agreements and Exemptions
ITAR Registration and ITAR/EAR Licensing Requirements cont.
  • EAR Licensing Requirements
    • Reasons for Control
    • Country Chart and Countries to Watch
  • EAR License Exceptions
  • Reexports of Items “Subject to the EAR”
  • Practical Exercise

Clearing Export Shipments & Antiboycott Laws
  • Destination Control Statements
  • AES/EEI
  • EAR’s Antiboycott Restrictions
Day Two
  • US Sanctions – OFAC
    • Key Concepts
    • Definitions
  • Specific v. General License
  • Comprehensive vs. Targeted Sanctions
  • Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) and non-SDN Lists
  • Countries to Watch
  • US Person Facilitation
  • Additional Concerns:  Supply Chain; Secondary Sanctions
  • The Russia Example
Export Control Compliance Programs 
  • Elements of an Effective Program (ITAR and EAR)
  • Compliance Best Practices
    • Audits
    • Training and Teamwork
Screening and Due Diligence
  • Lists of Restricted/Sanctioned Parties
  • Tools for Conducting Screening
  • Third-party due diligence and red flags
  • End use/user certificates
Violations, Voluntary Disclosure and Enforcement
  • What Constitutes a Violation?
  • When and How to File Voluntary Disclosures
  • Internal Corporate Investigations
  • Enforcement Case Studies
Q&A session
Experts
  • Luis Arandia Jr.
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Luis F. Arandia, Jr. delivers responsive representation in a wide range of international trade matters, including customs and import compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, and trade remedies.
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  • Nicholas Galbraith
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Nicholas Galbraith advises domestic and international clients on a wide range of complex trade law issues. No matter how rapidly changing the regulatory environment, Nick remains focused on identifying what is important and relevant to his clients and creating a legal strategy that realizes their ob...
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  • Adetayo Osuntogun
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Adetayo “Tayo” Osuntogun advises business and institutional clients on international trade law, including export controls, economic sanctions, trade remedies, trade policy and customs and import regulations. He helps clients realize their distinct objectives surrounding their global comm...
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  • Christine Sohar Henter
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    As a first generation American, Christine Sohar Henter exemplifies a passionate commitment to the practice of international trade law. She represents trade associations, governments, and corporate clients on international trade matters including import trade remedies, customs compliance, export cont...
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  • David Spooner
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    David M. Spooner is a partner in the Corporate Department and Co-Chair of the International Trade Practice Group. David represents governments, trade associations, and corporate clients on international trade matters, including trade remedies, trade policy and customs issues. He uses his past experi...
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  • Linda Weinberg
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Linda Weinberg provides practical advice to business and institutional clients on international trade law, including export controls, foreign assets control and customs. She works regularly with the U.S. and foreign government agencies that regulate international trade to help clients realize their...
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  • Clinton Yu
    Partner, Barnes & Thornburg LLP
    Clinton Yu advises clients on compliance with U.S. trade and investment laws, including customs and import regulations, export controls (ITAR & EAR), economic sanctions (OFAC), and CFIUS.
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Accreditation
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Certificates of Completion are provided to all seminar participants who attend Federal Publications Seminars courses following the event, upon request.
CPE: Continuing Professional Education
Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge
Delivery Method: Group-Live Classroom
Federal Publications Seminars is affiliated with West Professional Development and is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
For more information regarding administrative policies such as refunds, cancellations and complaints, please contact Federal Publications Seminars at 888.494.3696.
CPE Hours
This program is eligible for: 8.0 (CPE) hours of credit
Program Level: n/a
Program Prerequisite: n/a
Advance Preparation: n/a
Method: n/a
CLP: Continuous Learning Points
Approved for CLP by Defense Acquisition University
Defense Acquisition Workforce members must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points (CLP) every two years from the date of entry into the acquisition workforce for as long as the member remains in an acquisition position per DoD Instruction 5000.66. We will provide you with documentation of points awarded for completing the event.
CLP Hours
This program is eligible for: 8.0 (CLP) hours of credit
CLE: Continuing Legal Education
States have widely varying regulations regarding MCLE credit. LegalEdcenter is an approved provider in AL, AK, AR, CA, GA, IL, ME, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, VI, VT, WA, WI, and WV. Credit may be applied for in other jurisdictions on request and in accordance with state MCLE rules.
Please note that because some states are changing their policy on CLE reporting, you will need to fill out the request for credit from Federal Publications Seminars within 10 business days, or we may not be able to issue credits for the program.
CLE Hours
This program is eligible for: 8.25 (60 minutes), (50 minutes)
Travel
Hyatt Regency La Jolla at Aventine
3777 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA, 92122
8585521234
Hotel & Room Block Info
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If you need additional assistance, please get in touch with the Hyatt at 877.803.7534.

Government Per Diem
There is a government per diem rate for this location. The rate is $194/night plus taxes. To make your reservations, please click here. Reservations under this room block must be made by April 11, 2025.
General Information
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Breakfast and lunch will be served.
Coffee, tea, and water will be served throughout the day.
Planet Hollywood
3667 Las Vegas Blvd South
Las Vegas, NV, 89109
8669197472
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There is a room block for this location. The rate is $104/night plus taxes. To reserve your room, click here. Reservations must be made by August 11, 2025.

Please note that upon booking your reservation, your credit card will be charged a deposit equal to the first night's room and tax. To avoid forfeiture of deposit, please ensure all changes and cancellations are made at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled arrival date.

General Information

Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.

The Westin Hilton Head Island
2 Grasslawn Ave
Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
8886278551
Hotel & Room Block Info
There is a room block for this location. The rate is $398/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Attendee Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
Government Per Diem
There is a limited amount of per diem rate rooms for this location. The rate is $215/night plus taxes and resort fees. To reserve your room, click here - Federal Publications Government Contract Training 2025 Per Diem Room Block. Reservations must be made by June 27, 2025.
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Food & Beverage
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
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CMBOK Alignments
Leadership
Character
Collaboration
Competence
Emotional Intelligence
Vision
Management
Business Management
Change Management
Financial Management
Project Management
Risk Management
Supply Chain Management
Guiding Principles
Communication and Documentation
Contract Principles
Regulatory Compliance
Situational Assessment
Skills and Roles
Standards of Conduct
Team Dynamics
Pre-Award
Plan Sales
Plan Solicitation
Prepare Offer
Request Offers
Award
Manage Disagreements
Plan Negotiations
Price or Cost Analysis
Select Source
Post-Award
Administer Contract
Close Out Contract
Ensure Quality
Manage Changes
Manage Subcontracts
Learn
Continuous Learning
Individual Competence
Organizational Capability
Level
  • 100
    Basic or fundamental subject matter is covered. Courses are geared to general knowledge or can be taken as a refresher.
  • 200
    Specific topics or issues within a topic area are covered. Students should be familiar with terms of art and general concepts concerning the course topic.
  • 300
    Workshops and class discussions cover specific subject matter in-depth, and participation is strongly encouraged. Attendees should have at least 2-3 years' experience in the area of study.
  • 400
    Courses build upon students' knowledge and experience, and cover complex issues within the subject matter. Should have 4-5 years' mastery of subject for in-depth analysis.
  • 500
    Masters-level programs designed for professionals with 5+ years' experience. Courses cover in-depth and technical analysis on specific subjects and updates on current issues.