Latest OFAC Sanctions on Syria, Iran and Burma
Meeting Strict and Rapidly Changing U.S. Sanctions Requirements
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE course will provide guidance for counsel to U.S. companies doing business in or with companies in Syria, Iran and Burma. The panel will discuss how to meet the ever-evolving sanctions requirements and ensure effective compliance with the Office of Foreign Assets Control restrictions.
Outline
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U.S. sanctions on Iran
- New sanctions
- Sanctions in place
- How sanctions are evolving
- Impact of recent executive orders/licenses
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U.S. sanctions on Syria and Burma
- New sanctions
- Sanctions in place
- How sanctions are evolving
- Impact of recent executive orders/licenses
- Best practices and strategies for compliance
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What new sanctions have been introduced or modified with respect to Syria, Iran and Burma?
- What U.S. business activities, if any, are permissible in Iran, Burma and Syria?
- What constitutes prohibited "facilitation" of a sanctions transaction?
- What steps can companies take to promote OFAC compliance as sanctions on Burma, Iran and Syria evolve?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty

Thaddeus R. McBride
Partner
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton
Mr. McBride represents companies and individuals in international trade regulatory, compliance, investigative, and... | Read More
Mr. McBride represents companies and individuals in international trade regulatory, compliance, investigative, and enforcement matters involving U.S. economic sanctions and economic embargoes, U.S. export controls, FCPA, U.S. anti-boycott controls, U.S. customs and other import controls, anti-money laundering and other banking controls, and U.S. international trade enforcement and regulatory actions.
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John J. Sullivan
Partner
Mayer Brown
Mr. Sullivan’s practice covers all aspects of global commerce, including litigation and arbitration, export and... | Read More
Mr. Sullivan’s practice covers all aspects of global commerce, including litigation and arbitration, export and import regulation, foreign investment in the United States and U.S. economic sanctions. He served as U.S. Deputy Secretary of Commerce from 2007 - 2009. He currently serves by appointment of the Obama Administration as Chairman of the U.S.-Iraq Business Dialogue.
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