Basic Export Controls - ITAR, EAR and Sanctions

Whether you are new to export control compliance or just need a refresher, we hope you will join Linda Weinberg, David Spooner, Luis Arandia, Nicholas Galbraith, Michelle Rosario, Clinton Yu, Christine Sohar Henter, and Tayo Osuntogun for these practical and insightful courses.

Basic Export Controls - ITAR, EAR and Sanctions

A fundamental overview of U.S. Export Controls and Sanctions. This in-person classroom course meets on the following dates:

Monday, March 23, 2026
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Eastern)

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
8 a.m. – 11 a.m. (Eastern)

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South, 4955 Kyngs Heath Rd., Kissimmee, FL, 34746

Objectives

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.

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.

Questions? Email Nadine Schieban or call 312-214-5602.