Introduction to U.S. Economic Sanctions
Date: Mar 14, 2024 2:00 p.m. – 3:40 p.m.
Location: Online
Member Price: $143
Non-Member Price: $179
Areas of Law: Business, International Law & Organizations
Earn up to 2 credits! (More Information)
Keynote
Moderator
Presenters
- Kian Meshkat, Esq.
- Principal Attorney, Meshkat Law, P.C., Los Angeles
New Jersey is a key player in global commerce. As such, it is important for the state’s businesses to understand and appreciate the rapidly changing legal landscape of U.S. economic sanctions to ensure compliance.
This NJSBA webinar will provide attendees with a comprehensive introduction to U.S. economic sanction laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). The webinar will be led by Kian Meshkat, Esq, an expert in U.S. economic sanctions.
Learn to navigate the legal frameworks of OFAC’s sanctions programs, including:
- Key statutory authorities, including the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”)
- The comprehensive embargoes on Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Syria, and the occupied regions of Ukraine
- OFAC’s sanctions lists, including the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List
- The agency’s regulations for reporting, licensing, self-disclosures, enforcement and delisting petitions.
- Unique sanctions programs targeting Russia and Venezuela
The webinar will also cover compliance efforts and judicial precedent related to OFAC’s agency actions.
About the Presenter
Kian Meshkat is the Principal Attorney of Meshkat Law, P.C., a boutique law firm specializing in U.S. economic sanctions and export controls matters. He has more than a decade of experience representing clients all over the world and across numerous industries, in matters involving economic sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) and export controls administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”). This includes providing routine compliance advice, regulatory licensing, internal investigations, self-disclosures, enforcement actions, and delisting requests.
Kian previously served as a subject matter expert to the court-appointed monitor for the largest monitorship in U.S. history related to sanctions and export controls violations. He has also written extensively on trade-related laws and issues for various legal publications and has appeared on various media outlets providing insight as a trusted source on sanctions and export controls laws relevant to current events.
Program Agenda:
- 2:00 | Introduction
- 2:05 | Introduction to Sanctions and the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”)
- 2:25 | Overview of OFAC Sanctions Program
- 2:50 | Key OFAC Sanctions Program Concepts
- 3:00 | OFAC’s Reporting, Procedures, and Penalties Regulations
- 3:15 | Compliance and Lessons Learned From Prior OFAC Enforcement Actions
- 3:30 | Judicial Challenges to OFAC’s Actions
- 3:35 | Question and Answer/Summation
- 3:40 | Adjourn
Important Information About Our Events, Meetings, and More:
To secure your spot and receive important updates about our events, meetings, and other gatherings, such as schedule changes, remember to register in advance.
Digital Materials & Environmental Commitment: As part of our commitment to environmental sustainability, unless otherwise noted, all seminar materials are provided as digital downloads. You can access these materials through:
- The “My Links” section at the top of our website for in-person or online events
- Or, for online programs, the event access link included in your joining instructions
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
If you need to cancel your registration and are not transferring to another program or date, please submit a written request to us at least three business days before the event, meeting, or gathering. You will receive a refund minus a $20.00 cancellation fee. No refunds or registration changes will be issued within three business days of the event, meeting, or gathering.
Stay Informed:
Registered participants will be notified of any schedule changes. For updates regarding inclement weather, please check your email or visit NJSBA.com.
Media Consent:
By participating in our events, meetings, or other gatherings, you agree to be photographed and/or recorded. Additionally, all media content captured during these gatherings will become the property of NJSBA. This content, including your image and name, may be used in our future promotional materials without additional consent or compensation.
Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy:
Read our Scholarship & Financial Assistance Policy and submit an Application here: https://njsba.com/njicle/cle-programs/scholarship/