The Iranian-American Bar Association DC Chapter cordially invites you to attend the below panel presentation.

Title:    The Anatomy of U.S. Financial Warfare:  An Introduction to the Iranian Transactions Regulations

When:              January 27, 2010 — 6:30 to 9:30 pm

Location:         Venable LLP
575 7th St., NW
Washington DC 20004

Metro:             Gallery Place/Chinatown (red/yellow/green line)

Description:

Learn the keys to successfully navigating the U.S. trade sanctions against Iran.  This course is designed for practitioners, as well as business executives and individuals who are interested in engaging in transactions with Iran or Iranian persons, but are intimidated by the regulatory framework of the Iranian Transactions Regulations (ITR). The session will give practical tips to enhance the effectiveness of attorneys and those from the private sector engaging in international business which might have some nexus to Iran.

Topics will include the origin and history of the ITR; compliance issues; procurement of licensing to engage in transactions with Iran; defining the language of the ITR; guidance on specific types of transactions; addressing OFAC investigations for violation of the ITR; and how to respond to proposed penalties.

This presentation has been CLE approved for 3.0 credit hours by the Commonwealth of Virginia Legal Education Board.

Speakers:

• Tyler N. Hand, Office of Chief Counsel (Foreign Assets Control), U.S. Department of Treasury
• Alison L. Cooper, Chief Special Investigation Section, Enforcement Division, U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets and Control
• Stanley J. Marcuss, Bryan Cave LLP
• Ed Wilson Jr., Venable LLP
• Tatman R. Savio, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
• Erich C. Ferrari, Ferrari Legal, P.C.

To RSVP or for further information, please contact:
Erich C. Ferrari:  ferrari@ferrari-legal.com    202-329-5652