Russia and Ukraine: Perspectives and Export Controls Updates (06/28/22)

Please join the CBA's International and Foreign Law Committee for a panel seminar, Russia and Ukraine: Perspectives and Export Control Updates, discussing the evolving situation with Russia and Ukraine. Mollie Sitkowski, Partner at Faegre Drinker, will discuss the latest Russian sanctions and export controls. Mollie will provide an overview of the Russian sanctions beginning in 2014, the current state, export licensing requirements and best practices for export controls. Dan Terleckyi, an attorney with Powell & Pisman PLLC and the host of podcast "Ukraine Watch," will provide his insight and unique perspective as a political observer into the evolving situation with Ukraine.

Russia Sanctions Export Controls
Mollie Sitkowski, Partner, Faegre Drinker
Mollie Sitkowski handles import and export control and compliance work on behalf of clients. She has assisted numerous clients in developing and implementing import and export compliance programs and offers continued training to the business areas that touch on import and export compliance. She assists with export compliance matters, including advising on export screening and classification, and filing license classification requests and voluntary disclosures. Mollie is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association of Exporters and Importers, the Chicago Bar Association and the Organization of Women in International Trade. In 2022, she was named under Attorneys to Watch for Chambers USA Nationwide, International Trade Customs.

Ukraine Watch: Perspectives from an Attorney and Political Observer
Dan Y. Terleckyj, Powell & Pisman, PLLC
For over a decade, Dan has devoted his entire career to helping injury victims. Recognized by his peers as a rising star for his professional achievement, Dan is focused on fighting for the rights of individuals against big insurance companies. He has helped obtain millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. Dan is a Member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and in
2021 and 2022 he was named a Super Lawyers Rising Star.

Moderators:
Lisa Zambito, Mars, Incorporated; Chair, CBA International and Foreign Law Committee
Kevin A. Thompson, Levin Ginsburg
Sara Arami, PwC Customs and International Trade Practice
Co-Chairs, CBA International and Foreign Law Committee

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