(05/12 CLE Webinar) Legal Guidance for U.S. Counsel in Cross-Border Compliance

In need of assistance? Schedule an intake meeting with our office.

Join us on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET for an informative webinar on legal guidance for U.S. Counsel in Cross-Border Compliance. Click the button below to register.

This 1-hour webinar equips U.S. lawyers with practical strategies for advising clients on cross-border regulatory compliance in highly regulated industries. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of U.S. export controls, trade sanctions, and anti-corruption obligations, and learn how to structure client contracts, manage risk, and respond to government investigations effectively. The session combines legal analysis, real-world case studies, and actionable guidance for practicing attorneys advising clients in international transactions.

What will you learn?:

• Identify the key U.S. export, trade, and sanctions regulations impacting cross-border transactions.

• Recognize red flags and potential compliance violations in international business dealings.

• Apply practical legal strategies to build defensible compliance programs for clients.

• Advise clients on contractual and operational strategies to minimize regulatory and legal risk.

• Guide clients in responding to government investigations and enforcement actions.

  
  

This Package Includes:

• Certificate of completion

• No preparation required

• Appropriate for all levels

• 1 year access

• No prerequisites

Get to Know Our Presenter...

Deanna Clark, Esq., is the Managing Attorney and Founder of the Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C., bringing over 20 years of experience in helping companies navigate the complexities of global trade regulations. On the import side, Deanna’s firm offers a comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance and management for importers of goods subject to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other federal agencies. Their work emphasizes both proactive compliance and responsive enforcement support, including:

• Tariff classification, customs valuation, and country of origin analysis

• Trade agreements and duty mitigation strategies

• Import compliance and regulatory counseling across industries including food, tobacco, dietary supplements, and other products

• Seizures, detentions, audits, protests, and responses to agency inquiries

• Supply chain risk mitigation and enforcement matters

  
  

On the export side, Deanna’s firm offers a comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance and management for manufacturers and exporters of goods subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), providing legal authority, strategy, and representation. They focus on:

• International trade transactions, U.S. export controls, sanctions, and defense articles

• EAR jurisdiction analysis, license applications, “No License Required” (NLR) opinions, BIS Advisory Opinions, and compliance program development

• ITAR exemption analysis, commodity jurisdiction requests, and compliance program development

• OFAC sanctions risk assessments, voluntary self-disclosures, specific license applications, and M&A sanctions due diligence

• DFARS export control compliance, integrating ITAR/EAR into contracts, and legal road mapping for entering U.S. defense markets

• Investment screening for M&A and CFIUS filings

Deanna’s personalized approach ensures that clients streamline their international business operations while adhering to U.S. regulations. Deanna has also served as an adjunct professor in International Business Law and as President of the New York Chapter of the Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT).

Have questions? In need of assistance? Give our office a call today at (917) 546-6997, we would be happy to speak with you.

Ready to Learn More About CBP, OFAC,

BIS, FWS, and FDA?

We have over one hundred videos in our educational library on our YouTube channel related to importing, exporting, US Customs, BIS, OFAC, FWS, FDA, NFTs, and so much more. Subscribe to our channel now to stay up to date on the latest on these topics!

Our law firm helps growing companies who import and export comply with government regulations. We love what we do and we take our oath of confidentiality over your matters very seriously. How much? Watch this video to learn about it. CLICK HERE 

 Wondering "why should you have an attorney on your side?" Click here to watch one of our attorneys, Susan Steinman, break down the critical benefits as to why you want to have one on your side - whether you hire us to help you or another law firm.

Have questions? We are determined to help you.

We listen carefully to clients to ensure our understanding of the legal issues at hand, their factual context, and any limitations that might impact a chosen strategy. Feel free to connect with us using the contact form at the bottom of the Home page or send us an email at contact@clarkespositolaw.com.