acss-denmark-chapter-event-20240523 - Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists

ACSS Denmark Chapter

The US Regulators’ View on Sanctions and Exports

Hosted by     

Gorrissen Federspiel

Gorrissen Federspiel, Axel Towers, Axel Torv 2, 1609 København V

Thu, 23 May 2024

15:00 PM – 18:00 PM CET

Speakers
  • Scot Gonzales, US Dept of Commerce (BIS)
  • Sam Dorshimer, US Dept of State
  • Jessica Rhee, US Dept of Treasury (OFAC)

Event Information

We are very proud to announce the Launch of the ACSS Denmark Chapter taking place in Copenhagen, hosted by Gorrissen Federspiel Law Firm!

At this event, we will host officials from U.S. sanctions and export controls enforcement agencies who will discuss the recently-published U.S. Tri-Seal Compliance Note and related U.S. government guidance on sanctions and export controls enforcement.

Join us!

Agenda

15:00 – 15:20 Welcome and Registration

15:20 – 15:40 Introduction from Gorrissen Federspiel, Welcome from Saskia Rietbroek of ACSS, and Chapter Update from DenmarkChapter Chair- Jeff Nielsen

15:40 – 16:40: Panel of regulatory experts
????Scot Gonzales, US Dept of Commerce (BIS)
????Sam Dorshimer, US Dept of State
????Jessica Rhee, US Dept of Treasury (OFAC)

16:40 – 17:00: Q&A with our panel

17:00 – 18:00: Networking over drinks and nibbles

The event will conclude with a chance to network and continue the discussion with your colleagues over drinks and nibbles.

We hope you can make it!

Attend the Event

Speakers

Sam Dorshimer

US Dept of State

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Scot Gonzales

Regional Export Control Officer

BIS
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Export Control Officer (ECO) Scot Gonzales joined the Frankfurt BIS team in 2021 and currently serves as the Frankfurt-West ECO where he represents BIS throughout the western European region. Scot is an 18-yr veteran agent of the Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) where he most recently served as a Supervisory Special Agent of one of the units within OEE’s headquarters. Scot’s expertise includes interagency cooperation initiatives within the U.S. government where he has served as the OEE liaison officer to various agencies as well as represented OEE in the Australia Group bio/chem control regime, Missile Technology Control Regime, and the Nuclear Supplier Group control regimes and plenaries. As well, he has extensive experience in corporate engagements with companies large and small. Scot has also been the recipient of several Department of Commerce Gold Metals for innovative investigative techniques and superior performance. Prior to his employment with OEE, Scot served as a police officer, parole officer and corrections officer all while obtaining advanced degrees and his license to practice law.

Jessica Rhee

US Dept of Treasury (OFAC)

Camilla C. Collet

Partner

Gorrissen Federspiel
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Camilla C. Collet assists Danish and international companies with M&A transactions, commercial contracts, reorganisations and other transactions, often of an international nature and where the understanding of commercial principles is paramount. Camilla has particular expertise in the life sciences segment where she has assisted with numerous acquisitions, sales and investments in life sciences companies. She advises pharmaceutical companies, biotech companies and manufacturers of medical devices on a current basis. Camilla also has experience with transactions within, among other things, industry, real property, insurance and the entertainment industry. As head of our Compliance & CSR cross-practice group, Camilla advises on anti-corruption, export control, sanctions and business ethics, among other things. Finally, Camilla has experience with board duties and regularly lectures on M&A, Contracts and Compliance.

Jeff Nielsen

International Sanctions & Export Controls Lawyer

Ramboll
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Jeff Nielsen is a sanctions and export controls lawyer with over 20 years’ experience representing clients in diverse industries, both at law firms and in-house. His expertise is in both United States and European Union sanctions and export controls laws.