CONFERENCE WARM-UPWednesday, July 29 , 2020TH

1:00 - 2:30 PM | The Crucial Impact of Internal Controls in Audits & Investigations: Why They Are Essential and Even More Relevant Today, With Real-life Examples from the Trenches by Two Former CBP Auditors

Presenters:

Cindy Deleon Founder & Sr. Trade Auditor, Deleon TradeFormer CBP, Regulatory Audit, Asst. Field Director

Former CBP, Regulatory Audit, Asst. Field Director

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|Kristin Simonson Sr. Trade Auditor, Deleon Trade

Précis: On June 1, 2020, the Criminal Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an updated version of its “Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Program” guidance (https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/page/file/937501/download). This is another reminder of the DOJ’s heightened focus regarding evaluating compliance programs during investigations and CBP’s internal control focus during audits. When was the last time you had an evaluation of the adequacy of your internal controls? Do you know the difference between tests of control vs. tests of compliance? Learn from former CBP auditors the importance of Internal Controls and Risk Assessments as a critical component of any strong internal control program

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CONFERENCE PROGRAM

Week One Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

12:00–12:05PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Federico C. Zuniga

Executive Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute

12:05–12:25PM | Opening Remarks by Mr. Robert E. Perez

Deputy Commissioner, CBP

12:25–1:45PM | USMCA is Official: What Does this Mean for Trade?

Précis: USMCA has finally passed. What does this mean to the International Trade community? How is this agreement different from NAFTA? Will all the rulings I have under NAFTA need to be updated for them to be valid for USMCA? What changes did we get on

country of origin rules? So many questions need to be answered. Our speakers will give answers from each of the countries involved: United States, Mexico, and Canada.

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Presenters:

Adrienne Braumiller | President, Braumiller Consulting Group, LLC

Kim Campbell | Founder, Mkmarin Trade Services Inc.

Miriam Name | Partner, Cacheaux, Cavazos & Newton, L.L.P.

1:45–3:00PM | Managing the Future Supply Chain Environment

Précis: The unpredictability of today’s supply chain brings new challenges to our industry. Working with trade partners, dealing with new trade agreements--not to mention the

dramatic impact the unexpected COVID-19 pandemic produced. In this session we will discuss how we can better manage this very diverse and complex supply chain.

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Presenters:

Suzanne Richer | Director Global Trade Academy, E2OPEN

Craig Seelig | Customs and Govt Compliance, WiseTech Global

Speaker TBD | KPMG

Wednesday, August 5th, 2020

12:00–12:10PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Federico C. Zuniga

Executive Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute

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12:10–1:30PM | Shared Liability on Section 201, 232, and 301 Entries:

It is Not Going Away Any Time Soon

Précis: With the increase in programs such as the Section 201, 232 and 301 entries, we need to understand the liability each party involved in the transaction has. Whether it is

keeping up with the cases being filed and if they affect the products you are importing, or the proper classification of products being imported or the makeup of your product, everyone has a role in the proper reporting to the government. Get a better understanding

of what your role is and the consequences when you don’t do your part.

Presenters:

Su Ross | Partner, MSK

Michelle Schulz | Shareholder, Polsinelli

Lawrence W. Hanson | The Law Office of Lawrence W. Hanson

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1:40–3:00PM | Best Practices for Export Compliance/Drafting an Export

Compliance Policy for Your Company to Deal with Heightened Export Control

Précis: A good export compliance program ensures and proves your business is not transacting business with terrorists and terrorist organizations, drug traffickers, human

rights violators, regimes producing weapons of mass destruction, and other restricted parties. It also ensures you are not supplying controlled goods and technologies to

companies themselves restricted, denied, sanctioned, or blocked. During this session learn best practices for export control compliance.

Presenters:

Olga Torres | Managing Member, Torres Law, PLLC

Paulette Kolba | Founding Member, NCBFAA Export Compliance Committee

3:15–4:15PM | G.TEC SOCIAL HOUR

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Thursday, August 6TH, 2020

12:00–12:10PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Federico C. Zuniga Executive Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute

12:10–1:30PM | Country of Origin Issues and What You Need to Verify Origin

Determination

Précis: In a world of section 301 and 232 duties, determining country of origin (COO) can pose a real challenge. Unlike rules of value and classification, COO rules are not harmonized

internationally. Countries often develop their own COO test or adopt one from a free trade agreement. We also have a great deal of change occurring to Raw Materials Sourcing due to the disruption of trade from the COVID-19 pandemic. During this session, hear from our

presenters on what steps you can take to ensure you are properly determining country of origin.

Presenters:

George Tuttle, III | Attorney, George R Tuttle Law Offices

Lawrence M. Friedman | Partner, Barnes/Richardson

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1:40–3:00PM | When Was the Last Time you Looked at FTZs and Bonded

Warehouses? It Might be Time to Look Again

Précis: Foreign Trade Zones and Bonded Warehouses are just a few of the tools Importers and Exporters use to mitigate the financial aspects, as well as time sensitive aspects, of

International Trade. Get updates and tactics you can use in your own companies to increase margins and improve the flow of goods to the final consumer, especially during this

challenging time.

Presenters:

Melissa Irmen | Senior Vice President, ISCM Inc.

Shannon Fura | Page-Fura, P.C. International

End of Week One

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Week Two

Tuesday, August 11TH, 2020

12:00–12:10PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Federico C. Zuniga

Executive Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute

12:10–1:30PM | CTPAT Minimum Security Criteria Requirements: How Does This

Change the Game?

Précis: CTPAT, as so many aspects of our daily work, continues to evolve. Is your own CTPAT program up to date with all the changes? Do the current changes improve the reliability of the data being used in your entry transmissions to the Government? Get a

better understanding of what changes have been made to the CTPAT program and how these changes affect the way you participate in the program.

Presenters:

Lenny P. Feldman | Member, ST&R

Rennie Alston | Chief Executive Officer, American River Group

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1:40–3:00PM | Forced Labor Enforcement and TFTEA: Enforcement is Here; How

Does COVID-19 Play Into It?

Précis: CBP prohibits the importation of merchandise mined, produced or manufactured, wholly or in part, in any foreign country by forced or indentured child labor. The enforcement of these rule since the passage of TFTEA is now intensified. What can you do

to make sure the product you are moving does not fall into this category? Find out what you can do to make sure this problem does not affect you.

Presenters:

Lisa Gelsomino | President, Avalon Risk Management

Jennifer (Jen) Diaz | Attorney, Diaz Trade Law

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Wednesday, August 12TH, 2020

12:00–12:05PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Cecilia Ferrara Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute

12:05–1:30PM | Adjusting to the New Work Environment, Virtual Workspace, and Managing Employees Virtually

Précis: When the COVID-19 Pandemic became a reality, companies in our industry were

forced to change their business model. Our workforce was asked to work remotely and still keep the movement of trade flowing into and out of the United States. Companies have

adopted software and procedures to continue moving and properly declaring international goods. This session will discuss best practices for adjusting to this change, both as a manager and employee.

Presenters:

Beth Pride | President, BPE Global

Kelly Raia | Managing Director, BlueTiger International

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1:35–3:00PM | INCOTERMS 2020, Limit Your Risk During These Uncertain Global

Economic Times

Précis: Whether you are a Service provider, Importer, or Exporter, INCOTERMS are an

important part of your International trade transaction. INCOTERMS determine the time of ownership of the goods and liability against any loss during the movement of International trade. Get an update on the INCOTERMS now in effect and how to best protect your

company by the proper use of this extremely important tool, which has never been as important as during these uncertain times in the global economy.

Presenters:

Bonnie Kersch | Senior Trade Advisor, Braumiller Consulting Group LLC

Robert Stein | Vice President, Mohawk Global Logistics

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Thursday, August 13TH, 2020

12:00–12:05PM | Welcome and Opening Remarks by Federico C. Zuniga Executive Director, NCBFAA Educational Institute

12:10–1:30PM | Reducing Risk on International Trade During Uncertain Times Précis: In today’s dynamic trade environment, it is challenging to maintain proper Bond coverage for your International trade transactions. It is also hard to determine what

Insurance is best to protect the value of the International Trade commodity during transit to the ultimate consumer. Hear from experts on how to manage your bonding requirements

as well as remove some of the risk associated with the movement of International trade goods.

Presenters:

Keith Sanchez | DVP, Avalon Risk Management

Colleen Clark | VP, Surety Trade Relations, Roanoke Trade

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1:40–3:00PM | FDA Programs Update/ International Movement of PPE

Précis: This session will discuss the various programs implemented by FDA to Modernize

the reporting and tracking of products being imported into the United States which are reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration. We will be discussing programs such as

FSVP (Foreign Suppliers Verification Program) as well as other programs you can utilize to streamline the process of importing goods into the United States. We will also review tools

the FDA offers importers to properly file the necessary data with the agency, as well as the regulations around the importation and exportation of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).

Presenters:

Myra Reynolds | Compliance Director, John S. James

Coley Anderson | Ind & Gov Relations Director, Registrar Corp.

Alison Nicole | Branch Chief, U.S. Food and Drug Administration

3:15–4:15PM | G.TEC SOCIAL HOUR

End of Conference