Basics of Export Controls

“Basics of Export Controls” will describe the U.S. agencies with authority over exports from the U.S and what they expect from U.S. exporters. We will cover the steps necessary to export, the expected compliance with US laws and regulations, as well as the potential penalties facing exporters. Real life examples will be shared, and there will be time for Q&A.

This webinar is brought to you as part of the NYSBDC International Trade Initiative's ongoing educational programming for small business owners looking to begin exporting operations.

Presenter:
Robert J. Leo is a partner in the New York office of Meeks, Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury LLP. The firm’s practice focuses on U.S. and international law and regulations affecting exports and imports. Bob is a cleared advisor to the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative on customs and trade facilitation issues affecting U.S. exporters and has served in that capacity for over two decades. He was re-appointed in 2022 by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to the Industry Trade Advisory Committee on Customs and Trade Facilitation (ITAC 13). Bob is also a selected member of the New York District Export Council, which helps promote U.S. exports in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Commerce.


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Funded in part through a Cooperative Agreement with the US Small Business Administration. Training collaboration does not constitute an expressed or implied endorsement of the presenter(s), their organization(s), or product(s) and service(s) by the NYSBDC and SBA.