2012 Export Reform Event Tonight!

With Special Guest: Under Secretary Hirschorn, US Dept. of Commerce

Date: Tuesday, April 24th, 2012
Time: Networking and refreshments at 6:30pm. Program commences at 7:00pm.
Location: Law offices of Baker & McKenzie in the Grace Building, 1114 Avenue of the Americas (the entrance is on 42nd Street directly across from Bryant Park.) New York, NY

Come learn about President Obama’s Export Control Reform Initiative which is described as being a common sensed approach to overhauling the nation’s aged export control system.

The Administration has determined that fundamental reform of the current system is necessary to enhance our national security by (i) focusing resources on the threats that matter most, (ii) increasing inter-operability with our Allies, and (iii) strengthening the U.S. defense industrial base by reducing incentives for foreign manufacturers to design out and avoid using U.S. parts and components.

Under Secretary Hirschhorn was appointed by President Barack Obama to be an Under Secretary of Commerce, heading the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), on March 29, 2010. Mr. Hirschhorn was sworn in April 2, 2010.Prior to his appointment, Mr. Hirschhorn was a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Winston & Strawn LLP. Mr. Hirschhorn oversees the Commerce agency that advances U.S. national security, foreign policy and economic objectives by ensuring an effective export control and treaty compliance system and by promoting U.S. strategic technology leadership.

For more information and to register go to www.owitny.org or click here. 

Cost: $20 for OWIT-NY members, students and government employees
$25 for non-members.

Registration is required in order to enter the building.

Hope to see you there!