Start Date: 1/12/2026 5:15 PM EST
End Date: 1/12/2026 7:30 PM EST
Organization Name:
CITBA
Contact:
What should we expect in the world of sanctions, export controls, and national security in 2026? In what is sure to remain a dynamic environment, how can we look ahead and be prepared?
We will discuss:
- The evolving US and global sanctions landscape, including Russia, Iran, narcotics trafficking sanctions, and anti-terrorism sanctions
- Export controls, including those targeting China, AI, and the now-suspended Affiliates Rule
- Foreign investment and other national security measures
- Enforcement trends
- Compliance priorities and key risks for 2026
- The role of trade lawyers in 2026 and beyond
Guest panelists include:
- Karen Bruntrager, Director, Regulatory Affairs at FedEx
- Dak Hardwick, Vice President, International Affairs at Aerospace Industries Association
- Amanda St. Cyr, Senior Counsel, Trade Compliance and Export Controls at Capital One
- Christina Zanette, General Counsel, Trade Compliance at Solstice Advanced Materials
- Kerry Contini (Moderator), Partner at Baker McKenzie
- Marvin McPherson (moderator), Associate at Barnes Richardson and Colburn
Location: Baker McKenzie’s Washington, DC office at
815 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20006. White House Conference Room
Time (In-Person):
Check-in & Reception: 5:15 – 6:00 PM
Start Discussion: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (60 minutes)
Q&A: 7:00 – 7:30 PM
Time (Virtual):
Start Discussion: 6:00 – 7:00 PM (60 minutes)
Q&A: 7:00 – 7:30 PM
Disclaimer: *This event will be conducted under Chatham House Rules. The discussion is off the record, and no recordings will be provided to ensure candid conversations. This event is not open to the press.
