WORKING GROUPS
ISECS Working Groups are designed to provide a collaborative environment for members to learn from experts on specific topics, to discuss challenges they face as export controls, sanctions and trade professionals, and to work with peers around the world to help each other resolve complicated trade issues.
In order to participate, you must be a member of the Society in good standing and have paid the annual Membership fee. Upon approval for admittance to the respective Working Group, you will receive an invite to the recurring meetings.
Trade and Tariff Working Group
The ISECS-TTWG meets bi-monthly to provide a collaborative environment for members to learn from experts and share experiences in compliance with import and trade regulations.
Co-Chairs: Brenda Barnard and Ann Shipherd, ECS Advisors
Russia Working Group
The ISECS-RWG meets bi-monthly to discuss Russia sanctions and export controls affecting industry.
Chair: Ilona Khmeleva, Economic Security Council of Ukraine
Enforcement Working Group
The ISECS-EWG will be led by former export enforcement agents and discuss case studies, red flags, and lessons learned.
Chair: Stephen Wilcox, ECS Advisors
International Licensing Working Group
The ISECS-ILWG meets bi-monthly to discuss international licensing related to sanctions and export controls.
Chair: Tom Andrukonis, ECS Advisors
China Working Group
The ISECS-CWG meets bi-monthly to discuss China sanctions and export controls affecting industry.
Chair: Harry Clark, Orrick
ICP Working Group
The ISECS-ICPWG meets bi-monthly to discuss Internal and Export Compliance Program development, implementation, and management, related to sanctions and export controls.
Chair: Stephanie Broekaart, Agorax Law Firm
VSD Working Group
The ISECS-VSDWG meets bi-monthly to discuss international submission of Voluntary Self Disclosures related to sanctions and export controls.
Date: Upcoming
Due DiligenceWorking Group
The ISECS-DDWG will discuss best practices for conducting due diligence, sharing methods to properly conduct due diligence, and new and useful tools of the trade.
Date: Upcoming