Events

Speaking Engagements & Upcoming Events

Stay informed about upcoming speaking engagements, industry events, and appearances by Wardlaw Trade Law.

featured Event

21
October
Blank Rome and BDO USA

Export Controls Symposium: Semiconductors, AI, and Heightened Enforcement

The program will focus on the fast-changing export controls landscape impacting semiconductors, artificial intelligence (“AI”), and other advanced technologies, and the implications for national security. Speakers from U.S. and foreign law firms, industry, and the U.S. government will discuss evolving semiconductor and AI restrictions, the expanding reach of the Foreign Direct Product Rule, the anticipated return of the “Affiliates Rule,” updated drone export controls, and practical takeaways from recent enforcement actions to help organizations better understand risk, regulatory expectations, and compliance considerations across global operations. Blank Rome partners Anthony Rapa and Kenneth J. Nunnenkamp will co-host the symposium, along with BDO USA. The event, which will be held in Washington, D.C., will include panel discussions from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., followed by a networking reception.

Upcoming Events

January
To Be Announced

WEBINAR: Collaboration with Amalie Trade Compliance Consulting

More information and registration link to come.
15
December
ABA - Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee

WEBINAR: Update on Recent ITAR Developments

Join us as we discuss the many updates to the ITAR in 2026! Link to be added soon.
16
December
Shipping Solutions

WEBINAR: End of Year Trade Update

Learn about big updates to export controls and sanctions in 2026! Link to be announced.

Past Events

23
September
Shipping Solutions

WEBINAR: U.S. Export Embargoes and Sanctions Explained

Export controls and sanctions are more complex, more strictly enforced, and more interrelated than ever. Whether you’re new to export compliance or need a refresher on evolving requirements, join us for a free, one-hour webinar to better understand how these rules apply to your business—and how to avoid costly mistakes.
11
September
American Bar Association - Export Controls and Sanctions Committee

WEBINAR: Envisioning an Effective Export Control Framework for AI

Please join the ABA export controls and sanctions committee for a discussion of existing BIS export controls on AI and what it would take to craft an export control program on AI that is truly effective. Kathryn Klokker and Lindsay Wardlaw will moderate this conversation with experts Joe Khawam (Law Reform Institute) and Hanna Dohmen (CSET).
19
August
Shipping Solutions

WEBINAR: The BIS 50% Rule - What Exporters and Compliance Teams Need to Know

Last year, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) issued the Affiliates Rule, commonly referred to as the 50% Rule, but postponed its implementation until November 2026 to give companies a better opportunity to comply. Are you ready for implementation? Join us for this free webinar to discuss. (Note: This is an updated rebroadcast of a webinar initially recorded in November 2025.)

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