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Description: The speed at which sanctions have been imposed recently in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the lifting or loosening of Venezuelan sanctions has left many questions unanswered, resulting in a flurry of calls and messages to attorneys who themselves are trying to understand the ramifications in order to advise their clients.
During this 60-minute webinar in which you will receive CLE credit, Al Avila and David Schwartz will break down the current sanctions and offer actionable steps you can take to better serve and advise your business clients on the risks, including:
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Review of the latest “Russian” sanctions imposed and the potential for the lifting or relaxation of current sanctions with Venezuela
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Enhanced due diligence, imposing new or additional protocols for ensuring compliance based on these sanctions.
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Ransomware concerns and evasion of sanctions through the use of crypto and other virtual currency
Presenter Bios
David Schwartz is President and CEO of the Florida International Bankers Association (FIBA), a nonprofit trade association dedicated to fostering the growth of international banking through education, advocacy and networking. Its membership includes some 70 financial institutions from 18 countries spanning 4 continents, including the largest banks in Europe, the U.S., and Latin America that are active in international trade and finance.
Prior to joining FIBA, David was Senior Vice President and Manager of International Compliance Risk Management at Regions Financial Corporation in Miami, a $140 Billion dollar institution. He was responsible for providing effective oversight, communication and direction to all lines of business for issues involving foreign customers and related products, services and transactions, including the development and implementation of all BSA/AML policies and procedures.
David joined Regions’ predecessor bank Union Planters in 2004 as Manager of the International Wealth Management Group. David worked for Banque Sudameris for over 20 years, holding numerous International Banking positions including Head of the International Department in Argentina, Deputy Manager of Banque Sudameris in Monte Carlo, Head of Correspondent Banking, Credit and Treasury in Miami, and Deputy Manager and Director of Wealth Management in Miami.
David received his Juris Doctorate from New York Law School and also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. He has completed foreign studies and training in Hong Kong and Paris, France and is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. He is a past President of FIBA (2007-2008), past Chair of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Health Medical Advisory Committee and is a member of the Board of Directors of the American Lung Association of South Florida. He is also the past President of the Coral Reef High School PTSA and is currently a member of the board of the Miami-Dade County Council PTA/PTSA. He holds a black belt in Shuri-Ryu Karate and is an avid golfer.
Alcides I. Avila is a founding partner of AVILA and an attorney in its Corporate and Financial Services practice. Prior to the formation of AVILA in 2007, Mr. Avila was a partner in the Miami office of an AmLaw 20 national law firm and was the practice group leader of that firm’s Financial Services Practice Group.
Mr. Avila represents domestic and foreign clients in all aspects of bank regulatory, lending, mergers and acquisitions and other transactional matters. With over 40 years of experience, he regularly represents clients before the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Florida Office of Financial Regulation and other regulatory agencies.
Mr. Avila has represented numerous foreign financial institutions and investors in establishing and expanding banking operations in the United States. In addition to his banking practice, he has extensive experience in domestic and international business transactions, including cross-border mergers and acquisitions and financings.
Mr. Avila has also served as independent counsel to the Board of Directors of various banks in connection with compliance and enforcement actions. He has been recognized numerous times as a ‘Best Lawyer’ in banking, and has served as general counsel for the Florida International Bankers’ Association.
Mr. Avila is a frequent speaker on specialized panels discussing banking regulation, international trade and finance, and risk management. He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Miami, obtained his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Notre Dame Law School, and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1980. He is bilingual in English and Spanish.
 | | Practice Areas: | | Banking & Finance Law, Business Organizations & Contracts, International Law & Global Trade | | | Online Media Type: | | Audio | | | Production Date: | | 08/05/2022 12:00 PM EDT | | | Level: | | Intermediate | | | Category: | | Standard | | | Duration: | | 1 Hours, 0 Minutes | | | Online Format: | | Live | | | Course Type: | | Public |
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