David Hamill, Partner, Arent Fox LLP to Speak at TKG's Event

Dec. 13, 2017 - PRLog -- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today David Hamill, Partner, Arent Fox LLP will speak at the Knowledge Congress' webcast entitled: "NAFTA Renegotiation: Significant Trends and Developments in the U.S. and Canadian Trade Relations LIVE Webcast". This event is scheduled for January 16, 2018 from 3:00pm – 4:00pm (ET).

For further details, please visit:

https://www.theknowledgegroup.org/webcasts/legal/international-trade-law/nafta-renegotiation-2018

About David Hamill

Dave represents US and foreign companies, including manufacturers, importers, exporters, distributors, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and trade associations on customs/import and export matters, including tariff classification; customs valuation and transfer pricing; entry procedures; customs brokerage; country of origin marking; intellectual property rights; enforcement, drawback and duty deferral programs; customs bonds; and foreign trade zones. Dave also has represented importers in defending against customs civil and criminal penalties, including seizures and forfeitures, conducting and managed internal investigations, and preparing customs prior disclosures. As a former legal advisor to the Chief Rules of Origin Negotiator during the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations while at the Department of the Treasury, Dave has recently been advising numerous clients, notably in the automotive sector, on potential implications resulting from possible changes in the NAFTA rules of origin and customs procedures during the upcoming NAFTA renegotiations. He has been recognized by Legal 500 and the Best Lawyers in America. Georgetown University Law Center, JD, 1987; Bucknell University, BA, 1981.

About Arent Fox LLP

Arent Fox LLP, founded in 1942, is internationally recognized in core practice areas where business and government intersect. As a result of guiding principles centered on first-rate legal work and exceptional service, the firm has earned its reputation for providing clients with the counsel they need to meet critical challenges in their "world."

Complex problems require interdisciplinary solutions and should be approached with a practical perspective and managed with maximum efficiency. With offices in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and Washington, DC, Arent Fox provides strategic legal counsel to clients that range from Fortune 500 corporations and start-ups, to trade associations and foreign governments.

Our practice breadth, geographical reach, and industry knowledge combine to provide clients with business-oriented legal advice designed to ensure they achieve their commercial goals. Through decades of service, our attorneys have understood that hard work and talent are just a starting point for being considered a premier law firm, a distinction that Arent Fox has earned from The American Lawyer, Chambers USA, and Legal 500.

As one of the most diverse general practice law firms in the country, Arent Fox has roots in government service, a focus on legal excellence, and a commitment to the administration of justice stretching back 75 years. Our lawyers have consistently distinguished themselves as leaders in pro bono representation, while many continue to play prominent roles in public service.

Arent Fox is proud of its reputation for understanding our clients' business, their industry, and their world.

Event Synopsis:

On August 16, 2017, representatives from the U.S., Canada and Mexico began the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Among the issues that the Trump Administration aims to renegotiate include reduced U.S. trade deficit, balanced trade with Canada through greater access for U.S. dairy products, tougher rules of origin, improved use of U.S.-manufactured contents for autos, elimination of dispute settlement mechanism in trade remedies cases, and a 5-year sunset clause.

Although it is uncertain when the NAFTA talks will be completed and implemented, both U.S. and Canadian companies doing cross-border trade must stay apace of the significant developments regarding the renegotiations. It is critical that they understand the impact of the potential changes brought by NAFTA renegotiation to their business operations.

In this LIVE Webcast, a panel of key thought leaders and trade professionals will provide an in-depth discussion of the NAFTA renegotiation and its impact to the U.S.-Canada trade and investment environment. Speakers will provide practical advice on how to cope up with the possible results of the renegotiation.

Key issues that will be covered in this course are:

·         A Background on NAFTA

·         Key Issues Surrounding the NAFTA Renegotiation

·         Bargaining between Canada and the United States

·         Opportunities and Challenges

·         Potential Changes to Trade and Investment Governance

·         Implications for the American and Canadian Economy

·         Impact of US tax bill and political dynamics

·         Industry winners and losers

·         Implications if the U.S. pulls out of NAFTA

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org