Susan Kovarovics counsels foreign and domestic parties regarding international business regulatory matters. Specifically, her practice focuses on matters involving the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. anti-boycott laws, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

Ms. Kovarovics designs and implements compliance programs and provides training sessions on export and defense trade controls, trade sanctions, customs, anti-corruption and anti-boycott matters. She also designs and leads internal audits and reviews to assess compliance in these areas.

Ms. Kovarovics assists clients with all aspects of the export license and agreement approvals processes at the Department of Commerce, State and Treasury. In addition, she guides clients through commodity jurisdictions and commodity classification requests for exports and ruling requests related to import matters. She also conducts due diligence reviews related to export controls, trade sanctions and anti-corruption matters.

Routinely, Ms. Kovarovics conducts internal investigations and advises clients on future actions based on results of investigations, including appropriate disciplinary and other corrective measures in response to violations of corporate policies and trade regulations. Moreover, she counsels clients on voluntary disclosure matters and represents clients in enforcement proceedings before federal authorities.

Bar and Court Admissions

District of Columbia

Virginia

Education

Georgetown University, J.D., cum laude, 1996

Drew University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1993

Speeches and Seminars

• "The Latest on the OFAC Licensing Process, Timeline and Decision-Making Criteria: How to Minimize Delays and License Denials under Existing and New Sanctions Programs," 5th Advanced Forum on OFAC Enforcement & Compliance, April 26, 2012
• "Export Controls," 30th Annual Government Contract Management Conference, November 14, 2011
• "How Much an ITAR Violation Can Cost Your Company: Recent Cases to Mention in Your Business Case to Senior Management," ITAR Boot Camp, October, 27, 2011
• "Current and Proposed Brokering Rules Demystified: Complying with Part 129 of the ITAR," ITAR Boot Camp, October 27, 2011
• "Export Controls," National Contract Management Association Webinar, August 16, 2011
• "Compliance Challenges Based on Corporate Structure," Society of International Affairs' Defense Trade Export Licensing Conference, May 3, 2011
• "What To Do if You Uncover an ITAR Violation: When and How to Prepare Voluntary Disclosures," American Conference Institute's ITAR Boot Camp, October 20, 2010
• "How to Prepare Successful ITAR License Applications and Prevent Post License Implementation Pitfalls," American Conference Institute's ITAR Boot Camp, October 19, 2010
• "Classification: Preventing ITAR 'Taint' on Foreign and Commercial Technologies," American Conference Institute's 5th National Forum on ITAR Compliance, July 14, 2010
• "A Step-by-Step Guide to Vetting Foreign Third Parties: Preventing Liability For Third Party Violations Through Effective Due Diligence," American Conference Institute's 5th National Forum on Export Enforcement & Investigations, January 27, 2010
• "When And How To Draft Commodity Jurisdiction (CJ) Requests," ITAR Boot Camp, October 20, 2009

Professional Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• District of Columbia Bar, International Law Section, Steering Committee: Chair, 2008-2010, Member, 2004-2010
• Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia, International Forum: Co-chair, 2001-2004
• WBA Foundation: Treasurer, 2008-2010, Board Member, 2004-2010
• The Society for International Affairs