Representative Experience
Advises U.S. and foreign manufacturers, producers, retailers, maritime companies and airlines on customs, export control, economic sanctions regulations and international trade matters, including anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations.

Assists clients on licensing, compliance, and self disclosure issues arising under the economic sanctions regulations and trade embargoes enforced by the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) enforced by the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) enforced by the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS).

Mr. Connor has obtained licenses, mitigated penalties, and successfully developed and revised compliance programs to the satisfaction of executive agencies, avoiding debarment from government programs. His experience also includes the classification of items to be exported, determining whether an item is controlled, and if so, whether a licensing requirement or licensing exception applies for the item, end user and destination at issue. He addresses issues arising from the employment of foreign nationals and advises on how to avoid deemed exports. Mr. Connor also assists clients with Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and Anti-Boycott matters.

Advises U.S. and foreign transportation-related companies, manufacturers, service providers and other entities regarding legal and regulatory matters. Represents parties in dealings with the federal government, including regulatory agencies and executive branch departments. Represents parties in related litigation and appellate work.

Focuses on matters relating to government relations, aviation, maritime, international trade, and government contracts.

Presentations and Speaking Engagements
Export Tools and Techniques Seminar, Minnesota Department of Trade and Economics Development, June 2003.

Military Housing Privatization Workshop, National Association of Installation Developers 2002 Annual Conference.

Publications
Chapter entitled "Privatization of Military Support Services," in book entitled "Privatizing Governmental Functions" American Lawyer Media, 2001 (presented with Keith Styles and Richard Nettler).