Doreen M. Edelman. Overview. Shareholder

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1 DOREEN M. EDELMAN Shareholder Doreen Edelman is a shareholder in the Washington, D.C. office of Baker Donelson and is a co-leader of the Firm's Global Business Team. Overview Ms. Edelman has more than 25 years of experience counseling companies on import and export compliance, foreign investment and global expansion. Ms. Edelman advises clients on their export, import and anticorruption compliance obligations related to defense articles, and services, and for commercial goods and technologies through the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the Department of Commerce, the Directorate of Defense Controls (DDTC) of the Department of State, and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of Treasury. Ms. Edelman also counsels on foreign investment reporting filings including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Additionally, Ms. Edelman advises on all export compliance requirements related to immigration forms, the U.S. Anti-Boycott requirements and the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). She assists with internal audits, compliance programs, U.S. government investigations, including criminal trials. She determines product classifications, country of origin labeling and prepares license applications, commodity jurisdiction and classification requests, voluntary disclosures, I-129 compliance and training modules for large and small companies. Ms. Edelman has a well-established relationship with OFAC officials inside the Department of Treasury and has successfully obtained numerous licenses for transactions involving embargoed and sanctioned countries. On a daily basis she advises clients how to grow their businesses while navigating the complex web of OFAC Executive Orders, laws and regulations regarding the changing requirements for Iran, Cuba, Russia, Crimea and other sanctioned countries/entities. She proactively advises our clients as to changes affecting their interests and helps them remain diligent with their compliance monitoring activities. She also assists with customs, anticorruption and export compliance issues in the merger and acquisition diligence process and has created on-line export compliance training. Ms. Edelman works with U.S. companies entering new markets overseas and foreign companies doing business in the U.S. This includes drafting agency, licensing and distribution agreements, working with foreign counsel to assist her clients overseas and navigating U.S. foreign investment reporting requirements. She helps companies establish global business structures to increase market share and reduce costs and business risks, like FCPA and the UK Bribery Act. She advises on product importation issues such as tariff classification, valuation and duty rates as well as the benefits of free trade programs. She represented the Sultanate of Oman in its bilateral negotiations with the U.S. Government and secured passage of the US-Oman FTA. She is General Counsel to the American Turkish Council, a bilateral trade organization comprised of major U.S. and Turkish companies. Ms. Edelman's work has carried her to all corners of the world, whether helping to establish a natural gas facility in Turkey, protecting a client's intellectual property in Japan, or watching out for the interests of a major fast-food chain franchisor in Latin America. She is co-author of a comprehensive analysis of the 1

2 North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and many trade-related articles. Through all her work, Ms. Edelman offers her clients a combination of transactional experience and business savvy, helping them establish strategic plans for entering new markets and intervening on their behalf with government regulators and policymakers. Ms. Edelman has been interviewed on export and import topics by numerous publications, including the Associated Press, Washington Post and Bloomberg. Follow Ms. Edelman on LinkedIn. Professional Honors & Activities AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Co-Chair TerraLex Global Trade & Business Practice Group Board of Directors TerraLex ( ) Listed in Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers in International Law (2012 Member Maryland, Florida and District of Columbia Bar Associations (International Law Sections) Member American Bar Association (International Law Section; Corporation, Banking and Business Law Section) Member Board of Directors, American Turkish Council and American Friends of Turkey ( ) Law Clerk for Chief Judge Maryland Circuit Court William McCullough ( ) Law Clerk for Office of the U.S. Attorney, Washington, D.C. ( ) Law Clerk for Marriott Corporation, Bethesda, Maryland (1985) Publications Co-author "Iran Sanctions 2018: Sanctions Waived for Perhaps Final Time," Global Trade Magazine (January 2018) "Trade Watch: What We Learned in 2017 and What It Means for Business" (January 2018) "Sweeping Implications for CFIUS Reform: Bipartisan FIRRMA Legislation Gains Traction" (December "Venezuela Sanctions Update 2017: Trump Administration Stopped Short of Imposing Full Oil Embargo," Global Trade Magazine (December "Russia Sanctions 2017: Military Interventions Prompt Ongoing Measures," Global Trade Magazine (November "Cuba Sanctions Guidance: November 2017 Update" (November "Global Sanctions Regimes Ramp Up Against North Korea," Global Trade (November "Sudan Sanctions 2017: Sanctions Revocation Formalized, But Compliance Challenges Remain," Global Trade (October 2

3 "Cuba Sanctions 2017: Policy Shift Stalls as Businesses Await OFAC Implementation," Global Trade (October Contributor "What's Happening with NAFTA," A TerraLex Interim Report (September "President Trump Blocks Foreign Acquisition by Chinese Firm: Isolated Case or Harbinger of Increased CFIUS Scrutiny?" (September "Foreign Investors Should Not Let Fear of CFIUS Limit Investment in U.S. Manufacturers," Industry Week (August "Update on NAFTA Negotiations" (August "Why Trump's North Korea Sanctions Make Business with China Tricky," The Hill (July "Treasury Department Issues FAQ on Impact of Cuba Policy Shift" (June "Baker's Dozen 13 of the Best Places to Visit in Washington, D.C," Women's Initiative Newsletter (June "OFAC Enforcement Trends in the Health Care, Agriculture and Tech Industries" (June "Update on Regulatory Compliance in the Global Health Care Industry," Health Law Alert (June "Businesses Invited to Comment on NAFTA Renegotiation by June 12" (May "A Stronger NAFTA Will Boost US Economic Power Against China," The Hill (May "How Should Businesses Prepare for the Second 100 Days of the Trump Administration?" (May "The Road Ahead Under Trump: How Should Businesses Prepare?," Global Trade Magazine (May "Think the United States has Weak Sanctions on Iran? Think Again," The Hill (March 25, "4 Smart Ways to Improve NAFTA," The Hill (February "Who Really Benefits From Free Trade? American Companies and Workers.," The Hill (January "Summary of Possible Changes in U.S. Trade Policy During President Trump's First 100 Days" (January "These Trade Policies Will Hurt US Companies and Consumers," The Hill (January "Five Easy Ways to Bolster Your Company's Global Business Compliance," Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms 2017, 7th Edition (November 2016) "The New Anti-Bribery Compliance Standard," The Corporate Counselor (November 2016) "EB-5 Investors From Sanctioned Countries? No Problem Just Follow the OFAC Rules," Regional Center Business Journal (September 2016) "How to Sleep Soundly and Avoid Bribes: Mitigating Chinese and American Corruption Risk in the Context of EB-5," EB5 Investors Magazine, Chinese edition (June 2016) "New Opportunities in Cuba for Universities" (June 22, 2016) 3

4 "Understanding the Do's and Don'ts of Iranian Investments in the United States," EB5 Investors Magazine (May 2016) "Commerce at its Best A True Export Promotion Tool for U.S. Exporters" (May 11, 2016) "OFAC Further Amends Cuban Assets Control Regulations President Obama Authorizes More Travel and U.S. Presence in Cuba" (May 11, 2016) "Aviation: Are Cuba and Iran Really Open for Business?," Global Trade Magazine (May 2016) Co-author "Opportunities for U.S. Businesses and Travelers from Changes to U.S. Cuba Regulations," Global Trade Magazine (April 2016) "U.S. Tax Considerations for Corporate Dealings in Cuba" (March 2016) "Successor Liability for Export/Import and Sanctions Violations," ACC Docket (June 2015) "New Opportunities in Cuba for U.S. Travel and Medical Companies Cigars but not Commerce" (January 29, 2015) "Update: Export Control Reform One Year Later" (January 22, 2015) "What Will the "New Chapter" in U.S.-Cuba Relations Entail?" (January 16, 2015) Featured "What Exporters Need to Know About the United States' Sanctions Against Russia," LXBN the LexBlog Network (September 2014) "Trade Compliance Is Simple, Except When It Isn't," Corporate Compliance Insights (January 2014) "Export Control Reform is Here What Now? How Do I Classify My Product?," Corporate Compliance Insights (November 2013) "Doing Business Abroad: The 'Must Haves' Of Your Corporate Compliance Program," American Management Association (November 2013) "Chinese Companies Doing Business in the U.S.: Address Corruption Laws Now, Avoid Headaches in the Future," Corporate Compliance Insights (August 2013) Co-author "Pharma and Devices are Targeted Industries for Corruption Investigations," Pharmaceutical Compliance Monitor (April 2013) "If You Think Your U.S. Agreements Will Work Well Overseas - Think Again," Corporate Compliance Insights (March 2013) Featured "Q&A With Baker Donelson's Doreen Edelman," Law360.com (March 2013) "INCOTERMS Rules - How They Can Improve Your Company's Compliance, Reduce Your Risk and Maximize Your Profit," Corporate Compliance Insights (January 2013) Co-author "Challenges and Benefits of Export Compliance," Recent Developments in International Trade Law: Leading Lawyers on Understanding Legal and Cultural Intricacies of International Business Deals (Inside the Minds), First Edition (December 2012) "U.S. Importers Can't Blame the Broker When Customs Catches Counterfeit Goods," Corporate Compliance Insights (October 2012) "What is OFAC? Making Sense of U.S. Sanctions Law," Corporate Compliance Insights (September 2012) 4

5 "Import & Export Compliance: Classification is an Art - Part 2," Corporate Compliance Insights (August 2012) "Import & Export Compliance: Classification is an Art - Part 1," Corporate Compliance Insights (July 2012) "Export Control Reform Is Change Really Coming? What Will It Mean To You?," Corporate Compliance Insights (June 2012) "Export Compliance Requirements for the HR Manager? If You Hire Foreign Workers in the U.S., You Bet!," Corporate Compliance Insights (May 2012) "The Missing Topic On Your M&A Due Diligence Checklist: Export/Import Compliance," Corporate Compliance Insights (April 2012) "Antiboycott Reporting Requirement Often Overlooked By Exporters," Corporate Compliance Insights (March 2012) "The Nitty-Gritty of an Export Compliance Manual," Corporate Compliance Insights (February 2012) "Improve Your Company's Compliance Culture by Sharing Your Responsibilities (Little or No Extra Effort Required)," Corporate Compliance Insights (January 2012) Update Author "Federal Laws and Regulations Affecting the Foreign Investor in the United States," American Immigration Lawyers' Association's Immigration Options for Investors and Entrepreneurs, Second Edition (January 2012) "Compliance Program 'Must Haves' for Doing Business Abroad," Corporate Compliance Insights (November 2011) "Anti-Corruption: Increasing Coordination and More Widespread Prosecution under Anti-Bribery Laws," Bloomberg Law Reports Corporate Counsel (September 2011) Co-author "Growing Foreign Prosecutions Under FCPA-Style Laws," Law360 (August 2011) Co-author "Complications of Export Certification Requirements," Law360 (June 2011) Speaking Engagements "NAITA Conversation on Trade: What Lies Ahead with NAFTA?" (February 2018) "Baker Donelson Compliance Symposium" (November "Doreen Edelman on the Current State of NAFTA Negotiations," FCPA Compliance Report (October "Doreen Edelman on the Telia Enforcement Action," FCPA Compliance Report (October "ABA Section of Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Homeland Security Law Institute" (September "Doreen Edelman Talks About the NAFTA Talks and the Outcome she Expects," CGTN America (July "Export Control Issues for College Universities," NAFSA: Association of International Educators Annual Conference (May 5

6 "International Trade Updates," The North Alabama International Trade Association's Export Compliance Roundtable, Huntsville, Alabama (March Panelist "Importing and Exporting with Cuba, Russia and Iran Considering U.S. Sanctions," Global Chamber (March "What Lies Ahead for Trade and Foreign Investment?," Nashville Chamber of Commerce, International Business Council Luncheon (IBC), Nashville, Tennessee (February "Tennessee-China Network Selling to China Seminar," Chattanooga, Tennessee (October 2016) "Selling into China: Export Controls and Anti-Corruption," Tennessee China Network - Selling to China Seminar, Chattanooga, Tennessee (October 2016) "Legal Issues with a Latin Flair," The North Alabama International Trade Association, Huntsville, Alabama (June 2016) Panelist "Why U.S. - Turkey Partnerships? Opportunities and Challenges," U.S. Turkey Investment Partnership Summit (February 2016) Panelist "10th Annual ABA Homeland Security Law Institute" (August 2015) Panelist "Export Controls Changes in Attitudes, Changes in Latitudes," 10th Annual ABA Homeland Security Law Institute (August 2015) "The Lifting of the Cuban Embargo: New Opportunities for Florida Businesses" (January 2015) "How TTIP May Impact Your Business" (September 2014) "Growing Globally A Panel Discussion on Cross-Border Business Dispute Resolution" (September 2013) "Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker," American Conference Institute Seventh National Export Controls Forum on International Technology Transfers & Deemed Export Compliance (January 2013) "FCPA and Export Compliance - The Speed Dating Version," Louisiana Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel Professional Development Seminar (January 2013) "The Iran Sanctions and Iranian Students in the United States," podcast, AILA Agora (January 2013) "FCPA: A Review and View of Future," London International Investment Law and Financial Regulation Symposium (December 2012) "Doing Business in Houston for British Investors," UK Trade and Investment Webinar (October 2012) "EB5: Country Specific Issues," American Immigration Lawyers Association 2011 EB5 Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada (March 2011) "Export Controls 101," AILA seminar Managing the New I-129 Export Control Certification in Your Practice, Washington, D.C. (February 2011) "Managing the New I-129 Export Control Certification in Your Practice Seminar," American Immigration Lawyers Association teleconference (January 2011) 6

7 Webinars Top Ten Export Control Issues for Colleges and Universities (August 2015) All You Want and Need to Know About Export Control Reform (October 2013) Education National Law Center, George Washington University, J.D., 1987, with honors The George Washington University, School of Public and International Affairs, B.A., 1984, with distinction Admissions District of Columbia, 1989 Florida, 1988 Maryland, 1987 Court of International Trade,