ACG SV Relaunch C-Circle: Navigating the Changing Regulatory Environment

This panel will discuss how the latest shifts in trade and tariff regulations are impacting businesses and what key trends to watch for the road ahead.

Speakers:

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Aryn Gruneisen, Associate @ DLA Piper

Aryn Gruneisen leverages a combination of in-house and private practice experience to provide clients with actionable and practical guidance on U.S. export controls, sanctions compliance, and national security matters. She works with a broad range of clients, including those involved in the aerospace, defense, advanced computing, semiconductor development, robotics, photonics, and construction materials sectors. 

Her experience includes designing and implementing risk-based compliance programs, conducting internal investigations, and partnering with in-house teams to meet compliance obligations under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). 

Prior to joining DLA Piper, Aryn held roles at Twitter Inc., Carnegie Mellon University, nLIGHT Inc., and Raytheon. After her in-house experience, she worked in the international trade practice at Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington DC. 

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Gabrielle Griffith, Director @ BPE Global

Gabrielle Griffith is a seasoned trade compliance professional who offers strategic support to companies across the globe. With over twenty years of trade compliance experience across government, commerce, and high-tech sectors, nine of which have been served as a Director at BPE Global, Gabrielle has a keen and strategic awareness and understands the pragmatic implications of the ever-evolving global trade and sanction regulatory landscape. Gabrielle’s guidance enables businesses to navigate the complexities of international trade regulations with confidence and ensure their operations remain compliant and competitive in today's global marketplace. 

Gabrielle is also a frequent panelist and moderator spanning various industries, and distills the nuance of global import and export considerations in a conversational and pragmatic manner for audiences to absorb.

Moderator:

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Melanie Walker, Partner @ CFGI

Melanie Walker is a Partner at CFGI, where she provides accounting and advisory services to clients across a range of industries including life sciences, technology, retail, and manufacturing. With over 20 years of experience, she specializes in technical accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance for both public and private companies. 

Melanie has led complex transactions including SPAC and IPO readiness, large-scale acquisitions and divestitures, and joint arrangements. Her expertise spans IFRS and US GAAP, SEC reporting, hedge accounting, and revenue recognition. Prior to CFGI, she held senior roles in financial reporting and technical accounting at a multinational steel and mining company and a telecommunications company and began her career in Deloitte’s audit practice in Seattle and Luxembourg.

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Join ACG Silicon Valley’s C-Circle on October 30th!

• ACG Silicon Valley Members: $0
• ACG Member of other Chapter: $20
• Non-Members: $60