Members of Arizona’s business community are invited to the April meeting of the Arizona Aerospace & Defense Forum for an in-depth review of the benefits, risks, and challenges involving negotiating and performing an international agreements including compliance with myriad governmental laws and regulations throughout the world.

Greenberg Traurig, along with law firm Snell & Wilmer, partnered to expand the A&D Forum to Arizona last year. Each month, the A&D Forum alternates from meetings in Phoenix and Tucson.

The group’s next networking and educational session is Tuesday, April 8 from 7 to 9 a.m. at Greenberg Traurig’s Phoenix office at 24th Street and Camelback. The discussion will be led by Brett Johnson, co-chair of the international industry group and government relations group and a partner at Snell & Wilmer. Topics to be discussed include maximizing international supply chains, risks, benefits and challenges related to international law and the aerospace and defense industry.

WHAT: The Next Frontier: Maximizing A&D Foreign Market Opportunities through Understanding International Agreements

WHERE: Greenberg Traurig, 2375 E. Camelback Rd., #700, Phoenix, AZ 85016

WHEN: Tuesday, April 8, 2014; 7 – 7:30 a.m.: Registration/Continental Breakfast/Networking; 7:30 – 9 a.m.: Meeting

COST: A&D Forum Member: Free, Non-member: $40

RSVP: To register click here

SPEAKER: Brett Johnson is a partner and Co-Chair of International Industry Group and Government Relations Group with Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P. His practice includes international transactions and compliance, export, government contracting and health care matters, including professional liability defense and commercial litigation. Brett regularly represents parties and witnesses involved with governmental investigations, including export control, False Claims Act, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and government procurement compliance laws and regulations. He has experience handling internal investigations and compliance audits for clients on a wide range of matters. Brett also provides training to businesses and governmental agencies concerning compliance matters and the drafting of related corporate policies and international agreements.