AI & Trade: Policy to Practice
Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
This program brings together industry leaders, in-house trade professionals, and two of Akin Gump's leading international trade practitioners - Shiva Aminian, Partner, and Gregory Dunlap, Senior Regulatory Advisor and former Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Bureau of Industry and Security's (BIS) Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) in Los Angeles -to explore the rapidly evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and international trade. From regulatory frameworks to real-world implementation, AI & Trade: Policy to Practice offers a comprehensive look at how AI is reshaping the trade compliance landscape - and what that means for practitioners on the ground.
The evening begins with networking at Morgan Lewis's Palo Alto office, which features a beautiful indoor/outdoor patio space - a perfect setting to connect with fellow trade professionals before the program. We're grateful to Morgan Lewis for graciously hosting us.
Shiva will lead a moderated panel discussion, examining the landscape shaping AI's role in trade compliance and the emerging rules of the road. The panel will also address the "build vs. buy" considerations trade teams are navigating as AI tools enter the market.
Shiva will also lead an audience-engaged discussion on the pragmatic usage of AI within operations. We encourage you to come ready with questions! Whether you're trying to understand how evolving policy affects your compliance program or exploring what AI means for the future of trade, you'll walk away with a stronger grasp of the regulatory landscape and where things are headed.
Curious about AI and trade compliance? Reach out to us at info@wit-nc.com.
Venue Information
Getting there: Morgan Lewis is located at 1400 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, in the Stanford Research Park corridor. From 280, take the Page Mill Road exit and head east - the building is about a mile down on your right. From 101, take Oregon Expressway/Page Mill Road west, cross El Camino Real, and continue about two miles - it'll be on your left.
Free parking is available in the lot behind the building. Follow the driveway in and continue around to the back of the building.
