Hello, I'm Correen W.
Strategic and results-driven legal and compliance executive with 20+ years of experience guiding multinational aerospace, defense, and government contractors through complex global trade regulations. Proven leader in building and overseeing enterprise-wide compliance programs aligned with ITAR, EAR, OFAC, DFARS/FAR, and global sanctions frameworks. Skilled in managing government engagement, voluntary disclosures, internal investigations, and policy development. Trusted advisor to C-suite and boards on regulatory strategy, ethics, and corporate governance. Seeking a dynamic role to enable compliance at the speed of business.
Details
- Number of Years Experience20+ years
- Education LevelDoctorate
Current/ Latest Job title
• Advised defense contractors and multinational corporations on compliance with U.S. and international export/import control laws, including ITAR, EAR, OFAC, as well as trade regimes in the UK, EU, Japan, and Israel. • Directed internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and regulatory filings, including commodity jurisdiction and license determinations. • Counseled executive leadership on DFARS/FAR, CFIUS/FOCI, AML/KYC, sanctions, cybersecurity, and supply chain risk. • Developed risk-based compliance programs that integrated ethics, governance, and anti-bribery training (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, SAPIN I & II). • Provided legal oversight for regulatory audits, consent monitorships, and engagements with the Department of Justice and the Department of Defense. • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives to support aerospace and defense, space launches, foreign investments, and the transfer of export-controlled technology. • Represented clients in government-facing engagements and industry working groups
Specific Countries That I am Qualified In or Can Cover/ Global
ITAR / EAR / OFAC / BATFE Compliance - DFARS / FAR Government Contracting - Customs and Import Regulations (HTS, FTZ, UFLPA) - Anti-Boycott Laws, Sanctions Programs - Voluntary Disclosures, Consent Agreements, and Deferred Prosecution Agreements - CFIUS, FOCI Mitigation, Proxy/SSA Structures - Global Trade Policy Advocacy and External Affairs - Regulatory Investigations and Audit Management - Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Training
Skills
• Directed, developed, issued, and trained enterprise trade compliance and ethics programs. • Implemented and streamlined licensing workflows, processes, and tools. • Advised senior leadership on ITAR, EAR, OFAC, and sanctions compliance strategies. • Maintained relationships with DDTC, BIS, OFAC, BATFE; hosted agency visits and led regulatory disclosures. • Built cross-functional trade compliance working groups with key business functions across the corporate spectrum, including, but not limited to, C-suite leaders, business development, sales, Security, IT, and Supply Chain. • Designed and delivered compliance training for exports, imports, anti-corruption, anti-boycott, Ethics, and other regulatory requirements for both US and International regulations. • Closed audit findings and led internal investigations across multiple global organizations. • Implemented and enhanced denied party screening systems at Samuel Son, and Ultimate. • Participated in DTAG, SIA, and ABA, as well as company inputs to influence trade policy and export control reform. • Supported FMS programs, CMMC/CUI implementation, and classified tech handling. • Advised on technology transfer, FMS, DFAR/FAR regulations, and customs compliance, including enforcement of the UFLPA.