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David Glynn
David J. Glynn
Of Counsel
djglynn@hollandhart.com
Denver Office
555 Seventeenth Street
Suite 3200
Denver, CO 80202-3979
Phone: 303-295-8071
Fax: 303-295-8261 or
303-295-8376

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PRACTICE AREAS

Customs Law/Import Control
Export Control/Trade Sanctions
Corporate Governance & Compliance
International
Government Investigations and White Collar Defense

EXPERIENCE

Mr. Glynn has significant experience in the area of federal regulation of international business with a focus in export controls, trade sanctions, and Customs compliance matters. Mr. Glynn has represented international and domestic companies in complex civil and criminal investigations involving the Departments of State, Commerce, Treasury, Justice and Customs and Border Protection. Having worked on scores of such matters, Mr. Glynn has recognized expertise in conducting detailed internal investigations and audits related to export controls, trade sanctions and Customs laws. Mr. Glynn's experience also includes the drafting of license applications, commodity jurisdiction requests, technical assistance agreements, registration statements, encryption item review requests, Customs Ruling Requests, Customs Prior Disclosures, Customs seizure responses, C-TPAT applications, duty preference assessments and other international regulatory documents. Mr. Glynn works with clients in the development, drafting and implementation of compliance programs in various areas of federal regulatory law, with extensive experience in export management systems and import compliance programs. He regularly lectures and publishes on Export and Import Compliance for various civic and private organizations, including the World Trade Center Denver, University of Colorado and the University of Denver.

Prior to joining Holland & Hart LLP, Mr. Glynn spent almost twenty years with IBM in various staff and management positions. His duties included providing advice and counsel to IBM business units with contractual issues relating to international commercial sales, managing operations of the company's U.S. network of export compliance professionals, and assisting in-house counsel on trade related matters.

Mr. Glynn has studied law in the emerging markets of China and Brazil, and has completed additional training in International Marketing, and is a licensed US Customs broker. Mr. Glynn is also licensed to practice in New York.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Colorado Bar Association

Member, Denver Bar Association

Member, New York Bar Association

Member, Colorado GLBT Bar Association

Representative matters include serving as counsel for the following:

Over twenty-five voluntary and directed disclosures and other investigations before the Departments of State, Commerce and Treasury in the calendar year 2008.

A publicly traded, multi-national service firm with respect to the export of ITAR controlled data and services related to nuclear weapons testing facilities.

A publicly traded global communications equipment company internal investigation of past violations related to valuation and commodity classification and preparation of a comprehensive voluntary self-disclosure to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

A medical products importer investigation of commodity classification and visa/quota compliance, preparation and submission of a comprehensive Prior Disclosure to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

A large on-line travel services company with respect to Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions.

A sports equipment manufacturer with respect to unlicensed exports of controlled carbon fiber material to China.

A sports outerwear company with respect to a Customs and Border Protection Focused Assessment audit.

Multi-national corporations in developing compliance programs and implementation of on-line training in various areas of federal regulatory law.

A major U.S. chemical manufacturer investigation of NAFTA origin certificate inquiries and validation methodologies used for certification.

A pharmaceutical importer charged with violating U.S. intellectual property law and facing seizure of imported merchandise.

Member, American Bar Association

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS AND PUBLICATIONS

"Customs Law," The International Lawyer, Vol. 41, Number 2 (Summer 2007), p. 185, with members of the ABA Section of International Law, Customs Law Committee.

Mr. Glynn has spoken on the subject of federal regulation of international business and trade compliance. His most recent speaking engagements include the following:

D.J. Glynn "U.S. Import Compliance Enforcement" presented at the Imports for Exporters seminar, Phoenix, AZ, May 21, 2009.

D.J. Glynn & L.C. Rodriguez "Hot Topics: Changes & Trends at the State Department, Brokering, Voluntary Disclosures, Third-Country/Dual Nationals, D-Trade, & Merger & Acquisition Due Diligence and much more" and "Q&A Panel," presented at the International Trade in Arms Regulations seminar, Salt Lake City, UT, December 3, 2008 & Colorado Springs, CO, September 3, 2008.

D.J. Glynn & J.T. Mackintosh (June 2, 2008) "The Fundamentals of ITAR Compliance: The International Traffic in Arms Regulations Demystified" presented at ITAR Compliance in Europe conference, Munich, Germany.

D.J. Glynn (March 12, 2008) "Whats So Reasonable About Reasonable Care" presented at the 2008 International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA) Annual Conference, San Antonio, TX.

D.J. Glynn, Lizbeth Rodriguez, and Frank Schuchat (October 11, 2007) "Introduction to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)," presented at the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center Institute, Denver, CO.

D.J. Glynn & Andrea Anderson (October 4, 2007) "Keeping it Real - Protecting Your Brand from Trademark Counterfeiting" presented at the Outdoor Industry Association annual Rendevous conference, Vancouver, WA.

D.J. Glynn & Lizbeth Rodriguez (October 1, 2007) "Overview of ITAR Controls for Foreign Companies" presented at the Consulate General of Canada aerospace industry seminar, Colorado Springs, CO.

D.J. Glynn (August 3, 2007) "International Due Diligence & U.S. Import/Export Controls" presented at the Colorado Bar Association 8th Annual Business Law Institute, Vail, CO.

D.J. Glynn & Lizbeth Rodriguez (July 21, 2007) "The Impact of Export/Import Control Laws on International Business" presented at the NALS Region 8 conference, Denver, CO.

D.J. Glynn (January 9, 2007) "U.S. Import Controls: Mergers & Acquisitions Due Diligence" presented at Holland & Hart LLP, Denver, CO.

D.J. Glynn (October 3, 2006) "U.S. Import Controls: Outsourcing Issues" presented at Holland & Hart LLP, Denver, CO.

D.J. Glynn (March 3, 2009, March 4 and October 8, 2008, March 20 and October 9, 2007, May 25 & October 17, 2006) "Principles of Importing: Importer Responsibilities, Reasonable Care Standard/Due Diligence, Fines, Penalties & Forfeitures, Customs Audit/Self-Review Programs, C-TPAT, and Country of Origin Rules" presented at the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center Institute, Denver, CO.

D.J. Glynn (December 13, 2005) "International Legal Essentials: Government Regulation & Trade Law" presented at the Rocky Mountain World Trade Center Institute, Denver, CO.

D.J. Glynn (October 12, 2005) "International Supply Chain Security: U.S. C-TPAT Program Overview" presented at the Colorado Springs Office of International Affairs, Colorado Springs, CO.

D.J. Glynn (September 12, 2006) "Common Mistakes to Avoid When Exporting From the United States" presented to the German American Chamber of Commerce, Colorado Chapter, Denver, CO.

D.J. Glynn (2005-2009) "International Trade Legal Issues: U.S. Export Controls" presented at University of Colorado-Denver and University of Denver graduate business schools.

EDUCATION

University of Denver College of Law J.D. 2002
- Order of St. Ives

Syracuse University M.B.A. 1985

State University of New York at Buffalo B.A. 1983