Lecture 35: Iran Sanction Laws and Their Implications in the Daily Lives of Iranian-Americans, with Emphasis on Scientific and Professional Cooperation

Date & Time: Thursday March 10, 2011 – 7:30 PM

Note: Location Changed

New Location:
Montgomery Community College (Rockville Campus)- Campus Center (CC), Faculty and Staff Dining Room (Room 158)  Montgomery College Map

Speaker: Mr. Erich Ferrari

Language: This lecture will be offered in English

Synopsis:

The lecture will cover professional and academic collaborations between the United States and Iran in light of the Iranian Transactions Regulations. These transactions generally fall under the information and informational materials exemption to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, however, there are many facets to this exemption that need to be considered. In addition, the lecture will cover memberships to professional organizations, as well as, the creation of foreign branches of such organizations, the staging of surveys, and the holding of conferences  in Iran or in the U.S. by Iranians, This lecture will not only offer general discussion of the state of the law in this area, but also provide for practical tips for those engaging in professional and academic collaborations with parties in Iran.

About the Speaker:

Mr. Ferrari’s main areas of practice are assisting clients to comply with and address issues related to U.S. trade sanctions and white collar federal criminal defense. In this capacity he works extensively on issues arising before the U.S. Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).

In his trade sanctions practice, Mr. Ferrari represents both private individuals and entities in a variety of matters before OFAC seeking to not only protect their rights in current legal matters, but also to make certain that they become informed and aware of what it takes to comply with U.S. trade sanctions. Due to the reach of U.S. trade sanctions law, a number of Mr. Ferrari’s clients are located in various parts of the U.S. and in several countries across the world.

Mr. Ferrari’s representations before OFAC frequently involve investigations concerning violations of the Iranian Transactions Regulations, the Cuban Assets Control Regulations, and the Narcotics Trafficking Sanctions Regulations. As part of these representations, Mr. Ferrari has worked to have individuals names removed from OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals list, answer administrative subpoenas issued during the course of an OFAC investigation, procure OFAC specific licenses to engage in transactions prohibited by OFAC, draft voluntary self-disclosures, develop and implement OFAC compliance programs for international import-export companies, and provide general counseling on OFAC related matters.

Mr. Ferrari actively writes on OFAC administered trade sanctions and has been published on the matter. In addition, he is often called upon by media outlets to speak on U.S. trade sanctions issues. He has been interviewed on OFAC related issues by CNN, Time Magazine, the Houston Chronicle, Computer World Magazine, and Moneylaundering.com. He is the founder and author of a U.S. trade sanctions blog: www.sanctionlaw.com.

Fee (including dinner): $5 Students, $15 Public

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Majid Fotuhi

Lecture 34: Grow Your Brain, Prevent Alzheimer’s

Date & Time: Thursday February 10, 2011 – 7:30 PM

Location: Montgomery Community College (Rockville Campus) – Humanity Building (HU), Conference Room 009 ( Get Directions, Campus Map )

Note: The room is subject to change. Please check IAA website (www.IAADC.net) on the day of the event for the most up-to-date information.

Speaker: Dr. Majid Fotuhi

Synopsis:

Memory loss hits most people beyond 50s. As we forget names of acquaintances, and especially if we have a parent with Alzheimer’s, we begin to wonder if we will soon become oblivious of our past and turn into a prisoner in our own mind. With a great deal of coverage about Alzheimer’s in the media, now more than 84% of Americans are concerned they or one of their family members may fall victim to this vicious disease. However, most recent science suggests that our brain’s ability to remain sharp and precise has a lot to do with our physical fitness and our overall health than with the genes we carry in our DNA. As compared to otherwise fit baby boomers, middle age people with diabetes, obesity, sedenatary lifestyle, and hypertension are 16 fold more likely to lose their cognitive abilities in their 70s and 80s. Having an elderly parent with dementia increases the risk only two fold. 16 fold vs two fold! Interestingly, walking one mile a day or spending 45 minutes on a treadmill literally increases the size of the brain and significantly dwarfs the possibility of developing Alzheimer’s later in life. In this lecture, you will learn the other steps you can take to make your brain bigger and make your mind sharper. You will forget about Alzheimer’s and start your journey toward a stronger and younger brain.

About the Speaker:

Dr Majid Fotuhi is a leading figure in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and how best it can be prevented. He heads the Center for Memory and Brain Health at The Sandra and Malcolm Berman Brain & Spine Institute and serves as an assistant professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins Hospital. He has also been a popular instructor at Harvard Medical School, where he received his medical degree (cum laude) in 1997. He was the recipient of the American Academy of Neurology Teaching Award in 2001.
Dr. Fotuhi has outlined the best strategies for invigorating the brain and keeping it sharp in his two books for the general public: “The Memory Cure: How to Protect Your Brain Against Memory Loss and Alzheimer’s Disease” and “The New York Times Puzzles to Keep Your Brain Young: The 6-Step Age-Defying Program.” Dr. Fotuhi’s PBS program, “Fight Alzheimer’s Early,” continues to air nationally every year.
Dr. Fotuhi has been featured in ABC News, Discovery Channel, Dr. Oz show, and “The Montel Show,” as well as The Boston Globe, BusinessWeek, The Chicago Tribune, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, and The Times of London. In 2007, Dr. Fotuhi was selected by the Baltimore magazine as one of the Most Intriguing Baltimoreans of the year.

Fee (including dinner): $5 Students, $15 Public

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Majid Fotuhi

Lecture 33: Psychology – Anxiety Disorder

Date & Time: Thursday January 13, 2011 – 7:30 PM

Location: Montgomery Community College (Rockville Campus) – Humanity Building (HU), Conference Room 009 ( Get Directions, Campus Map )

Speaker: Dr. Neda Farzad Gould

Synopsis:

Anxiety Disorders are among the most common psychiatric disorders and include obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and specific phobias. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a highly effective treatment for these often debilitating disorders. An overview of the most common anxiety disorders will be provided using diagnostic criteria and case examples followed by a discussion of the principle components of CBT.

About the Speaker:

Neda Farzad Gould received her Ph.D. in clinical psychology through a joint program between the National Institute of Mental Health and The George Washington University. She subsequently completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine specializing in anxiety disorders. She is currently Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Johns Hopkins and Associate Director of the Johns Hopkins Bayview Anxiety Disorders Clinic.

Fee (including dinner): $5 Students, $15 Public

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Neda Farzad Gould