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Thomsen and Burke Partner Antoinette D. Paytas (Toni) Has Retired

Thomsen and Burke Partner Antoinette D. Paytas (Toni) Has Retired
Antoinette (Toni) D. Paytas

January 9, 2024 – Thomsen and Burke LLP wishes long-time partner Antoinette D. Paytas (Toni) well in her retirement at the end of December 2023. After working for several small defense contractors, Toni attended law school at the University of Maryland. While still in law school in 1995, she began at Thomsen and Burke LLP as a Law Clerk, rapidly becoming a valued and dedicated team member, and was promoted to associate and ultimately to partner. The firm is grateful for Toni’s many contributions and technical insights, as well as her rapport with clients. Partner Roszel Thomsen says, “Always insightful, precise and practical, Toni’s counsel to the firm’s clients generated admiration and loyalty. All of us strive to emulate her sage advice, and we will miss her wisdom, experience and collegiality.”

The firm welcomes her clients to reach out to Thomsen and Burke partners.

ACI’s 13th Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls conference March 29-30, 2023 in San Francisco

ACI’s 13th Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls conference March 29-30, 2023 in San Francisco
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The American Conference Institute’s 13th Annual Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud, and Cyber Export Controls will be held March 29-30, 2023, at the Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel in San Francisco, with pre-conference workshops on March 28, 2023. Thomsen and Burke partner Roszel C. Thomsen II is a co-chair. Topics will include Russia sanctions and their intersection with encryption controls; quantum computing and cryptography; cloud encryption and sharing and storing of cloud data; and complying with BIS’ advanced computing controls on China. The conference will feature prominent industry and government speakers, including Thea D. Rozman Kendler, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration, Bureau of Industry and Security.

    For a detailed agenda or to register, please visit: https://www.americanconference.com/global-encryption/
    For a 10% discount when registering, please use code S10-885-885L23.S

    ACI Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls conference March 30-31, 2022 in San Francisco

    ACI Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls conference March 30-31, 2022 in San Francisco

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    The American Conference Institute’s 12th Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls will be held March 30-31, 2022 in-person at the Marines Memorial Club & Hotel in San Francisco, as well as by livestream. Registration is open. Topics include China’s new data security and export control laws; the new EU dual-use regulations and catch-all cyber surveillance clause; the status and impact of the Bureau of Industry and Security’s interim final “Intrusion Software” rule; human rights due diligence and surveillance technologies; and more. Two workshops will also be offered on March 29, 2022 (in-person only). Thomsen and Burke partner Roszel Thomsen is a conference co-chair.

    For a detailed agenda, pricing, or to register, please visit https://www.americanconference.com/global-encryption/

    ACI’s 11th Annual Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls to be held virtually on March 17, 2021

    ACI’s 11th Annual Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls to be held virtually on March 17, 2021

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    The American Conference Institute’s 11th Annual Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud, and Cyber Export Controls will be held in a virtual, one-day format on March 17, 2021. Registration is open. Topics will include China Compliance and Supply Chain Dilemmas; EU’s Dual-Use Rule: Modernization, Simplification Mechanisms and New Human Rights Considerations; Intrusion Software, Secondary Encryption Keys and EU008; the Impact of India’s GAICT and SCOMET; new BIS Restrictions on Exporting “Critical Technologies” to Russia, and Special Considerations for Military End-Use/User and License Approvals; and more.

    This unique, comprehensive, and practical forum also offers new interactive, peer-to-peer sessions. For a detailed agenda or to register, please visit: https://www.americanconference.com/global-encryption/
    Please mention Registration Code: B00-885-2923594.

    Roz Thomsen Selected “Lawyer of the Year” in Information Technology Law in Baltimore

    Roz Thomsen Selected “Lawyer of the Year” in Information Technology Law in Baltimore

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    August 20, 2020 — The Best Lawyers in America© once again recognizes Roszel Thomsen for his work in Information Technology Law. He has been listed continuously since 2006 by peer review. Additionally, he has been selected by peer review as “Lawyer of the Year” for his work in Information Technology Law in Baltimore (in Best Lawyers’ 27th Edition).

    For more information about Best Lawyers®, please visit https://www.bestlawyers.com/.

    New Virtual Format for 10th Annual Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls to be held September 10-11, 2020

    New Virtual Format for 10th Annual Advanced Forum on Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls to be held September 10-11, 2020

    Registration is open for ACI’s 10th Global Encryption, Cloud & Cyber Export Controls conference (rescheduled from a planned March 24-25 event). The conference will be held in a new virtual format on September 10-11, 2020. Topics will include:

    • Navigating the enforcement landscape and increased use of the entity list
    • Protecting your data while using cloud-based productivity suites
    • Discussing the impact of new, emerging and foundational technologies regulations
    • Anticipating Wassenaar changes to overcome cybersecurity challenges
    • Ensuring your compliance program is up to date
    • Assessing the impact of human rights guidelines to combat overuse of cyber-surveillance products and services
    • Latest developments in China’s encryption and cyber laws
    • Focus on Asia export controls – India, Japan, Korea, and Hong Kong
    • European Union Dual-Use trade controls update
    • Encryption requirements and export controls laws in Germany

    For more information or to register, please visit https://www.americanconference.com/global-encryption/. Please mention keycode D10-999-FY20TB.

    Additionally, a complimentary webinar on Emerging Technologies and Export Controls will be held August 4, 2020, from 11 a.m. -12 p.m. PDT, featuring Dave Aitel of Cyxtera, Anita Zinzuvadia of the Bureau of Industry and Security, and Roz Thomsen. To register for the complimentary webinar, please visit https://www.americanconference.com/global-encryption/webinar/.

    Roszel Thomsen Among London-Based Chambers and Partners Rankings

    Roszel Thomsen Among London-Based Chambers and Partners Rankings
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    Roszel C. Thomsen II has earned 2019 rankings from London-based Chambers and Partners in the International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions categories (Global and USA). Chambers reviews describe Roszel as “highly respected”, a “specialist in encryption controls”, and “truly top-notch in encryption work”. Chambers and Partners publishes guides to the legal profession with rankings produced by over 200 researchers in its London office. For information about Chambers’ methodology, please visit https://chambers.com/research/methodology.