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January 22, 2024
Nashville partner Bob Wade will participate in the Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) Anchorage Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference in Feb. 22-23. The conference will include topics on regulatory requirements, compliance enforcement, risk management, and maintaining an effective compliance program. Attendees will have the opportunity to earn live Compliance Certification Board (CCB) continuing education units (CEUs) and network with other professionals.
Anchorage Regional Compliance & Ethics Conference
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Henry M. Burwell
Partner
Greenville ONE
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
2 W. Washington Street
Suite 400
Greenville, SC 29601
101 Constitution Avenue, NW
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
buzz.burwell@nelsonmullins.com
Buzz is a senior partner of the corporate/securities/tax division and co-leader of the International Practice Group, Sanctions Practice Group, and the Defense Industry Practice Group. He is a member of the additional firm practice groups including automotive, aviation, business immigration, and customs and trade.
Buzz is a senior partner of the corporate/securities/tax division and co-leader of the International Practice Group, Sanctions Practice Group, and the Defense Industry Practice Group. He is a member of the additional firm practice groups including automotive, aviation, business immigration, and customs and trade.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Served as lead counsel in more than 150 green field manufacturing start–ups in the U.S. and other North American countries
- Represents multinational businesses in a variety of transnational trade, investment and commercial undertakings, establishment of entities, import and export trade controls, trade sanctions, customs audits/actions, defense procurement, and aviation transactions in more than 20 countries
- Serves as automotive transportation counsel to OEMs, Tier 1–3 global supply chain companies in international manufacturing environment
- Author of manuals, policies, and workshops on export trade controls and sanctions (OFAC,ITAR,EAR,FCPA) under export trade agency regulations
- Familiarity with federal and defense acquisition regulations (FARs/DFARS) on wide range of commercial issues from protests to protection of IP
- Aviation counsel to air carriers (121/298/408), air taxis (135), FBO's and general aviation dealers, FAA Certified Repair Stations, Aircraft Modification and Maintenance companies, Aircraft DER companies, Accessory/parts manufacturer and supply companies, airport authorities and private corporate aircraft owners/operators (91) and charter services handling numerous domestic and international aircraft transactions and third country airline start–ups including Export Certificates of Airworthiness and related regulatory matters
- Lectured on Foreign Direct Investment and Trade Agreements in Germany, Canada, Austria, Japan, and South Korea
- Advises on sanctions compliance in a variety of international commercial transactions and Investments
- Advises on inbound CFIUS compliance and outbound sectoral and national security investment restrictions
- Develops and manages business migration plans for global personnel transfers
Previous Professional Experience
- International Tax Advisor, Arthur Young & Co. (1977 – 1978)
- Vice President and General Counsel, Pinehurst Airlines, Inc. (1978 – 1982)
Education
-
University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1976)
- Founder and Editor in Chief, North Carolina Journal of International Law & Commercial Regulation (1976)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MBA (1976)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA (1967)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- South Carolina
- Oregon
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Practice Areas
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.
Experience
- Served as lead counsel in more than 150 green field manufacturing start–ups in the U.S. and other North American countries
- Represents multinational businesses in a variety of transnational trade, investment and commercial undertakings, establishment of entities, import and export trade controls, trade sanctions, customs audits/actions, defense procurement, and aviation transactions in more than 20 countries
- Serves as automotive transportation counsel to OEMs, Tier 1–3 global supply chain companies in international manufacturing environment
- Author of manuals, policies, and workshops on export trade controls and sanctions (OFAC,ITAR,EAR,FCPA) under export trade agency regulations
- Familiarity with federal and defense acquisition regulations (FARs/DFARS) on wide range of commercial issues from protests to protection of IP
- Aviation counsel to air carriers (121/298/408), air taxis (135), FBO's and general aviation dealers, FAA Certified Repair Stations, Aircraft Modification and Maintenance companies, Aircraft DER companies, Accessory/parts manufacturer and supply companies, airport authorities and private corporate aircraft owners/operators (91) and charter services handling numerous domestic and international aircraft transactions and third country airline start–ups including Export Certificates of Airworthiness and related regulatory matters
- Lectured on Foreign Direct Investment and Trade Agreements in Germany, Canada, Austria, Japan, and South Korea
- Advises on sanctions compliance in a variety of international commercial transactions and Investments
- Advises on inbound CFIUS compliance and outbound sectoral and national security investment restrictions
- Develops and manages business migration plans for global personnel transfers
Previous Professional Experience
- International Tax Advisor, Arthur Young & Co. (1977 – 1978)
- Vice President and General Counsel, Pinehurst Airlines, Inc. (1978 – 1982)
Media
Recognitions
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, awarded by Emperor of Japan (2023)
- TALK Greenville Magazine's Top Lawyers List, Immigration Law (2023)
- Greenville Business Magazine "Legal Elite of the Upstate", International (2021-2023)
- The Legal 500 United States, Labor and Employment: Immigration (2021)
- National Law Journal "Immigration Trailblazer" (2020)
- Ben Landey Pro Bono Award from Catholic Social Services of Atlanta
- Nelson Mullins Pro Bono Award
- Japan American Association of South Carolina pro bono award for community service to a nonprofit association
Professional Activities
- Founder, International Law Committee, South Carolina Bar
- International Representative for South Carolina, ALFA International
- American Bar Association
- District of Columbia, South Carolina Bar Associations
Community
- Founder and Former President, Japan American Association of South Carolina
- served two nonconsecutive terms
- Former Chair, Advisory Board, University of South Carolina joint degree program for the International Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees
- Member, Advisory Board, University of South Carolina Upstate School of Business (1990 - 2015)
- Member, South Carolina District Export Council, U.S. Department of Commerce (1990 - 2001)
Military
- Assistant Staff Judge Advocate and Senior Advisor, International Law Division, U.S. Central Command, United States Air Force (1978 - 1995)
- Responsible for legal sufficiency reviews of international and joint venture procurement contracts for USAF CENTCOM in Southwest Asia comprising 17 countries
- Responsible for aircraft accident safety board legal opinions
- Drafted AFR 110-14 aircraft maintenance regulation
Buzz is a senior partner of the corporate/securities/tax division and co-leader of the International Practice Group, Sanctions Practice Group, and the Defense Industry Practice Group. He is a member of the additional firm practice groups including automotive, aviation, business immigration, and customs and trade.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.Experience
- Served as lead counsel in more than 150 green field manufacturing start–ups in the U.S. and other North American countries
- Represents multinational businesses in a variety of transnational trade, investment and commercial undertakings, establishment of entities, import and export trade controls, trade sanctions, customs audits/actions, defense procurement, and aviation transactions in more than 20 countries
- Serves as automotive transportation counsel to OEMs, Tier 1–3 global supply chain companies in international manufacturing environment
- Author of manuals, policies, and workshops on export trade controls and sanctions (OFAC,ITAR,EAR,FCPA) under export trade agency regulations
- Familiarity with federal and defense acquisition regulations (FARs/DFARS) on wide range of commercial issues from protests to protection of IP
- Aviation counsel to air carriers (121/298/408), air taxis (135), FBO's and general aviation dealers, FAA Certified Repair Stations, Aircraft Modification and Maintenance companies, Aircraft DER companies, Accessory/parts manufacturer and supply companies, airport authorities and private corporate aircraft owners/operators (91) and charter services handling numerous domestic and international aircraft transactions and third country airline start–ups including Export Certificates of Airworthiness and related regulatory matters
- Lectured on Foreign Direct Investment and Trade Agreements in Germany, Canada, Austria, Japan, and South Korea
- Advises on sanctions compliance in a variety of international commercial transactions and Investments
- Advises on inbound CFIUS compliance and outbound sectoral and national security investment restrictions
- Develops and manages business migration plans for global personnel transfers
Previous Professional Experience
- International Tax Advisor, Arthur Young & Co. (1977 – 1978)
- Vice President and General Counsel, Pinehurst Airlines, Inc. (1978 – 1982)
Education
-
University of North Carolina School of Law,
JD
(1976)
- Founder and Editor in Chief, North Carolina Journal of International Law & Commercial Regulation (1976)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, MBA (1976)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, BA (1967)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- South Carolina
- Oregon
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. Court of International Trade
- U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina
Practice Areas
- International
- Customs & International Trade
- International Sanctions
- Business Immigration
- Government Contracts & Grants
Industries
The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.
- Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, awarded by Emperor of Japan (2023)
- TALK Greenville Magazine's Top Lawyers List, Immigration Law (2023)
- Greenville Business Magazine "Legal Elite of the Upstate", International (2021-2023)
- The Legal 500 United States, Labor and Employment: Immigration (2021)
- National Law Journal "Immigration Trailblazer" (2020)
- Ben Landey Pro Bono Award from Catholic Social Services of Atlanta
- Nelson Mullins Pro Bono Award
- Japan American Association of South Carolina pro bono award for community service to a nonprofit association
- Founder, International Law Committee, South Carolina Bar
- International Representative for South Carolina, ALFA International
- American Bar Association
- District of Columbia, South Carolina Bar Associations
- Founder and Former President, Japan American Association of South Carolina
- served two nonconsecutive terms
- Former Chair, Advisory Board, University of South Carolina joint degree program for the International Master of Business Administration and Juris Doctor degrees
- Member, Advisory Board, University of South Carolina Upstate School of Business (1990 - 2015)
- Member, South Carolina District Export Council, U.S. Department of Commerce (1990 - 2001)
- Assistant Staff Judge Advocate and Senior Advisor, International Law Division, U.S. Central Command, United States Air Force (1978 - 1995)
- Responsible for legal sufficiency reviews of international and joint venture procurement contracts for USAF CENTCOM in Southwest Asia comprising 17 countries
- Responsible for aircraft accident safety board legal opinions
- Drafted AFR 110-14 aircraft maintenance regulation
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