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July 25, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

ECIA Executive Conference Committee Announces Session on Global Trade Law and Compliance
David G. Forgue explains the implications for companies operating across borders.

Atlanta - ECIA’s Executive Conference Committee is pleased to announce a new session on Global Trade Law and Compliance, headed by David G. Forgue, Partner at Barnes/Richardson Global Trade Law.

Attendees can explore the shifting landscape of global trade and compliance with this session. David G. Forgue will highlight emerging challenges, evolving regulations, and practical considerations for organizations operating across borders with insights to help navigate today’s complex global environment.

David is a customs and international trade attorney at Barnes, Richardson & Colburn in Chicago. He has practiced Customs and international trade law for almost 30 years and represents companies across the globe. He is from Chicago and has a political science degree and a law degree from the University of Illinois Urbana Champaign.

“Understanding and responding to volatile tariff announcements and other government restrictions have become a top priority for executives in the components industry,” noted Stephanie Tierney, ECIA’s Director of Marketing Communications and Member Engagement. “David lives and breathes these issues and will be able to provide industry-specific guidance.”

The ECIA Executive Conference is the PREMIER Event for Industry Executives. The conference is specifically tailored for senior management and executives in the industry's leading companies. The date for the 2025 Executive Conference is October 19-21, 2025, at a NEW LOCATION, the Westin O’Hare Hotel in Chicago. Registration is filling fast.

About ECIA

The Electronic Components Industry Association (ECIA) is made up of the leading electronic component manufacturers, their independent manufacturer representatives and authorized distributors. ECIA members share a common goal of promoting and improving the business environment for the authorized sale of electronic components. Comprised of a broad array of leaders and professionals representing all phases of the electronics components supply chain, ECIA is where business optimization, product authentication and industry advocacy come together. ECIA members develop industry guidelines and technical standards, as well as generate critical business intelligence. For more information, visit www.ecianow.org or call 678-393-9990.