Andrea Al-Attar
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Name | Andrea Al-Attar |
Nickname | andrea-al-attar |
Employer | The Law Office of Andrea T. Al-Attar, P.C. |
Title | Principal |
Location | Bethesda, MD 20814, USA |
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Summary of Experience | Ms. Al-Attar is an attorney in private practice offering legal advice on U.S. regulations affecting international trade, including economic sanctions, anti-money laundering, export controls, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, national security, cultural property and antiquities, and foreign investment regulations. She is familiar with both the licensing and enforcement processes at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). From May 2018 to May 2019, she served as a section chief in OFAC's Licensing Division. In this role, Ms. Al-Attar was responsible for managing a team of licensing officers reviewing license applications and requests for interpretive guidance received under the Iran and Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction sanctions programs. Ms. Al-Attar has also previously worked in OFAC's Enforcement Division as an enforcement officer. In addition, her professional experience includes time spent as an associate at two global law firms, Milbank LLP and Allen & Overy LLP. |
Professional Goals & Objectives | Ms. Al-Attar is interested in expanding her knowledge and experience with respect to the application of U.S. economic sanctions laws and anti-money laundering regulations to Blockchain technologies and uses. She is also interested in learning more about new applications for Blockchain technologies, particularly in the arts and antiquities space. |
Domain Experience | Legal |
Use Case Experience | Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Financial Crimes, Sanctions |
Languages Spoken | English |
Are you open to speaking opportunities? | Yes |
Availability for Work or Contract Opportunities | Part Time |
Available for Travel* | 25% |
Government Roles | Civil Servant (Employee) |