Interviews, Publications, and Presentations
AWARDS
D.C. Bar Communities, 2025 International Law Community Lawyer of the Year
INTERVIEWS
Featured in the following article: Matt Reynolds, Law Firms Scramble to Keep Pace with Unprecedented Russian Sanctions, ABA J. (Mar. 14, 2022). The article can be viewed here.
PUBLICATIONS
Andrea T. Al-Attar and Muslims for Just Futures, Understanding Financial Targeting for Movement Groups: Primer on OFAC Sanctions (Feb. 19, 2026).
Andrea T. Al-Attar and Aida Dismondy, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, Notable U.S. Enforcement Cases, OFAC Enforcement, 59 ABA/ILS YIR (n.s.) 378 (2025).
Andrea T. Al-Attar and Alexandre Lamy, Preface, in Int’l Guide to Export Controls & Econ. Sanctions (Kay C. Georgi, Paul M. Lalonde & Douglas N. Jacobson eds., 2d ed. 2023).
Andrea T. Al-Attar, Current US Sanctions with Respect to the Russian Federation: Successes, Challenges and a New Model for Economic Statecraft, 24 Bus. L. Int’l 51 (Jan. 2023).
Andrea T. Al-Attar, Contributor, Allen & Overy LLP, Client Alert: The U.S. Dep’t of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control Ends Its “Burma Sanctions Program” (Oct. 12, 2016).
Andrea T. Al-Attar, Contributor, Allen & Overy LLP, Client Alert: New U.S. Sanctions Concerning Russia: President Obama Logs Out of 2016 with an Amendment to the U.S. Cyber-related Sanctions Program (Jan. 11, 2017).
RECENT PRESENTATIONS
2026
Panelist, Syria Sanctions Relief; OFAC Enforcement Developments, American Bar Association, International Law Section, 2025 Sanctions Year-in-Review Program (June 15, 2026).
Panelist and Moderator, Trends in International Trade Enforcement, American Bar Association, International Law Section’s Annual Meeting (May 14, 2026).
Panelist, The New War on Drugs: Drug Cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations and the Implications for Cross-Border Business in Mexico, American Bar Association, International Law Section’s The Americas Conference, Mexico City, Mexico (January 27, 2026).
2025
Co-Panelist, Workshop B: Practical Tips for the Sanctions Licensing Process and Sanctions Compliance Program Essentials: How to Meet OFAC’s Expectations and Requirements, American Conference Institute, 15th New York Forum on Economic Sanctions (December 2, 2025).
Panelist, Foreign Terrorist Organizations, Charity and Security Network Members Meeting (September 18, 2025).
Panelist, Balance of Power: Expansion of National Security Based Trade Regulations and Related Challenges to Governmental Authority, American Bar Association, International Law Section’s Annual Meeting, New York, N.Y. (April 29, 2025).
Panelist, Syria and Colombia Sanctions Relief, American Bar Association, International Law Section, 2024 Sanctions Year-in-Review Program (March 24, 2025).
Panelist, Ownership and Control: Contrasting U.S., UK, EU and Canadian Sanctions Regimes, American Bar Association, International Law Section (March 12, 2025).
Panelist, Defining the New Regulatory Landscape for NGOs Operating Internationally and Opportunities for Dialogue and Change, TEGE Annual Exempt Organizations Update, D.C. Bar (February 20, 2025).
2024
Panelist, Challenging the U.S. Treasury Department’s Unlawful Suppression of Political Speech, Charity & Security Network (December 16, 2024). Highlights of the discussion can be viewed here.
Co-Moderator, Nearly Three Years Post-Invasion: A Recap of U.S. and Canadian Sanctions with Respect to Russia, American Bar Association, International Law Section (December 12, 2024).
Moderator, Roundtable Discussion: Do’s and Don’ts for Responding to an OFAC Subpoena, American Conference Institute, 14th New York Forum on Economic Sanctions (December 4, 2024).
Co-Panelist, Navigating Sanctions Restrictions in Humanitarian Crises, InterAction Forum 2024 (June 26, 2024).
Moderator and Speaker, The Rules Have Changed: Best Practices for Responding to New Regulations, American Bar Association, International Law Section’s Annual Meeting, Washington, D.C. (May 10, 2024).
Speaker, U.S. Sanctions and AML Compliance, Inland Marine Underwriters Association’s Arts and Records Committee (April 4, 2024).
Speaker, EB-5: OFAC & Money Transfer Compliance, EB-5 Support Attorney Webinar (March 20, 2024).
Panelist, American Bar Association, International Law Section, 2023 Sanctions Year-in-Review Program (February 26, 2024).
2023
Panelist and Moderator, China: Managing Your Business Operations in China Amid an Unprecedented Period of Risk and Uncertainty, American Conference Institute, 13th New York Forum on Economic Sanctions (December 13, 2023).
Moderator, The Increasingly Important Role of Export Controls in International M&A Deals, American Bar Association, International Law Section’s Annual Meeting, New York, N.Y. (May 2, 2023).
Moderator, International Activities: Tax and Non-Tax Considerations for Foreign Activities, TEGE Exempt Organizations Council, Annual Update (March 3, 2023).
Panelist, Global Magnitsky Sanctions, American Bar Association, International Law Section, 2022 Sanctions Year-in-Review Program (February 27, 2023).
2022
Panelist, Art in a Time of War: The Sanctions Landscape, International Bar Association (September 20, 2022). Information regarding the webinar is available here.
Panelist, National Sovereignty & Cryptocurrency, Government Blockchain Association, Blockchain and Sustainable Economic Growth Conference (May 26, 2022). The webinar can be viewed here.
Panelist and Co-Moderator, Update on Afghanistan: Discussion of Legal Developments, Operational Challenges, and Compliance Best Practices, American Bar Association, International Law Section (April 4, 2022). The webinar can be viewed here.
Panelist, American Bar Association, International Law Section, 2021 Sanctions Year-in-Review Program (March 4, 2022).
2021
Moderator, Discussion with Nasrat Khalid, CEO of Aseel, D.C. Bar International Law Community (November 23, 2021).
Panelist, Regulatory Risks, Responsible Art Market Initiative, New York Regional Committee (May 11, 2021).
Panelist, Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance for the Art Market— Emerging Trends and Challenges, D.C. Bar (February 24, 2021).
2020
Panelist, Sanctions Licensing Processes at OFAC and Commerce (BIS), Charity and Security Network (September 29, 2020). The webinar can be viewed here.