Base

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

Website

http://www.alattarlaw.com

LinkedIn Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-al-attar-54653925

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)