Sanctions+

Join us as we interview Annie Wartanian Reisinger, Senior Counsel & CFIUS Co-Lead Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel for International Affairs at the US Department of the Treasury. We discuss her diverse background and reflect on her senior legal roles in private practice, in-house, academia, and the government. Tune in for insights regarding CFIUS’ recent addition of over 50 new military installations to the existing list of installations around which CFIUS has jurisdiction and anticipated effects of the recent overturn of the Chevron doctrine by the US Supreme Court, on CFIUS and Treasury’s work. Stay on for inspiring career advice from Annie and some tips on self-tanning from our hosts at the end. As of the date of this recording, Annie is on detail with the Office of Chief Counsel at OFAC.

In this episode, we are joined by a guest co-host, Leah Kehoe, another member of the International Trade team at Dentons! Leah and Milana interview Tim Meyer, a constitutional law professor at Duke University School of Law, on the effects of the US Supreme Court recently overturning the landmark Chevron decision. Professor Meyer explains the concepts of foreign affairs exceptionalism, the Major Questions Doctrine, IEEPA emergency powers, and the expected uncertainties and certainties in the sanctions space that will follow. Stay tuned until the end for Dentons’ International Trade associates’ summer update.

Indulge your curiosity about the life of Semira Nikou, the CEO of “Better Sour” gummy candy, bringing globally-inspired flavors from the Middle East and the Asia Pacific to the US market. Join Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi as they explore Semira’s journey from sanctions associate to an entrepreneur and share views on facing adversity, overcoming personal challenges, raising capital for a start-up, and taking risks.

We are thrilled to bring you the third episode of the Sanctions+ podcast! Join Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi as they delve into the world of international trade with a very special guest, Gustavo Niskier, Director of International Affairs at Vale S.A., one of the world’s largest mining companies. In this episode, Gustavo brings his wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, offering unique insights into how a global giant like Vale navigates the complex regulatory landscape. Stay tuned for the end of the episode when our hosts get deep, discussing their philosophy on change and destiny.

In this episode, Milana Karayanidi and Shahrzad Noorbaloochi discuss key developments in the trade sanctions world, including the February 23, 2024 Russia designation action by OFAC, Venezuela sanctions relief, new actions targeting transfer of personal data to certain countries, and the expansion of export controls involving SDNs. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we discuss fun spring events and activities in DC and hear about Milana's "situationship" with the road.