Ashley E. Roberts

Assists U.S. medical device and pharmaceutical companies in obtaining licenses under various export control and economic sanctions programs, including Cuba, Iran, and Syria. 

Assists U.S. medical device and pharmaceutical companies in investigating and disclosing matters before BIS and OFAC.

Advises U.S. high technology companies in export licensing, jurisdiction, and compliance matters, including assisting companies with ITAR licensing and compliance matters.

Develops compliance programs for U.S. and foreign companies in broad sectors related to export control compliance under the EAR and ITAR and economic sanctions compliance under OFAC programs. 

Advises U.S. universities on U.S. export licensing, sanctions compliance matters, and ITAR registration requirements. 

Assess applicability of U.S. export controls and economic sanctions to foreign companies' business to prepare for proposed initial public offering of shares on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE).

Assists a major Chinese telecommunications company with trade compliance monitorship arising from settlement agreement with the U.S. government.

Counsels foreign satellite companies regarding export licensing, jurisdiction, and compliance matters, including assisting companies with ITAR licensing and compliance matters.

Advises U.S. and foreign companies in a variety of industries on CFIUS issues, including applicability of mandatory filing programs and voluntary filings to CFIUS. 

Assisted U.S. medical device company with disclosure to OFAC and subsequent subpoena response.

Assisted foreign automotive and transportation companies with disclosure to OFAC and subsequent subpoena response.