- Developed and implemented export and economic sanctions compliance policies, procedures, standard work, and training programs for companies of all sizes across multiple industries.
- Guided companies through the voluntary disclosure of violations of export and economic sanctions regulations and assisted in implementing required corrective actions.
- Assisted a global transportation company with day-to-day compliance support during an ongoing Department of Commerce settlement.
- Prepared and managed dozens of complex ITAR and EAR authorizations across a variety of military programs with over 30 foreign governments.
- Guided an organization through a Department of State consent agreement by assisting with the creation of new standard work, employee training, export authorization management, and ongoing audit and self-assessment support.
- Assisted multiple companies to better understand the nexus of international trade, government contracts, and data security requirements.
Senior Associate,
- Phone: +1 212 210 9551
- Other Phone: +1 202 239 3131
- Email: john.ohara@alston.com
John draws on his experience in government and as an international trade compliance manager to provide clients with insightful solutions to their most complex cross-border issues.