Prime Highlights
- Foley Hoag has appointed Sarah Oliai as a partner in its International Trade & National Security practice.
- Oliai advises companies on US export controls, sanctions, foreign investment reviews and national security regulations.
Key Facts
- Foley Hoag is a US law firm that advises clients on litigation, business law, intellectual property and international trade matters.
- Sarah Oliai has nearly a decade of experience advising life sciences, AI and technology companies on international trade and national security compliance.
Background
Foley Hoag has appointed Sarah Oliai as a partner in its International Trade & National Security practice, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in advising clients on cross-border trade, investment and national security regulations.
Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Oliai brings nearly a decade of experience in helping companies comply with US regulations governing international trade and foreign investments. She advises businesses in the life sciences, artificial intelligence and technology sectors on regulatory requirements that affect international transactions and business expansion.
Her practice includes advising clients on matters involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as well as outbound investment and data security rules.
Adam Safwat, co-lead of Foley Hoag’s International Trade & National Security practice, said Oliai’s experience in CFIUS, export controls and sanctions would strengthen the firm’s trade compliance, enforcement and government investigations work as demand for such services continues to grow.
Before joining Foley Hoag, Oliai worked at an international law firm, where she focused on export controls, sanctions and CFIUS matters. She also served as a senior consultant at a Big Four consulting firm, advising multinational companies on trade compliance and anti-corruption regulations.
Business Department Co-Chair Patrick Connolly said Oliai’s expertise would support clients operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Oliai said she looks forward to helping businesses manage evolving national security rules while supporting strategic investments and international transactions.
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