Aleksandar Dukic > Hogan Lovells US LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Hogan Lovells US LLP
COLUMBIA SQUARE
555 THIRTEENTH STREET, NW
WASHINGTON DC 20004
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
United States

Work Department

Global Regulatory

Position

Partner

Career

In today’s world, daily news events can have a significant impact on cross-border activities, even for non-U.S. companies. Whether developments relate to Iran, Cuba, Russia, or other destinations, Aleksandar Dukic has long been providing practical, industry-specific advice on how to navigate complex U.S. regulations to ensure compliance with Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions, U.S. export controls, immigration, and USA Patriot Act anti-money laundering obligations.

Recognized for “excellent service” and “depth of experience,” Aleksandar provides counseling to companies, universities, and financial institutions, in particular in the banking, insurance, aviation, defense, life sciences, and food/beverage industries.

If a company faces a compliance investigation or voluntary disclosure, needs a license or other authorization from U.S. regulators, wants to develop a compliance policy and deliver training, or simply needs to assess its risk profile and understand whether U.S. sanctions or export control rules even apply, Aleksandar can help. With vast knowledge working with both U.S. and non-U.S. companies on a full range of regulatory compliance matters, Aleksandar works with clients to effectively address their goals.

From start-ups to multinationals, Aleksandar has been helping obtain employment-based U.S. visas and permanent resident (“green card”) status for key talent and senior officers who are critical for the success of U.S. operations. Aleksandar also helps on I-9 employment verification and E-Verify compliance in addition to the impact of mergers and other corporate reorganizations on U.S. visa holders.

Languages

English, Serbian, Croatian

Memberships

Member, American Bar Association
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member, International Section’s Export Controls/Sanctions Committee, ABA

Education

J.D., The George Washington University Law School, with high honors, Order of the Coif, 1999
B.A., The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, salutatorian, 1996
LL.B. Curriculum (3 out of 4 years, degree not conferred), University of Belgrade Law School, 1990 – 1993

Lawyer Rankings

United States > International Trade > Customs, export controls and economic sanctions

A true powerhouse in the world of sanctions,’ Hogan Lovells US LLP impresses with its ability to plug into its extensive global network, which includes Asia-, EU- and UK-based teams, to cover the waterfront on export controls and economic sanctions relating to ‘high-risk’ countries. The group’s deep bench in this sphere includes preeminent expert Beth Peters, who recently secured a ruling for ZTE that released the China-based multinational from a five-year probation term imposed in 2017 for violation of US sanctions. The ZTE work was co-led by Stephen Propst and trade and investment co-head Ajay Kuntamukkala, who is recognized for his experience in the life sciences, nuclear, technology and defense sectors. Other recommended names on the sanctions and export controls front include the ‘clear and practicalAleksandar Dukic, Anthony Capobianco and counsel Josh Gelula. On the customs side, Craig Lewis and Chandri Navarro are key contacts. The team also draws on the broad expertise of trade and investment co-head Deen Kaplan. Named attorneys are based in Washington DC.