DLA Piper LLP (US)‘s National Security and Global Trade group has a broad practice with capabilities across the sanctions, CFIUS, cyber risk, and congressional investigations sectors. Co-head of the team, Christine Daya, based in Washington DC, advises across a range of industries including manufacturing, financial services, insurance, and pharmaceuticals. Nicholas Klein leads alongside Daya and is an expert in export control classifications. Ignacio Sanchez is a sanctions expert. Vanessa Le, who joined the firm in 2024 has become a vital member of the practice as a lead in the Congressional Investigations team.
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Key clients
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- CrowdStrike
- Lumen Technologies Service Group, LLC
- General Electric Company
- Tigran Gambaryan
- Ghost Robotics LLC
- QIC Limited
Work highlights
Represented Georgia Tech throughout the investigation by the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition with the Chinese Communist Party.
Represented Lumen Technologies, the victim of a nation-state actor hack affecting the entire telecommunications sector, drawing national media attention and Congressional interest.
Crafted and implemented a successful federal advocacy strategy that secured the release of Tigran Gambaryan, a former US law enforcement office.
Lawyers
Rising stars
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Christine Daya; Nicholas Klein
Other key lawyers
Vanessa Le; Igancio Sanchez