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Andrea Al-Attar is an attorney in private practice. She advises corporations, individuals, and non-profit organizations on compliance with U.S. economic sanctions, export controls, and anti- money laundering laws and regulations. She has an interest in international transactions involving antiquities, collectibles, and the arts. Ms. Al-Attar is familiar with both the licensing and enforcement processes at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). From May 2018 to May 2019, she served as a section chief in OFAC's Licensing Division. Ms. Al-Attar has also previously worked in OFAC's Enforcement Division as an enforcement officer. In addition, her professional experience includes time spent as an associate at two global law firms, Milbank LLP and Allen & Overy LLP. She is currently the Co-Chair of the DC Bar International Law Community’s International Trade Subcommittee.