James Daher

JAMES DAHER focuses his practice on international trade and national security laws and regulations. He advises clients on matters relating to economic sanctions administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), export controls administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), anti-bribery and anti-corruption laws, and inbound and outbound U.S. foreign investment.

In his practice, James provides compliance advice, counsels on internal investigations, and represents clients before U.S. federal agencies. He also assists clients with assessing and allocating risk in a wide range of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings, restructurings, and commercial transactions. In addition, he represents clients in filings and reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

In his pro bono practice, James represents individuals and families seeking asylum in the United States. He has also represented nonprofit environmental and labor groups in advocacy efforts.