About Annie

Annie principally advises clients on matters implicating various export control and trade and economic sanctions regimes, including the Export Administration Regulations (administered by the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (administered by the US Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls), and sanctions programs administered by the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control. She leverages significant law firm and in-house experience counseling US and non-US clients in a wide variety of industry sectors regarding regulatory compliance; determining product classifications; securing licensing and other rulings; advising on high-stakes transactional matters and post-acquisition integration; conducting investigations; and interfacing with government regulators to secure positive outcomes. Annie routinely coordinates with Cooley lawyers in other practice areas to provide comprehensive, best-in-class support for complex matters.

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Admissions and credentials

  • District of Columbia
  • Massachusetts

Rankings and accolades

Chambers USA: International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions – Nationwide (2025)

The Legal 500 US: Customs, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions (2024 – 2025)

Memberships and affiliations

  • Atlantic Council, Nonresident Senior Fellow
  • Association of Women in International Trade

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