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Christopher B. Monahan

Partner

Overview

Chris Monahan advises U.S. and international clients on law and policy affecting complex international transactions across a range of industries. He has extensive experience navigating the nuances of U.S. regulation of international trade and foreign investment, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), matters in front of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), and compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).

He designs and manages international investigations, audits and compliance assessments, along with the preparation of disclosures and responses to government agency inquiries and subpoenas related to violations of the ITAR, EAR and OFAC sanctions programs.

Chris assesses organizational international trade compliance risks, including those associated with corporate mergers and acquisitions. He has supported companies facing highly technical compliance challenges, as well as defending and resolving serious violations of U.S. export controls with the U.S. Departments of State and Commerce (DDTC and BIS), sanctions administered by the Department of Treasury (OFAC) and anti-corruption laws (FCPA and UK Bribery Act).

Chris also represents clients responding to inquiries and subpoenas from government agencies such as the Office of Export Enforcement (OEE), Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS).

He has represented U.S. and multinational clients from a variety of industries, including aerospace, defense, aviation, electronics, pharmaceutical and automotive, on matters from day-to-day compliance to licensing, classification and commodity jurisdiction. Chris assists clients in the creation of export compliance programs and conducts trainings on export controls for both U.S. and international companies.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Virginia

Education

Georgetown University Law Center
J.D. (2008)

Santa Clara University
B.A. in History (1999)

Insights & Events

Latest
Updates September 2024

Trade Secrets to Be Subject to Export Controls Under House-Passed Bill

3 min read  
Updates July 2024

New (and Extended) Statute of Limitations for Many Sanctions Violations Enforced by OFAC

4 min read  
Updates June 2024

Additional Export Restrictions to Russia and Belarus: BIS Announces Additional Export Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus and Other Refinements to Existing Controls

5 min read  
Updates May 2024

New License Exception for Medical Devices Destined for Russia, Belarus and Certain Regions of Ukraine: BIS Announces a Final Rule Amending the Russia and Belarus Sanctions Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

4 min read  
Updates March 2024

Biden Administration Aims to Address National Security Risks to the U.S. Auto Industry

4 min read  
News October 2023

Faegre Drinker Advises Cummins Inc. in Acquisition of Two Faurecia Commercial Vehicle Manufacturing Plants

2 min read  
Speaking Engagement Recap April 14, 2023

The Ambiguities Around Re-Classification and TID: Critical Technology, Critical Infrastructure, Sensitive Data and How Reclassifying Technology Is Affecting NSAs

1 min read  
Event Recap June 24, 2022

Indianapolis M&A Conference - Indianapolis, IN

1 min read  
Recorded Webinar April 20, 2022 CLE

The War in Ukraine: Insights on Sanctions and Responsive Business Strategies - Webinar

2 min read  
Press Release November 2021

Faegre Drinker Adds Partner Christopher Monahan, Bolstering Customs & International Trade Practice in Washington, D.C.

3 min read  

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

  • Law360 Editorial Board for International Trade
  • American Bar Association (International Division)
  • Virginia State Bar Association
  • Society for International Affairs

Honors

  • Faegre Drinker — Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2023
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers as a 2021 Washington DC "Rising Star"
  • Recognized in Super Lawyers as a "Rising Star" in International Law
Awards Methodology
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