The Law Office of Jonathan S. Hale, PLLC advises companies navigating the complex intersection of technology, national security, and cross‑border commerce. We help clients manage U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, and foreign‑investment reviews, ensuring their global operations remain compliant while minimizing regulatory and enforcement risk.
Our practice spans early‑stage compliance planning, internal audits, and risk assessments, as well as active representation in federal investigations and enforcement actions. We ensure that technology transfers, supply chains, and international transactions align with U.S. national security laws and withstand regulatory scrutiny.
EAR & Export Control Compliance
We counsel clients on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), providing strategic and technical guidance across the full lifecycle of export compliance.
Our EAR services include:
- Preparing Commodity Classification Requests (CCATS).
- Drafting and filing export license applications.
- Advising on deemed‑export and technology‑transfer controls.
- Conducting internal compliance audits and enterprise‑wide risk assessments.
- Designing tailored corporate compliance programs and employee training.
- Preparing voluntary self‑disclosures and representing clients in BIS enforcement actions.
OFAC Sanctions & National Security Matters
We represent clients before the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and other national security regulatory bodies, helping them navigate rapidly evolving sanctions regimes and supply‑chain restrictions.
Our sanctions and national security services include:
- Advising on compliance with U.S. economic sanctions programs.
- Preparing OFAC license applications and requests for interpretive guidance.
- Conducting internal investigations and preparing voluntary self‑disclosures.
- Developing corporate sanctions‑compliance policies and controls.