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Brian Egan

Brian Egan

Global 2026

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Practice Areas

Mr. Egan advises U.S. and international clients on a broad range of cross-border legal matters with U.S. national security and foreign policy implications, including CFIUS and other national security investment reviews, export controls, U.S. and multilateral economic sanctions, supply chain restrictions and related trade issues, anti-money laundering programs, cross-border litigation and other disputes, cybersecurity and data privacy matters, and public international law matters. Mr. Egan has advised on CFIUS matters implicating virtually every industry sector and involving jurisdictions throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. He has counseled on numerous export controls and sanctions issues, including compliance, licensing, classification, enforcement and related due diligence, and “blacklisting” issues. He has also advised numerous clients on litigation implicating the issues within his areas of expertise.

Career

U.S. Department of State: Legal Adviser (2016-17) and Attorney-Adviser (2005-09); White House National Security Council: Deputy Assistant and Deputy Counsel to the President (2013-16), Special Assistant and Associate Counsel to the President (2011-12) and Deputy Legal Advisor (2009-11); U.S. Department of the Treasury: Assistant General Counsel for Enforcement and Intelligence (2012-13); J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law; B.A., Stanford University

Professional Memberships

Standing Committee on Law and National Security, American Bar Association; Advisory Board, Just Security; Counselor, American Society of International Law; American Law Institute; Department of State Advisory Committee on Public International Law; Advisory Board, Tech, Law & Security Program, American University Washington College of Law

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Brian Egan has a well-rounded trade practice. He assists clients with issues concerning export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS reviews.

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Brian Egan has a well-rounded trade practice. He assists clients with issues concerning export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS reviews.

Strengths

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  • Brian Egan is an excellent resource for clients. He is knowledgeable, experienced and balanced in his guidance.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Global Guide
  • Brian Egan is very rational, looks at everything long term and provides proactive solutions in the company's interest whilst being responsive to government needs.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Global Guide

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