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Brian Egan

Brian Egan

USA 2026

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About

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USA

Practice Areas

Represents U.S. and international clients on a broad range of cross-border national security issues, including CFIUS and other national security investment reviews, export controls, U.S. economic sanctions, anti-money laundering programs, related internal and U.S. government investigations and cross-border disputes, international cybersecurity and data privacy matters, and public international law matters. Mr. Egan has advised on CFIUS reviews for clients spanning a wide range of business sectors and jurisdictions, including Asia, Europe and the Middle East. He also has counseled on numerous export controls issues, including compliance, classification, licensing, enforcement and related due diligence. Additionally, he has significant experience working with clients on sanctions compliance and risk mitigation, civil and criminal enforcement matters, and “blacklisting” issues.

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; Rule of Law Initiative, American Bar Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

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 - Nationwide

Band 4
Band 4

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

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Brian is smart, intelligent and very personable. He is very knowledgeable and thoughtful in his approach.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian has excellent knowledge in his practice area. He is responsive, clear and concise in his legal opinions, alongside being pleasant and professional.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Brian is a great partner to us. He is easy to contact, able to support us on any topic and has the ability to communicate with any level of our business.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA

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