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Karalyn Mildorf

Karalyn Mildorf

USA 2026

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Karalyn Mildorf has nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and foreign ownership, control or influence (FOCI) mitigation matters. She also advises clients on the US Outbound Investment Security Program and in national security reviews before Team Telecom.

Karalyn has advised clients on CFIUS issues in thousands of transactions covering a wide variety of industries and investor countries. She strategically guides clients through assessing national security risks for deals, transaction structuring and jurisdictional considerations, negotiation of deal terms, all stages of the CFIUS filing and review process, engagement with relevant government officials, CFIUS mitigation negotiation and implementation, CFIUS inquiries regarding non-notified transactions, and CFIUS enforcement actions.

Karalyn also has extensive experience representing clients in FOCI mitigation matters. She has negotiated, prepared, and advised regarding compliance with, and implementation of, numerous FOCI mitigation arrangements, including Special Security Agreements, Proxy Agreements, Security Control Agreements, and FOCI Board Resolutions.

Career

William & Mary (BA, Government) 2003

University of Virginia Law School (JD) 2006

Admitted as an Attorney-at-Law in DC 2007

Joined Clifford Chance as partner 2025

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: CFIUS Experts - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial
Karalyn Mildorf represents clients in the full spectrum of CFIUS matters. She often works with financial institutions and sovereign wealth funds.

Strengths

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  • Responsive, thoughtful, strategic and nimble are how I would describe Karalyn. She marries her incredible intellect and experience with a level of professionalism that inspires confidence.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karalyn is an outstanding CFIUS lawyer.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karalyn is highly responsive and has a deep understanding of her clients' needs. Her advice is concise and practical.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karalyn is an experienced and practical lawyer who can both provide practical guidance to companies and has a clear understanding of the relevant regulatory background.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Karalyn has a high level of expertise in all necessary areas and a high level of responsiveness and general availability. She tackles complex issues with astonishing ease.

    International Trade: CFIUS ExpertsChambers Guide to the USA

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