Narges Kahvazadeh advises U.S. and international clients on export controls, sanctions and trade compliance, offering pragmatic, business-focused counsel on complex regulatory frameworks and cross-border transactions.

Narges counsels clients on compliance with U.S. export control and sanctions laws, including the EAR, ITAR and OFAC regulations. Drawing on law firm and in-house experience, she helps technology, defense and software companies navigate complex global trade regimes. Her practice includes advising on product classification, voluntary disclosures and compliance program design, with a focus on advanced computing, semiconductor controls, and evolving U.S.-China regulatory landscapes.

Representative Experience

  • Advised major U.S. and international technology companies on Entity List designations and related compliance implications for semiconductor and computing operations.
  • Guided a large software company through deemed export controls analysis under the EAR and ITAR.
  • Implemented export control compliance programs and jurisdictional analyses for a Fortune 500 defense manufacturer under U.S. Department of State and Commerce inquiries.

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  • Conducted internal investigations into potential export control and sanctions violations and represented clients in voluntary self-disclosures.
  • Advised semiconductor and computing companies on evolving export restrictions involving China.
  • Developed and delivered tailored compliance training for global enterprises.
  • Led due diligence and integration efforts in mergers, acquisitions and IPOs, including for technology and defense sector clients.
  • Drafted export control and sanctions compliance manuals and responses to BIS subpoenas involving sensitive technologies.

Professional Highlights

  • Member, Iranian American Bar Association, San Diego Chapter
  • Member, International Committee, ABA Section of International Law
  • Scaling and Managing Resources Society for International Affairs (Fall Advanced Conference) Nov. 15, 2022

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  • International Women’s Day 2024: Advancing Women in Trade Compliance May 8, 2024
  • The New Trade Terrain: Legal Risk and Resilience for Government Contractors ABA Public Contract Law Section Fall Forum Nov. 14, 2025

Education

  • J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law

    B.A., Liberal Arts (Theory of Mathematics and Philosophy), St. John's College

Admissions

  • California

Languages

  • Farsi