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
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J.D., Washington and Lee University School of Law
B.A., Liberal Arts (Theory of Mathematics and Philosophy), St. John's College
Admissions
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California
Languages
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Farsi