Former OFAC leadership on staff
Representative matters and cases
Publications, events, and guidance
Built around the full OFAC lifecycle
Sanctions risk, sector by sector
OPERATING PHILOSOPHY
Designation to Delisting. Sanctions Solved.
Build the file
From day one, the file is constructed as if it may be reviewed outside the agency. Evidence comes first and narrative follows. Supporting materials and arguments are assembled to hold up under challenge, even when the intended path is administrative resolution. The work moves quickly without creating gaps or contradictions, pairing rapid intake with clean documentation, aligned stakeholders, and controlled communications as facts develop.
Control the pace
Former OFAC perspective shapes what to prove, where weak points will appear, and what triggers delay. The approach reflects what moves the process, when to submit, how to respond to follow-ups, and when escalation should be planned, not improvised. OFAC matters collide with banking, counterparties, insurers, vendors, and internal operations long before a decision is issued. The approach preserves options and coordinates continuity issues, including licensing, so the business is not forced into limbo.
Protect credibility
Credibility is protected through alignment. Submissions, counterparty communications, bank communications, and internal coordination stay coherent so the agency sees one defensible story. That discipline prevents gaps and contradictions that can weaken posture, invite delay, or force unnecessary escalation.
CAREERS
Join a team focused exclusively on OFAC work
Ferrari & Associates handles designation matters, enforcement investigations, licensing applications, asset recovery, and compliance work where the record must withstand scrutiny. The work is agency-facing, fact-driven, and often time-sensitive.
We are looking for attorneys, research analysts, and interns who want to work on complex sanctions matters at a firm that moves quickly, builds defensible records from day one, and approaches OFAC work with the discipline it requires.
What you’ll work on
Delisting petitions and SDN challenges that require evidentiary records for administrative review and, when warranted, judicial review. Enforcement investigations where the agency is asking hard questions and the stakes are high. Licensing applications for transactions that need OFAC authorization to proceed. Asset unblocking matters where blocked funds and frozen accounts need documented pathways to release. Compliance programs that must hold up when regulators examine decisions and controls.
Who we’re looking for
People who can move quickly without creating gaps. Research depth paired with clear writing. Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to build coherent narratives from incomplete facts. Interest in how OFAC evaluates credibility, what triggers enforcement action, and how administrative processes actually work. Former agency experience is valued but not required. What matters is rigor, attention to detail, and strong judgment under pressure.
Open positions
We consider qualified candidates on a rolling basis, based on current needs. To apply, submit your resume and a short cover letter to careers@falawpc.com. Include what draws you to OFAC work and the role you’re seeking.
Facing an OFAC matter?
Whether responding to a time-sensitive issue or pressure-testing controls, strategy is built around how OFAC evaluates facts, credibility, and risk.