Sanctions+

In this series finale of Sanctions+, hosts Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi close out Season 2 with a heartfelt review of 2025, both professionally and personally. They reflect on the personal milestones that defined their year: from welcoming new family members and nurturing relationships to confronting a scarcity mindset and finding their voices through podcasting. This is the final e...

In this episode of Sanctions+, hosts Milana Karayanidi and Shahrzad Noorbaloochi discuss with Dina Hoffman the new “Affiliates Rule” by BIS and what it means for export controls compliance. Drawing on her experience with BIS in Germany and her current work in Kazakhstan with ECS Advisors, Dina explains aggregation across the Entity List and MEU owners, the rule of most restrictiveness, and the pra...

In this episode of Sanctions+, hosts Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi sit down with Lara Strangways to unpack the fast-evolving intersection of business, human rights, and trade compliance. Drawing on her experience leading Business and Human Rights work, Lara explains what it means to move “beyond compliance,” detailing how frameworks like the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence...

This episode of the Sanctions+ podcast delves into the latest developments in US tariff policy, focusing on the recent federal court ruling against tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and the upcoming Supreme Court’s expedited review of the case. Our hosts Milana Karayanidi and Shahrzad Noorbaloochi break down the legal and policy implications for business...

In this episode of Sanctions+, Shahrzad Noorbaloochi is back behind the mic after maternity leave and diving straight into the fast-moving world of US economic sanctions with co-host Milana Karayanidi. They catch up on key developments and trends from the first six months of President Trump’s second term. From slowed Russia designations to increasing focus on China and Iran, they break down w...

In this episode of Sanctions+, Milana Karayanidi and Shahrzad Noorbaloochi dive into the TikTok saga and the review process by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). As a result of the CFIUS process, a commercial transaction can be blocked due to US national security considerations, which is exactly what happened here. Join us as we unravel the details of this saga and c...

In the latest episode of Sanctions+, Milana and Shahrzad take a reflective journey through the past year, revisiting the insightful conversations, major developments, and memorable moments that shaped the podcast. From thought-provoking discussions with distinguished guests to celebrating key achievements, this episode highlights the lessons learned and the themes that resonated throughout the yea...

Don't miss the new episode of the Sanctions+ Podcast, where Milana Karayanidi and Shahrzad Noorbaloochi talk to two experts in export controls and sanctions: Stephen Wilcox and Thomas Andrukonis. They reveal how they got into this fascinating field and what they learned along the way. You'll also hear about the International Sanctions and Export Control Society (ISECS), a trailblazing organization...

This is the second part of our episode with export controls and sanctions experts, Thomas Andrukonis and Stephen Wilcox on how they got into this fascinating field, what they learned along the way, and the International Sanctions and Export Control Society (ISECS).

Join us as we interview Annie Wartanian Reisinger, Senior Counsel & CFIUS Co-Lead Counsel in the Office of the General Counsel for International Affairs at the US Department of the Treasury. We discuss her diverse background and reflect on her senior legal roles in private practice, in-house, academia, and the government. Tune in for insights regarding CFIUS’ recent addition of over 50 new mil...

In this episode, we are joined by a guest co-host, Leah Kehoe, another member of the International Trade team at Dentons! Leah and Milana interview Tim Meyer, a constitutional law professor at Duke University School of Law, on the effects of the US Supreme Court recently overturning the landmark Chevron decision. Professor Meyer explains the concepts of foreign affairs exceptionalism, the Major Qu...

Indulge your curiosity about the life of Semira Nikou, the CEO of “Better Sour” gummy candy, bringing globally-inspired flavors from the Middle East and the Asia Pacific to the US market. Join Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi as they explore Semira’s journey from sanctions associate to an entrepreneur and share views on facing adversity, overcoming personal...

We are thrilled to bring you the third episode of the Sanctions+ podcast! Join Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi as they delve into the world of international trade with a very special guest, Gustavo Niskier, Director of International Affairs at Vale S.A., one of the world’s largest mining companies. In this episode, Gustavo brings his wealth of knowledge and experien...

In this episode, Milana Karayanidi and Shahrzad Noorbaloochi discuss key developments in the trade sanctions world, including the February 23, 2024 Russia designation action by OFAC, Venezuela sanctions relief, new actions targeting transfer of personal data to certain countries, and the expansion of export controls involving SDNs. Stay tuned for the end of the episode where we discuss fun spring...

In this episode of the Sanctions+ podcast, Shahrzad Noorbaloochi and Milana Karayanidi delve into Dentons's Sanctions Year-in-Review report for 2023. Join us as we unpack insights from Dentons’s International Trade team on key developments, trends, and challenges that shaped the sanctions landscape over the past year. From geopolitical tensions to cross-border collaboration, we explore how th...

Dive into the genesis of Sanctions+! In this episode, your hosts Milana Karayanidi and Shahrzad Noorbaloochi, both managing associates in the Dentons International Trade practice, peel back the curtain on how the Sanctions+ Podcast began. And as a special bonus, you will hear a sneak peek of the first episode.