Sanctions Advocacy
At the Sanctions Law Center, we provide targeted sanctions advocacy services to promote the responsible use of sanctions in advancing human rights and fostering a more equitable U.S. foreign policy. Our approach prioritizes justice, due process, and the strategic application of sanctions to ensure they are precise, effective, and grounded in credible evidence.
Consulting and Legal Support for Sanctions Designations
Our firm offers consulting and legal services to NGOs and advocacy organizations for recommending individuals or entities for sanctions designations under U.S. law, including the Global Magnitsky Sanctions program.
We understand the challenges posed by the U.S. preference for broad, comprehensive sanctions targeting entire countries, regions, or economic sectors. U.S. sanctions programs often rely on attenuated links to the intended target, leveraging less credible evidence of sanctionable conduct, and impose sweeping economic costs on blameless civilians and businesses in pursuit of larger political objectives. This approach frequently results in unintended harm to innocent individuals and communities while undermining American principles of justice and due process. Additionally, the U.S. government often prioritizes its own and its allies’ geopolitical interests, directing national security resources toward sanctions targeting efforts with broader political motivations.
At the Sanctions Law Center, we are committed to addressing these shortcomings by assisting organizations in pursuing sanctions designations that are firmly rooted in credible evidence and narrow targeting. We focus on cases that may not be prioritized within the highly politicized sanctions targeting process, ensuring that justice and accountability remain at the forefront. Our team’s expertise ensures that sanctions recommendations are crafted with precision to achieve their intended goals while minimizing collateral harm.
Our selective intake process ensures that each case aligns with our firm’s values and capacity, focusing on matters where justice, fairness, and due process are at stake.
Smart Sanctions for a Recalibration in U.S. Foreign Policy
The Sanctions Law Center is dedicated to consulting on the use of sanctions that are smarter, more strategic, and calibrated to advance clear, achievable policy objectives. With years of experience in U.S. economic sanctions law, we help clients and stakeholders navigate the complexities of these programs, ensuring their effective application while mitigating potential harm.
Our approach emphasizes:
Targeted Sanctions for Strategic Impact: We advocate for sanctions that address cases with less interest or prioritization for the allocation of national security resources for targeting or enforcement. We aim to avoid sweeping economic harm and instead focus on holding accountable individuals and entities directly responsible for wrongdoing.
Credible Evidence-Based Designations: We prioritize sanctions grounded in strong, credible evidence, ensuring fairness and due process while enhancing the legitimacy of the application of sanctions.
Economic Efficiency and Policy Goals: By advising clients on narrowly tailored sanctions designations, we support the recalibration of U.S. foreign policy tools to achieve measurable outcomes without unnecessary collateral damage.
As a law firm, we are uniquely positioned to provide the legal insight and strategic guidance needed to implement sanctions that advance justice and align with broader policy objectives. The Sanctions Law Center can be your partner in navigating the complexities of sanctions law and shaping impactful, well-informed actions.