Sanctions-Related Advocacy

Sanctions Advocacy: Advancing Responsible, Evidence-Based Sanctions

At Sanctions Law Center, we provide sanctions-related advocacy services to organizations seeking to advance human rights and foster a more equitable approach to foreign policy through the responsible use of sanctions. Our approach prioritizes justice, humanitarian interests, and the strategic application of sanctions to ensure they are precise, effective, and grounded in credible evidence.

Consulting and Legal Support for Sanctions Advocacy

Our firm offers consulting and legal services to civil society organizations and NGOs seeking to engage in sanctions-related advocacy work, such as the recommendation of individuals or entities for new sanctions designations. We offer these services for organizations seeking to engage in multiple countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway, as well as the European Union.

We support organizations that seek to reform international sanctions policy to prioritize the enforcement of international law and the promotion of human rights and humanitarian interests. Modern sanctions programs have instead tended to promote the geopolitical interests of the governments responsible for them without much regard for their humanitarian impact, and often impose sweeping economic costs on blameless civilians and businesses in pursuit of those political objectives. This approach often results in substantial harm to innocent people and complete economic devastation in targeted states.

At the Sanctions Law Center, we are committed to addressing these shortcomings by assisting organizations in the pursuit of narrowly targeted sanctions programs and designations that are firmly rooted in credible evidence. We focus on cases involving violations of internationally-recognized human rights and other humanitarian interests, which 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 humanitarian interests are at stake.

Smart Sanctions for a Recalibration of Global Sanctions Policy

The Sanctions Law Center seeks to promote the use of sanctions that are smarter, more strategic, and calibrated to advance clear, achievable policy objectives. With years of experience in international sanctions law, we help clients and stakeholders navigate the complexities of sanctions 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. Call us today for a free case evaluation at (202) 888-9011