Former OFAC Chief Counsel Launches Solo Law Firm

Charlie Steele, former chief counsel at the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control during 2019-2020, launched a solo law practice called the Law Office of Charles Steele, the attorney announced on LinkedIn. The firm's work will center on "U.S. economic sanctions matters, including counseling, compliance advice, license applications, enforcement matters, and delisting petitions," along with proceedings involving the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. and national security. Steele added that he will continue his practice at Forensic Risk Alliance, where he has worked as a partner since 2020.