Overview
Heather Sanborn is a corporate attorney with extensive experience in corporate governance and international trade compliance. She has a proven track record of advising companies on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, ensuring they navigate complex legal landscapes with confidence and precision.
Her practice includes guiding companies in establishing robust governance frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and advising on best practices for board operations and shareholder relations.
Heather assists clients in adhering to international trade laws and regulations, including import and export controls, sanctions, and customs compliance. She routinely provides guidance on compliance with the with EAR, conducts CFIUS reviews and offers strategic counsel on customs compliance, including tariff classification, valuation, and import/export procedures.
Prior to law school, Heather spent nearly a decade working overseas in the international non-profit sector. Her experience managing large-scale budgets and company-wide restructurings gives her first-hand insight into the practical needs of her clients.
Services
Practice Areas
Experience
Representative Matters
- Counseled client regarding International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) registration requirements, defense article classifications and licensing needs.
- Assisted in the investigation of Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) sanctions compliance matters for multi-national client.
- Assisted in filing Prior Disclosures to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for multiple clients.
Prior Experience
- Cooley LLP, Public Corporate Associate
- Schiff Hardin LLP, Corporate and Securities Associate
Credentials
Education
- magna cum laude
- Health and Public Leadership and Management
- Birmingham, England
- cum laude
Admissions
- Illinois
Certifications
- Certificate in Complying with U.S. Export Controls, U.S. Department of Commerce
- Certificate in Corporate Finance, Berkeley Law