Overview
Ryan focuses his practice on US economic sanctions and export controls, including advising clients regarding compliance, disclosures, enforcement actions, classification assessments and license applications. In addition, Ryan has experience handling reviews and investigations by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
Ryan has represented clients in industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, financial services, cryptocurrency, insurance, oil and gas, and metals and mining. He has focused on issues related to Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Myanmar and Afghanistan.
Before joining Steptoe, Ryan worked as a private-sector consultant advising the US military and federal law enforcement on issues related to counter-terrorism.
- District of Columbia
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2021, cum laude
- M.A., Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, 2016
- B.A., University of Florida, 2013, summa cum laude
News & Publications
Steptoe Investigations & Enforcement Blog
Disruptive Technology Strike Force: Year in Review
March 7, 2024
Press Releases
Steptoe Obtains Trial Victory on Behalf of Client Lattice Semiconductor
February 15, 2024
Publications
The Guide to Sanctions – Fourth Edition
Global Investigations Review
September 2023
By: Renato Antonini, Ali Burney, Eva Monard, Meredith Rathbone, Wendy Wysong, Byron Maniatis, Ryan Pereira, Elli Zachari
International Compliance Blog
Commerce Issues Final Rule Targeting Connected Software Applications
June 27, 2023
By: Meredith Rathbone, Edward J. Krauland, Evan T. Abrams, Jack R. Hayes, Ryan Pereira, Peter Jeydel
International Compliance Blog
BIS Expands Export Controls on Russia and Belarus and Issues New Joint Alert with FinCEN
May 26, 2023
International Compliance Blog
OFAC and State Department Significantly Expand Russia-Related Sanctions
May 26, 2023
International Compliance Blog
A Carrot and a Stick: BIS Clarifies Policy on Self-Disclosures and Whistleblowing
April 26, 2023
By: Ryan Pereira, Peter Jeydel, Brian J. Fleming, Wendy Wysong, Meredith Rathbone
Publications
US Restricted Party Screening: Launching A New Program
Export Compliance Manager
March 2023
International Compliance Blog
Justice and Commerce Departments Announce Creation of Disruptive Technology Strike Force
February 27, 2023
By: Brian J. Fleming, Peter Jeydel, Ryan Pereira, David M. Stetson
Media Mentions
February 10, 2023