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
Publications
Complying with New Personal and Sensitive Government Data Rules
Export Compliance Manager
March 2025
International Compliance Blog
Trump Imposes Novel “Secondary Tariffs” on Countries Importing Venezuelan Oil and Petroleum Products
March 31, 2025
By: Steptoe's Economic Sanctions Practice
International Compliance Blog
Treasury Department Delists Tornado Cash Following the Fifth Circuit’s Decision
March 25, 2025
By: Steptoe's Economic Sanctions and Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Practices
Publications
Treasury Finalizes Outbound Investment Regime
Export Compliance Manager
January 14, 2025
International Compliance Blog
October 17, 2024
By: Ryan Pereira, Meredith Rathbone, Ali Burney, Wendy Wysong
Publications
Many Questions About DDTC Proposal to Revise the Definition of 'Defense Services'
September 2024
International Compliance Blog
G7 Issues Joint Guidance on Evasion of Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia
September 25, 2024
Publications
Sanctions in Europe, 2nd Edition: US Sanctions and Their Impact on Europe
WorldECR
August 2024
International Compliance Blog
Treasury Issues Long-Anticipated NPRM on Outbound Investments
July 10, 2024
By: Ryan Pereira, Evan T. Abrams, Brian J. Fleming, Jack R. Hayes