@VickerySec Torres has experience representing companies subject to review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S... [and] Regarding anti-corruption matters, Ms. Torres counsels on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and anti-bribery laws... torrestradelaw.com/attorney/Olga-…
@VickerySec Ms. Torres was reappointed by the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs to the Defense Trade Advisory Group. In this capacity, she advises the U.S. Department of State on its regulation of defense trade in accordance with the Arms Export Control Act...
@VickerySec In 2017 Chambers and Partners USA listed Ms. Torres as a Recognized Practitoner in the areas of International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions law.
@VickerySec Torres was an associate in the Washington, DC office of Holland and Knight LLC where Ron Oleynik is a partner. They wrote a presentation on voluntary self-disclosures for export violations. Ron has been quoted on FARA/lobbying in light of Manafort mikejohnson.house.gov/media/in-the-n…
@VickerySec Torres contributed to a recent article giving an overview on U.S. Sanctions on the Russian oil sector, as enforced by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, which prohibits certain transactions related to the Russian oil sector. mondaq.com/unitedstates/x…
@VickerySec Russia and Texas are two of the largest producers of oil and gas in the world, and, because many companies involved in the petroleum industry in Texas have dealings with Russian entities or individuals, they are likely to be faced with sanctions issues.
