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Enforcement Outlook | Sanctions Trends and Emerging Risks

Overview


Sanctions enforcement is intensifying amid heightened geopolitical tensions, rapid innovation in digital assets, and unprecedented coordination among US enforcement authorities. The US Department of the Treasury (Treasury), including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), is expanding its enforcement reach while working more closely with the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Commerce (Commerce), and other agencies. Recent enforcement actions, proposed rulemakings, and legislative developments signal increased expectations for companies to understand and manage sanctions risk across industries — from financial services and FinTech to education and other nontraditional sectors.

Join our cross-practice team for a webinar examining the current sanctions landscape, recent enforcement actions, and emerging government priorities. The discussion will offer practical insights into regulatory risk, compliance challenges, and where enforcement is headed.

Discussion topics will include:

  • The current US sanctions framework and enforcement posture, with a focus on the roles and coordination of OFAC, FinCEN, Treasury, Commerce, and DOJ
  • Sanctions enforcement trends affecting crypto, FinTech, and digital assets
  • Emerging sanctions risks and government priorities, including cross-border fraud and scam investigations and sanctions exposure for nontraditional sectors
  • The evolving intersection of sanctions and anti-money laundering enforcement

McDermott Will & Schulte’s Enforcement Outlook webinar series is designed to keep you up to date on the enforcement trends that might impact your organization’s compliance strategy. For more materials related to past episodes, visit our Enforcement Outlook Series hub.


Continuing legal education (CLE) credit is pending. McDermott Will & Schulte LLP is an approved provider and can provide credit in California, Illinois, and New York. McDermott Will & Schulte is a sponsor and will apply for credit in Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia when lawyers licensed in these jurisdictions are in attendance. We can issue reciprocal credit for lawyers licensed in Connecticut and New Jersey. For all other jurisdictions not listed, attendees will be provided with a Universal Certificate of Attendance that they may use to self-apply for CLE credit in their state of admission. Attendees should contact their state’s CLE board for current rules, regulations, and guidance.

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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT

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