--- title: Kristine E. Pirnia date: 2025-01-21T00:00:00-05:00 author: "mhenry@kelleydrye.com" canonical_url: "https://www.kelleydrye.com/people/kristine-e-pirnia" section: Team Members --- ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Bio-Photos-1200x1200/Pirnia_Kristine.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=1200&q=80&w=1200&s=4d98be20fa57c2c121820ffa6ed81509) # Kristine E. Pirnia Partner Email Address email hidden; JavaScript is required Location [ San Diego ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/locations/san-diego) Phone number (858) 314-5370 - [ Download vCard ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/index.php?p=actions/vcard/default/index&vcard=DGX6UX1jze2FNLoeZaX66JpTYnPgd3_8MIfaL_ZevaahxlRAb9uXUluRwPFzJXcFWNKFSf68lKK_11pGKDUtWKQTPTGvBezDaUoF7VCZRaI2wlJPSeNP-dhifb37C4Cts4DLJQpRiHFx5k8EO3MwYxyqvjm4mgTb5ay4qW44Pb3XDcJ0BC7pnl7W4RCcQp4dEs62cbIQp1yudBM8ZD0WkPD16XClnL5Iaauqc9-AepGqG7AqFBR0ifNkSdlbGWDfO1Y12AND_rK-FXTp3_3NsLvVJ062C0z3XcBrGPa8IKb3hK83_fAtvSWz_15yNtX7QROo6OkMw6AWbIxEYHtmvjmk6cEpF3ew5OeiHcv3HgIpzXCbQvBvUAGEp2u0HEE5U3wJcj-heJka0_DCiV4xpFvUxXJoAHRz4t_6s9qUUZ-kIsSnOiWlZL_1UTLZtOSTxR_TwE5h57u32s7l_hr7k7gZI7B9CaQTuYsRtSHWwz0VdkKQZ6a9RUMj04uuXhmwKXM6T5c53yqo1Ty_dN03ejhV7ZfdUUt8iVWKvbemJubXJOu2uBVjDIq7srMkchiMEYADys9bnNUBIdJTZ1Si_vghu4l_-uM9gYVBhp4Pxh3jlhpEyO8tbtCuxZjkQYq4WDD6qeRmbJOWa3nmBos1iq-RrEpeMhs_qQBrgPHLoCnz9M0S-n8zLL_DsikqQnXyUpSVGDGN0H1HJSGz0aSO7_oYsIBAOeTpzC0tHcxq0kDNuauQjLz5vjuchG570KFP97E792zjVLMkJzPEqr3-jP8f0KoCVbvocVV7yxOZ6LYwuzZoxvziU7KLV-8KZM_MZnXg-dQcjTNpIn8BnHWR_v76GVWrhFFwD43xve4hcfaTzVYOJ-sECcTEd6GkO9UN4vLQsIssGnxCwMrBAkBbSInjyGOx6jzK99JMQK-WGYHMpiXKrpQFqLn_nzQ5-f_w2bSX_JZ8TkL197IipvonwoawrEA7c2TrDCwm1u0e6LrR04B-Yq4B8XbtAwNsWgaA8dXL3DeHOvvVvmorSpcsSJlnR4K744j3doR9gMFCgkxc5iyVzHj2e5loS-Qbehr3) - Share this entry - - - - - [ View entry pdf ](https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.kelleydrye.com/content/uploads/pdf-snapshots/kristine-e-pirnia-20260615162725.pdf) - About - Experience Kristine Pirnia is an accomplished professional and leader with extensive experience in export controls, sanctions and anti-bribery related matters such as program development, internal investigations, and compliance training, both as in-house counsel and in private practice. Kristine advises a wide range of clients with counseling, compliance, and internal investigations and enforcement matters related to their export control programs. She also develops strategies for evolving sanctions issues under the OFAC regulations and has experience managing CFIUS reviews and filings. She has substantial experience preparing and submitting requests for commodity jurisdiction and classification requests as well as advisory opinions; voluntary disclosures; and responses to requests for information, subpoenas, audits, and investigations. She also advises on due diligence and integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions. Kristine represents clients before the key trade compliance regulating bodies, including the Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). Prior to private practice, Kristine served as vice president and deputy general counsel for global trade controls for an international company, where she managed a large team with responsibility for global licensing, investigations, disclosures, policy and tool development, training, communications, audits, and other trade control program elements. Her more than 20 years’ experience as a trade compliance and anti-bribery attorney includes designing systems and controls for import and export compliance, conducting internal investigations and developing internal control policies and programs, negotiating settlement agreements with federal agencies, developing and administering training, and providing programmatic and investigation support related to global anti-bribery statutes. *Kristine Pirnia is admitted to practice law in Washington, D.C. and is authorized to handle matters exclusively within federal jurisdiction, including but not limited to international trade and corporate compliance law. She is not licensed to practice state law in California and does not provide legal services related to California state law.* - News - Events Press Release [ ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-Images/trade_export.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1125&s=4c012ddab2690ad53662abe1368e5b6c) ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-rectangles/Press_Release_Listing.svg) ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/news/kelley-drye-strengthens-international-trade-compliance-practice-adding-four-attorneys) January 27, 2025 [ ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/news/kelley-drye-strengthens-international-trade-compliance-practice-adding-four-attorneys) [View all related news](https://www.kelleydrye.com/news?teamMember=Pirnia%3AKristine+E.+Pirnia#listing) Speaking Engagement [ ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-Images/USA_seal_square.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1125&s=a4808e242b905e69d8ae2cba3a661db8) ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-rectangles/Speaking_Engagement_Listing.svg) ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/events/2025-cambridge-forum-on-defense-trade-national-security-policy) [ ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/events/2025-cambridge-forum-on-defense-trade-national-security-policy) October 5, 2025 Charlottesville, VA Speaking Engagement [ ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-Images/trade_export.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1125&s=4c012ddab2690ad53662abe1368e5b6c) ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-rectangles/Speaking_Engagement_Listing.svg) ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/events/managing-the-overlap-of-economic-sanctions-and-export-controls-special-considerations-for-encryption-cloud-and-cyber-products-and-controlled-data) [ ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/events/managing-the-overlap-of-economic-sanctions-and-export-controls-special-considerations-for-encryption-cloud-and-cyber-products-and-controlled-data) March 27, 2025 4:45pm - 5:30pm | San Francisco, CA Speaking Engagement [ ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-Images/trade_map.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1125&s=ed8448688f08c6c0d5cbbf35f351bbce) ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-rectangles/Speaking_Engagement_Listing.svg) ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/events/determining-an-export-control-classification-number-eccn) [ ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/events/determining-an-export-control-classification-number-eccn) March 11, 2025 10:00am - 11:00am | Orlando, FL [View all related events](https://www.kelleydrye.com/events?teamMember=Pirnia%3AKristine+E.+Pirnia#listing) Representing a world-leading provider of aircraft engines, as well as integrated systems for commercial, military, business, and general aviation in a range of export control matters. Represent large global industrial manufacturer in range of export control matters. Represent a U.S. power utility in a range of export control matters. Represent an international developer of fluid system products in a range of export control matters. ### Related Services - [International Trade](https://www.kelleydrye.com/practices/international-trade) - [Export Controls and Economic Sanctions](https://www.kelleydrye.com/practices/export-controls-and-economic-sanctions) - [CFIUS and Foreign Investment Reviews](https://www.kelleydrye.com/practices/cfius-and-foreign-investment-reviews) ### Education Georgetown University Law Center, J.D., 2003 The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1999 ### Admissions District of Columbia Advisory [ ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-Images/supreme_court_listing.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1125&s=d2a332feb33ad4cb5d7ea51c930dd817) ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-rectangles/Client_Advisories_Listing.svg) ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/client-advisories/what-you-need-to-know-today-supreme-court-strikes-down-ieepa-tariffs) February 20, 2026 [ ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/client-advisories/what-you-need-to-know-today-supreme-court-strikes-down-ieepa-tariffs) Blog [ ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-rectangles/Blog_Post_Listing.svg) ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-Images/Trade_and_Manufacturing_Monitor.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1125&s=fa2fce63dfde7da177148c0e92116e0e) ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/trade-and-manufacturing-monitor/new-ofac-venezuela-licenses-permit-goods-technology-software-services-and-other-activities-for-oil-and-gas-exploration-and-production) Trade and Manufacturing Monitor February 19, 2026 [ ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/trade-and-manufacturing-monitor/new-ofac-venezuela-licenses-permit-goods-technology-software-services-and-other-activities-for-oil-and-gas-exploration-and-production) Blog [ ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-rectangles/Blog_Post_Listing.svg) ![](https://d3iuizmsm2hayf.cloudfront.net/content/uploads/Listing-Images/Trade_and_Manufacturing_Monitor.webp?auto=compress%2Cformat&crop=focalpoint&fit=crop&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&h=750&q=80&w=1125&s=fa2fce63dfde7da177148c0e92116e0e) ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/trade-and-manufacturing-monitor/ofac-authorizes-transactions-involving-venezuelan-origin-oil-what-companies-need-to-know) Trade and Manufacturing Monitor February 2, 2026 [ ](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints/blogs/trade-and-manufacturing-monitor/ofac-authorizes-transactions-involving-venezuelan-origin-oil-what-companies-need-to-know) [View all related viewpoints](https://www.kelleydrye.com/viewpoints?teamMember=Pirnia%3AKristine+E.+Pirnia#listing)