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National Security & Geopolitical Risk Advisory
Strategic counsel for multinationals, boards, investors, and executives navigating national security exposure, geopolitical instability, and cross-border operational risk.
Washington, DC · Est. 2024
Counsel at the intersection of law, technology and geopolitics.
Navigis Counsel, PLLC is a boutique strategic practice advising multinationals, boards, and senior executives on national security, AI governance, export controls, sanctions, and cross-border regulatory enforcement.
Export Controls ◆OFAC ◆AI Governance ◆UFLPA ◆BIS / DDTC ◆Congressional Oversight ◆CBP Enforcement ◆Sanctions ◆FOCI Mitigation ◆Semiconductor Policy ◆Geopolitical Risk ◆Section 301 ◆Export Controls ◆OFAC ◆AI Governance ◆UFLPA ◆BIS / DDTC ◆Congressional Oversight ◆CBP Enforcement ◆Sanctions ◆FOCI Mitigation ◆Semiconductor Policy ◆Geopolitical Risk ◆Section 301 ◆
01 — About the Firm
A boutique practice for an era of regulated complexity.
Navigis Counsel, PLLC is a boutique law firm and strategic advisory practice focused on national security, AI governance, export controls, economic sanctions, congressional investigations, supply-chain compliance, cross-border investigations, and international trade enforcement.
We advise multinational companies, technology and AI firms, semiconductor companies, manufacturers, investors, logistics providers, defense contractors, boards, and senior executives navigating complex geopolitical, regulatory, and cross-border risks in rapidly evolving global markets.
Our practice combines government experience, corporate compliance leadership, policy insight, and cross-border regulatory expertise to deliver sophisticated, business-oriented counsel in rapidly evolving enforcement and national-security environments.
20+
Years of senior practice
13
Cross-disciplinary services
DC
Pennsylvania Avenue HQ
02 — Practice Areas
Thirteen disciplines, one strategic lens.
From AI governance and export controls to congressional investigations and CBP enforcement, our work spans the regulatory architecture shaping global trade, technology, and national security.
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AI Governance & Emerging Technology
Advising AI, semiconductor, and advanced technology companies on governance frameworks, export controls, and emerging national-security compliance obligations.
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Export Controls, EAR / ITAR & Licensing
Counsel on EAR/ITAR classifications, licensing, technology-transfer restrictions, and enforcement matters involving BIS, DDTC, and related agencies.
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Economic Sanctions & OFAC Compliance
OFAC compliance, restricted-party screening, transaction reviews, internal investigations, voluntary disclosures, and enforcement response.
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Congressional Investigations & Regulatory Strategy
Representation and advisory for clients facing congressional scrutiny, government investigations, and public-policy exposure.
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Cross-Border Investigations & Enforcement Defense
Internal investigations and enforcement matters across customs, sanctions, anti-corruption, export controls, and supply-chain integrity.
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Semiconductor & Strategic Competition Advisory
Regulatory and strategic counsel for semiconductor, AI infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing in U.S.–China technology environments.
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Supply-Chain Integrity & UFLPA Compliance
Designing supply-chain compliance programs covering UFLPA enforcement, supplier due diligence, evidentiary tracing, and CBP detention response.
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Government Contractor & Defense Compliance
Advising defense contractors on procurement restrictions, FAR/DFARS, ITAR, FOCI mitigation, and national-security regulatory requirements.
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Customs Compliance, Tariffs & CBP Enforcement
Importers, manufacturers, and logistics providers — classification, valuation, country-of-origin, Section 301, and CBP enforcement strategy.
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CBP Detention Response & Import Defense
Representing clients responding to CBP detentions, seizures, forced labor inquiries, and import regulatory disputes.
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Internal Investigations & Enterprise Risk
Compliance frameworks and enterprise-level reviews covering trade controls, sanctions, anti-corruption, and supply-chain risk.
Founder & Principal
03 — Profile
Nury Turkel
National Security · Trade Enforcement · AI Governance
Nury Turkel is a national security, trade enforcement, and cross-border regulatory attorney who advises multinational companies, boards, and senior executives on export controls, economic sanctions, AI governance, congressional investigations, supply-chain compliance, customs enforcement, and geopolitical risk.
He brings more than two decades of experience spanning private practice, corporate compliance leadership, national security policy, and U.S. government service.
Nury previously served as Commissioner and Chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), where he played a significant role in the development and implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA). He has also served in senior compliance leadership roles at Ericsson during a DOJ-appointed monitorship.
◆ Former Chairman, USCIRF
◆ DOJ-Monitorship Compliance Leadership
◆ UFLPA Policy Architect
◆ Congressional Testimony & Advocacy
04 — Insights
All Publications Thought leadership on the regulations shaping global power.
AI & National SecurityMay 2026
Governing the next frontier of artificial intelligence regulation.
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Export ControlsApr 2026
What advanced-compute restrictions mean for global semiconductor supply chains.
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UFLPAMar 2026
Strengthening forced-labor compliance under heightened CBP enforcement.
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Congressional OversightFeb 2026
Preparing executives for congressional investigations and public testimony.
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Speaking Engagements
Keynotes and panels on AI policy, sanctions, and supply-chain integrity.
Congressional Testimony
Witness testimony before House and Senate committees on national security.
Media & Commentary
Featured commentary on geopolitical risk, UFLPA, and emerging-tech regulation.
05 — Contact
Request a confidential consultation.
We work with general counsel, boards, and executives on time-sensitive regulatory and national-security matters. Tell us about your situation.