
Gregory S. Dunlap
Senior Regulatory Advisor
Areas of Focus
- Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
- National Security
- Cybersecurity, Privacy & Data Protection
- International Trade
- More than 25 years of experience leading government investigations in export control, economic sanctions and national security-related matters.
- Works with Akin attorneys to advise clients in connection with BIS and DOJ investigations.
- Provides clients with deep insight into government priorities and methods during an investigation.
Greg draws on his more than 25 years of experience directing national security investigations, global trade compliance programs and intelligence operations to provide strategic guidance to clients. Prior to joining Akin, Greg served as the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the Bureau of Industry and Security’s (BIS) Office of Export Enforcement (OEE) in Los Angeles. In this role, he led investigations into high-profile administrative and criminal violations of the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Before his recent role at OEE, Greg held a variety of national security-related positions in the departments of Commerce and Justice, including Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Special Agent at OEE, Senior Intelligence Advisor at the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division (NSD), and Intelligence Program Manager at DOJ’s Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys. He also served as a Counterintelligence Agent and HUMINT Collector in the U.S. Army. His extensive background in national security and government investigations has equipped him with the skills to manage complex intelligence programs and provide strategic guidance on national security matters.
- Led government investigations into high-profile administrative and criminal violations of the EAR and ITAR.
- Managed the intelligence program for all U.S. Attorneys Offices, leading interagency initiatives and providing intelligence briefings to senior leadership.
- Conducted investigations and provided strategic guidance on national security matters.
- Developed and implemented cybersecurity strategies to protect sensitive information and critical infrastructure.
- Provided training and guidance to new agents and compliance professionals on export control regulations and cybersecurity best practices.
EducationB.A., University of Alaska, Political Science
B.A., University of Alaska, Political Science
- Department of Commerce Gold Medal.
- OEE Supervisor of the Year award.
- Multiple commendations and awards from the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Industry and Security.