Dilan Wickrema

Associate | He/Him/His

Associate | He/Him/His

Washington, D.C.
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Overview

Dilan Wickrema advises clients with respect to U.S. export controls, economic sanctions, the foreign military sales process, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), and related investigations. Dilan leverages his experience from his various roles at the intersection of international trade and national security in the federal government to ensure clients meet their cross-border transaction goals while complying with the applicable laws and regulations. Previously, Dilan served in the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), the Bureau of Industry and Security, and the International Trade Administration.

Most recently, while attending law school at night, Dilan was a Foreign Affairs Officer in the Regulatory and Multilateral Affairs Division of DDTC’s Office of Policy at the U.S. Department of State. At DDTC, Dilan was responsible for developing revisions to the ITAR, issuing authoritative interpretations of the ITAR (advisory opinions), supporting criminal prosecution of ITAR violations, CFIUS and export control integration efforts, and working with U.S. allies and partners to resolve defense trade matters of mutual concern.

While in law school, Dilan was the editor-in-chief of the National Security Law Journal.

Career & Education

Department of State
Foreign Affairs Officer, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 2019 – 2023
Department of Commerce
Analyst, Bureau of Industry and Security, 2018–2019
Special Assistant to Under Secretary, International Trade Administration, 2018
Analyst, International Trade Administration, 2016–2018
- Department of State
  Foreign Affairs Officer, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, 2019 – 2023
- Department of Commerce
  Analyst, Bureau of Industry and Security, 2018–2019
  Special Assistant to Under Secretary, International Trade Administration, 2018
  Analyst, International Trade Administration, 2016–2018
Representative Government Experience

Advised U.S. and non-U.S. government agencies, private entities, and academic institutions on interpreting and ensuring compliance with U.S. export controls.

Assisted and advised the United States Department of Justice, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Office of Compliance, and federal law enforcement agencies on prosecuting ITAR and Arms Export Control Act violations.

Conducted week-long seminars to train thousands of U.S. and non-U.S. stakeholders on U.S. export controls and the foreign military sales process.

Represented the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce in bilateral and multilateral forums and at National Security Council Policy Coordination Committee meetings.

Led section 232 investigations on the effects of imports on national security.

Representative Firm Experience

Seconded to a Fortune 15 U.S. technology company to serve as in-house export control counsel, providing daily guidance on export control compliance and investigation matters.

Supported internal investigation and subsequent voluntary disclosure to the Department of Commerce for unauthorized exports of U.S.-origin technology.

Regularly counsels large multinational companies with respect to cross-border sales of controlled goods and technologies, use of export control exemptions, and preparation of license applications.

Developed export compliance program for a Fortune 500 company that furnishes defense services.

Conducted buy-side government contract acquisition diligence for a private equity firm.
Representative Government Experience
- Advised U.S. and non-U.S. government agencies, private entities, and academic institutions on interpreting and ensuring compliance with U.S. export controls.
- Assisted and advised the United States Department of Justice, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Office of Compliance, and federal law enforcement agencies on prosecuting ITAR and Arms Export Control Act violations.
- Conducted week-long seminars to train thousands of U.S. and non-U.S. stakeholders on U.S. export controls and the foreign military sales process.
- Represented the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce in bilateral and multilateral forums and at National Security Council Policy Coordination Committee meetings.
- Led section 232 investigations on the effects of imports on national security.
Representative Firm Experience
- Seconded to a Fortune 15 U.S. technology company to serve as in-house export control counsel, providing daily guidance on export control compliance and investigation matters.
- Supported internal investigation and subsequent voluntary disclosure to the Department of Commerce for unauthorized exports of U.S.-origin technology.
- Regularly counsels large multinational companies with respect to cross-border sales of controlled goods and technologies, use of export control exemptions, and preparation of license applications.
- Developed export compliance program for a Fortune 500 company that furnishes defense services.
- Conducted buy-side government contract acquisition diligence for a private equity firm.
George Mason University, B.A.
George Mason University, M.A.
George Mason University, J.D.
- George Mason University, B.A.
- George Mason University, M.A.
- George Mason University, J.D.
District of Columbia
- District of Columbia

Dilan 's Insights

Publication | 12.02.24

U.S. Department of State Publishes International Traffic In Arms Regulations Amendments To Implement The AUKUS Exemption

Client Alert | 8 min read | 08.26.24
DDTC Publishes ITAR Amendments to Implement the AUKUS Exemption
Blog Post | 07.25.24
ITAR and EAR Proposed Rules Expand Controls on U.S. Person Services
Press Coverage | 05.15.24
Trade Consultant Fears Australian Industry 'Not Ready' for AUKUS Exemptions

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Representative Matters

Representative Government Experience

Advised U.S. and non-U.S. government agencies, private entities, and academic institutions on interpreting and ensuring compliance with U.S. export controls.
Assisted and advised the United States Department of Justice, Directorate of Defense Trade Controls Office of Compliance, and federal law enforcement agencies on prosecuting ITAR and Arms Export Control Act violations.
Conducted week-long seminars to train thousands of U.S. and non-U.S. stakeholders on U.S. export controls and the foreign military sales process.
Represented the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Commerce in bilateral and multilateral forums and at National Security Council Policy Coordination Committee meetings.
Led section 232 investigations on the effects of imports on national security.

Representative Firm Experience

Seconded to a Fortune 15 U.S. technology company to serve as in-house export control counsel, providing daily guidance on export control compliance and investigation matters.
Supported internal investigation and subsequent voluntary disclosure to the Department of Commerce for unauthorized exports of U.S.-origin technology.
Regularly counsels large multinational companies with respect to cross-border sales of controlled goods and technologies, use of export control exemptions, and preparation of license applications.
Developed export compliance program for a Fortune 500 company that furnishes defense services.
Regularly counsels entities on ITAR brokering registration and authorization requirements.
Conducted buy-side government contract acquisition diligence for a private equity firm.