Anna Sayre

Anna Sayre, CSS, serves as the Sanctions Advisor and Programmes Director at the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists since June 2022, leading various programs and initiatives. Previous roles include Legal Associate in the Enforcement Division at the Financial Conduct Authority, where responsibilities encompassed assisting with investigations, and Associate in the Sanctions team at Eversheds Sutherland, focusing on advisory work related to sanctions and anti-money laundering audits. Earlier experience includes Director of Legal Content at the Association of Certified Sanctions Specialists, and a US Attorney role at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Anna's foundational experience includes paralegal positions at the Financial Conduct Authority and Hogan Lovells, with education culminating in a Juris Doctor in International Law from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.