Samar S. Ali

International Counsel at Bass, Berry & Sims

Samar S. Ali is international counsel at Bass, Berry & Sims in Nashville, TN and Washington, DC, where she focuses on cross-border investments, transactions, immigration, and compliance. She previously served as a White House fellow and as the assistant commissioner for international affairs to the state of Tennessee. As a White House fellow, Ali also served as an advisor to the secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security. She is also a young global leader with the World Economic Forum, and a term member to the US Council on Foreign Relations.

My Articles

Compliance and Ethics

Brexit and Beyond: A New Cross-Border Landscape

As the world prepares to enter a period of increasing isolationism, one effect is indisputable: It will slow down global commerce. From conducting a large-scale international acquisition to simply sending an email, in-house counsel can expect to encounter a wide array of new legal considerations that will directly impact cross-border business operations.