Karina Bashir – Antithesis

Attorney

Karina began her career with a prominent Washington DC law firm focusing on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) regulatory, enforcement, and litigation issues, as well as AML and FCPA compliance and internal investigations. As a human rights advocate, Karina has also worked extensively with refugees and migrant populations in both the United States and the Middle East.

At Antithesis, Karina guides clients on a range of core business and regulatory issues, including corporate formation, contract review and drafting, dispute resolution, along with ESG advice. As a leading voice on regulatory matters and best practices, she advises and collaborates with impactful organizations to develop and improve business guidelines. Her enduring commitment to social justice and intellectual curiosity continue to propel her leadership and advocacy in the psychedelic field.

Assisted with formation of psychedelic coaching company, trademark review and advice

Contributed to a broad internal investigation for a large EU bank regarding historical AML and OFAC compliance. Supported the client in responding to US government inquiries, and assisted with numerous ongoing EU criminal and regulatory inquiries.

Assisted with presentations to large international investment banks on the risks to companies and board members from greenwashing litigation in the United States, advised US investment managers on implementing SEC-compliant ESG programs, including marketing materials, GRI-compliant Corporate Sustainability Reports, UN PRI submissions, and written supervisory procedures.

Contributed to a broad internal investigation for a European financial institution regarding historical AML compliance, supported cooperation with US authorities, and assisted with numerous ongoing criminal and regulatory inquiries in Europe.

Advised clients on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) national security review process for foreign acquisitions in the United States.

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