Sylvia's practice spans several areas of international trade and arbitration matters.

Sylvia regularly advises clients with respect to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions and embargoes. She helps large and small US and non-US companies understand and comply with the complicated US laws and regulations governing exports and re-exports of goods, software, services, and technology. Sylvia advises clients on international regulatory issues, including civilian and military export controls, economic sanctions, and antiboycott regulations. She frequently assists clients with license applications, commodity classifications, compliance program design and implementation, audits, and voluntary disclosures to various government agencies, including the Directorate of Defense Trade Control (DDTC), the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and OFAC.  

Sylvia has also counseled clients on Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and business ethics-related compliance policies and procedures. She has experience in various industries, including telecommunications, electronics, information technology, chemicals, and industrial manufacturing.