The Legal Edge in the Critical Minerals Race with Brian Egan

In the race for critical minerals, legal frameworks are becoming as important as supply chains. This week, Elisa is joined by Brian Egan, Partner at Skadden and former Legal Adviser at the State Department and National Security Council, to unpack the legal complexities behind securing minerals from foreign—and often unfriendly—nations. From sanctions and treaty negotiations to private sector deals and foreign investment, they explore how lawyers across government and industry are navigating national security risks in today’s resource-driven economy. Brian Egan is Partner in National Security, CFIUS, and International Trade at Skadden References:H.R.1042 - Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports ActForeign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977NSLT Ep. 205, "Seabed Mining as a National Security Threat: The Laws of the Sea with Matt Gianni (Part 1)