Ragad Alfaraidy

Ragad Alfaraidy is an associate in the Washington, D.C. office of Latham & Watkins.

Ragad focuses her practice on white collar criminal defense and investigations as well as regulatory and compliance counseling.

She advises clients across industries — with a particular emphasis on technology, AI, and cybersecurity companies — on compliance, investigations (internal and government-facing), and national security matters, including reviews before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Ragad has experience guiding clients through investigations and regulatory inquiries, involving the Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), CFIUS, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and state attorneys general. Ragad helps clients navigate all facets of an investigation, including public relations and media considerations, which are especially critical in high-profile cases.

Ragad complements her investigations practice with regulatory counseling, advising clients on governance, policy development, risk assessments, and due diligence, including in connection with cross-border M&A, financing, and capital markets transactions. She is dedicated to finding solutions that enable clients to achieve their strategic objectives while managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.

Ragad excels in coordinating global multi-stakeholder projects. She has experience managing large multidisciplinary teams, overseeing and advising on public policy and regulatory reform initiatives in areas related to security, emerging technologies, and innovative business.

In addition to her practice, Ragad maintains an active pro bono docket, including assisting humanitarian organizations with legal risk management for cross-border activities and securing asylum status, work permits, and green cards for pro bono clients. Her work earned her recognition by Kids in Need of Defense, a leading pro bono organization, as part of the 2024 Pro Bono Team of the Year.