Cases
Experience: Export Controls: Obtained approval from Department of Commerce to enable German construction
engineering firm to operate in Cuba
Advised U.S. university on technology
deemed export issues related to non-U.S. campuses, students
faculty
Assisted in internal investigation
disclosure of encrypted software exports resulting in closing of Department of Commerce case without export penalties or monetary damages
Performed due diligence enabling private equity firm to complete acquisition of defense
security business of a defense contractor
Advised automotive components manufacturer regarding exports of technology to Russia
Conducted export controls audits for U.S. rocket
missile propulsion manufacturer
U.S. aircraft parts manufacturer
U.S. telecommunications software company
Drafted export control policies
procedures for Norwegian defense company
U.S. entertainment service provider
U.S. consulting firm
Counseled U.S. satellite communications company on end user due diligence under the EAR
Customs
Imports: Drafted exclusion requests for multiple U.S. manufacturers
retailers under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974
Counseled U.S. companies on global supply chain solutions after implementation of Section 301 tariffs
with respect to AD/CVD duties
Successfully helped electronics company secure the release of goods seized by U.S. Customs
Border Protection (CBP)
Assisted U.S. food
beverage companies with Customs classifications
country of origin markings under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)
Counseled Australian company on rules of origin under the U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (USAFTA),
assessed Customs exposure risks
Advised South Korean solar company on compliance with antidumping
countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders
Assisted U.S. manufacturers with prior disclosures, CF-28
CF-29 notices
audits regarding valuation, antidumping
countervailing duties
classifications
U.S. Sanctions: Advised EU security service provider on U.S. sanctions compliance issues in transaction with Iranian airport authorities to provide security services at Iranian airports
Analyzed sanctions risk for non-U.S. law firm with Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) clients
Advised commercial launch services provider on compliance with Russia sanctions
Counseled U.S. company in acquisition of intellectual property from Iranian company
Advised non-U.S. bank on compliance with Cuba, Iran
North Korea sanctions
Prepared expert report for non-U.S. aviation company regarding sanctions issues for British arbitration
Drafted Iran sanctions compliance protocol for Italian aviation services company
Counseled entertainment
technology company on compliance with Iran sanctions
Antiboycott: Conducted antiboycott analyses of financial
shipping transactions for top automotive manufacturer
Analyzed antiboycott risk for U.S. manufacturer shipping globally
Counseled software company with operations in Israel on compliance with antiboycott laws
Committee for Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS): Assisted U.S. entity in CFIUS submission regarding sale to foreign investment fund of infrastructure assets
Advised U.S. subsidiary of German company on national security considerations raised by proposed acquisition,
assessed need for CFIUS filing
Counseled Chinese acquirer regarding CFIUS in connection with health care systems
hospital acquisitions
Additional Experience: Created anti-money laundering (AML) policy for top credit rating agency
Assessed AML risk for startup company seeking to operate globally
Assisted in representation of South Korean company in antidumping case before the International Trade Commission (ITC)
Conducted antiboycott analysis of financial
shipping transactions for automotive manufacturer
Assisted technology company with gr
jury subpoena response
Counseled military mental health services nonprofit organization on compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Supported in the defense of Fortune 500 company in False Claims Act suit related to alleged General Services Administration (GSA) non-compliance
