Cases
Experience: Export Controls: Successfully obtained a Bureau of Industry
Security (BIS) export license to China for a U.S. semiconductor manufacturing company
Conducted an enterprise-wide ITAR
EAR compliance program review for a major U.S. defense contractor
Conducted an internal investigation into export control violations for a major U.S. defense contractor
Advised a Chinese audio chip company on complying with U.S. person semiconductor export control regulations
Advised on export control classification for unmanned surface vehicle manufacturer
chip manufacturer
wearable health tracker manufacturer
aircraft parts manufacturer
international non-profit organization
Assist in a U.S. university's internal investigation on export control violations
Performed due diligence enabling aircraft antenna company to be acquired by an aerospace
electronics company
Advised luxury goods manufacturer on exporting certain goods to Russia
Draft export control service agreement language for a global staffing contractor
Advised satellite communications company on the export of certain items on behalf of U.N. activities
Customs: Successfully reduced gaming company's flagship product from a 7.5% duty rate to a 0% duty rate
Successfully assisted in amending CBP tariff classification ruling for beverage dispensers on behalf of a food
beverage manufacturer
Prepared
submitted a prior disclosure
protest for global water control systems
plumbing solutions company resulting in successful refunds
Assisted in the mitigation of a wood packaging material penalty for an office furniture manufacturer
Advised health equipment manufacturer on Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification for wearable health tracker
Advised office furniture manufacturer on customs valuation for firmware
Advised exercise equipment company on the appropriate country of origin for certain items
Advised fire
safety equipment company on duty drawbacks allowing for refunds on those duties
Drafted forced labor training slide deck on behalf of Chinese manufacturer
Analyzed potential preferential treatment under United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for certain exercise equipment
Assisted a leading produce supplier respond to a Customs
Border Protection (CBP) seizure notice
Sanctions: Advised communications company on Russia sanctions for the export of certain services
contract risks
provide mitigating solutions
Advised technology company on the export of certain Internet of Things (IoT) products to Russia
Advised satellite communications company on engaging with a Russian entity
Advised multinational bank on compliance with Myanmar sanctions
Assisted in drafting Russia sanctions employee h
book for multinational bank
Advised information technology services company on compliance with Iran sanctions
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA): Advised Chinese company on scenarios where FCPA jurisdiction may apply
Trade Litigation: Assisted bottling company in AD/CVD proceedings concerning certain PET resin
Drafted summary judgment motions on behalf of global energy solutions company in a tariff classification lawsuit
Additional Experience: Drafted
submitted a voluntary self-disclosure to the Census Bureau for potential violations of Foreign Trade Regulations on behalf of an aircraft antenna company
