Emily helps clients adapt to complex international trade regulations and increased enforcement actions. She practices from Brecksville, Ohio as a member of our virtual office, The Link.
Emily’s international trade practice spans imports and Customs, export controls, economic sanctions, and government investigations. She advises clients on U.S. Customs regulations, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS); the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC); and economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). She also advises clients on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and matters before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
In addition to the above, Emily assists clients in a wide array of industries with import compliance matters including classification reviews, country of origin analysis, valuation determination, and other similar matters. Emily also advises clients on export compliance matters such as all phases of classification reviews and requests, licensing, voluntary self-disclosures, and international trade due diligence.
Earlier in her career, Emily represented clients in investigations by U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide and agencies including the FBI, DHS, SEC, and IRS. She draws on that experience to guide clients through internal and external investigations and enforcement actions and to develop compliance policies and training programs.