About

Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

From multinational corporations with complex supply chains and global investments to small businesses looking to grow and manage operations on an international scale, we provide clients with experienced regulatory, policy and compliance counsel needed to navigate the evolving international trade landscape and pursue opportunities in the global marketplace with confidence. With professionals who are authorities in import compliance, export controls, trade sanctions, national security, trade remedies and international trade policy, we provide effective, cost-conscious legal advice on a wide variety of regulatory, policy and compliance matters to help you develop strategies that grow your investments and enhance your success by minimizing duties, maximizing compliance, and working toward an uninterrupted supply chain and seamless cross-border transactions. Additionally, when litigation proves advantageous or unavoidable, our experienced litigators stand ready to pursue the strategy needed for success. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures you have all you need to thrive on an international scale.

Chambers Review

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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Faegre Drinker has a broad trade practice, experienced in acting on a range of customs issues. The team is adept at handling CBP compliance matters. Its clients include transportation companies and electronics retailers.

Work Highlights

  • Faegre Drinker continued to represent the Royal Thai Government in several US countervailing duty investigations, including citric acid, rubber bands, glycine and steel nails from Thailand, achieving victory in each of these CVD investigations.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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James Sawyer
3
James Sawyer
3
Band 3
James Sawyer works with clients on a host of customs matters. He often advises on tariff classification and valuation issues, among other mandates.

James is absolutely fantastic. He's so responsive and understands our business so well.

James is very responsive and pragmatic.

Mollie Sitkowski
3
Mollie Sitkowski
3
Band 3
Mollie Sitkowski counsels clients on the full range of import and export issues. She has extensive experience handling matters concerning classification and rules of origin.

Mollie is a truly exceptional attorney. She is brilliant in her understanding of trade and is consistently dependable. She brings both expertise and reliability to every interaction.

Mollie is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and great to work with.

Our company benefits from Mollie's expertise in export compliance matters as well as the detailed and informative analyses she prepares concerning the unstable US tariff environment.

William Randolph Rucker
3
William Randolph Rucker
3
Band 3
William Randolph Rucker is recommended for his customs work, advising global and multinational clients on litigation and regulatory compliance, among other areas.

Randy is just phenomenal in knowing everything about almost anything.

Randy is superior with responsiveness, sophistication and awareness as well as directing to the appropriate team to assist with the relative issue.

Nicolas Guzman
4
Nicolas Guzman
4
Band 4
Nicolas Guzman works on a variety of customs matters. He often handles tariff classification and country of origin work.

Nicolas does a terrific job on trade compliance work and more general trade support. He is also great on advocacy.

Carrie Connolly
U
Carrie Connolly
U
Up and Coming

Carrie Connolly is an up-and-coming partner who specializes in trade remedy proceedings and litigation.

Carrie can navigate intricacies and is excellent on global tariff work.

Carrie is a critical source for detailed guidance and always delivers the support our organization needs.

Christopher Monahan
U
Christopher Monahan
U
Up and Coming

Christopher Monahan advises a broad range of clients in navigating sanctions and export controls programs.

Christopher is knowledgeable, has excellent client skills and shows genuine interest in our business which leads to adept outcomes.

Christopher is very knowledgeable and has a highly sought-after skill set. He is a true subject matter expert and provides very practice advice.

Christopher is always eager to help, responsive, thorough, thoughtful and solution-driven in his advice. He has deep experience and great knowledge about regulatory history, interpretative nuances and challenges faced in the industry.

Ranked Lawyers at
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

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USA - Nationwide

International Trade: Customs

James Sawyer
3
James Sawyer
3
Band 3
Mollie Sitkowski
3
Mollie Sitkowski
3
Band 3
William Randolph Rucker
3
William Randolph Rucker
3
Band 3
Nicolas Guzman
4
Nicolas Guzman
4
Band 4
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

Christopher Monahan
U
Christopher Monahan
U
Up and Coming
International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Carrie Connolly
U
Carrie Connolly
U
Up and Coming