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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

International Trade: Customs

Global Guide 2026 : USA


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International Trade: Customs - USA

Band 2

Band 2


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.

Strengths

Faegre Drinker has someone specialized in every compliance aspect.

Faegre Drinker follows all policy developments very closely and the firm has a highly specialized skillset.

Faegre Drinker has subject matter experts in all areas of trade.

Notable practitioners
Kathleen Murphy
Kathleen Murphy sits in the firm's Chicago office and handles a range of customs matters. She regularly advises corporate clients on compliance matters, among others.

Kathleen Murphy has always been a great and trusted adviser to us.


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

William has increased our knowledge a huge amount, he fulfils this to a great degree and is extremely helpful.

William is a very creative advocate and can fashion really great legal arguments that have been very successful.

William Randolph Rucker is extremely knowledgeable in all areas of global trade.


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

Mollie Sitkowski
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 Sitkowski has excellent in-depth knowledge in interpreting import and export regulations.

Mollie Sitkowski has enormous energy and enthusiasm in solving complex problems, and also brings deep knowledge and confidence.


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

Nicolas Guzman is highly reliable and is an experienced international trade attorney.


Douglas Heffner

Douglas Heffner is recommended for his expertise in international trade regulation and litigation, with extensive experience in antidumping and countervailing duty counseling.

Douglas Heffner is very responsive and proactive.

Douglas Heffner in incredibly experienced in anti-dumping and does a great job advising us in handling those proceedings.


Carrie Connolly

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


Christopher Monahan

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

Chris works hard to develop and maintain relationships, to build trust and confidence.

Chris is an excellent lawyer that takes the time to understand the request for guidance and work through issues with the client.

Chris is fantastic in his command of international trade issues, is resourceful and responsive.

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