Department profile
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

International Trade: Customs

USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide


Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

Rankings

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

Provided by Chambers

International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • 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

Provided by Chambers

  • Faegre Drinker's attorneys and staff members are highly knowledgeable and unfailingly responsive.

    International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • Faegre Drinker is extremely knowledgeable in the trade compliance space and in a rapidly evolving area of the law it has done an excellent job at staying on top of numerous changes.

    International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • Faegre Drinker consistently provides risk-based guidance for regulatory compliance that takes into account business and commercial complexities

    International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • The firm provides clear, practical guidance in a complex area of law and can effectively communicate intricate legal matters.

    International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • The team is extremely responsive, timely but also comprehensive in detail.

    International Trade: Customs respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Band 3James Sawyer
    Band 3James Sawyer

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

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
    • James is very responsive and pragmatic.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • Band 3Mollie Sitkowski
    Band 3Mollie Sitkowski

    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 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.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
    • Mollie is extremely knowledgeable, approachable and great to work with.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
    • 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.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • Band 3William Randolph Rucker
    Band 3William Randolph Rucker

    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.
    • Randy is just phenomenal in knowing everything about almost anything.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
    • Randy is superior with responsiveness, sophistication and awareness as well as directing to the appropriate team to assist with the relative issue.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • Band 4Nicolas Guzman
    Band 4Nicolas Guzman

    Nicolas Guzman

    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.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingCarrie Connolly
    Up and ComingCarrie Connolly

    Carrie Connolly

    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.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
    • Carrie is a critical source for detailed guidance and always delivers the support our organization needs.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
  • Up and ComingChristopher Monahan
    Up and ComingChristopher Monahan

    Christopher Monahan

    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.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
    • Christopher is very knowledgeable and has a highly sought-after skill set. He is a true subject matter expert and provides very practice advice.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA
    • 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.

      International Trade: Customs respondentUSA

Ranked Individuals at Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP (6)

USA - Nationwide

Members

Provided by Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath, LLP

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership