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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
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Husch Blackwell’s team stands out for its deep subject matter expertise, responsiveness and strategic approach to enforcement matters. It has demonstrated a strong command of procedures and enforcement trends. Its lawyers consistently respond quickly and thoroughly, even under tight deadlines or in high pressure situations.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAHusch Blackwell's expertise, prompt communication and end-to-end guidance set it apart. From initial analysis through to implementation, its attorneys' support is comprehensive, timely and solution-oriented, ensuring we’re equipped to make informed decisions at every stage. They bring a high level of expertise to even the most complex and sophisticated matters and are always quick to respond.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAHusch Blackwell is very pragmatic and offers very strategic, concise advice. The team quickly answers with solutions that are actionable and practical, rather than just being academic. It understands the business realities and is incredibly responsive.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Cortney O'Toole Morgan
Cortney O'Toole Morgan regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of export control-related issues. Her expertise covers EAR, ITAR and OFAC.
Cortney brings a rare combination of legal precision and commercial awareness, allowing her to tailor advice that aligns with both compliance requirements and business realities. Her responsiveness and ability to anticipate agency expectations set her apart from others in the field.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSACortney is an outstanding asset and resource for our company. She understands our goals, our needs and our values. She then crafts solutions and strategies to find the right solutions for us. Cortney is really easy to work with and her depth of legal experience and customer service skills are a unique combination.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 Grant Leach
Grant Leach handles export controls and economic sanctions work both in the US and internationally. He is recognized for assisting a broad range of clients including manufacturers and technology companies.
Grant has a fantastic experience in this sector and not only flags every risk but explains what it means for the business. He is thoughtfully engaged with our practical concerns and the risks.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAGrant is always up to date on the current state of play in a constantly changing space. He does great work.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAGrant is very pragmatic and responsive.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 Nithya Nagarajan
Nithya Nagarajan is noted for her skill in acting for international clients in trade remedy cases. Nithya's focus centres on trade-remedy strategy and antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings.
Nithya provides excellent guidance that is actionable and targeted to our business.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSANithya is very intelligent and to the point. She makes good decisions in crucial moments.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSANithya does a great job of taking her knowledge of the process and case and synthesizing it in a way that the client can understand and make decisions.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSANithya is a true expert. She is highly skilled, responsive and pragmatic. Her depth of knowledge and steady counsel have been instrumental in helping us manage complex matters related to tariffs with clarity and confidence.
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Ranked Individuals at Husch Blackwell LLP (3)
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Cortney O'Toole Morgan
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
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International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy
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