
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded
USA Guide 2026 : USA - Nationwide
Rankings

Ranked Individuals
Ranked Individuals
About
Provided by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP
Kelley Drye’s nationally ranked International Trade practice helps clients navigate increasingly complex trade laws, implement effective crisis resolution strategies, and gain critical insights in real time.
We obtain relief for industries injured by unfair trade practices, initiating antidumping, countervailing duty and other trade remedy actions that benefit not only to companies and industries, but also their workers and communities. From small businesses to major U.S. industries and companies with global reach, we guide clients through complex trade rules and restrictions, helping them successfully import and export their products and services. We also help overcome barriers to entry in foreign markets and resolve cross-border disputes to ensure that our trading partners fully meet their obligations under international trade agreements.
We respond quickly when clients face embargoed goods and penalty proceedings and help them establish critical compliance programs that minimize regulatory risk, avoid supply chain interruption, and reduce customs liability.
Our multicultural and multilingual team of lawyers, economists, advisors and consultants responds dynamically to cases falling outside of U.S. jurisdiction. Our team includes WTO practitioners that have decades of experience before the governing body, including dispute settlements and multilateral and bilateral trade negotiations.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Work Highlights
Provided by Chambers
Kelley Drye & Warren continued to advise Walmart, Inc. on global export controls, sanctions and other international trade compliance support, including on all of Walmart’s retail and distribution operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Kelley Drye & Warren has gained our company's implicit trust for its willingness to work through difficult questions in the most effective and efficient manner possible, such that we do not hesitate to reach out to it with questions. The team knows our business goals well and tailors its service to help meet those goals.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAKelley Drye & Warren consistently demonstrates deep expertise, sound judgment and a proactive approach when navigating challenging compliance issues or regulatory changes. It has a solid mix of expertise and experience which allows it to handle a wide range of trade compliance matters effectively.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAKelley Drye & Warren's lawyers are extremely good and have the expertise for impeccable results. Their commitment to client service is absolutely magnificent. The team is always practical and extremely experienced.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Notable Practitioners
Provided by Chambers
Band 1 
Band 1 
Paul C Rosenthal
Paul Rosenthal is a go-to lawyer for antidumping and countervailing duty cases. He has broad experience in representing domestic manufacturers. Paul is a leader in this space.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAPaul is completely professional and highly experienced. He has the ability to think outside the box.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAPaul is a genius. He has every reason in the world to boast about his experience but he is so humble and down to earth. You always feel safe in his hands.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 2 
Band 2 
Kathleen Cannon
Kathleen Cannon handles a variety of trade remedies matters, including antidumping and countervailing duty issues. She regularly handles matters for US manufacturers. Kathleen has a wonderful skill for being able to bring together counsel from different parties and resolve competing issues in order to progress the overall case. She has a very good personal touch with people and clients to bring about consensus.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
Eric R McClafferty
Eric McClafferty handles both export controls and economic sanctions work. His sector experience covers the technology, aerospace and semiconductor industries, among others. Eric provides huge value to our organization.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAEric supports our operations and risk management effectively. What sets him apart is his ability to collaborate well, anticipate potential issues and provide practical, business-focused solutions.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAEric's level of sophistication, substantive knowledge and overall service is very strong. He is always willing to help us weigh our options and is not afraid to offer his opinion on which option is best given our risk tolerances.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 4 
Band 4 
John M. Herrmann
John Herrmann has extensive experience in both trade remedies and trade policy work. He works with clients such as manufacturers and industry associations. John is a technically excellent trade lawyer.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSAJohn is completely professional, knowledgeable in both commercial and legal side and highly responsive.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Band 5 
Band 5 
Brooke Ringel
Brooke Ringel has a growing practice, primarily advising clients on trade remedies litigation. Brooke is responsive, alert to the client's needs and approachable. She answers questions in a non-lawyer way.
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded respondentUSA
Ranked Individuals at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP (5)
Members
Provided by Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

R. Alan Luberda
Head of Department

Eric R McClafferty
View profile of Eric R McClafferty
Brooke Ringel
View profile of Brooke Ringel
Paul C Rosenthal
View profile of Paul C Rosenthal
Kathleen Cannon
View profile of Kathleen Cannon
John M. Herrmann
View profile of John M. Herrmann
What success is built on
Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.