G Brent Connor

Practice Areas

Mr. Connor focuses his practice on international trade, export controls and economic sanctions before the Department of State, Department of Commerce and the Office of Foreign Assets Control. His extensive experience in the area of international trade includes advising U.S. and non-U.S. manufacturers, producers, government contractors, retailers, maritime companies and airlines on matters involving customs, export control, economic sanctions regulations, FCPA and anti-boycott issues. He regularly assists clients with developing export control compliance programs, auditing and improving existing programs, voluntary disclosures and classifying items.

Mr. Connor also advises clients from various industries on CFIUS issues, including when the CFIUS regulations apply to a merger or acquisition, when a CFIUS filing is mandatory and the risks associated with failing to file a declaration or notice. He also assists clients with negotiating mitigation agreements with CFIUS and compliance issues related to the mitigation agreement.

Professional Memberships

Member, American Bar Association Forum on Air and Space Law

Member, American Bar Association International Trade Section

Board of Governors, International Aviation Club of Washington, D.C.