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Jason Waite

Jason Waite

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Alston & Bird LLP
 Alston & Bird LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade: Customs

USA

8 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Jason concentrates his practice on the regulatory aspects of international trade and investment. He counsels clients on export controls, economic sanctions, customs, trade agreements, and foreign investment regulations, with an emphasis on compliance, strategic transactional execution, and enforcement defense. Jason advocates for agency opinions, decisions, rulings, and licenses; conducts international trade compliance due diligence; and represents companies in foreign direct investment reviews by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). He also represents clients in proceedings concerning civil and criminal penalties, debarment, and forfeiture related to potential or alleged violations of international trade regulations.

Education

Emory University

JD

1998

Middlebury College

BA

1995

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: Customs - USA

Band 4
Individual Editorial
Jason Waite has a broad range of experience in the customs space. He regularly advises clients on seeking exclusions and customs classifications, among other matters.
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Strengths

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  • Jason is unbelievably knowledgeable and quick to respond.

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  • Jason Waite is outstanding, very creative and a problem-solver.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Global Guide

  • Jason Waite knows our business very well. We trust him to handle our most complex and challenging matters.

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