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Jason Waite

Jason Waite

USA 2026

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Alston & Bird LLP
 Alston & Bird LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

International Trade: Customs

USA - Nationwide

11 years ranked

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

USA - Nationwide

1 year ranked

About

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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

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: Customs - USA - Nationwide

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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International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA - Nationwide

Band 5
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 has completely stepped up to the plate, acted as a strategic partner to our firm and helped us understand how to ask and explain things to the government.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Jason Waite has an extraordinarily responsive nature and a very detailed knowledge of the subject matter. He gets really energized by the subject and clearly loves what he does.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA

  • Jason is very personable and takes the time to get to know me and what our company needs are. He understands our set up and business very well.

    International Trade: CustomsChambers Guide to the USA

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