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Jonathan Poling

Jonathan Poling

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Jonathan Poling’s practice focuses on international trade, with significant experience handling complex civil and criminal matters. Jonathan is a former federal prosecutor with the U.S. Department of Justice, where he handled prosecutions involving violations of U.S. economic sanctions, money laundering and export control laws. Additionally, he’s represented companies in anti-corruption matters before DOJ, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and various multilateral development banks. He has served as an independent monitor of companies, including those that have entered into the World Bank disclosure program or are the subject of audits by multinational development banks relating to allegations of corruption, collusion and undisclosed agents. His practice also covers anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, export control and fraud investigations involving international trade and trade finance, including investigations relating to potential violations of U.S. anti-money laundering statutes; tax laws and regulations; the International Emergency Economic Powers Act; the Trading with the Enemy Act; and the Arms Export Control Act.

Career

U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of Export Enforcement, award for excellence, 2010

Assistant Attorney General for the National Security Division, special commendation award, 2009

National Security Division, award for excellence 2008, 2009 and 2010.

Personal

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center

B.A., Villanova University, summa cum laude

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial
Jonathan Poling has an extensive international trade practice. He often advises on export control matters.

Strengths

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  • He is good, thoughtful and I have a lot of respect for him. He is a straight shooter and a good advocate.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Global Guide

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Asia-Pacific Region

China

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Europe-wide

Latin America - International Counsel

Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

UK

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