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Shara Aranoff

Shara Aranoff

Global 2026

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Ms. Aranoff has represented clients in some of the most significant cases before the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) over the past several years, scoring critical victories for her clients in antidumping and countervailing duty investigations involving key global industries. For example, Ms. Aranoff was one of the lead lawyers in the firm's successful representation of Kruger Inc. and the News Media Alliance, winning a unanimous no-injury determination on newsprint.

Ms. Aranoff maintains an active Section 337 litigation practice, representing both domestic and foreign companies. She also advises U.S. importers on customs compliance and tariff mitigation strategies.

Career

Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Aranoff was a Commissioner and Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), where she was a decision-maker in hundreds of Section 337, antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguard investigations. Drawing on her 20 years of experience in the executive and legislative branches of the U.S. government, she develops legal and public policy strategies to assist clients navigating the U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Congress, and the courts.

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Shara Aranoff is known for her strength in trade remedy litigation. She regularly handles antidumping and countervailing duty cases.

Strengths

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  • Shara is very reasoned, calm and gets accurate complete information.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Global Guide
  • Shara Aranoff is a subject matter expert and knows the field inside and out. Shara knows all the regulations and brings long history of customs knowledge to the table.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Global Guide
  • Shara is really helpful and extremely responsive.

    International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade PolicyChambers Global Guide

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