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Thaddeus R McBride

Thaddeus R McBride

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

USA - Nationwide

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Bass, Berry & Sims PLC

USA

Practice Areas

Thad McBride helps clients solve the problems they encounter when operating in the global marketplace. His breadth of experience is unique among trade practitioners in that he advises on matters involving economic sanctions and embargoes (OFAC), export and import controls (EAR, ITAR, and CBP), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and World Bank sanctionable practices, anti-boycott controls, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Thad provides practical, tailored advice to companies across industries, including aviation, automotive, defense, energy, financial services, manufacturing, medical devices, oilfield services, professional services, research and development, retail, and technology. Beyond advising on day-to-day compliance matters, Thad regularly assists clients in investigations and enforcement actions brought by government agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the U.S. State Department Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Commerce Department Bureau of Industry & Security (BIS), and the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Career

Joined Bass, Berry & Sims in 2015.

Education

Boston College Law School

J.D.

2000

Princeton University

B.A.

1995

Awards

Nationwide: International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions (2013-2026)

Chambers USA

Washington, D.C. (2014-2023)

Super Lawyers

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

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

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Thaddeus McBride assists clients with issues regarding ITAR and EAR, among other matters. He regularly works with technology and financial services clients.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Thad is a seasoned attorney who takes a practical approach to solving complex issues. He has consistently delivered successful results in the matters we have worked on together. I would highly recommend him.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Thad is a genuine subject matter expert in export compliance issues and is exceedingly practical in providing advice on complicated subjects.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Guide to the USA

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