LAWYER PROFILE
Thomas J McCarthy

Thomas J McCarthy

Global 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Mr. McCarthy serves as head of the firm’s international trade practice and a member of the regulatory practice steering committee. He counsels clients on U.S. law and policy affecting international trade and business, including export control laws, sanctions programs, customs law, anticorruption laws, antiboycott regulations and foreign investment in the United States.

Career

Member, Board of Directors, Center for Civilians in Conflict; Officer in the U.S. Navy

Professional Memberships

District of Columbia Bar, Maryland Bar

Personal

JD, University of Virginia School of Law (1998); BS, University of Michigan (1991).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Global Guide

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Thomas McCarthy frequently advises on export control matters. He regularly works with clients in the defense and technology spaces.

Strengths

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  • Thomas seeks to understand what his clients are looking for before proposing solutions, and seeks to understand the company and the project. Thomas is a very hard worker and very responsive.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Global Guide
  • Thomas is an excellent lawyer, he is good on both ECES and on the practical and technical knowledge.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Global Guide
  • Thomas is very good and extremely knowledgeable about export compliance.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Global Guide

Ranked Individuals at Akin (79)

Asia-Pacific Region

China

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Europe-wide

Latin America - International Counsel

Middle East-wide

Saudi Arabia

UK

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