Ranking tables
International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions | USA
USA - Nationwide
Authored by Pillsbury, Matthew Rabinowitz, Aaron Hutman, Christopher R Wall, Benjamin Cote, Roya Motazedi
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Senior Statespeople
Benjamin H Flowe Jr Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP21 Years Ranked
Corinne A Goldstein Covington & Burling LLP12 Years Ranked
John B Reynolds III Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP21 Years Ranked
Ronald Meltzer WilmerHale18 Years Ranked- Larry E ChristensenLaw Offices of Larry E. Christensen
Band 1
Beth Peters Hogan Lovells US LLP20 Years Ranked- Christopher R Wall Pillsbury21 Years Ranked
Edward Krauland Steptoe LLP21 Years Ranked
Greta Nightingale O'Melveny & Myers LLP21 Years Ranked
John Barker Arnold & Porter21 Years Ranked
John E Smith Morrison Foerster5 Years Ranked
Kay C Georgi ArentFox Schiff LLP15 Years Ranked
Kevin Wolf Akin8 Years Ranked
Les Carnegie Latham & Watkins LLP10 Years Ranked
Meredith Rathbone Steptoe LLP9 Years Ranked
Peter L Flanagan Covington & Burling LLP21 Years Ranked
Peter Lichtenbaum Covington & Burling LLP14 Years Ranked
Band 2
Adam J Szubin Sullivan & Cromwell LLP4 Years Ranked
Adam Smith Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP7 Years Ranked
Cari N. Stinebower Winston & Strawn LLP10 Years Ranked
Jeffrey L Snyder Crowell & Moring LLP21 Years Ranked
Josephine Aiello LeBeau Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati16 Years Ranked
Kimberly A. Strosnider Covington & Burling LLP9 Years Ranked
Melissa B Mannino BakerHostetler LLP12 Years Ranked
Paul Marquardt Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP15 Years Ranked
Band 3
Christine Savage King & Spalding LLP11 Years Ranked
David Mortlock Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP6 Years Ranked
Eytan Fisch Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates6 Years Ranked
Giovanna M Cinelli Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP12 Years Ranked- Janet Kim Baker McKenzie10 Years Ranked
- Jeanine McGuinness Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP10 Years Ranked
- Kevin King Cooley LLP6 Years Ranked
Nancy A Fischer Pillsbury16 Years Ranked
Nicole Erb White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
Richard Matheny Goodwin12 Years Ranked
Scott M Flicker Paul Hastings LLP9 Years Ranked
Thaddeus R McBride Bass, Berry & Sims PLC13 Years Ranked
Thomas J McCarthy Akin9 Years Ranked- Douglas JacobsonJacobson Burton Kelley PLLC
Band 4
- Aaron Hutman Pillsbury3 Years Ranked
Ajay Kuntamukkala Hogan Lovells US LLP10 Years Ranked- Aleksandar Dukic Hogan Lovells US LLP12 Years Ranked
Alexandra Baj Steptoe LLP5 Years Ranked
Ama Adams Ropes & Gray LLP3 Years Ranked
Anne E Seymour Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati7 Years Ranked
Britt Mosman Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP2 Years Ranked
Christopher Timura Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP3 Years Ranked
Cortney O'Toole Morgan Husch Blackwell LLP5 Years Ranked
Cristina Brayton-Lewis White & Case LLP5 Years Ranked
Daniel Fisher-Owens Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP5 Years Ranked
David (DJ) Wolff Crowell & Moring LLP4 Years Ranked
Eric Kadel Sullivan & Cromwell LLP10 Years Ranked
Eric R McClafferty Kelley Drye & Warren LLP13 Years Ranked
Eric S Volkman Latham & Watkins LLP5 Years Ranked- George Kleinfeld Clifford Chance US LLP19 Years Ranked
- Harry L Clark Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP20 Years Ranked
Jacob Osborn Goodwin8 Years Ranked
Jeremy Zucker Dechert LLP10 Years Ranked
John R Shane Wiley8 Years Ranked
Leigh Hansson Reed Smith LLP8 Years Ranked
Mario Mancuso Kirkland & Ellis LLP12 Years Ranked
Melissa Duffy Fenwick5 Years Ranked
Michael Gershberg Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP7 Years Ranked
Michael Lowell Reed Smith LLP9 Years Ranked
Nabeel Yousef Freshfields US LLP5 Years Ranked
Ryan Fayhee Akin3 Years Ranked
Stephan E Becker Pillsbury19 Years Ranked
Stephen Propst Hogan Lovells US LLP10 Years Ranked
Tahlia Townsend Holland & Knight LLP7 Years Ranked
Tamer Soliman Mayer Brown LLP2 Years Ranked
Timothy O'Toole Miller & Chevalier Chartered6 Years Ranked- Wendy Wysong Steptoe LLP7 Years Ranked
Will Schisa Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP4 Years Ranked- Olga TorresTorres Trade Law, PLLC
- Roszel C Thomsen IIThomsen & Burke LLP
Band 5
Alison Stafford Powell Baker McKenzie4 Years Ranked
Anne Borkovic Akin4 Years Ranked
Annie Froehlich Cooley LLP1 Years Ranked
Aseel Rabie Debevoise & Plimpton LLP1 Years Ranked
Barbara Linney BakerHostetler LLP3 Years Ranked
Brandon L Van Grack Morrison Foerster1 Years Ranked
Brian Egan Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates5 Years Ranked
Brian Fleming Steptoe LLP4 Years Ranked
David J Levine McDermott Will & Emery LLP19 Years Ranked
David R Johnson Vinson & Elkins LLP19 Years Ranked- David Stetson Steptoe LLP1 Years Ranked
Francesca M.S. Guerrero Thompson Hine LLP2 Years Ranked
Ginger Faulk Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP3 Years Ranked
Grant Leach Husch Blackwell LLP1 Years Ranked
Jaelyn Judelson Akin1 Years Ranked
Jason Wright Steptoe LLP1 Years Ranked
John F McKenzie Baker McKenzie14 Years Ranked
Jonathan Poling Akin5 Years Ranked
Kenneth Nunnenkamp Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP5 Years Ranked
Kerry Contini Baker McKenzie5 Years Ranked
Lana Muranovic BakerHostetler LLP5 Years Ranked
Lawrence Ward Dorsey & Whitney LLP3 Years Ranked
Maura Rezendes A&O Shearman2 Years Ranked
Michael Zolandz Dentons LLP3 Years Ranked
Perry S Bechky Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP1 Years Ranked
Robert Slack Fenwick9 Years Ranked
Shiva Aminian Akin1 Years Ranked
Stephanie Brown Cripps Freshfields US LLP4 Years Ranked
Susan M C Kovarovics Akin5 Years Ranked- Michael L BurtonJacobson Burton Kelley PLLC
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Benjamin H Flowe Jr
Berliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedBenjamin Flowe is noted for his considerable experience in export controls and economic sanctions.S Corinne A Goldstein
Covington & Burling LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Senior Statespeople | 12 Years RankedCorinne Goldstein boasts an impressive trade practice that sees her handle both export controls and economic sanctions work. She is particularly well thought of for her deep knowledge of OFAC.S John B Reynolds III
Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Senior Statespeople | 21 Years RankedJohn Reynolds is an expert in handling trade controls work and is particularly well regarded for his capabilities in sanctions matters. Reynolds is also experienced in advising on CFIUS reviews.S Ronald Meltzer
WilmerHale | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years RankedRonald Meltzer brings a breadth of experience to bear when acting on export controls and economic sanctions matters. He has extensive experience in OFAC-related matters.- Larry E ChristensenLaw Offices of Larry E. Christensen | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Senior Statespeople
Band 1
1 Beth Peters
Hogan Lovells US LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 20 Years RankedBeth Peters maintains a leading trade controls practice, advising on export controls and economic sanctions. She advises a host of clients, including financial institutions and universities.1 Christopher R WallPillsbury | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedChristopher Wall maintains a leading export controls and economic sanctions practice. He often works with companies in the aerospace sector.1 Edward Krauland
Steptoe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedEdward Krauland continues to be a top-tier practitioner in the trade controls space. His clients include European and Chinese entities.1 Greta Nightingale
O'Melveny & Myers LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedGreta Nightingale has an impressive trade practice which sees her handle complex sanctions matters, among other issues. She also works on CFIUS matters.1 John Barker
Arnold & Porter | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedJohn Barker wins widespread acclaim for his export controls practice, representing clients from a range of industries. He also works on FCPA matters.1 John E Smith
Morrison Foerster | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 5 Years RankedJohn Smith has a well-rounded economic sanctions-based practice. He brings to bear over a decade of experience working as a director at OFAC.1 Kay C Georgi
ArentFox Schiff LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedKay Georgi is a top choice for export controls and economic sanctions issues. Her clients include numerous Fortune 500 companies.1 Kevin Wolf
Akin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 8 Years RankedKevin Wolf brings to bear previous government experience in assisting clients with export controls and economic sanction concerns.
1 Les Carnegie
Latham & Watkins LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 10 Years RankedLes Carnegie is well known in the space for his exports controls and economic sanctions practice. He also has a strong capabilities in advising clients on the CFIUS process.1 Meredith RathboneSteptoe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 9 Years RankedMeredith Rathbone heads the international trade and regulatory compliance group, focusing her practice on export controls and economic sanctions.1 Peter L FlanaganCovington & Burling LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 21 Years RankedPeter Flanagan is a seasoned practitioner who regularly assists clients with issues relating to trade controls. He often works with clients in the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and defense industries.1 Peter LichtenbaumCovington & Burling LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedPeter Lichtenbaum is a leading lawyer in the trade controls space. He is particularly experienced in working with aerospace and defense clients.
Band 2
2 Adam J Szubin
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedAdam Szubin has strong skills in OFAC matters. His clients include financial institutions.2 Adam Smith
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedAdam Smith is highlighted by peers for his expertise as it relates to economic sanctions. He works with both foreign and domestic clients.2 Cari N. Stinebower
Winston & Strawn LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedCari Stinebower of Winston & Strawn LLP handles the full range of work in the economic sanctions and export controls space. Her clients include companies in the banking and retail sectors.2 Jeffrey L Snyder
Crowell & Moring LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 21 Years RankedJeffrey Snyder focuses on trade controls work such as EAR and ITAR-related issues. His key clients include software companies.2 Josephine Aiello LeBeau
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years RankedJosephine Aiello LeBeau is particularly well regarded for her work with technology companies on trade controls. She often works with clients on compliance with OFAC regulations.2 Kimberly A. StrosniderCovington & Burling LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 9 Years RankedKimberly Strosnider serves as cochair of the firm's international trade controls group. She is well regarded for her extensive counseling work and advising on economic sanctions.2 Melissa B Mannino
BakerHostetler LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedMelissa Mannino is known for her capabilities in export controls and economic sanctions issues. She regularly works with technology companies.2 Paul MarquardtDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 2 | 15 Years RankedPaul Marquardt is well equipped to aid clients through CFIUS reviews. He also handles export control and economic sanction matters.
Band 3
3 Christine Savage
King & Spalding LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedChristine Savage focuses her practice on economic sanctions and export controls. She is experienced in guiding clients through internal compliance audits.3 David Mortlock
Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedDavid Mortlock brings a breadth of experience when acting for clients on trade sanctions and controls matters.
3 Eytan Fisch
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedEytan Fisch has a strong trade practice that largely sees him focus on economic sanctions work.3 Giovanna M Cinelli
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedGiovanna Cinelli handles both export controls and economic sanctions matters. She frequently works with clients in the manufacturing sector.3 Janet Kim
Baker McKenzie | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJanet Kim handles a range of export controls and economic sanctions matters. She often works with clients such as financial services and construction companies.3 Jeanine McGuinness
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJeanine McGuinness is highlighted for her experience across the trade space. She regularly acts for clients on export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS issues.3 Kevin King
Cooley LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedKevin King advises on the full range of ITAR, EAR and OFAC-related matters. He has extensive experience in working with startups.3 Nancy A FischerPillsbury | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedNancy Fischer has a broad trade practice that sees her work on trade controls and trade remedy matters. She also advises on CFIUS reviews.3 Nicole Erb
White & Case LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedNicole Erb cochairs the international sanctions practice at the firm. She regularly works with foreign states and financial institutions.3 Richard Matheny
Goodwin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 12 Years RankedRichard Matheny takes on a variety of work across the trade space, regularly undertaking export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS matters.3 Scott M Flicker
Paul Hastings LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedScott Flicker is skilled across the international trade space and regularly acts on both trade controls and CFIUS matters.3 Thaddeus R McBride
Bass, Berry & Sims PLC | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedThaddeus McBride assists clients with issues regarding ITAR and EAR, among other matters. He regularly works with technology and financial services clients.3 Thomas J McCarthyAkin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedThomas McCarthy frequently advises on export control matters. He regularly works with clients in the defense and technology spaces.- Douglas JacobsonJacobson Burton Kelley PLLC | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 3
Band 4
4 Aaron HutmanPillsbury | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAaron Hutman represents clients in numerous industries in export controls and economic sanctions matters. Industries include finance, defense and energy.4 Ajay KuntamukkalaHogan Lovells US LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedAjay Kuntamukkala handles a range of export controls and economic sanctions matters. He frequently advises on China-related issues.4 Aleksandar DukicHogan Lovells US LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedAleksandar Dukic has broad experience assisting with complex sanctions issues. He works with a range of national and international companies.4 Alexandra BajSteptoe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedAlexandra Baj is noted for her skills in trade controls work. She has experience working with clients from a host of sectors, including defense, software and nuclear.4 Ama Adams
Ropes & Gray LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAma Adams has a strong export controls and economic sanctions practice, and is also noted for her CFIUS expertise. Adams advises clients in a range of industries, including financial services, biotechnology, manufacturing and technology, among others.4 Anne E SeymourWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedAnne Seymour has a notable practice advising clients on export controls and economic sanctions matters in a variety of sectors, including software and technology.4 Britt MosmanWillkie Farr & Gallagher LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedBritt Mosman has a broad and notable international trade practice across export controls and sanctions.
4 Christopher TimuraGibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedChristopher Timura has a strong sanctions practice advising clients in sectors such as venture capital, banking and technology.4 Cortney O'Toole Morgan
Husch Blackwell LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCortney O'Toole Morgan regularly advises clients on the full spectrum of export controls-related issues. Her expertise covers EAR, ITAR and OFAC.4 Cristina Brayton-LewisWhite & Case LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedCristina Brayton-Lewis has extensive experience providing guidance on matters concerning compliance with sanctions regimes.4 Daniel Fisher-OwensBerliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedDaniel Fisher-Owens has a strength guiding clients through compliance with OFAC regulations. He has extensive experience in representing technology manufacturers.Key sectorsAviation and Aerospace|Defence and Space|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)4 David (DJ) WolffCrowell & Moring LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedDavid (DJ) Wolff has notable experience in areas including anti-boycotting, anti-money laundering and export controls.4 Eric KadelSullivan & Cromwell LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedEric Kadel is particularly strong at handling economic sanctions matters, including OFAC-related issues.4 Eric R McClafferty
Kelley Drye & Warren LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedEric McClafferty handles both export controls and economic sanctions work. His sector experience covers the technology, aerospace and semiconductor industries, among others.4 Eric S VolkmanLatham & Watkins LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedEric Volkman works on export controls and economic sanctions matters. He advises both US and international clients.4 George Kleinfeld
Clifford Chance US LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedGeorge Kleinfeld has an expansive trade practice focusing on export controls and economic sanctions. He often works with financial institutions.4 Harry L ClarkOrrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 20 Years RankedHarry Clark is an experienced practitioner who handles export controls and economic sanctions work. He also regularly handles CFIUS reviews.4 Jacob OsbornGoodwin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedJacob Osborn regularly advises clients on compliance with export controls and sanctions regimes. He also counsels clients through the CFIUS review process.4 Jeremy Zucker
Dechert LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedJeremy Zucker handles the full spectrum of trade controls work. He often assists clients with conducting internal audits for EAR and ITAR compliance.4 John R Shane
Wiley | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedJohn Shane attracts praise for the breadth of his knowledge in export controls and economic sanctions. He is well known for advising clients on OFAC, EAR and ITAR issues.4 Leigh Hansson
Reed Smith LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 8 Years RankedLeigh Hansson has a broad export controls practice often advising on sanctions compliance and investigations. She has a strong client base in the private equity, finance and manufacturing sectors.4 Mario Mancuso
Kirkland & Ellis LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 12 Years RankedMario Mancuso has substantial knowledge of the CFIUS space, supported by a deep understanding of export controls and economic sanctions.4 Melissa Duffy
Fenwick | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedMelissa Duffy has a strong export controls-based practice advising a wide range of corporate clients. She often assists with compliance counseling.
4 Michael Gershberg
Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedMichael Gershberg of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP has a broad trade practice counseling clients on ITAR and other export control compliance issues.4 Michael LowellReed Smith LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 9 Years RankedMichael Lowell often works with clients on OFAC and EAR-related trade controls matters. He is experienced in representing clients from sectors such as financial services, defense and aerospace.4 Nabeel Yousef
Freshfields US LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years RankedNabeel Yousef has a robust trade practice and often works on export controls and economic sanctions matters.4 Ryan FayheeAkin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedRyan Fayhee serves clients across a range of industries, including financial services, private equity, technology, aerospace, telecommunications and others.4 Stephan E BeckerPillsbury | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 19 Years RankedStephan Becker heads the group's international trade practice, undertaking a host of work across the space. He provides counsel on compliance with export controls, economic sanctions and trade policy.4 Stephen PropstHogan Lovells US LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years RankedStephen Propst comes recommended for his highly regarded exports and sanctions practice. He works with both domestic and international clients.4 Tahlia Townsend
Holland & Knight LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedTahlia Townsend is highlighted by sources for her strong trade controls practice. She regularly handles OFAC-related matters.4 Tamer Soliman
Mayer Brown LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years RankedTamer Soliman advises clients in a wide range of export controls and sanctions matters, with related strengths in national security issues.4 Timothy O'Toole
Miller & Chevalier Chartered | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years RankedTimothy O'Toole is well regarded for his work with financial services companies. He counsels on compliance with the US sanctions regime.4 Wendy WysongSteptoe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedWendy Wysong is noted for her strength in matters relating to export controls. She splits her time between the firm's DC and Hong Kong offices.4 Will SchisaDavis Polk & Wardwell LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years RankedWill Schisa is recognized for his capabilities in handling export controls and economic sanctions matters. His clients include financial institutions.- Olga TorresTorres Trade Law, PLLC | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4
- Roszel C Thomsen IIThomsen & Burke LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 4
Band 5
5 Alison Stafford PowellBaker McKenzie | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedAlison Stafford Powell handles a range of trade control matters. Her clients include telecommunications companies and private equity funds.5 Anne BorkovicAkin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedAnne Borkovic is noted for advising clients on trade control issues. Her clients include those in the technology and healthcare sectors.5 Annie FroehlichCooley LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAnnie Froehlich advises clients on matters pertaining to export controls, trade issues and economic sanctions regimes.
5 Aseel Rabie
Debevoise & Plimpton LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedAseel Rabie offers significant expertise in regulatory compliance and enforcement issues in the sanctions and broader AML space. Clients benefit from her breadth of expertise, which include prior roles at the SEC and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association.
5 Barbara LinneyBakerHostetler LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedBarbara Linney has a broad export and sanctions practice advising clients from a range of industries including defense, aerospace, energy, medical devices and technology.5 Brandon L Van GrackMorrison Foerster | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedBrandon Van Grack has a strong practice on the national security side of trade, assisting clients with sanctions, export controls and foreign investments.5 Brian EganSkadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedBrian Egan has a well-rounded trade practice. He assists clients with issues concerning export controls, economic sanctions and CFIUS reviews.5 Brian FlemingSteptoe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedBrian Fleming handles economic sanctions and export controls work, as part of a broader trade practice. His clients include corporations and individuals.5 David J Levine
McDermott Will & Emery LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedDavid Levine of McDermott Will & Emery has over 35 years of experience in the international trade space. He works on the full range of export controls and economic sanctions issues.5 David R Johnson
Vinson & Elkins LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 19 Years RankedDavid Johnson of Vinson & Elkins concentrates his practice on export controls and economic sanctions. He works on compliance matters and on OFAC-related cases.
5 David StetsonSteptoe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedDavid Stetson's practise encompasses both economic sanctions and export controls work. His experience at the OFAC is noted as being an asset to his practice.
5 Francesca M.S. Guerrero
Thompson Hine LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedFrancesca Guerrero of Thompson Hine LLP is noted for her excellent export controls and sanctions compliance practice across a variety of industries.5 Ginger Faulk
Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedGinger Faulk is a practitioner in export controls and economic sanctions. She regularly acts for clients in the energy, defense and software industries.5 Grant LeachHusch Blackwell LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedGrant Leach handles export controls and economic sanctions work both in the US and internationally. He is recognized for assisting a broad range of clients including manufacturers and technology companies.
5 Jaelyn JudelsonAkin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJaelyn Judelson regularly advises clients on trade control issues. She is noted for her particular expertise representing clients in the technology sector.
5 Jason WrightSteptoe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedJason Wright frequently acts for clients in export controls and economic sanctions.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Defence and Space|Financial Services|Government and Public Sector|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)5 John F McKenzieBaker McKenzie | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 14 Years RankedJohn McKenzie garners praise for his trade regulations practice and he regularly advises on export controls work. He also handles customs-related matters.5 Jonathan PolingAkin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedJonathan Poling has an extensive international trade practice. He often advises on export control matters.5 Kenneth NunnenkampMorgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedKenneth Nunnenkamp is an experienced trade controls practitioner who regularly handles OFAC, EAR and ITAR-related work. He counts manufacturers and defense companies as key clients.5 Kerry ContiniBaker McKenzie | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedKerry Contini regularly advises clients on the full range of export controls and economic sanctions issues. She works on trade compliance programs, risk assessments and licensing matters, among other issues.5 Lana MuranovicBakerHostetler LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedLana Muranovic is highly thought of by clients for her expertise in export controls compliance matters.5 Lawrence Ward
Dorsey & Whitney LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedLawrence Ward is experienced in both export controls and economic sanctions and is noted for his expertise in the technology sector.5 Maura Rezendes
A&O Shearman | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedMaura Rezendes has significant experience dealing with OFAC and other US regulators in the international trade space.5 Michael Zolandz
Dentons LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years RankedMichael Zolandz of Dentons has a notable sanctions compliance practice, with strong experience representing clients before US agencies.5 Perry S BechkyBerliner Corcoran & Rowe LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedPerry Bechky has strong experience in sanctions work, especially regarding OFAC regulations. Perry also has experience representing clients in CFIUS reviews.
Key sectorsBusiness and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Resources and Mining5 Robert SlackFenwick | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years RankedRobert Slack handles export controls and economic sanctions work. He frequently assists clients with internal audits and compliance matters.
5 Shiva AminianAkin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 1 Years RankedShiva Aminian has a strong international trade practice. She is noted for her strength in export control matters and her work in the technology sector.
5 Stephanie Brown CrippsFreshfields US LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years RankedStephanie Brown Cripps works with clients on issues such as export controls and economic sanctions. She also advises on AML issues.5 Susan M C KovarovicsAkin | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years RankedSusan Kovarovics regularly advises clients on compliance with ITAR and EAR. She often works with those in the defense, manufacturing and aerospace industries.- Michael L BurtonJacobson Burton Kelley PLLC | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Band 5
Up and Coming
U Andrew GaldesLatham & Watkins LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Up and Coming | 5 Years RankedAndrew Galdes assists clients with a range of trade control issues. He often handles OFAC, EAR and ITAR-related matters.
U Brendan C HanifinRopes & Gray LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedBrendan Hanifin routinely acts on regulatory and transactional trade matters for a variety of clients, including those in the energy, finance and life sciences industries.
U Christopher Monahan
Faegre Drinker | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years RankedChristopher Monahan advises a broad range of clients in navigating sanctions and export controls programs.
U Samuel Chang
Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years RankedSamuel Chang assists clients in a range of export controls and sanctions matters, on both the regulatory and enforcement sides.
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Talya HutchisonPaul Hastings LLP | International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions2025 | Associates to watch | 5 Years RankedTalya Hutchison regularly advises foreign-owned clients on the many facets of US export controls and sanctions compliance.