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Associate attorney counseling clients on international trade and national security regulations. Practice includes counseling on the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and trade sanctions and embargoes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). I also assists clients in navigating tariffs and maintaining compliance with Customs regulations, including issues of classification, country of origin, and marking rules.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Principally developed ACA’s United States – Mexico – Canada (USMCA) trade compliance program and resources• Conveyed ACA’s position on complex chemical and coatings regulatory reform to federal agencies • Reviewed diverse issue documents and compliance frameworks and prepared them for publication• Produced HTSUS classification and tariff shifting analysis on a case-by-case basis• Generated industry guidance and regulatory digests on changing import/export regulations and CFIUS reviews• Analyzed legislative and regulatory actions and subsequent electoral shifts in support of ACA’s various political actions• Co-lead webinar-based industry updates regarding USMCA and Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards Program• Composed legal analysis regarding chemical manufacturer liability, chemical transport liability, and chemical trade liability• Monitored COVID-19 legal compliance requirements for manufacturer and retail facilities• Authored advocacy letters targeting congressional leaders, government agencies, and industry members

Paoli, Pa

• Catalyzed implementation of cloud computing software to streamline scheduling and document production• Pioneered outreach and product marketing programs to increase local market share and support franchise growth• Implemented innovated recruiting to improved hiring markets• Completed contract and document review • Worked 20+ hours a week while maintaining fulltime status at Villanova University

Doctor Of Law - Jd

Activities and Societies: 2019-2020 ELSA Moot Court Team Member on World Trade Organization dispute settlement system International Trade.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science, Arabic And Islamic Studies, Terrorism Studies, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity Epsilon Tau Chapter Pre-Law Society Political Activist Club St. Thomas.

Terrorism And Counterterrorism, High Honors

Activities and Societies: Legal volunteer for human trafficking victimsResearched the radicalization and deradicalization process Focused.