- Antitrust
- Capital Markets
- Corporate
- Corporate Governance
- Emerging Companies + Venture Capital
- Energy
- Finance + Banking
- Government + Regulatory
- Insurance + Reinsurance
- International
- Investment Funds + Investment Management Services
- Private Equity
- Retail
- Sanctions + Trade Controls
- Tariff + Trade Task Force
- White Collar Litigation + Investigations
Education
- New York Law School, J.D., 2015
- George Washington University, B.A., cum laude, 2011, political science
Bar Admissions
- New York
- Speaker, “Crossing the Line: Legal Insights Into Customs Fraud and Tariff Evasion,” ACC Charlotte Chapter, August 6, 2025.
- Co-author, “Dissecting the Nuances of BIS’s New Affiliates Rule,” Troutman Pepper Locke, October 3, 2025.
- Co-author, “Tariffs Imposed on Timber, Lumber, and Derivative Wood Products,” Troutman Pepper Locke, October 2, 2025.
- Co-author, “Rising Trade Tensions in Health Care: The Section 232 Medical Supply Tariffs,” Troutman Pepper Locke, September 30, 2025.
- Co-author, “United States – Japan Trade Agreement Takes Effect,” Troutman Pepper Locke, September 29, 2025.
- Co-author, “Preventing Forced Labor in Global Supply Chains: Key Updates to the 2025 UFLPA Strategy and What Importers Need to Know,” Troutman Pepper Locke, September 23, 2025.
- Author, “Changes to Reciprocal Tariffs and New Framework for Tariff Relief Under Trade Agreements,” Troutman Pepper Locke, September 9, 2025. Republished in EACCNY on September 11, 2025.
- Co-author, “Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Issues Ruling Deeming Tariffs Under IEEPA Unlawful,” Troutman Pepper Locke, September 2, 2025.
- Co-author, “US Extends China Tariff Truce by 90 Days,” Troutman Pepper Locke, August 12, 2025.
- Co-author, “Doubling Down – US Slaps 25% Additional Tariff on Indian Imports for India’s Oil Trade With Russia,” Troutman Pepper Locke, August 7, 2025.
- Co-author, “Tariff Surge: Trade Deals Announced, US Increases Canadian Tariffs and Amends Reciprocal Tariffs,” Troutman Pepper Locke, August 1, 2025.
- Co-author, “‘Tariff Tsunami’: New Copper Tariffs and Changes to De Minimis Duty Exemption,” Troutman Pepper Locke, August 1, 2025.
- Co-author, “FUNDamentals – FinCEN Delays Investment Adviser AML Rule Until 2028, Signals Revisions to Scope,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 22, 2025.
- Co-author, “Label With Care: FTC Intensifies Focus on Misleading “Made in USA” Claims,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 21, 2025.
- Co-author, “DOJ Ramps Up Enforcement Efforts Targeting Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 16, 2025.
- Co-author, “M&A and Global Compliance Lessons From OFAC’s Settlement With Key Holding,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 14, 2025.
- Co-author, “Pause on Higher Reciprocal Tariff Rates Extended to August 1,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 9, 2025.
- Co-author, “With Additional Syria Sanctions Relief, Risks Remain,” Troutman Pepper Locke, July 3, 2025.
- Co-author, “Major OFAC Penalty for US Venture Capital Fund – Key Takeaways,” Troutman Pepper Locke, June 16, 2025.
- Co-author, “IEEPA Tariffs to Remain Temporarily Despite Adverse Ruling; Aluminum and Steel Tariff Rate Increased,” Troutman Pepper Locke and EACCNY.com, June 12, 2025.
- Co-author, “USTR Issues 3-Month Extension for Certain Section 301 Tariff Exclusions on Chinese Imports,” Troutman Pepper Locke, June 3, 2025.
- Co-author, “US Lifts Most Sanctions on Syria,” Troutman Pepper Locke, May 29, 2025.
- Co-author, “Temporary Reduction of Reciprocal Tariffs on Chinese Goods Following US-China Trade Truce,” Troutman Pepper Locke, May 14, 2025.
- Co-author, “Charting a New Course: The SHIPS Act of 2025 (Reintroduced),” Troutman Pepper Locke, May 5, 2025. Republished in The Global Trade Law Journal November-December 2025 issue.
- Co-author, “US Assembly Offset for Section 232 Auto Tariffs and Tariff Stacking Guidance Introduced,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 30, 2025.
- Co-author, “USTR Takes Action to Counter China’s Dominance in Maritime, Logistics, and Shipbuilding Sectors,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 22, 2025.
- Co-author, “White House Releases List of Products Excluded From Reciprocal Tariffs,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 14, 2025.
- Co-author, “President Signs Executive Order to Revitalize US Maritime Industry,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 14, 2025.
- Co-author, “US Modifies Reciprocal Tariff Rates,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 11, 2025.
- Co-author, “New Steel and Aluminum Tariffs in Effect,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 10, 2025.
- Co-author, “New Section 232 Tariffs on Automobiles and Automotive Parts,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 8, 2025.
- Co-author, “Unpacking the New Reciprocal Tariffs Reshaping US Trade Policies,” Troutman Pepper Locke, April 7, 2025.
- Co-author, “Trump Administration’s First Export Control Action – Reading the Tea Leaves,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 27, 2025.
- Co-author, “Unprecedented “Secondary Tariffs” for Oil Trade With Venezuela,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 27, 2025.
- Co-author, “OFAC Recordkeeping Requirement Extended to 10 Years,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 24, 2025.
- Co-author, “USTR Proposes Port Fees and Cargo Preference Measures to Counter China’s Maritime Dominance,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 19, 2025. Republished in The Daily Bugle on March 20, 2025.
- Co-author, “Exclusions From the Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican Goods Under HTS Chapters 98 and 99” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 14, 2025.
- Co-author, “Financial Transactions Related to Russian Energy Now Prohibited: Expiration of OFAC General License 8L,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 14, 2025.
- Co-author, “Latest Sanctions Developments: Venezuela, Russia, and Yemen,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 10, 2025.
- Co-author, “New U.S. Tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China Take Effect – Retaliatory Measures Escalate Trade Tensions,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 7, 2025.
- Co-author, “FUNDamentals: Form N-PX — Institutional Investment Managers Must File, Even if No Proxies Were Voted,” Troutman Pepper Locke, March 4, 2025.
- Co-author, “US Declares War on Cartels: Historic Terrorist Designations Reshape Sanctions Compliance Risks,” Troutman Pepper Locke, February 24, 2025.
- Co-author, “Do You Know Where Your Data Is Going? On April 8, New National Security Rules Take Effect,” Troutman Pepper Locke, February 18, 2025.
- Co-author, “A Minefield in Russia’s Energy Sector: Biden’s Final Sanctions Act May be Game-Changing,” Troutman Pepper Locke, January 16, 2025.
- Co-author, “Drone Alert! BIS Seeks Comments From Industry on How to Secure the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Supply Chain,” Troutman Pepper Locke, January 9, 2025.
- Author, “BIS Export Enforcement’s 2024 Year in Review: Strengthening US National Security Through Strategic Action,” Troutman Pepper Locke, January 8, 2025.
- Author, “OFAC’s Latest General Licenses and FAQs Related to Russian Sanctions,” Troutman Pepper Locke, January 7, 2025.
- Author, “OFAC Takes Further Action Against Maduro-Aligned Officials Following Venezuelan Election Malfeasance,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, December 17, 2024.
- Author, “BIS Strengthens Export Controls on China’s Advanced Technology Capabilities,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, December 17, 2024.
- Author, “BIS Highlights Risks in “Legacy” Semiconductor Supply Chains,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, December 16, 2024.
- Co-author, “Between a Claim and a Hard Place: OFAC Sanctions Preempt State Insurance Laws,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, December 16, 2024.
- Author, “OFAC Updates General Licenses and FAQ on PdVSA 2020 8.5% Bonds,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, December 12, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Sanctions the Russian Financial Sector Including Gazprombank, and Issues New GLs and FAQs,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, November 27, 2024.
- Co-author, “FUNDamentals: 2025 SEC Examination Priorities,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, November 26, 2024.
- Co-author, “Locke Lord QuickStudy: OFAC Issues New and Amended FAQs for the Insurance Industry,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, November 20, 2024.
- Author, “OFAC Issues Russia Sanctions General Licenses and FAQs Related to Securities Held at the National Settlement Depository”, Locke Lord QuickStudy, November 6, 2024.
- Author, “Price Cap Coalition Issues Advisory Regarding Sanctions Evasion Techniques by the Shadow Fleet”, Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 28, 2024.
- Author, “BIS Issues New Guidance to Financial Institutions on Best Practices for Compliance With the EAR”, Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 21, 2024.
- Author, “Key Takeaways for Antiboycott Compliance Programs Following BIS Penalizing Company for Antiboycott Violations,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 15, 2024.
- Author, “OFAC’s Extended Recordkeeping Requirements From 5 to 10 Years,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 14, 2024.
- Author, “OFAC Issues Global Magnitsky Sanctions Relief for Ly Young Phat Group and FAQs,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 11, 2024.
- Author, “FUNDamentals: Navigating FinCEN’s New AML Regulations for Investment Advisers,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 9, 2024.
- Author, “OFAC Issues FAQs for IT and Software Services and Extends Authorization to Engage in Administrative Transactions in Russia,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 9, 2024.
- Author, “Guidelines for Preparing BIS Export License Applications Involving Foreign Persons (Deemed Exports-Reexports),” Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 9, 2024.
- Author, “BIS Proposes New Rule to Restrict Connected Vehicles Linked to Chinese or Russian Technology,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, October 7, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Issues Key Updates to the Voluntary Self-Disclosure Process and Penalty Guidelines,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 27, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Proposes New Reporting Requirements for the Development of Advanced AI Models & Computing Clusters,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 27, 2024.
- Co-author, “New Export Controls on Advanced Technologies: Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, and Additive Manufacturing,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 27, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Issues Warning to Financial Institutions & Insurers That Provide Maritime Services in the Mediterranean, Red Sea and Middle East,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 24, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Takes Action Against Russian Political Disinformation and New Sanctions Evasion Tactics,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 24, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Issues Export Guidance to Academia,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 23, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Issues General Licenses, Updates FAQ, and Issues New Blocking Rule and Reminder to File AnnualBlocked Property Report,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 18, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Amends Cuban Assets Control Regulations and Issues New FAQs for U-Turn Transactions,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 9, 2024.
- Co-author, “U.S. Anti-Boycott Pitfalls,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 6, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Issues New FDP Restrictions on Goods Destined for Iran,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 5, 2024.
- Co-author, “What Do Diamonds, Safety and the Environment Have in Common? OFAC New General Licenses and FAQs,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 4, 2024.
- Co-author, “FinCEN Proposes AML/CFT Augmentation Rule,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, September 3, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Tightens Export Controls on Russia and Belarus,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 29, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Extends and Issues General Licenses Involving Russian Tax and Civil Aviation Safety,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 28, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Continues Restrictions Blocking Enforcement of CITGO-Backed PdVSA Bonds,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 27, 2024.
- Co-author, “REPO Act Requires Financial Institutions to Report Russian Sovereign Assets,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 27, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Releases Initiatives to Enhance Public Guidance on Sanctions Implementation,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 26, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Releases Updated ‘Don’t Let This Happen to You!’ Guidance,” Locke Lord QuickStudy. August 23, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Facilities Updates and Video Education Series,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 19, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Extends General License to Allow Export Liquefied Petroleum Gas to PdVSA for Humanitarian Aid,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 16, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Announces Additional Expo Control Restrictions Against Russia and Belarus Targeting Shell Companies and Business Software,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 15, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Extends General License for GL 99A Entities and Issues New GL for VPower in Hong Kong,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 15, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Limits Exports of Technology to Russia and Expands Secondary Sanctions on FFIs That Support Russian War Efforts,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, August 13, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Doubles Statute of Limitations for Sanctions Violations,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 24, 2024.
- Co-author, “Important Update: Changes to Section 232 Exclusion Process and Biden Administration’s Tariff Policy,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 5, 2024.
- Co-author, “DOJ Announces New Whistleblower Reward Program,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, June 4, 2024.
- Co-author, “Navigating the Impact of the New Fiduciary Rule on Insurers and Producers,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 31, 2024
- Co-author, “FUNDamentals: Is the Joint FinCEN and SEC Proposal for Investment Adviser Customer Identification Program DoA?” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 16, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Extends Venezuela-Related General License for Limited Maintenance of Essential Operations and Wind-Down,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 15, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Introduces License Exception MED for Medical Device Exports to Russia, Belarus, and Occupied Ukraine,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 9, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Targets Russia’s Military-Industrial Base and Third-Country Supporters, and Issues Related General Licenses,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 8, 2024.
- Co-author, “Joint U.S. – U.K. Measures Target Russian Metal Exports: Prohibitions and Implications,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 7, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Revokes Sanctions Suspension on Venezuela’s Oil & Gas Sector, and Extends Prohibitions to Act on PdVSA 8.5% Bonds’ CITGO Collateral,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, May 6, 2024.
- Co-author, “U.S. Commerce Department Coordinates Efforts With OFAC to Counter National Security Threats,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 12, 2024.
- Co-author, “Department of Commerce Launches Public List to Aid Compliance With Antiboycott Regulations,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 10, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Reissues Global Magnitsky Sanctions Regulations,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 9, 2024.
- Co-author, “Navigating AML and Sanctions Compliance in the Insurance Industry,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 3, 2024.
- Co-author, “Preventing Access to Americans’ Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government-Related Data by Countries of Concern,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, April 1, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC, BIS and DOJ Issue TriSeal Guidance on Obligations of Non-U.S. Persons to Comply With U.S. Sanctions and Export Control Laws,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, March 21, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Tightens Sanctions Related to Venezuela Non-Commercial Flights,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, March 19, 2024.
- Co-author, “FUNDamentals: FinCEN [Re]Proposes Anti-Money Laundering Rules for Investment Advisers,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, March 7, 2024.
- Co-author, “U.S. Announces New Sanctions Against Russia Following Ukraine-Russia War 2-Year Anniversary and the Death of Aleksey Navalny,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, February 27, 2024.
- Co-author, “BIS Penalizes U.S. Corporation for Anti-Boycott Violations,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, February 14, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Oil Price Cap Alert, OPC Violations, and Russian Diamond Ban,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, February 12, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Revokes Venezuela Gold Mining General License and Threatens to Reimpose Oil and Gas Sanctions,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, February 6, 2024.
- Co-author, “Public Companies Should Pay Attention to the Corporate Transparency Act,” Locke Lord, January 25, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Sanctions New Russian Price Cap Violator and Publishes General Licenses and FAQ,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, January 22, 2024.
- Co-author, “GL 5N Extends to April 2024 the Moratorium That Prohibits Holders of PdVSA 8.5% Bonds From Acting on CITGO Collateral,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, January 18, 2024.
- Co-author, “The New Foreign Extortion Prevention Act Augments U.S. Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Laws and Targets Demand-Side Corruption,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, January 16, 2024.
- Co-author, “New U.S. Presidential Order Bans Import of Russian Seafood,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, January 11, 2024.
- Co-author, “U.S. Issues Warning to Foreign Financial Institutions That Assist Russia’s War Machine,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, January 10, 2024.
- Co-author, “OFAC Targets Maritime Companies & Vessels for Violating Russian Oil Price Cap & Issues Related General Licenses,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, January 9, 2024.
- Co-author, “U.S. Sanctions Persons Supplying Russia’s Military-Industrial Base and Issues New Related General Licenses,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, December 18, 2023.
- Co-author, “Commerce Issues Rule to Secure Semiconductor Supply Chains,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, November 16, 2023.
- Co-author, “Commerce Department Issues Preliminary Determination Regarding Solar Panel Manufacturers Circumventing U.S. Tariffs,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, December 29, 2022.
- Co-author, “State Securities Acts Compliance Issues for Tertiary Market Life Settlement Policy Traders,” The Review of Securities & Commodities Regulation, December 14, 2022.
- Co-author, “FLETF Strategy Guidance to Comply With the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act,” Locke Lord QuickStudy, July 18, 2022.
- Quoted, “Caught Between Tariffs and China, Mexico Adapts to an Unpredictable US,” The New York Times, July 6, 2025.
- Referenced, “Profiteers of Death,” Drexel Law Review, Vol. 17, Issue 3, 2025.
- Quoted, “USMCA ‘Tariff-Shift’ Provisions Offer ‘Massive’ Incentive for Plastics Manufacturers to Route Supply Chains Through Mexico Rather than Rebuild Manufacturing Capacity in U.S.,” Capital Forum, April 30, 2025.
- Quoted, “Proposed U.S. Port Fees on China Ships Already Hitting Ag Exports,” Agriculture.com, March 21, 2025.