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Aida Dismondy

Counsel

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Aida Dismondy’s practice focuses on matters involving international trade and international business, defense trade and defense contracts as well as compliance with federal regulations governing these transactions. She strategically advises clients in matters involving the Export Administration Regulations; International Traffic in Arms Regulations; US anti-boycott laws; the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act; the Buy American Act; the Buy America, Build America Act; the Trade Agreements Act; the Berry Amendment and FAR and DFARS. 
 
Centered on international trade, defense contracts and national security, her experience includes providing counsel on US export controls and sanctions, defense contracts and subcontracts, US customs laws and compliance with related regulatory matters. Aida also facilitates internal investigations, advises clients on voluntary disclosures, due diligence and risk assessment of international business and international trade transactions.
 
Aida takes a collaborative approach with her clients, striving to understand the full scope of each matter to deliver solutions that are practical, effective, and aligned with the client’s best interests. 
 
Prior to joining Yormick Law, Aida was Senior Counsel with a mid-size Michigan firm. In 2018, she founded and managed her own firm, DISMONDY, P.C., serving businesses in the aerospace and defense industry on matters related to defense and government contracting, US export controls and sanctions, and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.  
 
Her experience includes serving as in-house counsel for a Detroit-based multi-national company where she advised and counseled on a variety of government contracts and commercial transactions, international business, and a multitude of legal matters. Aida was also a legal consultant for the Minority Business Development Agency Detroit Business Center where she focused on government affairs, supply chain diversity, international trade and business, and corporate transactions.  
 
Aida is admitted to practice in Michigan, US Eastern District Court, and United States Court of International Trade.

Admissions & Certifications

Michigan

Thought Leadership

Publications

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Co-Author, Executive Order on Customs Enforcement Reform Sets New Requirements for Importers, Warner Norcross + Judd, June 2026

Co-Author, Playbook Brief: CFIUS — When U.S. National Security Review Can Affect Your Transaction, Warner Norcross + Judd, June 2026

Co-Author, President Orders Fixed-Price Contracts as Preferred Method in Federal Procurement, Warner Norcross + Judd, May 2026

Co-Author, Court of International Trade Orders Refund of Invalid Tariffs, Warner Norcross + Judd, March 2026

Co-Author, Department of War Issues Line-by-Line Review of 8(a) Contracts — Are You Compliant with 8(a) Requirements?, Warner Norcross + Judd, February 2026

Co-Author, BIS Revises Export Controls for Semiconductors and UAVs, Warner Norcross + Judd, January 2026

Co-Author, SBA Requires 8(a) Federal Contracting Program Participants to Produce Financial Records, Warner Norcross + Judd, December 2025

Co-Author, Ten Steps to Prepare for the Shutdown, Warner Norcross + Judd, September 2025

Co-Author, Opportunity for Exporters and Businesses to Shape USCMA’s Future, Warner Norcross + Judd, September 2025

Co-Author, The Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms IEEPA Tariffs Are Illegal, Warner Norcross + Judd, September 2025

Co-Author, Tariffs Day is Here … For Now, Warner Norcross + Judd, August 2025

Co-Author, Potential New Tariff Rates for Canada, Mexico, the EU and Copper Products, Warner Norcross + Judd, July 2025

Co-Author, Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports Doubled to 50%, Warner Norcross + Judd, June 2025

Co-Author, The U.S. Court of International Trade Stops Several IEEPA Tariffs, Warner Norcross + Judd, May 2025

Co-Author, U.S. and U.K. Trade Update, Warner Norcross + Judd, May 2025

Co-Author, A 90-Day Reprieve in U.S./China Trade Relations, Warner Norcross + Judd, May 2025

Co-Author, Tariff Changes Clarified in New CBP Chart, Warner Norcross + Judd, May 2025

Co-Author, China Tariff Raised and Reciprocal Tariffs Reduced/Paused, Warner Norcross + Judd, April 2025

Co-Author, Liberation Day Tariffs – What You Need to Know, Warner Norcross + Judd, April 2025

Co-Author, It’s More Than Just a Car — Auto Tariffs and Auto Parts, Warner Norcross + Judd, March 2025

Co-Author, Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Go into Effect Wednesday, Warner Norcross + Judd, March 2025

Co-Author, One-month Pause on Tariffs for Some Canadian and Mexican Imports, Warner Norcross + Judd, March 2025

Co-Author, Outcomes Not to be Overlooked during the Changing International Trade Landscape, Warner Norcross + Judd, February 2025

Author, U.S. Tariffs Increased: Affected Countries Respond, Warner Norcross + Judd, February 2025

Co-Author, Tariffs 2.0, Warner Norcross + Judd, January 2025

Co-Author, Mitigating the Impact of a Government Shutdown, Warner Norcross + Judd, January 2025

Co-Author, What the Newly Issued Executive Order Prohibiting Illegal DEI Discrimination Means for U.S. Businesses, Warner Norcross + Judd, December 2024

Co-Author, Navigating the Tariff Terrain: Current Landscape and Future Outlook, Warner Norcross + Judd, November 2024

Speaking Engagements

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2026 International Trade Outlook, MMA, February 25, 2026

“Executive Orders & the Impact on the Workforce,” Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce Issues Forum, April 25, 2025

“Great Lakes Bay Manufacturers Association: Navigating the Tariff Terrain,” April 17, 2025

Co-presenter – “Beyond Borders: How Defense Businesses Can Win in Foreign Markets,” Michigan Defense Expo (MDEX), April 9, 2025

Panelist – Detroit Regional Chamber: State of the Region 2025, Detroit, Michigan, April 1, 2025

“Navigating the Tariff Terrain: Current Landscape and Future Outlook,” Keynote Presentation, The Right Place Supply Chain Management Conference, Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 12, 2025

“DEI and Federal Acquisition Regulations,” West Virginia, June 2023

“U.S. Export Controls License Application,” Ficient Global, China, May 2023

“Domestic Sourcing: Buy American and Buy America Laws on a Business,” International Compliance Professionals Association (ICPA), March 2023

“Key Developments in International Trade,” ICPA, San Antonio, Texas, March 2021

“Benefits and Challenges of Remote Work,” ICPA, San Antonio, Texas, March 2021

“Export Controls and Export Compliance,” PTAC, Macomb, Michigan, January 2021

“FCPA and PART 120 of ITAR,” PTAC, Macomb, Michigan, January 2020

Professional Memberships & Associations

State Bar of Michigan:

  • International Law Section, Chair (2023-24)

American Bar Association:

  • International Trade Steering Committee, Rule of Law Vice Chair (2023-24)
  • Export Controls and Sanctions Committee, Vice Chair (2024-2025; 2025-2026)
  • National Security Committee, Member

Education

J.D., Wayne State University Law School

M.A., Wayne State University

B.A., Aleksandër Xhuvani University

Prior Experience

Senior Counsel, Warner Norcoss + Judd

Founder, DISMONDY, P.C.

In-House Counsel and Outside Counsel, Futurenet

Legal Consultant, Minority Business Development Agency – U.S. Department of Commerce – Detroit Business Center/ MMSDC

EXPERTISE

Meet Our Team

Learn more about our professional's background and expertise.

Jon P. Yormick

Founder / Managing Member

Founder and Attorney with over 30 years of experience in international business and trade law. His practice often centers on sensitive investigations, self-disclosures, penalties, enforcement, compliance, and litigation involving antiboycott regulations, customs, export controls, economic sanctions, FCPA/antibribery, and government procurement.

Rachel Small

Counsel

With over 15 years of government and private-sector experience, she advises on U.S. and international export controls, sanctions, and national security regulations. A former DDTC and OFAC official, she provides practical compliance and enforcement guidance to clients in the defense, aerospace, and technology sectors.

Pavit Arora

Associate

Specializing in international trade, with a focus on export controls, economic sanctions, and U.S. imports, she advises clients in sectors like aerospace, defense, automotive, and telecommunications. Originally from Massachusetts, she is based in the Firm’s Fort Lauderdale office.

Anne Brandon

Associate

Anne Brandon focuses her practice on Customs and international trade, helping clients reduce costs, ensure compliance, and navigate regulations. She advises on duty mitigation strategies—such as FTZs, First Sale, and Chapter 98 provisions—as well as classification, origin, and valuation issues under US trade laws and FTAs.

Alexandre Heuzé

Associate

Alexandre Heuzé advises clients on international trade, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance. His practice includes cross-border transactions, Customs and import compliance, export controls, economic sanctions, and trade enforcement matters, helping businesses manage risk and navigate complex global regulations.

Caylan Fazio

Of Counsel

Caylan supports clients in the space, aerospace, and defense sectors by addressing their unique compliance challenges with practical, tailored solutions. A graduate of Cleveland State University College of Law, her research has focused on FAA launch licensing, international coordination on the moon, and public-private partnerships for spaceports.

Andrea J. Tommasini

Paralegal

A key part of the Firm since its inception, Andrea Tommasini joined its predecessor in the late 1990s. Over the years, she has managed a variety of substantive client matters and supported numerous attorneys, along with handling business development and administrative tasks.

Kathleen August

International Trade Advisor

A former Sr. Auditor and Team Leader at U.S. Customs & Border Protection, Kathleen August brings 34 years of government experience to her role as an International Trade Advisor. She helps businesses interpret complex trade regulations, enhance compliance programs, and identify opportunities for duty savings across multiple industries.