Meet Our Team

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Provides strategic support on cross-border trade and manufacturing between the U.S. and Mexico, advising on Customs compliance, HTS classification, country-of-origin determinations, and technical process analysis across multiple high-technology sectors to ensure accurate and defensible compliance outcomes.