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He began his career with Yormick Law during his studies in the US as a Law Clerk before joining the Firm as a Staff Attorney after obtaining his law degree.  His practice focuses on US and international export controls and sanctions compliance, European Union (EU) Directives and regulations, and international commercial agreements and dispute resolution.  Alexandre’s experience spans multiple countries, including the US, England, and France, where he has handled various business-related matters. 

Alexandre’s experience includes various aspects of international trade law, including Schedule B/HTS Code classification analysis, sanctions compliance due diligence reviews, drafting trade compliance guidelines, and reviewing international commercial agreements for adherence to domestic and international laws. He has also conducted research on export and import compliance, in relation to license requirements, Section 232 and Section 301 duties.

Originally from Bordeaux, France, Alexandre is bilingual in French and English, with conversational fluency in Spanish, enabling him to work effectively across different languages and legal systems.

 

Admissions & Certifications

New York, pending

 

Education

J.D., Case Western Reserve University, School of Law
Honors and Activities

  • Deans Honor List, Fall 2024
  • Teaching Assistant, Business Association Law
  • CALI Excellence for the Future Awards – International Business Transaction
  • Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court Team 
  • International Law Society, Vice President 
  • Canada-US Law Institute
  • French-American Chamber of Commerce – Ohio Chapter, Volunteer

LL.M., International Business Law, Honors, Case Western Reserve University, School of Law

LL.B., French and English Law, Middlesex University
Honors and Activities: 

  • Upper Second-Class Honors
  • Public Law, Teaching Assistant, Nominated for Teaching Assistant of the Year Award

Dual Bachelor’s degree, French and English Law, Bordeaux University

 

Professional Memberships & Associations

Customs & International Trade Bar Association (CITBA)

French-American Chamber of Commerce – Ohio Chapter

 

Languages

French (Native)

English (Fluent)

Spanish (Conversational Fluency)

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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.
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.
With over 15 years of experience in customs and international trade compliance for manufacturing companies in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, he serves as an International Trade Analyst for the Firm’s Customs & Import Controls Practice. He works remotely from Guadalajara, Jalisco, a key manufacturing hub in Mexico.
Marissa Johnson, Of Counsel, supports the Firm’s Customs & Import Controls Practice. With nearly 15 years of experience, she advises on tariff compliance and disclosures across industries. Based in Detroit, Marissa’s background includes roles in global trade and automotive companies.
Elizaveta (Liz) Julian is a Law Clerk for the Firm, supporting international law research, including the In-Kingdom Total Value Added program, and aiding attorneys with economic sanctions compliance. She brings her native Russian skills and past experience as an in-house attorney in Tyumen, Russia.