Practice Areas
Know Washington. Succeed Everywhere.
We translate shifting federal policy — tariffs, export controls, investment reviews, regulatory frameworks — into clear strategy for California businesses and international clients.
Trade Restrictions
Understand and respond to the evolving trade policy landscape. We help businesses navigate tariffs, export controls, and sanctions with clarity and strategic foresight.
What We Do
- Analyze tariff and trade restriction impacts on business operations and supply chains
- Advise on export control compliance (EAR, ITAR) and licensing requirements
- Monitor BIS, OFAC, and USTR actions and their business implications
- Develop mitigation strategies and supply chain restructuring roadmaps
Who This Serves
- Companies affected by Section 122, 201, 232, 301, 701, or 731 tariffs
- Exporters of dual-use or controlled technologies
- Law firms advising clients on trade compliance
- Importers navigating customs and supply chain disruption
Deliverables
- Tariff impact modeling and duty minimization strategies
- Export control compliance assessments
- Supply chain risk and mitigation roadmaps
- Trade policy monitoring and forward-looking analysis
Foreign Direct Investment
Guide cross-border investment with confidence. We help international companies enter U.S. markets and navigate the national security review process from start to finish.
What We Do
- Advise international companies on U.S. market entry strategies
- Assess national security risk exposure and navigate CFIUS reviews and filings
- Provide application support and compliance assessments for investment incentives
- Connect international investors with California-based partners and stakeholders
Who This Serves
- Foreign companies investing in or acquiring U.S. businesses
- Private equity and venture firms with international limited partners
- Law firms advising on cross-border M&A and investment
- International governments developing U.S. commercial strategies
Deliverables
- U.S. market entry strategy and roadmaps
- CFIUS risk assessments and filing support
- Investment incentives application and compliance guidance
- Stakeholder mapping and introduction facilitation
Regulatory Compliance
Navigate federal regulatory complexity. We translate regulatory frameworks into clear, actionable guidance for businesses operating in or entering the U.S. market.
What We Do
- Advise on federal regulatory requirements across key agencies
- Interpret new rulemakings and their operational implications for clients
- Serve as on-call federal policy counsel for law firms, banks, and professional services firms
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide forward-looking risk assessments
Who This Serves
- Firms advising clients with federal regulatory exposure
- International companies subject to U.S. federal oversight
- California businesses expanding into federally regulated sectors
- Business associations needing rapid federal policy analysis
Deliverables
- Regulatory impact assessments
- Plain-language summaries of complex federal rules and congressional legislation
- Agency engagement strategy and preparation support
- Ongoing regulatory monitoring retainers
Market Intelligence
Turn policy signals into strategic advantage. We monitor federal, state, and international developments and translate them into actionable intelligence for businesses and investors.
What We Do
- Track federal legislative, regulatory, and enforcement trends relevant to clients
- Analyze geopolitical and trade developments with direct business implications
- Provide sector-specific intelligence on emerging risks and opportunities
- Deliver tailored briefings for executive decision-making
Who This Serves
- Investors and fund managers with policy-sensitive portfolios
- International companies assessing the U.S. and California market
- Boards and executive teams seeking independent policy perspective
- Professional services firms supplementing client advisory work
Deliverables
- Policy and market intelligence reports
- Executive briefings and scenario analyses
- Sector-specific risk and opportunity assessments
- Ongoing monitoring retainers
Strategic Engagement
Build relationships that matter. We help clients engage effectively with federal agencies, policymakers, and key stakeholders to advance their strategic objectives.
What We Do
- Develop federal agency engagement strategies and prepare clients for meetings
- Facilitate introductions to relevant policymakers and government officials
- Advise on positioning for government procurement and incentive programs
- Support public comment processes and regulatory advocacy
Who This Serves
- Companies seeking to shape or respond to federal policy
- International entities establishing a Washington or California presence
- Businesses pursuing federal contracts or incentive programs
- Organizations navigating sensitive government relationships
Deliverables
- Agency engagement strategy and preparation materials
- Stakeholder mapping and introduction facilitation
- Government procurement and incentive program guidance
- Advocacy positioning and public comment support
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