International Trade & Sanctions | AmLaw Platform | Strategic Growth Opportunity

International Trade & Sanctions: A Practice Built on Alignment

Some opportunities are defined less by urgency and more by precision.

I am working closely with a highly regarded Washington, DC–based international trade practice with deep strength across sanctions, export controls, and cross-border disputes. The platform is already established. The focus now is on adding the right complement.

This is a selective search for individuals whose work naturally intersects with:

• Sanctions and export controls
• Trade and customs matters
• Cross-border investigations and regulatory risk

Position Overview

The conversation is not about movement for its own sake.

It is about alignment between the sophistication of one’s practice and the platform through which it is expressed, supported, and expanded. There is a particular interest in practitioners whose client base and body of work are consistent with the expectations of a leading international trade practice, and who are positioned to further develop that work within an established and visible platform.

Who This Is For

This opportunity is intentionally targeted toward:

• Partners with portable practices that align with the caliber and expectations of an AmLaw platform
• Senior counsel with meaningful and growing books who are ready for a larger stage
• Lawyers motivated by building, leading, and shaping direction, not maintaining the status quo

Ideal Candidate

• Experience across sanctions, export controls, customs, or cross-border regulatory matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage and grow client relationships
• Interest in working within a highly regarded, collaborative team

Why This Opportunity

• Established and respected international trade platform
• Strong visibility in Washington, DC and globally
• Collaborative, high-performing environment
• Opportunity to expand and elevate an already sophisticated practice

How to Apply

For those who have begun to consider how their work might evolve in scope or visibility, this may be a moment worth exploring.

I approach these discussions with care, discretion, and respect for timing.

📩 Email: agarrett@ecbstar.com

📝 Subject: Confidential Inquiry — International Trade / Sanctions