Carlos Rodriguez

About Carlos Rodriguez

I am a Partner attorney in the D.C. office of Husch Blackwell. Husch Blackwell is a…

Experience

1. Partner

   Husch Blackwell

   Apr 2012 — Present

   A member of the Technology, Manufacturing & Transportation team, Carlos concentrates his practice in international and domestic transportation law. He skillfully navigates his maritime clients through the complexities of regulation and compliance in matters administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and other governing bodies. He also coordinates global and U.S. acquisitions and mergers of multinational companies. Throughout his career, Carlos has routinely handled complex informal and formal litigation including rulemaking matters before the Federal Maritime Commission.Carlos has deep experience with International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) administered by the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) at the Department of State and with the Export Administration Regulations of the Department of Commerce. He frequently advises on regulatory licensing issues, including assisting clients in licensing, registration and voluntary disclosures when required. He works with the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) on sanctioned country issues, including those related to Iran, Syria, Sudan, North Korea, Burma and others. In addition to drafting and negotiating service contracts with ocean steamship lines, Carlos represents shipyard and other interests before the Maritime Administration, the Military Sealift Command, the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. He provides advice to U.S. domiciled multinationals with regard to obtaining facility and staff security clearances from the Department of Defense (DOD) for handling classified defense articles and on countering issues with the Foreign Ownership, Control or Influence program. Carlos advises and assists global logistics firms in negotiating and implementing distribution and warehousing agreements in the U.S. and abroad.

Education

• Fairleigh Dickinson University

  M.A.

• Seton Hall University School of Law

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

• The University of Texas at Austin

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)