James Lessard-Templin

About James Lessard-Templin

Licensed attorney with experience in corporate regulatory compliance, global risk…

Experience

1. Global Trade, Senior Manager

   EY

   May 2011 — Present · Portland, OR, US

   Responsible for identifying duty saving opportunities, developing strategies to achieve them, and assisting in the implementation of those programs, including first sale programs, FTZ\'s, drawback, FTA\'s, re-classification projects, among others. Collaboration with international teams responsible for addressing the trade-related risks, both import and export, of large multinational corporations with global operations. Obtained substantial duty refunds for various clients through the preparation and submission of customs protests and PEA\'s. Experience advising clients on export compliance issues related to the EAR, ITAR, OFAC, FCPA and NRC. Responsible for conducting thorough export control compliance reviews for large companies and providing assistance in implementing new export control programs.Import and export compliance guidance during merger and acquisition activity, including due diligence reviews and post-close integration support. Responsible for delivering import and export-related training to colleagues and peers, including: import entry basics, advanced valuation, introduction to export controls, sanctions and dual use controls.

Education

• The John Marshall Law School

  LLM, Global Business and Development Law

  2009 — 2011

• Alma College

  Bachelor of Arts, Political Science and Business Administration

• The John Marshall Law School

  Juris Doctor, International Trade & Development Law

  2006 — 2009

Skills

• Corporate Law
• International Trade Law
• Customs Regulations
• Itar
• Contract Negotiation
• Legal Writing
• Import
• Intellectual Property
• Export
• Leadership
• Licensing
• Due Diligence
• International Law
• Legal Research
• Export Controls
• Trade Compliance
• International Trade