Neha Dhindsa

About Neha Dhindsa

As a dynamic international trade and regulatory counsel with over nine years of experience, I thrive at the intersection of global business strategy and ever-evolving law and compliance challenges. Throughout my career, I have expertly advised multinational corporations, logistics providers, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations to effectively navigate the constantly changing landscapes of U.S. and International sanctions, export controls, customs, tariffs, and other trade barriers.Recognized for delivering practical, business-aligned solutions, I guide organizations in translating complex regulations into clear strategies that safeguard critical operations and advance high-priority business objectives. I excel as a consensus-builder and decisive leader, bringing cross-functional and cross-continental stakeholders together to drive compliance programs, align strategic decision-making, and deliver real-time solutions in rapidly changing environments.Over the past nine years, I have closed high-stakes audits and investigations with no penalties, advised major U.S. companies on intricate global trade operations, and built ground-up compliance programs spanning the U.S, UK, EU, and Asia. Along the way, I earned a reputation as a thoughtful, efficient, organized, and personable colleague. Additionally, I am honored to be featured in the 2024 and 2025 editions of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® for Administrative/Regulatory Law.I am passionate about staying ahead of rapid changes in international trade law, particularly as my clients navigate increasingly complex trade barriers, fast-evolving sanctions, and new export controls around emerging technologies such as AI and semiconductors.

Experience

1. Counsel

   Venable LLP

   Oct 2016 — Present

   Counsel in Venable’s International Trade practice, advising multinational corporations, technology companies, shipping & logistics companies, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations on cross-border trade, sanctions, export controls, trade barriers, customs, and transportation matters. Represent global technology, pharmaceutical, consumer goods, education, telecommunications, logistics, and financial services companies, among others, on compliance with U.S. sanctions and export control laws governing activities in Russia, China, Iran, and other high-risk jurisdictions; mitigate multi-jurisdictional exposure and guide risk-appropriate decision-making and operational changes. Advise U.S, UK, and EU-based importers and manufacturers on complex customs issues, including origin, valuation, classification, tariffs, and antidumping & countervailing duties, to optimize supply chains and minimize duty exposure. Design and deliver comprehensive, tailored trade compliance programs, including policies, procedures, and training (sanctions, export controls, anti-corruption, operations in high-risk jurisdictions), for global corporations; coordinate and oversee compliance program implementations worldwide, as well as provide training. Successfully advocate for clients in complex, multi-agency sanctions, export control, and customs investigations and audits while guiding and mentoring teams of associates. Lead trade compliance due diligence for numerous cross-border M & As. Conduct organization-wide audits of U.S, UK, and Asia- based companies and international subsidiaries & affiliates. Counsel global shipping companies on Federal Maritime Commission regulations and compliance practices.

Education

• Barnard College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

• Barnard College

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, Economics and Political Science

• Barnard College, Columbia University

  B.A., Economics, Political Science

  2005 — 2009

• The George Washington University Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2013 — 2016