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David J. Levine

Counsel

Washington, DC

David J. Levine has more than 35 years of experience practicing international trade law. He counsels clients on import relief, customs, export controls, trade sanctions, anti-boycott, national security reviews of foreign investments and related trade laws and procedures. David advises and represents clients in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings, trade controls and customs proceedings, national security (CFIUS) reviews of foreign investment in the US, trade compliance diligence in M&A transactions, trade-related legislative and rulemaking proceedings and trade negotiations.

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Results
  • Successfully represented numerous manufacturing and agricultural industry clients in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings before the DOC, US International Trade Commission, US Court of International Trade and the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • Obtained mitigation of penalties in trade controls enforcement matters before the US State Department (International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)), DOC (Export Administration Regulations (EAR)) and US Treasury Department (Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC))
  • Successfully represented numerous manufacturing and agricultural industry clients in audits, focused assessments, protests and enforcement actions by US Customs and Border Protection

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Recognitions
  • Best Lawyers in America, International Trade and Finance Law, 2010-2023 and 2026
  • Chambers USA, International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions, 2009-2026
  • Legal 500 US, 2011-2024

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Capabilities and industries
Regional markets
Community
  • Washington University Global Studies Law Review, advisory board
  • US Commerce Department – Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee, secured advisor/member
Credentials
Education
  • Washington University School of Law, JD
  • University of Denver, MA
  • Colorado College, BA
Admissions
  • Missouri
  • District of Columbia
Courts / Agencies
  • US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
  • US Court of International Trade