Adrienne Braumiller,
Of Counsel
Adrienne Braumiller is the Founder of Braumiller Law Group PLLC and an innovative force in the international trade law arena. With more than 30 years of experience, she is widely recognized as a leading authority in Customs, Export & Import Compliance, Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs), Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), and ITAR compliance.
Signature Topics
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Export & Import Compliance
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Foreign Trade Zones (FTZs)
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Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)
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ITAR Compliance
Career Highlights
Adrienne has been involved in every aspect of import and export compliance, from developing compliance programs to creating complex valuation methodologies, conducting audits and assessments, representing clients who are under investigation, preparing and submitting voluntary disclosures, preparing and filing classification requests and licenses, analyzing whether specific transactions should be pursued, providing tailored training on specific import/export topics, addressing penalty assessments, and serving as an expert witness in a number of trade cases. She is well-versed in numerous industries, from apparel and textiles to consumer goods, electronics, industrial goods, and mining, among others.
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Adrienne is well-known in the customs and trade industry and has worked collaboratively and effectively to work towards the best possible outcome, whether it be through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the Center of Excellence and Expertise, or any other governmental agency involved in trade.
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Adrienne is frequently published and contributed a chapter on U.S. antidumping, anti- subsidy and safeguards in Chambers Global Practice Guides – International Trade 2018, a guide providing expert legal commentary on important developments in the most significant jurisdictions. https://practiceguides.chambersandpartners.com/practice-guides/international-trade-2018/usa
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In addition, Adrienne has made presentations as a distinguished lecturer for such groups as the American Bar Association, the American Association of Exporters and Importers, the International Compliance Professionals Association, the National Association of Customs Brokers and Forwarders of America, the American Conference Institute, the American Petroleum Institute, and the National Association of Foreign Trade Zones, Practicing Law Institute, and the World Customs Organization. She is also a frequent speaker at non-Association sponsored event, such as Advanced Topics in Customs Compliance and Partnering for Compliance.
Credentials
Education
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University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
Master of Laws (L.L.M), International Trade Law (1998)
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St Mary's University School of Law
Juris Doctor (J.D.) (1987)​
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Southern Methodist University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science (1984)
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Additional Studies
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University of Salzburg (Salzburg, Austria)
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University of Oxford (Oxford, United Kingdom)
Licenses & Bar Admissions
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State of Texas
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Supreme Court of Texas
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United States District Court of Texas for the Northern District
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Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia
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U.S. Court of International Trade