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Education
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Washington and Lee University,
J.D., cum laude, 2014
Lead Articles Editor, Washington and Lee Law Review
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Emory University,
B.A., Political Science
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Admissions
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District of Columbia
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Maryland
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Massachusetts
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Affiliations
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ABA Young Lawyer Division Awards/Subgrants Associate Judge, 2022
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Employment
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Partner, 2023-Present
Associate, 2014-2022
Summer Associate, 2013
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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Legal Intern, September-December 2013
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Federal Aviation Administration
Honors Legal Intern, May-August 2012
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Tyler is an experienced international trade and regulatory attorney who provides comprehensive guidance to clients regarding the impact of federal law and regulations on domestic and international business.
He provides comprehensive trade compliance advice on sanctions, import, export control, and related laws that affect a variety of sectors, including insurance and reinsurance, financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, aviation, and unmanned aircraft systems.
In his work on international trade compliance issues, Tyler analyzes clients' ongoing multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional responsibilities, capably meeting emergent needs or conducting long term regulatory planning, such as compliance audits or drafting policies and procedures. He tracks business-critical legal developments throughout the rulemaking and implementation process, keeping clients informed and freeing compliance departments to focus on their day-to-day responsibilities.
On a daily basis, Tyler conducts sophisticated counterparty due diligence for a variety of manufacturing businesses and financial service providers; prepares regulatory disclosures with the Department of Treasury, Department of Commerce, and Customs and Border Protection; files trade licenses and protests; and classifies products and technology according to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTSUS), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). He has rendered valuable advice on complex issues affecting both U.S. and non-U.S. persons and foreign subsidiaries, including providing guidance in emerging areas of the law such as recent novel sanctions affecting Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine and the impact of Section 301 tariffs and exclusions on product importations from China, saving clients significant resources and avoiding future legal issues.
Recognized for his practical and calm demeanor, Tyler draws on his previous experience working at the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the White House to serve as an excellent issue-spotter for clients. Tyler is also a licensed private pilot and recreational drone enthusiast.
Blogs
Ag and drones – What do you need to know?
FAA provides clearer skies for educational use of drones
Thompson Coburn Publications
OFAC initiates 45-day wind-down of Belarus General License 2
U.S., EU, and UK ease trade tensions in Boeing-Airbus dispute and temporarily halt tariffs
USTR proposes duties in response to six countries’ Digital Services Tax
FAA ends 2020 with announcement of two major drone rules
Importing face masks and personal protective equipment during COVID-19
FAA announces remote identification proposed rule for drones
What the President’s executive order means for transactions involving the Government of Venezuela
Checklists of Foreign Countries Subject to Sanctions
FAA announces new drone rule requiring visible UAS registration number
Section 232 tariffs on steel & aluminum
New law may significantly impact international trade
Summary and implications of proposed 'Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017'
Update on academic use of drones
Court preserves GM’s copyright claims against Autel and its VP
Micro UAS Committee charts bold new course for FAA treatment of smaller unmanned aircraft
Drone technology: The regulatory outlook
Anti-drone technologies: The regulation challenge
Senate committee examines unmanned aircraft system safety, privacy concerns
And on that farm he had a drone: UAS deployment in precision agriculture
Small Business Committee holds hearing to explore commercial drone operations
FAA grants exemption for large crop-spraying unmanned aircraft
Section 333 at 200 days: Where are we now?
Small UAS comment countdown begins: FAA publishes notice of proposed rulemaking
Final approach: FAA announces long-awaited small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Florida drone bill a reminder to UAS operators: Know all the rules before you fly
FAA settles trail-blazing drone case for $1,100
UAS hearing yields details on systems research and development, but no timeline for small UAS rule
'Tis the season: FAA launches safety campaign for unmanned aircraft
TCLEs
Understanding Country of Origin
Podcasts
Episode 8: Arthur Frisch and Robert Sweeting on drone deliveries in the Bahamas
Episode 7: Tomislav Žigo of Clayco on drone use in commercial construction
Episode 6: Drone photographer Justin Barr of @STL_From_Above
Episode 5: Andrew Elefant of Kittyhawk
Episode 4: Public and government use of drones
Episode 3: Commercial UAS basics
Episode 2: Tips for first-time drone operators
Episode 1: Drone disruptions at airports and public spaces
Publications
"Sanctions"
Wonkology blog, Thompson Coburn Lobbying & Policy Group March 2022
Trade Compliance Handbook;
Updated March 2022
Checklists of Foreign Countries Subject to Sanctions;
Updated March 2022
"OFAC initiates 45-day wind-down of Belarus General License 2" client alert,
April 2021
"USTR proposes duties in response to six countries’ Digital Services Tax" client alert,
April 2021
"Importing face masks and personal protective equipment during COVID-19" client alert,
April 2020
Presentations
Co-Presenter, "U.S. Trade Policy and Convergence of Import and Export Controls: Navigating the Complex International Trade Landscape"
Strafford, January 24, 2024