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Clif Burns counsels U.S. and international clients on export controls, economic sanctions, customs, national security matters, anti-corruption compliance, and cross-border regulatory issues. He advises companies across a wide range of industries, including defense, medical devices, financial services, agriculture, manufacturing, travel, and hospitality, helping them navigate complex international trade and compliance requirements.

Education

J.D., cum laude, Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, 1978
B.A., with honors, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, 1975

Languages

English, French

State Bar Licenses

District of Columbia

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit
U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia
U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit