For imports, Luis’s experience spans critical customs compliance issues ranging from tariff classification to forced labor (UFLPA) and supply chain issues. Luis advises importers on enforcement issues before U.S. Customs and Border Protection and litigates before the U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Luis also advises on U.S. export controls and sanctions laws, including Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and regulations administered by OFAC. He guides clients through enforcement actions, conducts investigations, and designs compliance programs. Luis is a member of the team that is the largest export control monitorship in history.
Regularly speaking across the country, Luis is passionate about teaching the trade community about new and emerging topics. Luis’s international trade articles have appeared in various legal publications, including Law360 and the Texas Bar Journal.
Professional and Community Involvement
Member, Law360 International Trade Editorial Advisory Board, 2023
Past treasurer and council member, State Bar of Texas International Law Section
Member, Customs and International Bar Association (CITBA)
Member, American Bar Association Section of International Law Customs Committee
