Deanna Clark-Esposito
We help growing companies who import/export comply with government regulations.- International Trade (Imports/Exports)
- Tobacco & ENDS Products (FDA & TTB)
- Transportation
- Fashion Law & Compliance
- Admiralty & Maritime
- Eastern District of New York
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- New York
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- Northern District of Illinois
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- Southern District of New York
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- U.S. Court of International Trade
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- Tulane University
- J.D. (2002) | Law
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- Activities: Tulane Environmental Law Journal Journal of Law & Sexuality
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- ESADE School of Law (Barcelona, Spain)
- European Community & Civil Law
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- Semester Study Abroad
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- Univ. of Malta - Mediterranean Academy of Diplomatic Studies
- M.A. (1999) | Diplomatic Studies
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- University of California - Berkeley
- B.A. (1996) | Peace & Conflict Studies
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- St. Louis Univ. - Madrid Campus (Spain)
- Spanish Language & Culture
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- State Bar of New York
- Member
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- Organization of Women in International Trade - NY Chapter
- President
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- New York City Bar Association
- Committee Member - Women in the Legal Profession
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- New York County Lawyer's Association
- Member - Maritime & Admiralty Committee
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- Fashion Group International
- Executive Member - Membership Committee
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How to Reduce or Avoid U S Customs (CBP) Fines, Penalties, and Forfeitures
If you have been subjected to penalties by U.S. Customs, you may not know that there is a way to reduce those penalties or fines, or even potentially have them...
25 Reasons Why Potential New Clients Contact Our Law Firm
Understanding the nature of international trade and business transactions that a law firm can assist importers and exporters with can be a daunting task due to both the diversity of...
3 Things You Should Be Worried About If You’re Facing A U.S. Customs (CBP) Audit Alone
Whether it's a focused assessment or another type of U.S. Customs audit, I’m here to share with you 3 things you should be worried about if you're facing a U.S....
5 Reasons Why You Want to Have an Attorney By Your Side
In this video, Associate Attorney Susan Steinman, Esq. is going to reveal 5 reasons you want to have an attorney on your side if you’re dealing with a government investigation...
Appealing an FDA PMTA Marketing Denial Order (MDO) - Is It Possible?
Did you submit a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Premarket Tobacco Product Applications (PMTA) and it has been denied? If so, you’re not alone. For the thousands of brands...
Can You Export NFTs to Other Countries?
You’ve heard an immeasurable amount of discussion about Non-fungible Tokens, NFTs so you may wonder what they actually are. Building a compliance program around the trade of digital assets may...
Client Testimonials: Import/Export Lawyer
Here at the Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C., we all know that our team has the knowledge and experience to help you and your business. But don’t take our word for...
Completing the Clark Esposito Law Firm, P.C. Questionnaire
Now that you have your confirmed consultation scheduled, we have sent you our prospective new client questionnaire for completion in advance of our meeting so that we can get to...
Consider Us Your Go To Resource
After several years in business serving clients across the United States and the globe, the Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C. has built an excellent network of resources that we know and...
Corporate Legalities for an Importer: An interview of Tony Liu, Esq. by Deanna Clark-Esposito, Esq.
Watch this interview with our Managing Attorney Deanna Clark-Esposito, Esq. and seasoned Business Law attorney, Tony Liu, Esq. of Focus Law Group, where he lends his know-how on various aspects...
Counterfeit Goods Seized By Customs? What To Discuss With Your Lawyer
Have you received a seizure notice from U.S. Customs? Are you worried about the threat of one? Watch our video to hear from Deanna and Jacob about what you should...
Creating a Successful Premarket Tobacco Product Application for a New Tobacco Product
Our firm has done considerable work on behalf of clients in the tobacco space in achieving and maintaining FDA compliance. As a result, we often receive questions about FDA’s Pre-Market...
Do We Take Our Clients' Confidentiality Seriously? Yes We Do!
We'd love to brag about our superstar clients! But, we don't because we take our clients' confidentiality very seriously. Watch this video to learn more about how we handle client...
EAR: Understanding ECCNs - How Do They Work?
The Export Administration Regulations (EAR) is the statutory guideline for most export regulations in the United States. The EAR has a list of goods called the Commerce Control List (CCL)...
EAR: Understanding the Relevance of a Shipment's "End Use" to its "End Users" in Exports
For particular types of exports the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) require a higher level of review for particular "end uses" (i.e., what a shipped product will be used for)...
EXPORT CLEARANCES AND RECORDKEEPING: THE AUTOMATED EXPORT SYSTEM (AES)
The Automated Export System(AES) is the central location where an exporter may submit their Electronic Export Information (EEI) for review by the appropriate governmental agency. Filing with AES is required...
Get Ready to Pay (Dearly): You Could Be Facing Serious OFAC Penalties and Even Imprisonment
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit In this video we will be discussing some of the possible...
Going Through An OFAC Investigation/Audit Alone? - Beware of These 3 Factors
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit Whether it's your first time ever hearing about the Office of...
Good Seized By U.S. Customs - What Are My Options?
Have you received a seizure notice from U.S. Customs (CBP)? Are you unsure of what your options are or which option is your best course of action? Check out this...
How Do We Communicate With Our Clients?
In this video Jacob will explain the way our firm typically communicates with our clients both potential and retained. *** We are determined to help you. We listen carefully to...
How Does Our Law Firm Work With Clients?
Whether you have worked with a law firm before or this is your first time, you should know that we have a client-centric focus in how we represent clients, designing...
How to Design Your Export Plan for Success
Wondering about how to export? Ready to launch your products into new countries? Follow these steps to begin designing your plan for export success. Would you like some help with...
How to Pay Less or Nothing At All: Your Time is Running Out to Avoid Hefty OFAC Penalties
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit You may be watching this and are aware of an issue...
Import Lawyer Reveals What Happens When You Get Caught Buying COUNTERFEIT Bags!
Only you know whether or not you had been aware of the fact that you were buying counterfeit goods from overseas at the time of purchase. Whether or not you...
Lawyer Answers Commonly Googled Questions About Lawyers
Google court is now in session. *** We are determined to help you. We listen carefully to clients to ensure our understanding of the legal issues at hand, their factual...
The Difference Between an OFAC General & Specific License
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit Knowing where restrictions imposed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control...
Things You Wish You’d Thought about Before Becoming a Tobacco Importer
Are you considering becoming a tobacco importer or are you one already? Watch our video to learn more about some of the things you'll wish you’d thought about before becoming...
Think You Only Have One Audit Or Investigation Problem? Think Again
We understand that when there is a problem with your business that it does not remain in isolation but can extend into other areas of your life. If you have...
Types of Export Transactions
The basic building blocks to understanding an export transaction is to understand who the parties are, be it the US Principal Party in Interest (USPPI) or the Foreign Principal Party...
U S Sanctions On Iran Explained (2021) | Sanctions Seminars
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit Welcome to the first installment of our new series, Sanctions Seminars...
U.S. Customs (CBP) Investigation? The Penalties Are Higher Than You Think
Are you currently facing a CBP Investigation or the threat of one? If so, the penalties could be higher than you think. In this video we will be looking specifically...
What Are OFAC Sanctions?
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit The U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)...
What is "SNAP-R" and How is it Used in an Export Transaction?
The Simplified Network Application Processing Redesign (SNAP-R) ?is the platform where exports can apply for export license applications, commodity classification requests, reexport license applications, and license exception AGR notifications. SNAP-R...
What is OFAC and What Does It Do?
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit You may have heard of OFAC Sanctions but what do you...
What Sets The Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C. Apart?: An Interview with Deanna Clark, Esq.
"We'll do what a client would like us to do, what they've come to us for, but we never do it in a vacuum because we understand that nothing in...
What Should I Consider When Importing? An Interview with International Trade Attorney, Deanna Clark
Watch this interview with our Managing Attorney Deanna Clark-Esposito, Esq. and seasoned Business Law attorney, Tony Liu, Esq. of Focus Law Group, where he helps entrepreneurs to stabilize, grow, and...
What Should I Do If I Receive An FDA Warning Letter? *5 Steps*
In this video Jacob is going to be talking to you about what you should do if you receive an FDA Warning Letter. Keep watching this video to learn about...
What to Expect Before the Consultation with the Clark Esposito Law Firm, P.C.
If you have scheduled a consultation with our law firm, you should know that we are excited to meet you! This video provides information about what you can expect before...
What to Expect During a Consultation with the Clark Esposito Law Firm, P.C.
As the managing attorney of the Clark-Esposito Law Firm, P.C., I'm excited about our upcoming consultation where we will get to meet one another. In this video, hear more about...
When Should I Start My Tobacco Business?
When it comes to starting a business importing tobacco, you want to be planning at least 2 years in advance of ever having a viable business for the following reasons... Watch our video to hear more from Deanna about what those reasons are. *** We are determined to help you. Navigate the Complexities of International Trade Law with Trusted Counsel. We help growing companies who import and export comply with government regulations. We do this by implementing compliance solutions, resolving proble
Who Else Is Coming After You?: OFAC, BIS, and CENSUS Sanctions Apply to Everyone
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit If you're going through an OFAC investigation, you should know that...
Why Am I Being Penalized For End Users? | Sanctions Seminars
Need help navigating the waters of an OFAC investigation or the threat of one? Visit the link below. https://clarkespositolaw.lpages.co/office-of-foreign-assets-control-ofac-attorney-investigation-audit Welcome to the second installment of our series, Sanctions Seminars with...
Why Don't We Offer Free Consultations?
Not all consultations are created equal. Watch this video to learn more about free versus paid consultations. *** We are determined to help you. We listen carefully to clients to...
Will Russian Sanctions Over Ukraine Hurt Your Business?
Does your business maintain links, trade, or have even tertiary relationships with Russia or Russian entities? If so, you will likely need to do a thorough enterprise risk assessment to...
Will Your Business Be Impacted By New Russia Sanctions?
Does your business maintain links, trade, or have even tertiary relationships with Russia or Russian entities? If so, you will likely need to do a thorough enterprise risk assessment to...
