About me

Tyler Black covers the full scope of trade and regulatory compliance issues, helping clients with international business exposure navigate federal laws and regulations that govern imports, exports, sanctions, and other aspects of their businesses. Companies ranging from manufacturers and technology service providers to financial institutions and insurance providers appreciate his holistic approach, which not only steers around potential liabilities but also identifies cost saving opportunities to maximize profits.

For both U.S. and non-U.S. persons, and their subsidiaries, Tyler analyzes ongoing multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional responsibilities, capably meeting both their long-term planning and emergent needs. His superpower is the breadth of his focus, which comprises everything from sophisticated risk assessment, due diligence and deal structuring to audits, regulatory disclosures, contract drafting, and any necessary mitigation such as voluntary disclosures should any issues arise. He is both a sounding board and an agile escalation resolution point of contact.

C-suite and in-house counsel regularly seek Tyler’s advice on whether, and under what terms, they can do business overseas involving persons or locations that may be subject to sanctions or export controls. On the manufacturing side, Tyler has cumulatively saved clients millions in recovered duty overpayments and cost avoidance by thoroughly analyzing product classifications, changing commercial terms, protesting government determinations, or identifying different means of importation, He is often a cost savings center for his clients, rather than an expense line.

With his trademark calm and practical approach, Tyler renders valuable advice on complex and emerging areas of the law, such as the impact of new sanctions arising from geopolitical sanctions and export control developments or Section 301 tariffs and exclusions on product importations from China. He also tracks and keeps clients informed of business-critical legal developments through the rulemaking process. Previous stints at the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Transportation and the White House, honed his ability to spot issues and swiftly act upon them.