Jonathan Wang

Overview

Jonathan Wang is an associate in the Governmental Practice in the firm's Washington D.C. office.

Areas of Practice

His primary areas of practice are in compliance counseling, investigations, public policy, and cross-border transactional work involving export controls, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR); customs and imports; economic sanctions and embargoes, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA); antidumping and countervailing duties (AD/CVD); and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

Jonathan also maintains an active pro bono practice aiding small businesses in Washington D.C.

Prior to Sheppard Mullin, Jonathan served in the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts, Legislative Affairs Office while attending law school at night. He also served as an intern for the U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General’s Corps and was a research assistant for the Georgetown Law Journal Annual Review of Criminal Procedure.

Jonathan’s investigative experience comes from his time before law school as a researcher for the South Carolina Democratic Party where he investigated political candidates.

Experience

Export Controls

Successfully obtained a Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) export license to China for a U.S. semiconductor manufacturing company
Conducted an enterprise-wide ITAR and EAR compliance program review for a major U.S. defense contractor
Conducted an internal investigation into export control violations for a major U.S. defense contractor
Advised a Chinese audio chip company on complying with U.S. person semiconductor export control regulations
Advised on export control classification for unmanned surface vehicle manufacturer; chip manufacturer; wearable health tracker manufacturer; aircraft parts manufacturer; and international non-profit organization
Assist in a U.S. university’s internal investigation on export control violations
Performed due diligence enabling aircraft antenna company to be acquired by an aerospace and electronics company
Advised luxury goods manufacturer on exporting certain goods to Russia
Draft export control service agreement language for a global staffing contractor
Advised satellite communications company on the export of certain items on behalf of U.N. activities

Customs

Successfully reduced gaming company’s flagship product from a 7.5% duty rate to a 0% duty rate
Successfully assisted in amending CBP tariff classification ruling for beverage dispensers on behalf of a food and beverage manufacturer
Prepared and submitted a prior disclosure and protest for global water control systems and plumbing solutions company resulting in successful refunds
Assisted in the mitigation of a wood packaging material penalty for an office furniture manufacturer
Advised health equipment manufacturer on Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) classification for wearable health tracker
Advised office furniture manufacturer on customs valuation for firmware
Advised exercise equipment company on the appropriate country of origin for certain items
Advised fire and safety equipment company on duty drawbacks allowing for refunds on those duties
Drafted forced labor training slide deck on behalf of Chinese manufacturer
Analyzed potential preferential treatment under United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) for certain exercise equipment
Assisted a leading produce supplier respond to a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) seizure notice

Sanctions

Advised communications company on Russia sanctions for the export of certain services and contract risks and provide mitigating solutions
Advised technology company on the export of certain Internet of Things (IoT) products to Russia
Advised satellite communications company on engaging with a Russian entity
Advised multinational bank on compliance with Myanmar sanctions
Assisted in drafting Russia sanctions employee handbook for multinational bank
Advised information technology services company on compliance with Iran sanctions

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

Advised Chinese company on scenarios where FCPA jurisdiction may apply

Trade Litigation

Assisted bottling company in AD/CVD proceedings concerning certain PET resin
Drafted summary judgment motions on behalf of global energy solutions company in a tariff classification lawsuit

Additional Experience

Drafted and submitted a voluntary self-disclosure to the Census Bureau for potential violations of Foreign Trade Regulations on behalf of an aircraft antenna company