Elizabeth Hein is partner in the International Trade & Regulatory Group in Alston & Bird's office in Washington, D.C. Elizabeth counsels clients on all aspects of international trade matters, including antidumping proceedings, international and bilateral trade agreements, World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlements, export controls, sanctions compliance and customs matters.

Ms. Hein works closely with clients to develop and implement comprehensive, yet practical, internal trade compliance programs that are designed to meet the specific needs of global companies. Ms. Hein also assists clients with training programs and self-assessments. In addition, Ms. Hein provides guidance on international trade and Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) compliance in due diligence matters.

On the export side, Ms. Hein also has significant experience conducting internal investigations and representing clients that are the subject of government investigations.

Ms. Hein is skilled at representing clients in front of U.S. government agencies and courts and has participated in proceedings before the Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration and Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), the International Trade Commission, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Court of International Trade and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.