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Patrick Togni is a partner in the firm’s International Trade practice. He represents clients in international trade law matters, including trade remedy proceedings and related appeals, customs compliance, and export controls. Patrick is a member of the firm’s Coronavirus team and has advised clients regarding business and legal issues raised by the pandemic including importation and exportation of personal protective equipment. Patrick also has worked with clients on a variety of projects in connection with the Trump Administration's approach to international trade policy, including China tariffs (Section 301) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill legislation. Patrick also represents clients in regulatory and policy matters relating to unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”)/drones. Patrick is resident in both the Washington, D.C. and Charlotte offices.
Patrick has argued cases before administrative agencies, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and he has appeared in NAFTA Chapter 19 binational panel reviews. Patrick’s customs practice includes regulatory compliance matters such as prior disclosures, protests, and focused assessment (audit) proceedings before U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Patrick’s export controls practice includes regulatory counsel and frequent collaborations with the firm’s Government and Internal Investigations practice on internal investigations and responses to government information requests (e.g., summons). He also has litigated cases in state and federal courts around the country, and has appeared in several intellectual property litigation proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission. Patrick’s practice also involves the provision of counsel to clients on legislative and policy matters, where he draws upon his time as a legislative aide on Capitol Hill.
Patrick is a frequent author of client alerts and legal articles on relevant topics which are regularly selected for publication by Lexology. Patrick also speaks on trade and UAV-related issues including a recent CLE webinar on COVID-19 Issues for Manufacturers.
Credentials
J.D., American University, cum laude
B.A., Binghamton University, cum laude
District of Columbia
North Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Virginia
News
In the News · Source: Law360
In the News · Source: U.S.-India Business Council
March 2, 2021
Pat Togni and Michael Taylor discuss buying American and supply chain executive orders
In the News · Source: Law360
January 5, 2021
K&S represents Briggs & Stratton before the U.S. Department of Commerce, which finalized duties on lawn mower engines from China
Matters
Advising medical device manufacturers regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency export rules for personal protective equipment.
Representing clients before U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding imports that are used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed protests with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding qualification for preferential duty treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement and tariff classification of imports relating to the Section 301 China tariffs.
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Advising medical device manufacturers regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency export rules for personal protective equipment.
Representing clients before U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding imports that are used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed protests with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding qualification for preferential duty treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement and tariff classification of imports relating to the Section 301 China tariffs.
Advising multinational biotechnology company in international commercial matters.
Represented North Carolina-based manufacturer in focused assessment conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Advising clients regarding Miscellaneous Tariff Bill process.
Advising multinational skincare company regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Represented pro bono international adoption client in North Carolina state court motions practice regarding a determination of probable chronological age in the absence of an official birth certificate.
Representing healthcare and technology clients in Federal Supply Schedule and Trade Agreements Act compliance.
Represented agricultural trade association in customs and tariff matters.
Argued appeals in China subsidy proceedings on behalf of the domestic citric acid industry.
Advising international oil and gas company on UAV procurement matters.
Advising U.S. manufacturers on federal procurement matters such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s American Iron & Steel Requirement.
Performed pro bono research on behalf of the Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission.
Insights
Client Alert
April 2, 2021
President Biden Unveils American Jobs Plan
Client Alert
February 25, 2021
President Biden Orders Comprehensive Supply Chain Review
Client Alert
January 26, 2021
President Biden Signs Made-In-America Executive Order
News
In the News · Source: Law360
In the News · Source: U.S.-India Business Council
March 2, 2021
Pat Togni and Michael Taylor discuss buying American and supply chain executive orders
In the News · Source: Law360
January 5, 2021
K&S represents Briggs & Stratton before the U.S. Department of Commerce, which finalized duties on lawn mower engines from China
Matters
Advising medical device manufacturers regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency export rules for personal protective equipment.
Representing clients before U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding imports that are used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed protests with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding qualification for preferential duty treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement and tariff classification of imports relating to the Section 301 China tariffs.
See more
Close
Matters
Advising medical device manufacturers regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency export rules for personal protective equipment.
Representing clients before U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding imports that are used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Filed protests with U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding qualification for preferential duty treatment under the North American Free Trade Agreement and tariff classification of imports relating to the Section 301 China tariffs.
Advising multinational biotechnology company in international commercial matters.
Represented North Carolina-based manufacturer in focused assessment conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Advising clients regarding Miscellaneous Tariff Bill process.
Advising multinational skincare company regarding the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.
Represented pro bono international adoption client in North Carolina state court motions practice regarding a determination of probable chronological age in the absence of an official birth certificate.
Representing healthcare and technology clients in Federal Supply Schedule and Trade Agreements Act compliance.
Represented agricultural trade association in customs and tariff matters.
Argued appeals in China subsidy proceedings on behalf of the domestic citric acid industry.
Advising international oil and gas company on UAV procurement matters.
Advising U.S. manufacturers on federal procurement matters such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s American Iron & Steel Requirement.
Performed pro bono research on behalf of the Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission.
Insights
Client Alert
April 2, 2021
President Biden Unveils American Jobs Plan
Client Alert
February 25, 2021
President Biden Orders Comprehensive Supply Chain Review
Client Alert
January 26, 2021
President Biden Signs Made-In-America Executive Order
News
In the News · Source: Law360
In the News · Source: U.S.-India Business Council
March 2, 2021
Pat Togni and Michael Taylor discuss buying American and supply chain executive orders
In the News · Source: Law360
January 5, 2021
K&S represents Briggs & Stratton before the U.S. Department of Commerce, which finalized duties on lawn mower engines from China
Credentials
J.D., American University, cum laude
B.A., Binghamton University, cum laude
District of Columbia
North Carolina
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
U.S. Court of International Trade
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
Virginia