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Michael assists clients with government investigations, customs audits, internal compliance investigations, prior disclosures, and penalty mitigation concerning import discrepancies; obtaining customs rulings; developing logistics and trade compliance programs; and assessing the trade-related aspects of international mergers and acquisitions. He also advises clients on trading implications of government procurement provisions like the Buy American Act.\nOn the trade remedy front, Michael represents U.S. manufacturers in administrative and appellate litigation to obtain relief from unfairly traded imports in anti-dumping and countervailing duty proceedings.  \nMichael appears on behalf of clients before the Department of Commerce, the International Trade Commission, the Binational Panels established under free trade agreements, the Court of International Trade, and the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. 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Michael Taylor lawyer Partner Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade Customs - Chambers USA, Nationwide (2016-2025) Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade Customs - Chambers Global, (2020-2025) \"I am very pleased with his responsiveness, understanding of the issues at hand, and attention to detail.\"  Chambers Global (2025) \"He is thoughtful, thorough and exceptionally knowledgeable and deliberate in his handling of client matters.\"  Chambers USA Nationwide (2025) Leading Partner, International Trade and National Security: Customs, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Legal 500 USA (2025) \"Michael’s an excellent customs and trade specialist.” Chambers USA, Nationwide (2025) Key Partner for King \u0026amp; Spalding  Legal 500: International Trade Key Partner for King \u0026amp; Spalding's Trade Practice Latin Lawyer 250 Top Rated International Lawyer: Washington, D.C.  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No. 337-TA-1364 (represents complainants Composite Resources, Inc. and North American Rescue){{ FIELD }}Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1298 (represents third parties Trive Capital Management and F5 Networks){{ FIELD }}Certain Tunable Lenses, Inv. No. 337-TA-1282 (represented Complainant Holochip Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Smart Theromstats and Load Control Switches, Inv. No. 337-TA-1277 (represents Complainant Causam Enterprises){{ FIELD }}Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1275 (represented Respondent F5 Networks){{ FIELD }}Certain LiDAR Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1274 (represented Complainant Criterion Technologies){{ FIELD }}Certain Photovoltaic Cells And Modules, Inv. No. 337-TA-1271 (represents Complainant Advanced Silicon Group Technologies){{ FIELD }}Certain RFID Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1234 (represented Complainant Amtech Systems, LLC){{ FIELD }}Certain In Vitro Fertilization Products, Inv. No. 337-TA-1196 (represents Complainant EMD Serono, Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Lithium Ion Batteries, Inv. No. 337-TA-1159 (represented Respondent SK Innovations){{ FIELD }}Certain Vehicle Security Remote And Convenience Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-1152 (represented Respondents Automotive Data Solutions and Firstech){{ FIELD }}Certain Synthetically Produced, Predominently EPA Omega 3 Products In Ethyl Ester Or Re-Esterified Triglyceride Form, Docket No. 3247 (represented Complainant Amarin Pharmaceuticals){{ FIELD }}Certain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles, Inv. No. 337-TA-1000 (represents Respondents Contixo Co. and ZTO Trading, Ltd.){{ FIELD }}Certain Personal Transporters, Inv. No. 337-TA-935 (represents Respondents PowerUnion (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.; Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.; and Ninebot, Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets II, Inv. No. 337-TA-905 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills, Inv. No. 337-TA-895 (represented respondents W.C. Bradley Co. and Rankam Metal Products Manufactory Ltd., and Zhejiang Fudeer Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.){{ FIELD }}Certain Digital Media Devices, Including Televisions, Blu-Ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems, Tablets, and Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Associated Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-882 (represented Rhapsody International Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Integrated Circuit Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-873 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Mobile Handset Devices and Related Touch Keyboard Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-864 (represented Personal Communications Devices){{ FIELD }}Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets, Inv. No. 337-TA-855 (represented Magnetic Component Engineering){{ FIELD }}Certain CMOS Image Sensors, Inv. No. 337-TA-846 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Portable Communication Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-827 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Electronic Devices With Image Processing Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-724 (represented Advanced Micro Devices){{ FIELD }}Certain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-710 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.){{ FIELD }}Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors, Inv. No. 337-TA-707 (represented Infineon AG){{ FIELD }}Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits, Inv. No. 337-TA-665 (represented Qimonda AG){{ FIELD }}Certain Flash Memory Chips, Inv. No. 337-TA-664 (represented Spansion, Inc.){{ FIELD }}Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Using Tungsten Metallization, Inv. No. 337-TA-648 (represented Qimonda AG){{ FIELD }}Certain Nitrile Gloves, Inv. No. 337-TA-608 (represented Tillotson Corporation){{ FIELD }}Certain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size, Inv. No. 337-TA-605 (represented Broadcom Corporation){{ FIELD }}Certain Lighting Products, Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-594 (represented Cooper Lighting){{ FIELD }}Other Litigation and AppealsUS Magnesium LLC v. United States, 839 F.3d 1023, (Fed. Cir. 2016) (represented US Magnesium in an appeal of the decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade on a cost accounting issue).\nInterDigital Communications, LLC v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, 718 F.3d 1336 (Fed. Cir. 2013) (represented Hewlett-Packard in amicus brief in support of appellant on Section 337 domestic industry issue).\nPSC VSMPO-Avisma v. United States, 688 F.3d 751 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (represented US Magnesium in an appeal that reversed the U.S. Court of International Trade’s antidumping decision on a cost accounting issue).\nGPX Int’l Tire Corp. v. United States, 666 F.3d 732 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (represented Bridgestone Tire in challenge to the application of the countervailing duty law to non-market economy countries).\nSKF USA, Inc. v. United States, 556 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2009) (represented the American Furniture Manufacturers’ Committee in successful defense of the constitutionality of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act).\nCanadian Lumber Trade Alliance v. United States, 517 F.3d 1319 (Fed. Cir. 2008) (represented US Magnesium in arguing for the application of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act to goods imported from NAFTA countries).\nMagnola Metallurgy, Inc. v. United States, 508 F.3d 1349 (Fed. Cir. 2007) (represented US Magnesium in successful defense of Commerce Department’s countervailing duty determination on magnesium from Canada).\nNorsk Hydro Canada, Inc. v. United States, 472 F.3d 1347 (Fed. Cir. 2006) (represented US Magnesium in successful challenge to the U.S. Court of International Trade’s decision requiring duty assessment set off in countervailing duty case on magnesium from Canada).\nHynix Semiconductor, Inc. v. United States, 424 F.3d 1363 (Fed. Cir. 2005) (represented Micron Technology in defense of the Commerce Department’s antidumping duty determination on DRAMs from Korea).\nCEMEX, SA v. United States, 384 F.3d 1314 (Fed. Cir. 2004) (represented the Ad Hoc Committee of AZ-NM-TX-FL Producers of Gray Portland Cement in a challenge to customs’ interpretation of the deemed liquidation statute).{{ FIELD }}Jeff Telep focuses on the litigation of high-profile international trade disputes and is the head of King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Section 337 practice at the U.S. International Trade Commission.  He also represents clients in antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguards investigations at the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce; Section 232 investigations at the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security; Customs civil penalty investigations,  prior disclosures, and seizure and forfeiture matters; Section 301 investigations at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office; international trade litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court; other commercial litigation and arbitration; and international trade compliance matters.  Jeff is a Past President of the ITC Trial Lawyers Association (2019), the premier association of Section 337 trial lawyers and is the co-chair of the judicial nominations committee of the Customs and International Trade Bar Association.\nWith more than 25 years of experience, Jeff is the head of King \u0026amp; Spalding’s Section 337 practice at the U.S. International Trade Commission.  He also represents clients in antidumping, countervailing duty, and safeguards investigations at the ITC and U.S. Department of Commerce; Section 232 investigations at the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security; Customs civil penalty investigations, prior disclosures, and seizure and forfeiture matters; Section 301 investigations at the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office; international trade litigation at the U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and U.S. Supreme Court; other commercial litigation and arbitration; and international trade compliance matters.  Jeff has represented clients in multiple industries, including semiconductors, telecommunications equipment, RFID devices, smart thermostats, LiDAR devices, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, optical devices, automotive, and other consumer and industrial goods. \nJeff also counsels clients on international trade regulatory matters, including Office of Foreign Assets Control economic sanctions matters, Customs and foreign trade zone issues, and Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laundering issues.\nJeff has been rated in 2020-2024 by Chambers and Legal 500 for his expertise in Section 337 investigations, has been rated for multiple years by Best Lawyers in America for International Trade and Finance, has been rated in 2022 by Who’s Who Legal for Trade and Customs, and has been a Washington, D.C. Superlawyer since 2015.  Client and peer reviews in Chambers and Legal 500 say Jeff’s “mastery at grasping the facts and issues of our complex case, crafting persuasive pleadings and explaining the reasoning behind various arguments rooted in law is unmatched.  Jeff is probably the most capable and knowledgeable ITC lawyer in the United States.  Jeff’s advice on our ITC case has been correct, his interpretation of the results have been correct and he has provided great recommendations.”\nJeff is on Georgetown University's International Trade Update Advisory Board and has served on Law360’s Advisory Board for Intellectual Property to advise on developments under Section 337 of the Tariff Act.  He was appointed by the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of International Trade to the Court’s Rules Advisory Committee for two consecutive five-year terms (2008-2018).  Jeff also is a former member of the Board of Directors of the American Danish Business Council.\nPreviously, Jeff spent six years as a trial attorney with the Civil Division of the Department of Justice. During his tenure, he was lead counsel in more than 75 international trade disputes.  He started his career as a law clerk for the Honorable G. Kendall Sharp, U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of Florida. Jeffrey M Telep Partner \"Jeff Telep is an experienced ITC litigator who commands a firm grasp on case law and Commission precedent.\" Legal 500, 2025 \"Jeffrey is a Section 337 expert and works with the client to help them understand the relevant technical language.\" Chambers, 2025 \"Jeffrey Telep has a firm grasp on case precedent and guides clients to favorable outcomes.\" Chambers, 2025 \"Jeffrey Telep is an excellent and experienced counsel.\" Chambers, 2025 Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) Chambers Global, USA (2021, 2023, 2024) Top Ranked Lawyer, International Trade: Intellectual Property (Section 337) Chambers USA, Nationwide (2020-2024) Leading Lawyer Intellectual Property: Patents: Litigation (International Trade Commission) Legal 500 US (2022-2024) \"Beyond Jeff's deep experience and expertise, he has mastered all of the key technical and commercial issues at play.\" Chambers USA client, 2024 “Jeff Telep is probably the most capable and knowledgeable ITC lawyer in the United States.” Legal 500 client, 2024 “Jeff’s advice on our ITC case has been correct, and he has provided great recommendations.” Legal 500 client, 2024 “Jeff Telep is thoughtful, articulate and knowledgeable.\" Legal 500, 2023 \"His mastery at … pleadings and explaining the reasoning behind various arguments rooted in law is unmatched.\" Chambers Global (2022) “One of the smartest ITC practitioners in the industry.” LEGAL 500 2022 \"He knows his ITC subject matter, has a very deliberate manner and is a cool head under fire.\" Chambers USA 2021 \"Knowledgeable and perceptive attorney who has the ability to understand needs and find subtle solutions to problems.\" Chambers 2020 International Trade and Finance Law Best Lawyers in America, 2015-2020 Washington, D.C. Super Lawyer Super Lawyers, 2015–2020 AV Preeminent (highest rating): International Trade, Patents \u0026amp; Antitrust and Trade Regulation Martindale Hubbell “Highly experienced with intellectual property cases before the ITC.” Martindale Hubbell, quoting peers “A first-rate, highly regarded international trade litigator.” Martindale Hubbell, quoting peers “Extremely knowledgeable and quick on his feet”; “a real asset to any client.”  Martindale Hubbell, quoting peers Attorney General’s Special Achievement Award 1992, 1994 and 1996 University of Central Florida  University of Florida Levin College of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of International Trade U.S. Court of Federal Claims District of Columbia Florida Federal Circuit Bar Association District of Columbia Bar Association Customs and International Trade Bar Association American Danish Business Council International Trade Commission Trial Lawyers Association, Immediate Past President Advisory Board Member, Georgetown University International Trade Update CLE Seminar U.S. Court of International Trade Rules Advisory Committee (2008-2018) Judicial Clerk, Hon. G. Kendall Sharp, U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida Section 337 Investigations\nCertain Blood Flow Restriction Devices With Rotatable Windlasses, Inv. No. 337-TA-1364 (represents complainants Composite Resources, Inc. and North American Rescue) Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1298 (represents third parties Trive Capital Management and F5 Networks) Certain Tunable Lenses, Inv. No. 337-TA-1282 (represented Complainant Holochip Corp.) Certain Smart Theromstats and Load Control Switches, Inv. No. 337-TA-1277 (represents Complainant Causam Enterprises) Certain Networking Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1275 (represented Respondent F5 Networks) Certain LiDAR Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1274 (represented Complainant Criterion Technologies) Certain Photovoltaic Cells And Modules, Inv. No. 337-TA-1271 (represents Complainant Advanced Silicon Group Technologies) Certain RFID Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-1234 (represented Complainant Amtech Systems, LLC) Certain In Vitro Fertilization Products, Inv. No. 337-TA-1196 (represents Complainant EMD Serono, Inc.) Certain Lithium Ion Batteries, Inv. No. 337-TA-1159 (represented Respondent SK Innovations) Certain Vehicle Security Remote And Convenience Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-1152 (represented Respondents Automotive Data Solutions and Firstech) Certain Synthetically Produced, Predominently EPA Omega 3 Products In Ethyl Ester Or Re-Esterified Triglyceride Form, Docket No. 3247 (represented Complainant Amarin Pharmaceuticals) Certain Motorized Self-Balancing Vehicles, Inv. No. 337-TA-1000 (represents Respondents Contixo Co. and ZTO Trading, Ltd.) Certain Personal Transporters, Inv. No. 337-TA-935 (represents Respondents PowerUnion (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd.; Ninebot (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd.; and Ninebot, Inc.) Certain Wireless Devices, Including Mobile Phones and Tablets II, Inv. No. 337-TA-905 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Multiple Mode Outdoor Grills, Inv. No. 337-TA-895 (represented respondents W.C. Bradley Co. and Rankam Metal Products Manufactory Ltd., and Zhejiang Fudeer Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.) Certain Digital Media Devices, Including Televisions, Blu-Ray Disc Players, Home Theater Systems, Tablets, and Mobile Phones, Components Thereof, and Associated Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-882 (represented Rhapsody International Inc.) Certain Integrated Circuit Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-873 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Mobile Handset Devices and Related Touch Keyboard Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-864 (represented Personal Communications Devices) Certain Sintered Rare Earth Magnets, Inv. No. 337-TA-855 (represented Magnetic Component Engineering) Certain CMOS Image Sensors, Inv. No. 337-TA-846 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Portable Communication Devices, Inv. No. 337-TA-827 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Electronic Devices With Image Processing Systems, Inv. No. 337-TA-724 (represented Advanced Micro Devices) Certain Personal Data and Mobile Communications Devices and Related Software, Inv. No. 337-TA-710 (represented Nokia Inc. and Nokia Corp.) Certain Dynamic Random Access Memory Semiconductors, Inv. No. 337-TA-707 (represented Infineon AG) Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits, Inv. No. 337-TA-665 (represented Qimonda AG) Certain Flash Memory Chips, Inv. No. 337-TA-664 (represented Spansion, Inc.) Certain Semiconductor Integrated Circuits Using Tungsten Metallization, Inv. No. 337-TA-648 (represented Qimonda AG) Certain Nitrile Gloves, Inv. No. 337-TA-608 (represented Tillotson Corporation) Certain Semiconductor Chips With Minimized Chip Package Size, Inv. No. 337-TA-605 (represented Broadcom Corporation) Certain Lighting Products, Components Thereof, Inv. No. 337-TA-594 (represented Cooper Lighting) Other Litigation and AppealsUS Magnesium LLC v. United States, 839 F.3d 1023, (Fed. Cir. 2016) (represented US Magnesium in an appeal of the decision of the U.S. Court of International Trade on a cost accounting issue).\nInterDigital Communications, LLC v. Int’l Trade Comm’n, 718 F.3d 1336 (Fed. Cir. 2013) (represented Hewlett-Packard in amicus brief in support of appellant on Section 337 domestic industry issue).\nPSC VSMPO-Avisma v. United States, 688 F.3d 751 (Fed. Cir. 2012) (represented US Magnesium in an appeal that reversed the U.S. Court of International Trade’s antidumping decision on a cost accounting issue).\nGPX Int’l Tire Corp. v. United States, 666 F.3d 732 (Fed. Cir. 2011) (represented Bridgestone Tire in challenge to the application of the countervailing duty law to non-market economy countries).\nSKF USA, Inc. v. United States, 556 F.3d 1337 (Fed. Cir. 2009) (represented the American Furniture Manufacturers’ Committee in successful defense of the constitutionality of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act).\nCanadian Lumber Trade Alliance v. United States, 517 F.3d 1319 (Fed. Cir. 2008) (represented US Magnesium in arguing for the application of the Continued Dumping And Subsidy Offset Act to goods imported from NAFTA countries).\nMagnola Metallurgy, Inc. v. United States, 508 F.3d 1349 (Fed. Cir. 2007) (represented US Magnesium in successful defense of Commerce Department’s countervailing duty determination on magnesium from Canada).\nNorsk Hydro Canada, Inc. v. United States, 472 F.3d 1347 (Fed. Cir. 2006) (represented US Magnesium in successful challenge to the U.S. Court of International Trade’s decision requiring duty assessment set off in countervailing duty case on magnesium from Canada).\nHynix Semiconductor, Inc. v. United States, 424 F.3d 1363 (Fed. Cir. 2005) (represented Micron Technology in defense of the Commerce Department’s antidumping duty determination on DRAMs from Korea).\nCEMEX, SA v. United States, 384 F.3d 1314 (Fed. Cir. 2004) (represented the Ad Hoc Committee of AZ-NM-TX-FL Producers of Gray Portland Cement in a challenge to customs’ interpretation of the deemed liquidation statute).","searchable_name":"Jeffrey M. Telep (Jeff)","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":35,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null},{"id":442396,"version":1,"owner_type":"Person","owner_id":1090,"payload":{"bio":"\u003cp\u003eDavid Tetrick is a litigation partner and the firm's global Chief Human Resources Officer. 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Obtained summary judgment on plaintiffs’ claims, and successfully defended judgment on appeal.{{ FIELD }}Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Bank of America in an ERISA class action alleging improper valuation by ESOP trustee of shares in closely held company’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).{{ FIELD }}Defended Lone Star Funds, the global private equity firm, in a dispute concerning ERISA withdrawal liability allegedly owed by one of its portfolio companies.{{ FIELD }}Defended Amedisys, Inc. in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Special Committee of the Board of Directors of a publicly-traded biotech company in investigating a dispute between the company and its former CEO concerning benefits due under an ERISA “top hat” plan as a result of change in control. Subsequently, represented the same Special Committee in investigation of claims made by another former executive officer under his change in control agreement.{{ FIELD }}Advised fiduciaries of ERISA-governed retirement plans of a Fortune 100 company in investigation of losses suffered as a result of investments related to subprime mortgages and related derivative investments.{{ FIELD }}Advised fiduciaries of ERISA-governed retirement plans of a publicly traded industrial goods company in the investigation of losses incurred as a result of investments related to subprime mortgages and related derivative investments.{{ FIELD }}Advised a publicly traded financial institution in audit committee investigation relating to senior management’s executive compensation arrangements.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Special Litigation Committee of the Board of Directors of a publicly traded energy company investigating allegations in a shareholder demand letter related to the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation.{{ FIELD }}Advised a Fortune 50 company in internal investigation of losses suffered by its ERISA-governed retirement plan as a result of investments in a structured investment vehicle and the plan’s securities lending program.{{ FIELD }}{{ FIELD }}David Tetrick is a litigation partner and the firm's global Chief Human Resources Officer. He defends leading companies in complex commercial disputes and ERISA class actions. David is nationally recognized by Chambers USA and Legal 500 as a leading ERISA litigator. In his role as global CHRO, David leads the firm's worldwide human resources team in supporting the firm's lawyers so they can help our clients solve their business and legal challenges. \nFor more than 20 years, David has represented Fortune 500 companies, private equity firms and other leading businesses across the country in complex commercial disputes, with an emphasis on three related areas: ERISA class action defense; complex employee benefits litigation; and disputes and internal investigations involving executive compensation arrangements. David leads our nationally recognized ERISA Litigation practice, working with clients to develop and execute sensible strategies to solve problems in this sensitive and highly regulated area. He aims to provide creative solutions based on practical legal advice offered in plain English.\nPrior to attending law school, David served in the U.S. Army as a noncommissioned officer aboard medevac helicopters. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with \"V\" Device for service during the First Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm). David Tetrick Partner / Chief Human Resources Officer Leading ERISA litigator Legal 500 Leading ERISA litigator Best Lawyers in America “Spirited and Focused” approach to ERISA class action litigation Chambers USA: America’s Leading Business Lawyers Georgia Rising Star Atlanta Magazine and Law \u0026amp; Politics, 2005, 2006 Approved Counsel on AIG’s Fiduciary Liability (ERISA) panel (one of only three such lawyers in Georgia)  University of Central Florida  University of Florida Levin College of Law U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia Florida Georgia American Bar Association State Bar of Georgia The Florida Bar Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Peabody Energy Corporation, the world’s largest publicly-traded coal company, in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA “stock drop” class action brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging that the plan’s fiduciaries breached their duties by failing to divest the plan of Coca-Cola stock, and obtained dismissal of claims. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Waste Management, Inc. in a shareholder derivative case in Delaware Chancery Court challenging equity grants to its Board of Directors. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against SunTrust Banks, Inc. in two ERISA class actions brought by participants in the company’s 401(k) plan alleging the plan’s fiduciaries breached their fiduciary duties by offering affiliated mutual funds that allegedly charged “excessive fees.” Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against National Imaging Associates (a Magellan Health Company) in a managed care ERISA class action brought by a medical services provider against NIA and a major insurer alleging breaches of fiduciary duty under federal and state law. Defended The Home Depot in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. In a case of first impression, convinced the Eleventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals to affirm the district court's dismissal of all claims. Defended The Coca-Cola Company in an ERISA class action brought by participants in the company’s long term disability plan challenging the company’s ability to offset benefits to account for participant’s receipt of Social Security disability payments. Obtained summary judgment on plaintiffs’ claims, and successfully defended judgment on appeal. Defended and obtained dismissal of all claims against Bank of America in an ERISA class action alleging improper valuation by ESOP trustee of shares in closely held company’s employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). Defended Lone Star Funds, the global private equity firm, in a dispute concerning ERISA withdrawal liability allegedly owed by one of its portfolio companies. Defended Amedisys, Inc. in an ERISA class action alleging the company’s stock was an imprudent investment for its 401(k) plan. 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five-building project in Tempe, Arizona.{{ FIELD }}Advised Brookfield Infrastructure Group on the $1.1 billion acquisition of 31 Data Centers in 10 Countries on 4 Continents from AT\u0026amp;T.{{ FIELD }}Advised Transwestern Investment Group in connection with a $825 million joint venture with Seoul-based investment manager Mirae Asset Global Investments Co, and also advised the joint venture in its sale-leaseback with State Farm Auto Insurance Co. of a 2.2-million-square-foot, four-building portfolio located in CityLine, a 186-acre, mixed-use project outside of Dallas.{{ FIELD }}Advised Asana Partners in the formation and administration of various vehicles including, Asana Partners Fund I, a $500 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S., Asana Partners Fund 2, an $800 million closed-end fund investing in retail assets throughout the U.S., and Asana Partners Select Retail Fund, a separate account with a domestic pension fund, investing in retail assets throughout the U.S.{{ FIELD }}Advised Douglas Emmett, Inc., a Los Angeles–based public REIT, in connection with the formation of a joint venture with Qatar Investment Authority to acquire a portfolio of four office buildings in Los Angeles for $1.34 billion, and in the acquisition of the portfolio from affiliates of Blackstone.{{ FIELD }}Advised a data center operator on its acquisition and development of data centers in the U.S. and Europe as well as the leasing of those data centers to hyper-scale users.{{ FIELD }}Advised Post Properties, Inc. (NYSE:PPS) in connection with its pending $3.9 billion stock-for-stock merger with Mid-America Apartments Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA).{{ FIELD }}Advised Edens Investment Trust in connection with its “take-private” $763 million acquisition of AmREIT, Inc., a Houston-based public REIT, specializing in the acquisition, operation and redevelopment of retail and mixed-use properties.{{ FIELD }}Advised Edens Investment Trust, a privately held REIT, in a $1.47 billion equity recapitalization by Blackstone, J.P. 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Mark specializes in representing private equity clients, public companies and privately held companies in a variety of matters relating to their real estate, infrastructure and other real asset investments, acquisitions and leases. \nMark counsels private equity investors, institutional investors, and public and private operating companies in all aspects of their real estate and real assets businesses. He regularly handles the structuring and formation of funds, joint ventures and other investment vehicles. He also assists with acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing and financing matters.\nRecently, Mark has focused on recapitalization of private developers and owners as well as infrastructure projects. He also advises both buyers and targets in \"take private\" transactions.\nMark has been recognized as a top lawyer in the Legal 500, The Best Lawyers in America, and Chambers USA. In the Chambers USA guides, clients highlight Mark's \"very strong interpersonal skills\" and \"he doesn't show off and he concentrates on getting the deal done.\" Clients also note Mark \"adds a lot of value in the business context\" on their transactions and - \"is a practical attorney and understands business points as well as the legal nuances \"with an ability \"to unravel complex issues and distill them down to what matters.\" Partner Fellow of the American College of Real Estate Lawyers American College of Real Estate Lawyers He is able to unravel complex issues and distill them down to what matters Chambers USA, 2020 He is a practical attorney and he understands business points as well as the legal nuances Chambers USA, 2020 Ranked Band 3 in North Carolina Real Estate Finance Chambers USA, 2020 Ranked Band 2 in North Carolina Real Estate Chambers USA, 2020 Recommended for Real Estate  Legal 500, 2016 Named a Leading Real Estate Lawyer The Best Lawyers in America Hampden-Sydney College  University of South Carolina University of South Carolina School of Law North Carolina Advised Asana Partners on over $1 billion in acquisitions of retail assets in the following jurisdictions: California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Washington. 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Minerals Group in connection with equity financing of Spur Energy Partners, LLC, with total commitments in excess of $1 billion{{ FIELD }}Trace Midstream in its combination with Gemini Midstream{{ FIELD }}Represented 547 Energy in equity commitments from management and affiliates of Quantum Energy Partners{{ FIELD }}Edgewater Midstream, LLC, in an initial capital commitment of $400 million from EnCap Flatrock Midstream and the Edgewater management team{{ FIELD }}Woodland Midstream II, LLC, in the announced acquisition of the James Lake System from a privately owned seller{{ FIELD }}Generation Pipeline LLC in connection with the sale of Generation Pipeline to NEXUS Gas Transmission, LLC, and its member companies, DTE Energy Company and Enbridge Inc., for approximately $160 million{{ FIELD }}AMP Americas II, LLC, in a $75 million investment for new dairy RNG projects led by EIV Capital and existing AMP investors{{ FIELD }}The management team of WildFire Energy, LLC, in equity commitments exceeding $1billion from management, Warburg Pincus LLC and Kayne Private Energy Income Funds{{ FIELD }}AMP Americas in the sale of its 20 ampCNG fueling stations to American Natural Gas LLC for $41 million{{ FIELD }}Spur Energy Partners LLC in an acquisition from Percussion Petroleum LLC of its Permian Northwest Shelf assets, which includes interests in approximately 380 gross producing wells and 22,000 net acres situated in the core of the Yeso formation as well as associated water and midstream assets{{ FIELD }}Lodestar Energy Group LLC in the acquisition of a set of rail logistic assets from Stolt-Nielsen Ltd.{{ FIELD }}Momentum Midstream in the sale of the company's 38 percent stake in Utica East Ohio Midstream system (UEO) to Williams Cos. 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Mitch has extensive experience across a wide range of industries including traditional and renewable energy transactions, infrastructure, technology, healthcare, real estate and life sciences.\nHe also advises clients on the tax aspects of structuring and implementing transactions to maximize after-tax investment returns.\nNamed to The Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA for Tax Law. Partner Named Best Lawyers in America Tax Law Best Lawyers in America, 2006-2024 Top Ranked in Texas Tax Chambers USA, 2017-2025 The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas School of Law South Texas College of Law South Texas College of Law New York University New York University School of Law U.S. Tax Court Texas Member, State Bar of Texas Board Member and Former Chair, Tax Section, Houston Bar Association Former Chair, Partnership and Real Estate Tax Committee, State Bar of Texas Cotton Holdings Announces Acquisition by Sullivan Brothers Family of Companies. Littelfuse to Acquire Basler Electric, Enhancing High-Growth Industrial Market Positioning. Quanta Services, Inc. on its acquisition of Texas-based Dynamic Systems from FGI Group, Inc. for an upfront purchase price of $1.35 billion, and a potential earnout of up to $216 million. The purchase price was paid in a mix of cash and publicly-traded stock of Quanta. Representation of Enersol on its acquisition, recapitalization and restructuring of Deep Well Services, a U.S. based energy technology services company. Represented Felix Energy, LLC in its sale to Devon Energy Corp. of 80,000 net surface acres, in the Anadarko Basin STACK play for $1.9 billion. Quanta Services, Inc. in its acquisition of Cupertino Electric, Inc., a California based electrical infrastructure solutions provider to the technology, renewable energy and data center industries, for $1.54 billion in cash and Quanta common stock. Commonwealth LNG in an equity investment transaction from Kimmeridge Energy Investment for development funding of Commonwealth’s LNG export facility in Cameron, Louisiana. Joint Venture in the acquisition of 808MW steam turbine gas-fired power plant in ERCOT. Spinnaker Oilwell Services, LLC, in its sale to RPC, Inc. WM in its acquisition of a controlling interest in Avangard Innovative’s U.S. business to scale and grow recycling capacity of post-consumer resin Penrose Midstream Partners in an equity commitment from EIV Capital WildFire Energy, LLC, in its acquisition of Eagle Ford asset package from Chesapeake Energy Corporation for $1.425 billion Riverbend Energy Group in its capital investment in Endurans Solar, a manufacturer of advanced materials for solar photovoltaic modules WildFire Energy, LLC, in its acquisition of approximately 45,000 net acres and 200 operated wells in the East Texas Eagle Ford from MD America Energy, LLC energyRe LLC in connection with a joint venture launch of Radial Power, LLC, with Starwood Energy Group Global providing clean energy solutions to large real estate, commercial and industrial asset owners Trace Midstream in the negotiation of a $400 million equity commitment from Quantum Equity Partners Riverbend Energy Group in its capital investment in Harnyss, LLC, for its solid-state hydrogen storage technologies Kraken Resources II, LLC, in an equity commitment in excess of $400 million from funds managed by Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors, L.P. 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Momentum Midstream in the sale of the company's 38 percent stake in Utica East Ohio Midstream system (UEO) to Williams Cos. Named Midstream Transaction of the Year by the Association for Corporate Growth Houston The management team of Flat Creek Resources, LLC, in a $405 million equity commitment from EnCap Energy Capital Fund XI, L.P. WildHorse Resource Development Corporation in the acquisition of approximately 111,000 net acres and associated production from Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and affiliates of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts \u0026amp; Co L.P. for aggregate consideration of $625 million. 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He represents clients in customs and import compliance matters, including civil and criminal investigations, audits, rulings, prior disclosures, protests, and admissibility issues relating to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (\u0026ldquo;UFLPA\u0026rdquo;).\u0026nbsp; Patrick has extensive experience in trade remedy proceedings and related appeals.\u0026nbsp; Patrick also has worked with clients on a variety of projects in connection with international trade policy, including China tariffs (Section 301) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill legislation.\u0026nbsp; Patrick also has represented clients in legislative and policy matters relating to unmanned aerial vehicles (\u0026ldquo;UAV\u0026rdquo;)/drones. 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Protection and the U.S. Department of Justice.{{ FIELD }}Representing clients in tariff classification-related appeals before the United States Court of International Trade.{{ FIELD }}Advising multinational skincare company regarding customs entry and admissibility issues relating to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora.{{ FIELD }}Represented medical device manufacturers regarding Federal Emergency Management Agency export rules for personal protective equipment.{{ FIELD }}Represented clients before U.S. Customs and Border Protection regarding imports that are used to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.{{ FIELD }}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.{{ FIELD }}Advised clients regarding Miscellaneous Tariff Bill and Section 301 China tariff 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He represents clients in customs and import compliance matters, including civil and criminal investigations, audits, rulings, prior disclosures, protests, and admissibility issues relating to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (“UFLPA”).  Patrick has extensive experience in trade remedy proceedings and related appeals.  Patrick also has worked with clients on a variety of projects in connection with international trade policy, including China tariffs (Section 301) and Miscellaneous Tariff Bill legislation.  Patrick also has represented clients in legislative and policy matters relating to unmanned aerial vehicles (“UAV”)/drones. Patrick is resident in both the Washington, D.C. and Charlotte offices. \nPatrick 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 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. He is recognized as a Leading Lawyer in the International Trade: Customs, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions category by Legal 500 US.   Partner Binghamton University  American University Washington College of Law 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 District of Columbia North Carolina Virginia Advising importers and suppliers in UFLPA customs entry, admissibility, and supply chain tracing matters. Representing clients in focused assessments (audits) and targeted risk assessments conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Representing clients in customs-related investigations by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the U.S. Department of Justice. Representing clients in tariff classification-related appeals before the United States Court of International Trade. 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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. Advised international oil and gas company on UAV procurement matters. Performed pro bono research on behalf of the Oklahoma Death Penalty Review Commission.","searchable_name":"Patrick J. Togni","is_active":true,"featured":null,"publish_date":null,"expiration_date":null,"blog_featured":null,"published_by":202,"capability_group_featured":null,"home_page_featured":null}]}}