James (J.J.) Saulino is an associate in Crowell and Moring's International Trade and International Arbitration groups. 

In his trade practice, J.J. counsels clients on compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), as well as anti-money laundering regulations administered by Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and U.S. sanctions programs administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). His practice also covers issues relating to tariff classifications, foreign trade zones, and the Trade Agreements Act. 

In his arbitration practice, J.J. represents clients in both commercial and investor-state arbitrations. He has experience in disputes involving the Republic of Turkey, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Lithuania, and in such industries as construction, tourism, and manufacturing. 

J.J. received his J.D. from Harvard Law School, where he served as the executive student writing editor of the Harvard Law and Policy Review, the national law journal of the American Constitution Society. While in law school, J.J. served as an extern at the U.S. Department of State in the Office of the Legal Adviser and as an intern at the U.S. Department of Justice in the Criminal Division's Office of International Affairs. 

J.J. also holds a master's in Public Policy from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, where his academic work focused on national security, counterterrorism, and cyber security. He is a fellow with the Truman National Security Project and has contributed to research publications of the Henry L. Stimson Center and the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. 

From 2005 to 2007, J.J. was the communications director to San Antonio Mayor Phil Hardberger, a position he had held during the campaign. A native of Akron, OH, he has previously worked in elections in New Hampshire, Ohio, and Texas. J.J. received his undergraduate degree from Princeton University in 2003. 

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Affiliations

Admitted to practice: District of Columbia and Virginia

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Speeches & Presentations

• "Export Controls, Economic and Trade Sanctions: The Challenges and Risks," L2 Federal Resources Webinar (January 30, 2013). Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe, James (J.J.) Saulino, and David Wolff.
• "Navigating the Buy American Act, Trade Agreements Act, and other Domestic Preference Regimes," Crowell & Moring Webinar (April 5, 2012). Presenters: Adelicia R. Cliffe and James Saulino.

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Publications

• "The Canada-China Investment Treaty - Lessons for a U.S.-China BIT?" Transnational Dispute Management (November 2012). Author: James J. Saulino.
• "Strategic Choices: Four Legal Models for Counterterrorism in Pakistan," Harvard National Security Journal (January 2011). Author: James Saulino.

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Client Alerts & Newsletters

• "This Month in International Trade - February 2013," International Trade Bulletin (February 28, 2013). Contacts: John B. Brew, Alan W. H. Gourley, Mark A. Klapow, Michael J. Songer, Jonathan S. Kallmer, Christopher Wilson, Francesca Condello, Jini Koh, Michael Larmoyeux, James (J.J.) Saulino, David Wolff.
• "This Month in International Trade - January 2013," International Trade Bulletin (January 31, 2013). Contacts: John B. Brew, Christopher A. Cole, Ian A. Laird, Laurent Ruessmann, Jonathan S. Kallmer, Cari N. Stinebower, Christopher Wilson, Francesca Condello, Michael Larmoyeux, James (J.J.) Saulino, David Wolff.
• "This Month in International Trade - October 2012," International Trade Bulletin (November 9, 2012). Contacts: John B. Brew, Laurent Ruessmann, Jonathan S. Kallmer, Cari N. Stinebower, Francesca Condello, Jini Koh, Michael Larmoyeux, James (J.J.) Saulino, Melissa Coyle.
• "This Month in International Trade - September 2012," International Trade Bulletin (October 10, 2012). Contacts: John B. Brew, Laurent Ruessmann, George D. Ruttinger, Daniel Cannistra, Jonathan S. Kallmer, Cari N. Stinebower, Francesca Condello, Jini Koh, Michael Larmoyeux, Christopher Monahan, James (J.J.) Saulino, Daniel W. Wolff.
• "This Month In International Trade - July 2012," International Trade Bulletin (August 10, 2012). Contacts: John B. Brew, Kathryn L. Clune, Laurent Ruessmann, Jonathan S. Kallmer, Cari N. Stinebower, Paul Burkhead, Christopher Wilson, Ian A. Laird, Jini Koh, Michael Larmoyeux, James (J.J.) Saulino, David Wolff.
• "OFAC Authorizes Exports of Financial Services to and New Investment in Burma," International Trade Bulletin (July 12, 2012). Contacts: Cari N. Stinebower, James (J.J.) Saulino.
• "This Month In International Trade - May 2012," International Trade Bulletin (June 11, 2012). Contacts: John B. Brew, Alan W. H. Gourley, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Jini Koh, Christopher Monahan, James (J.J.) Saulino, David Wolff, Michael Larmoyeux.
• "This Month In International Trade - April 2012 ," International Trade Bulletin (May 4, 2012). Contacts: John B. Brew, Laurent Ruessmann, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Alan W. H. Gourley, Alexander H. Schaefer, Daniel Cannistra, Cari N. Stinebower, Michael Larmoyeux, James (J.J.) Saulino, Jini Koh, Lindsay Denault, David Wolff.
• "This Month In International Trade - March 2012 ," International Trade Bulletin (April 10, 2012). Contacts: John B. Brew, Laurent Ruessmann, Francesca Condello, Jini Koh, James (J.J.) Saulino, David Wolff, Michael Larmoyeux.
• "This Month In International Trade - February 2012," International Trade Bulletin (March 7, 2012). Contacts: John B. Brew, Alan W. H. Gourley, Daniel Cannistra, Alexander H. Schaefer, Cari N. Stinebower, Jini Koh, James (J.J.) Saulino, David Wolff, Michael Larmoyeux.