David Stepp
Overview
A leading international trade lawyer with more than 30 years of experience, David Stepp provides multinational companies with strategic advice on global customs and international trade compliance matters. A trusted advisor, David helps clients navigate the legal and business challenges of operating in an increasingly contentious global business environment. He advises companies with complex global supply chains in a wide variety of industries, including electronics, automotive, aerospace, e-commerce, apparel, home improvement, agriculture, seafood, defense, medical supplies, among others.
Career & Education
- Duke University, A.B., 1983
- University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 1986
- California
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of International Trade
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Board of Directors, Northern California World Trade Center
- Board of Directors, International Visitors Council of Los Angeles (Chairman, 2014, and President, 2013)
- Member, Global Legal Customs Association (President, 2008-2010)
- Member, American Bar Association
David's Insights
Webinar | 09.18.25
In today’s geopolitical climate, national security has emerged as a central driver of global trade policy, reshaping how governments scrutinize supply chains and enforce trade compliance. From the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Section 301/232 tariffs to escalating government inquiries, companies must now treat supply chain transparency as a core legal and operational imperative.
Press Coverage | 08.21.25
Experts: UFLPA Enforcement Changing As CBP Tested By Tariffs Changes
Speaking Engagement | 08.21.25
"Navigating Transshipment Tariffs, UFLPA Enforcement, & Supply Chain Exposure," Zeus Logics
Recognition
- Chambers USA: International Trade: Customs, Nationwide, 2025
- Thomson Reuters: Stand-out Lawyer, 2025
- Who’s Who Legal: Trade & Customs 2022, 2023
David's Insights
Webinar | 09.18.25
In today’s geopolitical climate, national security has emerged as a central driver of global trade policy, reshaping how governments scrutinize supply chains and enforce trade compliance. From the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Section 301/232 tariffs to escalating government inquiries, companies must now treat supply chain transparency as a core legal and operational imperative.
Press Coverage | 08.21.25
Experts: UFLPA Enforcement Changing As CBP Tested By Tariffs Changes
Speaking Engagement | 08.21.25
"Navigating Transshipment Tariffs, UFLPA Enforcement, & Supply Chain Exposure," Zeus Logics
Insights
Trade Winds: How Global Businesses Are Navigating Trade, Tariffs, and the Uncharted Waters Ahead
|02.27.19
Crowell & Moring's Regulatory Forecast 2019
“International Trade Sanctions: Russian, American and European Perspectives,” Global Legal Customs Association (GLCA) Conference 2024, Dubai, UAE
|02.08.24
Red Flags: Navigating the Hurricane (2024 Corporate Counsel Section CLE)
|02.02.24
"Global Legal Customs Association: Global Perspectives: Implementation and Enforcement of Forced Labor Laws," Global Legal Customs Association Webinar, 2023.
|06.28.23
Experts: UFLPA Enforcement Changing As CBP Tested By Tariffs Changes
|08.21.25
International Trade Today
Choose Words Carefully In Forced Labor Communications With Chinese Suppliers, Lawyer Says
|03.22.23
International Trade Today
U.S. Steps Up Enforcement On Apparel Imports Over Forced Labor in Xinjiang
|07.07.21
Women's Wear Daily
Continued Pain In The Retail Sector: Coming Enforcement Of Forced Labor Laws
|02.27.23
Crowell & Moring’s Restructuring Matters
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06.28.22
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
CBP Issues its Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Operational Guidance for Importers
|06.17.22
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
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06.06.22
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
European Commission Issues a Proposal for a Directive on Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence
|02.24.22
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
U.S. Senators Introduce the Slave-Free Business Certification Act
|02.17.22
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
House passes bill barring imports of goods produced in the Xinjiang Autonomous Region of China
|12.10.21
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
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08.31.21
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
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07.02.21
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
CBP Issues Withhold Release Order (WRO) on Certain Silica-Based Products from Xinjiang, PRC
|06.24.21
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
David's Insights
Webinar | 09.18.25
In today’s geopolitical climate, national security has emerged as a central driver of global trade policy, reshaping how governments scrutinize supply chains and enforce trade compliance. From the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act and Section 301/232 tariffs to escalating government inquiries, companies must now treat supply chain transparency as a core legal and operational imperative.
Press Coverage | 08.21.25
Experts: UFLPA Enforcement Changing As CBP Tested By Tariffs Changes
Speaking Engagement | 08.21.25
"Navigating Transshipment Tariffs, UFLPA Enforcement, & Supply Chain Exposure," Zeus Logics