Jeffrey L. Snyder
Overview
Since 1986, Jeff's practice has concentrated on the U.S. regulation of international trade. Clients seek him out for troubleshooting and problem solving in cross-border transactions. Jeff advises on import, export, and sanctions laws. He develops approaches for multinationals to manage the impact of U.S. extraterritorial regulations. Jeff assists companies in day-to-day compliance with these laws, and with interventions — such as audits and investigations, and civil enforcement proceedings.
Career & Education
- American University, B.A., 1980
- American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 1983
- Columbia Law School, LL.M., 1984
- District of Columbia
Jeffrey's Insights
Client Alert | 9 min read | 05.19.25
On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) formally rescinded the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion interim final rule published by the Biden Administration, on the basis that it stifled innovation, was overly complex, and undermined U.S. diplomatic relations.
Blog Post | 05.13.25
BIS Rescinds Biden Administration’s AI Diffusion Export Control Rule
Blog Post | 05.08.25
DOJ Declines Prosecution of Company for Employee’s Unlawful Export
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.18.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Practices and Lawyers in 2025 Global Guide
Recognition
- Who's Who Legal Thought Leaders: USA 2023
- Chambers USA: International Trade: Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, Band 2, 2005–2024
- Chambers Global: International Trade: Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, Band 2, 2007–2024
- The Best Lawyers in America: Recognized by Best Lawyers, 2008–Present
- Who's Who Legal: Recognized in Trade & Customs, 2022, 2023
- Super Lawyers: Top-rated, International, 2013–2020
Jeffrey's Insights
Client Alert | 9 min read | 05.19.25
On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) formally rescinded the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion interim final rule published by the Biden Administration, on the basis that it stifled innovation, was overly complex, and undermined U.S. diplomatic relations.
Blog Post | 05.13.25
BIS Rescinds Biden Administration’s AI Diffusion Export Control Rule
Blog Post | 05.08.25
DOJ Declines Prosecution of Company for Employee’s Unlawful Export
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.18.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Practices and Lawyers in 2025 Global Guide
Insights
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11.01.22
The Banking Law Journal
Global Trade And Customs Journal For Practitioners Around The World
|05.17.21
Global Trade And Customs Journal
Blockchains and distributed ledgers: What are they and why are they important for trade security?
|01.01.18
Trade Security Journal
U.S.A. 2015: Key Trends and Challenges in Export Controls and Sanctions
|09.01.15
WorldECR Special Report
International Legal Developments in Review: 2003 – Export Controls & Economic Sanctions
|06.17.04
38 Int'l Law. 117
Cuban Embargo May Hold Hidden Perils for Unwary Mining Companies
|06.10.03
Crowell & Moring Mining Law Monitor, Vol. 20, Issue 2
Treasury, Commerce Alert May Lead To More Diligence Steps, Affect Disclosures, Law Firm Says
|07.14.22
Export Compliance Daily (subscription required)
Companies Should Assess Exposure To Potential Russia-Style Controls Against China, Lawyer Says
|06.22.22
Export Compliance Daily
"Practice Leader" Q&A with Crowell & Moring's Jeffrey L. Snyder
|09.10.09
International Trade Law360
BIS Rescinds Biden Administration’s AI Diffusion Export Control Rule
|05.13.25
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
DOJ Declines Prosecution of Company for Employee’s Unlawful Export
|05.08.25
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
BIS Announces Further Updates to OEE’s Voluntary Self-Disclosure Process for Minor Violations
|01.18.24
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
Treasury’s OFAC Announces Magnitsky Designations for Two Former Afghan Government Officials
|12.19.23
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
DHS Adds Three Chinese entities to UFLPA Entity List
|12.12.23
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
IPEF Supply Chain Agreement Formally Signed by 14 Indo-Pacific Nations
|12.01.23
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
New EU/UK Restrictions on Russian-origin Iron and Steel Products
|09.29.23
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
Joint Agency Guidance to Exporters on Iran’s UAV Activities
|06.16.23
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
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04.24.23
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
Jeffrey's Insights
Client Alert | 9 min read | 05.19.25
On May 13, 2025, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) formally rescinded the Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion interim final rule published by the Biden Administration, on the basis that it stifled innovation, was overly complex, and undermined U.S. diplomatic relations.
Blog Post | 05.13.25
BIS Rescinds Biden Administration’s AI Diffusion Export Control Rule
Blog Post | 05.08.25
DOJ Declines Prosecution of Company for Employee’s Unlawful Export
Firm News | 3 min read | 02.18.25
Chambers Ranks Crowell & Moring Practices and Lawyers in 2025 Global Guide