Jackson Pai is a counsel in the International Trade Group in the firm’s Los Angeles office. His practice covers a range of international and trade issues, including international corporate transactions, global mobility and employment, customs, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and the World Trade Organization.
He conducts due diligence of Chinese entities in connection with corporate mergers and acquisitions, and supports litigation and arbitration between U.S. and Chinese companies. Additionally, Jackson works with corporate entities and supply chains to help companies establish new investments into Asia, particularly China and Taiwan. He also advises companies on continuing obligations in employment and corporate contexts.
As part of his practice, Jackson trains local employees of multinational companies in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong on compliance with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and corporate code of conduct in Mandarin Chinese and in English.
Jackson served as the first legal advisor to the delegation of the Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu to the WTO in Geneva from 2002 until 2006. In that capacity, he participated in more than 20 WTO disputes and the Doha Round negotiations.
Prior to entering private practice, he worked in Washington, D.C., assisting dairy farmers, farm associations, and businesses on agricultural trade policy issues in front of Congress. During law school, he clerked for the American Civil Liberties Union in Washington, D.C. and New York City and interned for a summer at the State Department.
Affiliations
Professional Activities and Memberships
- Vice Chair, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Issues Network (GIN) Committee of the ABA International Law Section (FY2022 – 2023)
Representative Matters
- Advised a U.S. cosmetics brand on all aspects of market entry into China, including regulatory requirements, corporate structure, distribution options, joint venture agreement, trademark licensing, and related agreements, employment, and anti-corruption.
- Advised a major multinational consumer products company on global mobility, expatriate secondment, and global employment strategies for Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions.
- Advised clients on multijurisdiction employee transitions in the context of global outsourcing, M&A, and corporate restructuring.
- Conducted an investigation of possible acts of bribery and irregularities in accounting records subject to the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices on behalf of the audit committee of a publicly traded global real estate company.
- Assisted in the investigation of Chinese employees for potential ethical and criminal violations arising from whistleblower allegations.
- Negotiated various agreements on behalf of multiple U.S. retailers on their initial entry into China, including management services, distribution, logistics, suppliers, and other vendors.
- Advised divisions of a major U.S. industrial process and technology company on U.S. Customs import compliance, including NAFTA/FTA, rules of origin, tariff classification, valuation, and prior disclosure.
Speeches & Presentations
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"(Supply) Chain Reaction: Preparing for and Mitigating the Impacts of Supply Chain Delays: International Trade," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(January 26, 2022).
Speakers: Nicole Simonian, Clif Burns, Michelle Linderman, Jackson Pai, Maria Vanikiotis, Frances Hadfield, and Chandler Leonard.
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"China Advance Pricing Arrangement: An Effective Tool for Cross Border Tax Planning," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(October 27, 2021).
Speakers: David B. Blair, Jackson C. Pai, Irina Pisareva, and Ye Zhou, Ph.D.
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"Labor, Employment, and COVID-related Investigations," Investigations: Readiness and Response Webinar Series
(April 27, 2021).
Presenters: Trina Fairley Barlow, Sadina Montani, Katie Erno, and Jackson C. Pai.
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"International Trade in 2021: What’s Ahead," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(February 17, 2021).
Presenters: Vassilis Akritidis, Caroline E. Brown, Michelle J. Linderman, Joshua Pond, Nicole Janigian Simonian, David R. Stepp, Robert Clifton Burns, Carina C. Federico, Jackson C. Pai, Nicole Sayegh Succar, Michael Bowen, Chandler S. Leonard, Brian McGrath, Nimrah Najeeb, and Joshua Boswell.
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"Tax Aspects of US-China Trade War," Crowell & Moring's Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar 2020
(October 8, 2020).
Presenter: Jackson C. Pai.
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"Looking Ahead: Updates for Global Employers on the Impact of Brexit and the COVID-19 Pandemic on Employee Mobility," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(August 20, 2020).
Presenters: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Stefanie Atchinson, Evelien Jamaels, and Jackson C. Pai.
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"Supply Chain and Mobility: ...the limitations on mobility, continued lockdowns, and talent shortages are affecting the supply chain and trade processes for multinationals across the globe." Women in International Trade - Los Angeles
(July 30, 2020).
Presenters: Nicole Janigian Simonian and Jackson C. Pai.
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"Preparing for Employees to Return to the Workplace: Strategies for Global Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic," Crowell & Moring Webinar
(April 29, 2020).
Presenters: Kris D. Meade, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Evelien Jamaels, and Jackson C. Pai.
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"Confronting COVID-19: What Every Employer Needs to Know Right Now," Association of Corporate Counsel Webinar
(March 17, 2020).
Presenters: Thomas P. Gies, Paul M. Rosen, Jackson C. Pai, and Nicole Janigian Simonian.
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"The US-China Trade War And Impact on China Tax Policy and Practice," Crowell & Moring's Managing Tax Audits and Appeals Seminar 2019, Washington, D.C.
(September 12, 2019).
Presenter: Jackson C. Pai.
Publications
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"Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Signed into Law," Crowell & Moring’s Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(January 5, 2022).
Authors: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Jackson C. Pai and Martín Yerovi.
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"Congress Passes Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act," Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(December 22, 2021).
Authors: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Jackson C. Pai, Laurel Saito and Martín Yerovi.
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"Three Crowell & Moring Practices Recognized as Law360 Practice Groups of the Year," Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(November 30, 2020).
Authors: John B. Brew, Nicole Janigian Simonian, David (Dj) Wolff, Frances P. Hadfield and Jackson C. Pai.
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"Considerations for Global Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic," Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(March 12, 2020).
Authors: Nicole Janigian Simonian and Jackson C. Pai.
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"Doing Business in China – Managing “Fapiaos”" Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(February 4, 2020).
Authors: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai, Evan Y. Chuck and Ye Zhou.
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"China: Using Customs to Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)" Crowell & Moring's International Trade Law
(January 18, 2020).
Authors: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai and David R. Stepp.
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"China Customs and Intellectual Property Rights Protection," Crowell & Moring's Retail & Consumer Products Law Observer
(December 10, 2019).
Authors: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai and David R. Stepp.
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World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Decisions: Bernan’s Annotated Reporter
(2007-2015).
Co-Editor: Jackson C. Pai.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"Global Mobility and Workforce Concerns During the Ukraine/Russia Conflict,"
International Trade Bulletin
(May 6, 2022).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai
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"Employee Personal Information Protection in China – Are You Up to Speed?,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(August 25, 2021).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Robert Holleyman, Jackson C. Pai, Zhongdong Zhang, Yi Huang, Aurora Zhang
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"Advance Pricing Arrangement in China: An Effective Tax Planning Tool for Multinational Companies,"
Tax Alert
(May 10, 2021).
Contacts: David B. Blair, David J. Fischer, Jackson C. Pai, Ye Zhou, Ph.D.
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"Will the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Reestablish Global Employee Mobility?,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 19, 2021).
Contacts: Thomas P. Gies, Evelien Jamaels, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Zhongdong Zhang, Yi Huang, Jackson C. Pai
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"Permanent Establishment Risks Arising From Sending Employees to China,"
(December 28, 2020).
Contacts: S. Starling Marshall, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Zhongdong Zhang, Yi Huang, Jackson C. Pai, Ye Zhou, Ph.D.
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"Looking Ahead: Enforcement of the USMCA Labor Provisions,"
International Trade Bulletin
(December 18, 2020).
Contacts: John B. Brew, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Robert Holleyman, David R. Stepp, Jackson C. Pai
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"Remote Working Abroad: 10 Tips for Global Employers,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(November 30, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Maarten Stassen, S. Starling Marshall, Robert Clifton Burns, Evelien Jamaels, Jackson C. Pai, Yi Huang
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"China Tax Policies to Address the COVID-19 Pandemic,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(November 9, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Zhongdong Zhang, Yi Huang, Jackson C. Pai, Ye Zhou, Ph.D.
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"Trump Administration Announces New Interim Final Rules to Tighten Visa Requirements for High Skilled Foreign Workers,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(October 14, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai
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"Upcoming Revisions to Sexual Harassment Requirements in China: How Employers Should Prepare for Changes to Employer Liability,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(September 28, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai, Zhongdong Zhang, Yi Huang
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"Brexit and its Implications for Global Mobility: Where Are We Now?,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - UK
(September 8, 2020).
Contacts: Evelien Jamaels, Emmanuel Plasschaert, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Stefanie Atchinson, Jackson C. Pai
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"Labor Provisions of the USMCA: What Multinational Employers Should Know,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(August 4, 2020).
Contacts: Kris D. Meade, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Christine B. Hawes, Jackson C. Pai
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"Multinational Companies May Benefit From Chinese Stimulus Programs To Help Mitigate the Economic Impact in China of COVID-19,"
International Trade Bulletin
(March 31, 2020).
Contacts: Evan Y. Chuck, Nicole Janigian Simonian, David R. Stepp, Jackson C. Pai
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"China Temporarily Bans Certain Foreigners From Entry,"
(March 27, 2020).
Contacts: Evan Y. Chuck, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai
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"Planning for Temporary Workplace Closures and Related Actions,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 16, 2020).
Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Katie Erno, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai, Suzanne E. Rode
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"Employer Responses to COVID-19 in Real Time,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 13, 2020).
Contacts: Trina Fairley Barlow, Thomas P. Gies, Kris D. Meade, Eric Su, Ira M. Saxe, Katie Erno, Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai, Suzanne E. Rode
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"Considerations for Global Employers During the COVID-19 Pandemic,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(March 12, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai
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"New Social Insurance Requirements for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan Employees,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(February 13, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Jackson C. Pai
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"Coronavirus: Key Issues for Employers,"
Labor & Employment Law Alert - US
(January 31, 2020).
Contacts: Nicole Janigian Simonian, Evan Y. Chuck, Jackson C. Pai, Jillian Ambrose
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