Episode 6 : Interview with Robert Leo, U.S. Customs and International Trade Attorney at Meeks, Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury LLP

Interview with Robert Leo, a U.S. Customs and International Trade Attorney at Meeks, Sheppard, Leo & Pillsbury LLP, a specialized law firm representing clients on customs and related international trade issues. The firm represents clients before the principal international trade regulatory agencies, including U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Bureau of Industry and Security, the Food and Drug Administration, the Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Agriculture. In addition, the firm handles litigation related to agency actions before the U.S. Court of International Trade, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and various other federal district and appellate courts.Key Takeaways: In recent years, China and India have become the two major players for imports into the United States. Companies must consider freedom to operate in the U.S. market. Constantly changing and increasingly strict regulatory requirements greatly affect companies. Knowing your supplier and product are key to ensuring a successful entry into the U.S. market.