Wiley Rein promoted Lori Scheetz, previously of counsel, to partner in the firm's international trade practice, it said in a news release. Scheetz works on “export compliance and national security matters, with a focus on U.S. export controls and economic sanctions,” according to her bio. Derick Holt, previously an associate, was promoted to of counsel, the firm said. Holt works on “antidumping and countervailing duty investigations, export controls, and sanctions compliance program,” according to his bio.

David O'Sullivan, a former European Union ambassador to the U.S., joined Steptoe and Johnson in the firm's Brussels office, it said in a news release. “O'Sullivan will contribute in areas ranging from global trade to regulatory matters to compliance,” it said.

The National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America will use lobbying firm Whitmer & Worrall as Washington counsel, the association said in a Nov. 21 email. “Whitmer & Worrall is honored to support NCBFAA in representing the business of customs brokers, forwarders and OTI's, as transportation facilitators and logistics professionals," said Gabe Pellathy, partner at Whitmer & Worrall. "We look forward to achieving results for NCBFAA members through our collaboration including strategic planning, issues management and stakeholder engagement." Jon Kent, who previously lobbied for the NCBFAA, is retiring (see 1909030030).

Bradley Hayes, who was previously acting assistant commissioner for CBP’s Office of Congressional Affairs and executive director of CBP's Office of Trade Relations, recently joined the Office of Management and Budget, a CBP spokesperson said. Stephanie Talton, who was previously chief of staff in the Office of Trade, is now in the assistant commissioner role at the Office of Congressional Affairs, the spokesperson said.

William Sjoberg joined Clark Hill in the International Trade Law practice, the firm said in a news release. Sjoberg previously was a partner in the trade practice at Porter Wright.

Crane Worldwide Logistics hired Alexandra Kleinschmidt as vice president-customs brokerage and trade advisory services, the company said in a news release. Kleinschmidt previously worked at DHL Global Forwarding. She "brings a dynamic approach to providing solutions and adds a different approach of driving success in Crane Worldwide’s brokerage division by having expertise in multiple countries as well as being considered an expert in multiple border crossings," VP and Chief Compliance Officer Tracey Anthony said. "Understanding the rules of engagements globally also makes her the right fit for Crane Worldwide’s trade consulting division.”

Duane Morris hired Geoffrey Goodale, previously a partner at FisherBroyles, as a partner in the corporate practice group, Duane Morris said in a news release. Goodale advises companies on import and export legal compliance, the firm said.

Google hired Scott Deutchman, previously with Neustar, as senior policy adviser-telecom, spectrum, export controls, privacy and intellectual property.

Robert Ernest joined Arent Fox’s logistics and transportation group and will advise clients on international supply chain solutions, Arent Fox said. Ernest previously worked as a general counsel for the Americas region with the Panalpina Group.

Laura Dawson, director of the Canada Institute at the Wilson Center, will join the Amazon Web Services Institute as Americas director in October, she said in a Sept. 6 email.