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.

Nixon Peabody hired John Sandweg, who was acting director of ICE in 2014, the law firm said in a news release. Sandweg most recently worked at Frontier Solutions, an "investigatory, compliance, due diligence, and crisis management firm he founded," the firm said. The law firm also brought on others from Frontier: counsel Rachel Winkler, associate Catherine Ingram, legal assistant Tracey Ford, and investigative directors Jerry Robinette and Miguel Unzueta. That team will be part of Nixon Peabody's new Cross-Border Risks team, it said. "The team comprises former Department of Homeland Security officials, federal investigators, regulators, law enforcement executives, and government affairs professionals who specialize in national security, immigration, Homeland Security compliance, cross-border regulatory, and international criminal matters," the firm said. "They provide valuable legal, regulatory, and reputational risks insight and counsel to help their clients build strong programs, handle crises, and manage risk on issues including anti-money laundering matters, import/export control, international sanctions work, and immigration for high-net-worth, global business leaders."

UPS President of Global Customs Brokerage Jeff McCorstin joined the board of directors for Good360, an organization that partners "with socially responsible companies to source highly needed goods and distribute them through our network of diverse nonprofits that support people in need," Good360 said in a news release. Bob Schwartz, chairman of the board at Good360, said McCorstin's "extensive experience in international air and ocean freight, cross-border trade, and customs brokerage operations will elevate our capabilities in moving donated goods within and beyond United States borders, extending the collective impact of Good360 and our partners."