Webcast: Tariff Evasion
Webcasts | December 1, 2025
With the launch of the new U.S. Department of Justice/Department of Homeland Security cross-agency Trade Fraud Task Force, importers and their affiliates are at heightened risk of criminal and civil enforcement actions for alleged violations of tariffs, duties, and import restrictions. In this recorded webinar, we explore the theories of criminal prosecution the DOJ has used in the past to prosecute tariff evasion, the investigative tools they might employ, scenarios that are most likely to attract regulatory scrutiny, and the steps companies can take to mitigate their risk of enforcement.
MCLE CREDIT INFORMATION:
This program has been approved for credit in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 1.0 credit hours, of which 1.0 credit hours may be applied toward the areas of professional practice requirement. This course is approved for transitional/non-transitional credit.
Attorneys seeking New York credit must obtain an Affirmation Form prior to watching the archived version of this webcast. Please contact CLE@gibsondunn.com to request the MCLE form.
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP certifies that this activity has been approved for MCLE credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 1.0 hours in the General category.
California attorneys may claim “self-study” credit for viewing the archived version of this webcast. No certificate of attendance is required for California “self-study” credit.
PANELISTS:
Matthew (Matt) S. Axelrod is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. and Co-Chair of the firm’s Sanctions & Export Enforcement practice. Matt is the only person to have previously served as both Principal Associate Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice and Assistant Secretary for Export Enforcement at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s BIS. His over 25 years of government enforcement, white-collar defense, and crisis management experience are why clients consistently rely on Matt to help them navigate their most sensitive and complex matters.
Nicola (Nick) T. Hanna is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Los Angeles office and Co-Chair of the firm’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice Group. He represents Fortune 500 companies and executives in high-stakes civil litigation, white collar crime, and regulatory and securities enforcement – including internal investigations, False Claims Act cases, and compliance counseling. A former United States Attorney for the Central District of California, Nick draws on his extensive government and trial experience to advise boards and senior executives in matters involving the DOJ, SEC, and other enforcement agencies.
Christopher (Chris) T. Timura is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Washington, D.C. office and a member of the International Trade and White Collar Defense & Investigations Practice Groups. He advises clients on complex matters at the intersection of U.S. national security, foreign policy and international trade regulation — including export controls, economic sanctions, and import-related investigations — and regularly represents companies before agencies such as the OFAC, BIS and CBP. Chris currently serves on the Department of Commerce’s Regulations and Procedures Technical Advisory Committee.
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