Edward (E.J.) Thomas

E.J. Thomas is an associate in the firm’s Washington office. As a member of the International Trade Group, he counsels clients from a broad range of industries involved in antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings before the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission. He has also assisted numerous companies with successfully obtaining exclusions from section 232 and section 301 tariffs. E.J. also advises clients on various matters before U.S. Customs and Border Protection, including protests, prior disclosures, letter rulings, and Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act applicability reviews.

In addition to his agency practice, E.J. has represented clients in numerous disputes at the U.S. Court of International Trade, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and NAFTA/USMCA binational panels. He has also assisted with the preparation of a petition for writ of certiorari stemming from litigation challenging actions taken under section 232.

In addition to his International Trade practice, E.J. also maintains an active pro bono practice. He has successfully petitioned for asylum for two clients and assisted both clients with adjusting their status to become U.S. permanent residents.