Polsinelli is pleased to welcome Dominic Bianchi, former general counsel of the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), as a shareholder in the firm’s ITC Section 337 Litigation and Trade Remedies Practice. Based in Polsinelli’s Washington, D.C., office, Bianchi’s arrival underscores the growth of the firm’s international trade bench, following the recent addition of former ITC attorney Jane Dempsey, as a result of increased client demand for experienced counsel on complex trade issues. Bianchi spent more than two decades at the ITC, where he was named general counsel in 2013. He joined the ITC in 2001 and served as Chief of Staff to then-Commissioner Deanna Okun, who currently serves as chair of Polsinelli’s ITC Section 337 Litigation & Trade Remedies Practice.

“Dominic’s insight into the inner workings of the ITC and his strategic understanding of international trade issues are a tremendous asset to our clients,” said Okun. “Having worked with Dominic directly for several years, I have seen firsthand his deep institutional knowledge and extensive strategic experience, which will further enhance the firm’s ability to serve clients facing increasingly intricate global trade challenges.”

“It is a privilege to join Polsinelli and contribute to the growth of the firm’s exceptional trade practice. I look forward to sharing my knowledge in both section 337 and trade remedies with clients seeking strategic and creative guidance in today’s ever-changing trade landscape. My experience having served as the Commission’s chief legal counsel and liaison with Congress, USTR, and the current Administration during my tenure as general counsel will also complement Polsinelli’s existing portfolio of expertise. Deanna Okun has brought together an outstanding team and positioned Polsinelli’s 337 Litigation and Trade Remedies Practice as an industry leader in serving clients with a diverse range of trade counsel needs.”

A seasoned international trade attorney, Bianchi possesses a wealth of experience in litigation, policy and regulatory strategy. His practice focuses on all aspects of unfair trade litigation, including trade remedy actions and Section 337 investigations as well as trade compliance. He offers clients sophisticated counsel on navigating complex regulatory environments and resolving high-stakes international trade disputes.

As former general counsel of the ITC, he served as the Commission’s chief legal advisor to the commissioners and on investigations, rulemaking and research studies. He also represented the ITC in all litigation involving its determinations and activities as well as providing assistance and advice on general administrative matters, including labor relations, personnel and procurement. Bianchi earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and his B.S. from Northwestern University.

Polsinelli’s International Trade Commission (ITC) Section 337 Litigation & Trade Remedies practice offers an in-depth understanding of the ITC’s complex rules and procedures stemming from years of experience both inside and outside the federal agency. Possessing deep experience and uniquely qualified attorneys, the team includes a past ITC Chairman and other former ITC attorneys who worked on establishing rules and precedents still applicable today. Clients benefit from the group’s substantive knowledge of ITC operations and case management.