Michael D. Falbo
Washington,DC
Summary
Dynamic attorney advisor with extensive experience at U.S. Customs, specializing in legal research and writing. Proven track record in drafting impactful memoranda and administrative decisions, demonstrating strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Adept at navigating complex regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance, and delivering strategic insights in high-stakes environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney Advisor
U.S. Customs, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings
New York, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Prepared memoranda and petition responses on cash seizures, export controls, Jones Act violations, environmental regulations, and smuggling matters.
- Issued decisions on Section 1592 petitions related to AD/CVD, NAFTA, and classification issues.
- Drafted Final Administrative Decisions for Enforce and Protect Act cases evaluating evidence of evasion.
- Drafted rulings on wind turbine farm construction plans for compliance with Jones Act and Passenger Vessel Services Act.
Judicial Intern
U.S. Court of International Trade
New York, USA
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Drafted judicial decisions on countervailability of electrical subsidies under adverse facts available.
- Evaluated inclusion of specific subsidies in duty rate calculations under adverse facts available.
- Assessed sufficiency of Commerce's explanations for differing severity of adverse inferences.
- Ensured compliance with Chenery standards in all judicial decisions.
Judicial Intern
Honorable John Lansden, Queens County Housing Court
New York, USA
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Drafted decisions on nonpayment, holdovers, lease violations, waivers, and habitability issues.
- Analyzed and interpreted Housing Stability and Tenant Protection Act (HSTPA) implications.
- Prepared memoranda detailing coop fines, HSTPA applicability, and court jurisdiction.
Analytics Associate
China Beige Book International
New York, USA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Researched and reported on various Chinese sectors including mining, coal and e-commerce.
- Wrote quarterly performance reports on inflation, sectoral growth, and lending across China.
- CBB is the world's leading consultancy providing economic reports on China.
Education
Juris Doctor -
New York Law School
05.2021
Bachelor of Arts - History and Sociology
Binghamton University
05.2016
Skills
- Legal research
- Administrative law
- Legal writing
Timeline
Attorney Advisor
U.S. Customs, Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings
08.2021 - Current
Judicial Intern
U.S. Court of International Trade
06.2020 - 05.2021
Judicial Intern
Honorable John Lansden, Queens County Housing Court
06.2019 - 08.2019
Analytics Associate
China Beige Book International
01.2016 - 01.2017
Juris Doctor -
New York Law School
Bachelor of Arts - History and Sociology
Binghamton University