Robert Shapiro is a partner at Thompson Coburn LLP and chair of the firm’s international trade practice. He is a trusted advisor on the full spectrum of import and export issues, with particular knowledge in the rapidly evolving intersection of compliance and geopolitics. He counsels companies navigating complex and shifting regulatory regimes, regularly representing clients before key U.S. trade agencies, including the Departments of State, Homeland Security, Treasury, and Commerce.

Robert’s experience spans tariff and duty strategy, product valuation, classification, and origin analysis, as well as compliance with export controls, sanctions, and forced labor restrictions. Known for his detail-oriented approach, he helps uncover supply chain risks while identifying opportunities to reduce or recover costs. Drawing on his prior experience as a logistics executive, he brings a practical understanding of supply chains to his work and helps companies navigate emerging challenges. His counsel brings a forward-looking perspective on emerging issues, including AI and the evolving technology controls reshaping global trade.