Mr. Finkelstein’s work is focused on international trade and customs law, export controls and trade sanctions, CFIUS, corporate compliance and ethics programs, internal investigations, and third-party risk management. Mr. Finkelstein has advised clients across a wide range of industries, including commodities trading, defense, food, renewables, medical devices, mining, non-profit, and oil & gas.
He has assisted multinational companies in conducting business in compliance with U.S. and international law, handling complex and sensitive matters in Africa, China, Cuba, the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, and Venezuela. In addition, Mr. Finkelstein has conducted national and international internal investigations concerning antitrust, anti-bribery, export controls, and sanctions issues for global companies. Mr. Finkelstein has audited and developed compliance programs for U.S. and foreign companies in the areas of customs, export controls, and sanctions.
Mr. Finkelstein received his J.D. from the Seton Hall University School of Law and is a graduate of William Paterson University of New Jersey, where he obtained his B.A. in Legal Studies and Political Science. After completing law school, Mr. Finkelstein served as Judicial Clerk to the Hon. Frances A. McGrogan of the Superior Court of New Jersey.
Mr. Finkelstein is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is pending admission to the DC Bar. He practices under the direct supervision of a DC Bar member.
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Represented global oil company in cross-border, multi-year internal investigation and navigation of U.S. Department of Justice, Antitrust Division’s Leniency Program.
Guided non-US client through wind-down of its Russia business involving sanctioned LNG project.
Counseled non-US client on sanctions implications of divestment from J.V. with the government of Cuba.
Represented client in successful False Claims Act case against competitor, alleging ITAR and EAR violations.
Reviewed and optimized internal compliance program for leading US food products producer.
Conducted third-party due diligence audits of high-risk global business partners for numerous clients.
Advised US-based non-profit on its expansion of operations into several sanctioned jurisdictions.
Led Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Program review of a US bank’s international banking program.
Publications
How Importers Can Minimize FCA Risks Of Tariff Mitigation, Law360: Expert Analysis, March 24, 2025.
5th Circuit Overturns OFAC’s Tornado Cash Sanctions, Law.com, December 23, 2024.
Why Individual Officers Are BSA-AML Enforcement Targets, Law360: Expert Analysis, March 2024
Bank Compliance Fixes, Not Fines, Are Key To Regulator Trust, Law360: Expert Analysis, June 2023
Areas of Focus
Export Controls
Economic Sanctions
CFIUS & National Security
Customs & Imports
Logistics & E-Commerce
Education
Seton Hall University School of Law
J.D.
William Paterson University of New Jersey
B.A.
Previous Experience
The Volkov Law Group PC, Associate
Judicial Clerk to the Hon. Frances A. McGrogan —Superior Court of New Jersey, Hackensack, NJ
Office of the Federal Public Defender, Legal Intern.
Admissions
State of New Jersey
State of New York
District of Columbia
(Pending)
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Languages
English