Tahlia Townsend

Practical, effective, Chambers-recognized ITAR, EAR, OFAC and CFIUS compliance counsel

Tahlia Townsend is a highly respected partner and Co-Chair of the International Trade Compliance practice at Wiggin and Dana LLP. She is nationally recognized for her expertise in advising and defending companies on matters related to U.S. export controls, financial sanctions, and foreign investment regulations.4

Professional Background

Tahlia's practice focuses on:

Export controls (ITAR and EAR)
U.S. financial sanctions (OFAC)
U.S. foreign investment regulations (CFIUS)1 4

She provides a wide range of services, including:

Handling high-stakes investigations and disclosures
Defending against government enforcement actions
Conducting global M&A due diligence
Preparing CFIUS notifications
Performing complex product classifications
Obtaining licenses
Designing and implementing compliance programs4

Clientele and Expertise

Tahlia's clients include:

Major global defense and aerospace companies
International financial institutions
Global hi-tech and electronics manufacturers
(Re)insurers
Venture capital and private equity firms
Law firms
News media
Universities
Foreign sovereign entities4

Recognition and Accolades

Tahlia has received numerous accolades for her work:

Recognized by Chambers and Partners in their USA and Global rankings3 4
Named a TerraLex Trailblazing Woman1
Recognized as a BTI Client Service All-Star for client service excellence5

Education and Background

J.D. from Yale Law School
Bachelor's degree in physics and chemistry
Served as a law clerk to federal district court judges Hon. Robert N. Chatigny and Hon. Mark R. Kravitz
Prior experience includes teaching English in Budapest and conducting research at Carnegie Mellon University4

Clients praise Tahlia for her deep legal knowledge, efficiency, and ability to explain complex ideas clearly and concisely.2 4