Trade Advisory
Services

Available through the Trade Compliance Academy, our Trade Advisory Services offer organizations direct access to leading international trade experts. Whether you're dealing with a complex regulatory issue or building out a long-term compliance strategy, our advisors bring deep, real-world knowledge to help you get it right.

Practical Expertise. Trusted Guidance. Real Results

This specialist consulting service goes beyond training – giving you the expert guidance and hands-on support needed to solve trade and compliance challenges quickly, confidently, and effectively.

Our consultants have extensive experience in both government and industry. They're not just policy experts – they're practitioners who've lived your challenges and know how to solve them. From classification questions to voluntary disclosures, we offer timely, practical advice aligned to your business and industry.

Our services include:

  • Assessment, development, and implementation of trade compliance programs
  • Classification of items under ITAR and EAR
  • Development of authorization strategies for complex projects
  • Transaction audits and recordkeeping reviews
  • Drafting and review of ITAR and EAR authorizations
  • Guidance for non-U.S. companies navigating U.S. regulations
  • Support with internal investigations and voluntary disclosures
  • Mentorship for Empowered Officials and trade compliance specialists
  • Advice on applying the Federal Trade Regulations (FTR)

A Powerful Extension to Your Learning Program

Trade Advisory Services are designed to complement the Trade Compliance Academy. While your teams build their knowledge and skills through our world-class training, our advisors are available to help apply that learning to real business scenarios – strengthening compliance, reducing risk, and supporting business continuity.
Whether you're facing a specific regulatory issue or want help shaping your broader compliance framework, our team is here to help.

Meet the Experts 

Explore the backgrounds and specialties of our seasoned trade advisors, with decades of experience in global compliance and regulation. 

Candace Goforth

Candace Goforth

Practice Lead

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Joe A. Cortez

Joe A. Cortez

Consultant

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Debi Davis

Debi Davis

Consultant

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Tony Dearth

Tony Dearth

Consultant

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Bruce E. O’Cain

Bruce E. O’Cain

Consultant

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