Office
3111 Stirling Road
Ft. Laud., FL 33312
Alhambra Towers
121 Alhambra Plaza
10th Floor
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Tel: 954.985.6807
Fax: 954.985.4176
Practice Group
Customs & International Trade
Areas of Emphasis
Import / Export
Jennifer Diaz
Professional Experience
Jennifer Diaz is an attorney in the Firm's International Business, Trade & Customs Law Practice Group. She concentrates her practice on assisting clients with issues relating to the import and export of goods to and from the United States.
She has experience working with Federal agencies including the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau on issues relating to classification assessments of medical devices; labeling review of food, over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, and medical devices; FDA voluntary recalls; classification of goods; antidumping matters; scope ruling requests; forfeitures, seizures, and mitigation of penalties; Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT); trademark recordation and infringement.
During law school, Ms. Diaz clerked at Becker & Poliakoff, P.A., as well as for Judges Beth Bloom in Miami Dade and Susan Lebow in Broward counties. She also served as a legal intern for Legal Aid Services and the City of Hallandale Beach.
Activities & Memberships
Florida Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association, Inc. (FCBF), Membership Committee.
Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), Board of Directors.
Broward Alliance, International Business Committee (IBC).
Emerge Broward, Connect Committee.
Hadassah, Koach Chapter, Life Member.
Received the Pro Bono Certificate of Distinction for achieving over 300 hours of pro bono service during law school.
Organization of Women in International Trade (OWIT), Treasurer (07-08), Board of Directors (06-07).
Publications
Boca Raton, Florida, "International Trade Agreements and Regulations", Florida Atlantic Region of Hadassah, April 18, 2007
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, "FDA AND YOUR FOOD SAFETY, Best Practices for Importing Food, Dietary Supplements, and Medical Devices," Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association (FCBF), August 22, 2007
Orlando, Florida, "FDA AND YOUR FOOD SAFETY, Best Practices for Importing Food, Dietary Supplements, and Medical Devices," Florida Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association (FCBF), September 11, 2007
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, "Customs and International Trade Legal Representation", Broward Community Collage, International Class, October 24, 2007
Miami Beach, Florida, IFE Americas - 10th Americas Food and Beverage Show, FDA & You: Food Importing Regulations (Focus: Organics), October 29, 2007
Miami Beach, Florida, IFE Americas - 10th Americas Food and Beverage Show, FDA & You: Beverages Importing Regulations (Beverage: Energy & Functional), October 30, 2007
Online Webinar, "Best Practice for the Importation of Medical Devices", Compliance Online, http://www.complianceonline.com/ecommerce/control/instructorProfile?panelist_id=91008, November 20, 2007
Articles
Global Trends and Customs: What Do Dental Floss, Bedpans, and Pacemakers Have in Common? 5/20/08
Global Trends and Customs: New Customs and FDA Procedures, 10/22/2007
Global Trends and Customs: U.S. Customs Cracks Down on "Gate Outs" 01/12/07
Global Trends and Customs: Why Record Trademarks and Copyrights with U.S. Customs? 11/14/06
Court Admissions
United States Court of International Trade
United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
Education
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, J.D.
University of Miami, B.A.