Holland & Knight has tapped former Under Secretary of Commerce Frank Sánchez to co-chair the firm’s International Trade Practice.
Sánchez was formerly in charge of the International Trade Administration from 2010 to 2013.
He’ll split his time between the firm’s Washington and Tampa offices.
Before joining Holland & Knight, Sánchez was the chairman and CEO of CNS Global Advisors, providing strategic advice to companies and governments looking to expand in or resolve issues in foreign markets.
“Francisco has a long and distinguished career in the public and private sectors and understands global trade issues at a level that will add materially to our existing depth in the space,” said Jose Sirven, leader of Holland & Knight’s Business Section. “Given the importance of trade in the current and future global economy, his experience will be increasingly valuable not only to clients that have trade and supply chain needs, but also to our international law firm partners whose clients require U.S.-based trade assistance.”