Marvin E.
McPherson
AssociateChicago, ILemail
Languages
- French
Marvin advises and provides operational solutions to domestic and foreign entities on international trade regulation with an emphasis on export control and sanctions regulations, including the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”), Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”), and sanctions regulations administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”). He also counsels’ clients on international trade compliance and internal audits for U.S. import, export, and foreign trade control laws.
Before joining Barnes, Richardson & Colburn, Marvin worked for an international professional service provider where he assisted multinational client to develop and operationalize compliance programs, support internal reviews and investigations, conduct export and import classifications, perform audits, and design training programs.
Marvin graduated from American University Washington School of Law in 2020. During his time at American University, Marvin participated in the Janet R. Spragens Federal Tax Clinic where he was admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court. Marvin earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from Miami University where he majored in Political Science and History.
Marvin is admitted to the District of Columbia Bar.
- Address:
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Chicago
303 East Wacker Drive
Suite 305
Email: mmcpherson@barnesrichardson.com - Education:
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Miami University (B.A., 2014)
American University (J.D., 2020)
- Bar memberships:
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District of Columbia (2021)
- Memberships:
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National Bar Association
Society of International Affairs
American Bar Association
- Jan. 13, 2025
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BIS Expanding Controls on Advanced AI and Computing Technology
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 10, 2025
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CBP Seeks to Add Post-Departure Filing Requirements for Rail Shipments to Canada and Mexico
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 3, 2025
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BIS Assessing Controls of ICTS From China and Russia used for UAS/UAVs
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Nov. 20, 2024
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History Offers Some Clues Regarding Export Controls Under the Next Administration
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Nov. 15, 2024
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Update on Recently Published BIS Cases – "Don't Let This Happen to You"
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Oct. 28, 2024
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Tangential Participant Liability Under the EAR
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Oct. 4, 2024
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Tri-Seal Enforcement Event Insights
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Sep. 23, 2024
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Proposed Rule to Prohibit Vehicle Connectivity Systems from China and Russia
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Sep. 20, 2024
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Multilateralism Increases Odds of Catching Export Violations
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Aug. 22, 2024
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CFIUS Touts Enforcement Capabilities with $60 million Penalty
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Aug. 5, 2024
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Expanded End -User and End-Use Based Export Controls
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jul. 23, 2024
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OFAC's Extended Statue of Limitations
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jul. 8, 2024
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BIS Publishes Report on Export Violations
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jun. 27, 2024
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Crackdown on U.S. Outbound Investment to China
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jun. 18, 2024
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The Nuclear Option: BIS's Power to Deny Export Privileges
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jun. 5, 2024
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U.S. Company Settles Anti-Boycott Violation
By: Marvin E. McPherson - May 28, 2024
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U.S. Companies Should Remain Vigilant for Anti-Boycott Provision
By: Marvin E. McPherson - May 14, 2024
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Section 301 Tariffs to Remain, Increase in Some Industries
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Apr. 30, 2024
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Understanding Exporter Liability for Re-Exports
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Apr. 4, 2024
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End-User and End-Use Restrictions 101
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Mar. 22, 2024
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End -User Restrictions for OFAC SDN Listed Entities
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Mar. 13, 2024
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Congress Shows New Interest in Restrictions on Foreign Real Estate Investment
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Mar. 8, 2024
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Non-U.S.- Based Parties Aren't Exempt From U.S Sanctions and Export Controls
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Feb. 23, 2024
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Escalated Sanctions Related to Russia Hit Globally
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Feb. 9, 2024
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New Export Control Know-Your-Customer (KYC) Requirements for IaaS Providers
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 26, 2024
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Increased Controls of Exports Destined to Russia or Belarus
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 19, 2024
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BIS's Fast-Track to Resolving Voluntary Self-Disclosure
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 9, 2024
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BIS's FAQs Highlight the Complexity of the AC/S IFR
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Dec. 19, 2023
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House Select Committee Advocates Trade Changes with China
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Oct. 13, 2023
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Understanding the Bureau of Industry and Security's Entity List
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Oct. 11, 2023
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49 Entities Additions to BIS for Circumvention of Integrated Circuits to Russia
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Oct. 2, 2023
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Export Enforcement Five Continues Heightened Controls for Russia
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Sep. 12, 2022
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Census Provides Guidance on the Ultimate Consignee
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Sept. 5, 2023
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BIS Removes 33 Parties from Unverified List, Highlights Importance of End-Use Checks in Export Compliance
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Aug. 14, 2023
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Executive Order Limits Some U.S. Outbound Investment
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jul. 27, 2023
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Tri-Seal Compliance Note: Voluntary Self-Disclosure Policies
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jul. 17, 2023
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New Bill Aims to Combat Vessel Evasion and Strengthen Export Controls
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jul. 7, 2023
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Congressional Proposal to Prevent Circumvention in Export Controls
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jun. 26, 2023
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The EU and U.S. Continue to Add to Sanctions List
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jun. 15, 2023
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Congress Seeks Industry Input Regarding Updates Need to Modernize U.S. Customs Laws
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jun. 9, 2023
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A Bad Case of ITAR Non-Compliance - VTA Telecom Corporation
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jun. 1, 2023
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U.S. Government Continues to Talk about "Countering China"
By: Marvin E. McPherson - May 29, 2023
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Disruptive Technology Strike Force – On the Hunt
By: Marvin E. McPherson - May 19, 2023
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BIS Issues New Russia Export Restrictions
By: Marvin E. McPherson - May 8, 2023
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Sanctions Can be an Acquired Problem
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Apr. 26, 2023
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GM Settlement Demonstrates Difficulty of Navigating Export Controls and Immigration Law
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Apr. 20, 2023
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Seagate's $300 million Export and Foreign Direct Products Rule Violation
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Apr. 10, 2023
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As Exemplified by Microsoft's Sanctions and Export Controls – You can't Pass off Compliance to Third Parties
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Mar. 27, 2023
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Don't Be an Export Violation Statistic
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Mar. 7, 2023
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U.S. Moves to Further Restrict Exports to Russia, Belarus and Diverting Countries
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Feb. 24, 2023
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The CHIPS Act and a Long-term Vision for America's Technological Leadership
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Feb. 6, 2023
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Sanctions Multilateralism on All fronts
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Feb. 6, 2023
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U.S to Crackdown on its Own Sanctions Policy
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 30, 2023
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A Multilateral Deal Could be a Win-Win for Government and Business
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 24, 2023
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Macau Has Been Added to The Destination Prohibition of Semiconductor Chips
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 17, 2023
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OFAC Violations Will Cost More
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Jan. 10, 2023
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A Zealous Commerce to Come in 2023
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Dec. 13, 2022
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Compliance Program Guidelines Issued by DDTC
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Nov. 29, 2022
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EU slow to join U.S.'s Export Controls on China
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Nov. 15, 2022
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Bill to Shift Export Controls from Commerce to the Defense Technology Security Administration
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Nov. 1, 2022
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BIS New Deal 2.0 – Has Exporters Grappling with Compliance
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Oct. 24,2022
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Is Your Position Now Subject to a BIS License? BIS Expands Restrictions on Activities Performed by U.S. Persons
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Oct. 11, 2022
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New Export Controls on Advanced Computing and Semiconductor
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Sept. 12, 2022
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BIS "Individual" Notice Impose New Export Licensing Requirement on Certain NVIDIA Chips
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Sep. 6, 2022
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Entries for Consumption Trigger AD/CVD Liability, Even for Goods to be Re-exported
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Aug. 30, 2022
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OFACs Authorizing the Closing of Accounts at Financial Institutions Blocked Pursuant to Executive Order 14024
By: Marvin E. McPherson - Aug. 15, 2022
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Barnes/Richardson Welcomes Marvin McPherson to Chicago Office
By: Marvin E. McPherson
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