Mr. Ray is an international trade attorney in the Government Contracts, Investigations & International Trade Practice Group and divides his time between the firm’s Del Mar and Washington D.C., offices. He is dual-qualified as an English solicitor (non-practicing) and California attorney. Mr. Ray counsels clients on the full range of U.S. and EU international trade and investment matters, and has substantial experience with export controls (EAR/ITAR), economic sanctions (OFAC), and customs laws and regulations (e.g. U.S. and EU FTAs). Mr. Ray also advises clients on a range of international trade compliance issues including laws and regulations concerning anti-bribery/anti-corruption, privacy, cross-border data transfer, and the use of conflict minerals. Mr. Ray has developed risk-based international compliance programs, conducted internal investigations, and has substantial experience in defending companies against U.S. and foreign government investigations. He regularly assists clients in connection with due diligence for corporate transactions, and advocacy before governmental agencies. Mr. Ray also advises clients on all aspects of antitrust law including defending international cartel cases, counseling clients on day-to-day antitrust law compliance issues such as licensing and distribution systems, and advising on mergers and acquisitions. He has written extensively on antitrust issues, and is adjunct professor of European Union Law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego.