Brad Menard

Braumiller Law Group, PLLC, is a highly respected law firm focused on international trade compliance and proven strategies to optimize global trade business practices. The attorneys and trade advisors of Braumiller Law Group know exactly how to navigate the intricate maze of global trade regulations, and they have a successful track record for helping clients save millions of dollars in compliance penalties. These clients also leverage the expertise and experience of the Braumiller Law Group team to ensure that their global trade operations are legally structured to maximize efficiency and profitability. For clients around the world, a partnership with Braumiller Law Group extends beyond compliance support to generate measurable business value.

Increased profitability. Minimized costs and tariffs. Expanded market opportunities. Accelerated sales cycle. Improved market access. Extended competitive advantage.

The international trade attorneys and customs attorneys of Braumiller Law Group offer a unique set of benefits to companies involved in import and export activities:

Consultative, customized approach with exceptional client service

Extensive history of working successfully with the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Department of Commerce, and many other government agencies

Multilingual service with fluency in Spanish, German, French, and Greek

Versatile capabilities including import/export audits, compliance procedures, penalty mitigation, trade analysis, litigation, expert witness testimony, in-house training and education

Outstanding reputation for integrity, quality and leadership, as well as extensive community involvement

Competitive, affordable rates

Our Mission

To build powerful relationships with our clients, strategically using our unique expertise in global trade compliance to add genuine value to their businesses.

Corporate Responsibility

Learn more about our diverse pro bonocontributions and the charitable organizations we proudly support.

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Brad brings over 18 years of experience to Braumiller Consulting Group, LLC in various trade compliance and international transportation topics. His expertise in Foreign Trade Zones (FTZ) administration and broker management, and his knowledgeable in various import and export related topics dealing with US Fish and Wildlife (FWS) and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) have continually helped the firm’s clients.

Career Highlights
Brad started his career working for UPS Supply Chain Solutions (UPS-SCS), formerly known as Fritz Companies. He started as a clerk at a release office on the Northern border where he was promoted to import manager. Brad then took a position in Montreal where he was the North American Liaison Manager advising Canadian exporters on US regulatory topics. He was involved in several validations relating to product qualification for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He has dealt with regulations from various other government agencies which include Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and Department of Transportation (DOT) to name a few. In 2000, Brad moved from upstate NY to Dallas, TX where he was a Regional Import Manager at the UPS-SCS national brokerage hub.

Leadership
He joins us from Fossil, a global retailer specializing in the design, innovation, and marketing of fashion lifestyle and accessory products. He was the Director overseeing the Trade Compliance and International Logistics department at Fossil. Brad was instrumental in getting Fossil approved for the Importer Self Assessment (ISA) program as well as the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) program. His collaborative approach allowed Brad to be successful in getting corporate support at senior levels on various topics. He has extensive experience in carrier management, contract negotiations, and transportation network design.

Credentials
He gained his US Customs Broker License in 1996. Over the past 18 years, Brad has saved millions of dollars in penalty avoidance and mitigation due to his ability to spot areas that needed policies and procedures. He is also proficient in classifications relating to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B.

Mr. Menard is not licensed to practice law.

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