“Agency insight for customs, trade, and regulatory compliance.”

Tara Mobaraki’s practice focuses on customs and trade law, intellectual property, and forfeiture and seizures. She brings seven years of federal government experience and a strong background advising on complex regulatory issues, trade matters, and litigation support.

Before joining OFW, Tara served as in-house counsel in the Office of the Chief Counsel within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, where she advised on:

  • Border trade cases
  • Tariff classification
  • Export licensing
  • Customs broker compliance
  • Penalties
  • Suspension and revocation proceedings
  • Ethics, labor and employment litigation
  • Other operational legal issues

Prior to joining CBP, she gained experience at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, where she advised on U.S. trade policy, international trade agreements, maritime law, and the impact of foreign tariffs and trade restrictions. In the context of free trade agreements, she supported enforcement and compliance efforts under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and contributed to investigations involving labor issues.

 

Tara provides strategic, solutions-oriented counsel that helps clients translate complex legal and regulatory requirements into practical guidance, manage risk, and support their business objectives.

Education

American University Washington College of Law, J.D.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County, B.A., English

 

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia

 

Honors and Activities

  • Chief Counsel Outstanding Advocate Award, U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • Former National Representative, Iranian American Bar Association, D.C. Chapter.
  • Co-author, ABA issue paper on cybersecurity and rule of law.

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Credentials

Education

American University, Washington College of Law

University of Maryland, Baltimore County, B.A., English Literature

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia