Samuel Finkelstein

Samuel Finkelstein is an Associate in Rimon’s International Trade practice. His work is focused on international trade and customs law, export controls and trade sanctions, CFIUS, corporate compliance and ethics programs, internal investigations, and third-party risk management. Mr. Finkelstein has advised clients across a wide range of industries, including commodities trading, defense, food, renewables, medical devices, mining, non-profit, and oil & gas.

Mr. Finkelstein has assisted multinational companies in conducting business in compliance with U.S. and international law, handling complex and sensitive matters in Africa, China, Cuba, the Middle East, Russia, Ukraine, and Venezuela. In addition, Mr. Finkelstein has conducted national and international internal investigations concerning antitrust, anti-bribery, export controls, and sanctions issues for global companies. Mr. Finkelstein has audited and developed compliance programs for U.S. and foreign companies in the areas of customs, export controls, and sanctions.

Mr. Finkelstein received his J.D. from the Seton Hall University School of Law and is a graduate of William Paterson University of New Jersey, where he obtained his B.A. in Legal Studies and Political Science. After completing law school, Mr. Finkelstein served as Judicial Clerk to the Hon. Frances A. McGrogan of the Superior Court of New Jersey.

Mr. Finkelstein is admitted to practice law in New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is pending admission to the New York Bar.