Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law, and public policy as they impact our lives. In this podcast, hosts Nicole Simonian and Ambassador Robert Holleyman talk to Jason Prince, a Crowell & Moring Partner and immediate-past Chief Counsel to OFAC

Nicole Simonian
Nicole Janigian Simonian is the co-chair of the firm’s International Trade practice and International Employment and Global Mobility Lead, with a focus on the firm’s Asia practice. A partner in the firm’s Los Angeles office, she is also a director of the firm’s China office in Shanghai. Nicole’s practice covers a range of international compliance and regulatory issues, including cross border transactions, international trade, global mobility and employment, and global supply chains.
Nicole is a member of the firm’s COVID‐19 Working Group, focusing on advising employers on compliance with U.S. and international initiatives affecting private employers and providing guidance on how to navigate the myriad of regulatory complexities companies are confronted with on a global basis.
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework in 2023: What to Look for this Year
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) partners engaged in another negotiating session as they seek to finish negotiations by the end of the year. Here’s what to watch for.
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Global Trade Talks Podcast: Russia and Ukraine – Expecting the Unexpected
Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law and public policy as they impact our lives. In this podcast, hosts Nicole Simonian and Ambassador Robert Holleyman talk to Crowell & Moring Partners’ Dj Wolff and Carlton Greene, who both specialize in economic …
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group Named a Law360 Practice Group of the Year
Washington – January 26, 2022:
Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Group has been named a Practice Group of the Year for 2021 by Law360. This marks the fourth year the group has been recognized by the publication with this distinction.
“We are thrilled to be recognized by Law360 with this honor,” said Nicole Janigian Simonian,…
Global Trade Talks – U.S.-China Trade Relations with Ker Gibbs, President at The American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai (AmCham Shanghai)
Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law and public policy as they impact our lives. In this podcast, hosts Nicole Simonian and Ambassador Robert Holleyman talk to Ker Gibbs, current President at AmCham Shanghai about the current business and trade environment…
Will the Implementation of COVID-19 Vaccine Passports Reestablish Global Employee Mobility?
As COVID-19 vaccination rates increase globally, governments across the world are developing and discussing COVID-19 vaccine passports or health certificates as a way to enable people to travel safely, for work or tourism, in the coming months. As multinational companies are navigating how to resume some sense of normalcy for employees to travel across borders,…
Podcast – Global Trade Talks – Trade on the West Coast with Dr. Jerrold Green of the Pacific Council on International Policy
Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law and public policy as they impact our lives. In this podcast, hosts Nicole Simonian and Ambassador Robert Holleyman talk to Dr. Jerrold Green, president and CEO of the Pacific Council on International Policy,…
PODCAST – Global Trade Talks: A Reporter’s Perspective with Bloomberg’s Shawn Donnan
Global Trade Talks is a podcast that shares brief perspectives on key global issues on international trade, current events, business, law and public policy as they impact our lives. In this podcast, hosts Nicole Simonian and Ambassador Robert Holleyman talk to Shawn Donnan, senior writer for Bloomberg News, who shares his perspective on international trade…
Remote Working Abroad: 10 Tips for Global Employers
Almost one year after the appearance of the novel coronavirus, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to set agendas for countries and multinational countries. More and more countries and jurisdictions have re-introduced lockdowns and restrictions on activities outside the home. Non-essential shops, bars and restaurants are closed again or have limited opening hours. Employees who may have…
Three Crowell & Moring Practices Recognized as Law360 Practice Groups of the Year
International Trade, Government Contracts, and Transportation Groups Honored for 2020
Washington – November 30, 2020: Crowell & Moring’s Government Contracts, International Trade, and Transportation practices have been selected as Law360 2020 Practice Groups of the Year. The teams received the award for accomplishments in the last year, including work done related to the COVID-19 pandemic.…