Jacob Osborn

Practice Areas

Jacob R. Osborn is a partner in the firm’s Global Trade, Data, Privacy and Cybersecurity, and Digital Currency & Blockchain Technology practices. He also serves as the Co-Chair of Goodwin’s Global Trade practice. Jacob is an expert in computer software and encryption, and his legal practice largely focuses on advising clients with respect to regulatory matters, including encryption law and regulations.

Jacob is also an export lawyer and specialist, playing a prominent role in the firm’s Global Trade practice. He has advised hundreds of clients regarding regulatory compliance with the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), economic sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), particularly with respect to electronics, telecommunications, software, and encryption items.

Personal

JD, 2009

American University Washington College of Law

(cum laude)

MS, 2009

The Johns Hopkins University

BS, 2006

Xavier University