27 May 2026
Jason Lebowitz Joins Morrison Foerster as Of Counsel in National Security Group
"Morrison Foerster has hired Jason Lebowitz as of counsel in its National Security Group in Washington, D.C., where he will work on export controls, trade enforcement, and national security matters."
Lebowitz most recently served as Senior Counsel in the Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security (OCCIS) at the U.S. Department of Commerce. In that role he advised on complex export control and national security issues, including Section 232 investigations, the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and Information and Communications Technology and Services (ICTS) supply chain matters. He played a significant role in Bureau of Industry and Security enforcement matters involving the semiconductor manufacturing industry, including issues implicating the de minimis rule and the Foreign Direct Product Rule (FDPR). Lebowitz also has substantial experience drafting charging letters and temporary denial orders, negotiating settlements, coordinating with BIS agents and Department of Justice prosecutors, and advising on complex EAR enforcement and regulatory issues.
Lebowitz’s addition strengthens Morrison Foerster’s capabilities in export controls, trade enforcement, and national security matters. He joins the firm from the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he held the senior counsel position. Not admitted in the District of Columbia; practice supervised by principals of the firm admitted to the D.C. Bar.