OUR HISTORY
In 1990, after 20 years of service to the Australian Government at the Embassy in Washington, D.C, FD Associates was founded by Fae Daniels to support small and medium companies with the requirements of exporting commodities and technology controlled for export under the ITAR and the EAR. Our team of export consultants and attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience in export licensing and compliance under the ITAR and EAR, and offer hands-on, practical experience.
Our export consultants also advise on the Foreign Trade Regulations, the Office of Foreign Assets Controls, Anti-boycott laws, U.S. Canadian Joint Certification Program (JCP) and the Foreign Corrupt Practice Act and support counsel with Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States filings.
We are a one-stop resource for companies in:
Trusted by Industry Leaders in Defense and Export Compliance
For more than three decades, aerospace, defense, and manufacturing companies have relied on FD Associates for expert guidance on ITAR and EAR licensing, classification, and export compliance.
FD Associates has been a longtime trusted advisor to Nammo. Their extensive knowledge of U.S. trade controls—and in particular U.S. export control regulations—has been valuable in supporting our compliance efforts.
Jenny Hahn and her team at FD Associates consistently deliver clear, practical, and timely guidance that enables us to navigate complex regulatory environments with confidence. Their deep understanding of the defense industry make them an exceptional partner for our international group of companies.
We appreciate their continued support and expertise in helping us to maintain compliance.
Jenny Hahn and her team at FD Associates played a critical role in helping Graham Manufacturing assess and strengthen our ITAR/EAR compliance program.
Their decades of specialized expertise, combined with a practical, solution-focused approach, allowed us to rapidly identify gaps, apply best practices, and build a stronger, more resilient compliance framework.
We highly recommend FD Associates to any organization seeking to elevate the quality, consistency, and reliability of its trade compliance function.
On behalf of AeroDrone, I am proud to recommend FD Associates, whose expertise and dedication were vital in preparing and successfully submitting a highly complex USPAB application.
As both a U.S. person and Ukrainian, I know how many challenges come with this kind of application, from regulations and procedures to the practical side of managing details across two systems. The FD Associates team guided us through every step of the USML classification process with patience, clarity, and deep knowledge.
From start to finish, their consultants showed real professionalism and persistence. They took time to understand our technology, dove into the complex details, and made sure every part of the submission was accurate and complete. Their technical expertise and strategic insight made a real difference in the final result.
I especially want to thank Jenny Hahn, whose experience and personal commitment stood out from day one. She was always available, proactive, and incredibly supportive throughout the process.
FD Associates proved to be more than a service provider. They were a true partner who cared about our success. We at AeroDrone are very grateful for their help and highly recommend them to any organization dealing with U.S. export control and compliance.
LATEST EXPORT CONTROLS AND COMPLIANCE UPDATE OCTOBER 2025
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