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Alfredo Fernández advises regional and national manufacturing, technology, education and real estate organizations with a focus on environmental and international trade matters. He serves as the chair of the firm's Manufacturing Team and is chair of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee.
As a member of the firm’s national Environmental Practice, Alfredo advises clients across industry types on environmental, health and safety issues that arise in all areas of business operations, including regulatory compliance, transactional due diligence, management and remediation of contaminated properties, chemical compliance, occupational health and safety (OSHA), dispute resolution and crisis management. One area of focus is risk management pertaining to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Alfredo also counsels clients regarding abatement of hazardous materials/conditions (e.g., asbestos, lead, PCBs, PFAS, radon, mold and related indoor air quality) and strategically advises clients regarding transaction and/operations affected by the transition from the Connecticut Transfer Act program to Connecticut’s Release-Based Remediation program.
Leading the firm’s International Trade Practice, Alfredo also advises companies on matters involving the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), and other matters affecting international trade and business, including economic sanctions programs, multilateral trade agreements, foreign investment, foreign employment, anti-bribery programs, customs/imports, and anti-boycott regulations.
In both practice areas, Alfredo assists manufacturers, public and independent schools, colleges and universities, developers and property owners with internal investigations, voluntary disclosures and licenses/permits, transactions and business opportunities, internal compliance policies and agency inspection and enforcement proceedings.
Alfredo strives to understand a client’s business needs and find a pragmatic solution within the framework of the law. He is described by his peers and clients alike as a transparent and attentive strategist, dedicated to his client’s best interests. He understands the complexities of highly nuanced legal structures and sees value in providing thoughtful advice while mitigating the potential risks inherent in the various industries that he counsels.
Prior to joining the firm, Alfredo worked as an aerospace engineer for a leading aircraft engine manufacturer.
Credentials
Education
- University of Michigan, B.S., cum laude
- University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D.
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut
- Massachusetts
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of CT
