Joshua M. Carlisle

Joshua Carlisle is an associate in Miller Canfield's Corporate and Transactions Group, where he focuses on export controls and sanctions. With a background in customs compliance and trade regulations, Joshua brings extensive experience in managing global customs processes, mitigating trade risks, and supporting regulatory compliance across various business sectors. His work includes evaluating and implementing U.S. antidumping and countervailing duties, enhancing contract transparency, and developing internal control systems to ensure compliance in multinational settings.

Before joining Miller Canfield, Joshua served as a Customs Analyst and Interim Customs Counsel at General Motors, where he led process improvements for compliance in vehicle and component supply chains and advised on global customs requirements. He also gained valuable experience as a Compliance Specialist with Buckland Customs Brokers and as an Analyst at Sandler and Travis Trade Advisory Services, focusing on tariff classifications and trade agreement qualifications. His legal expertise extends to drafting appeals, conducting compliance audits, and offering strategic recommendations to leadership.

Joshua earned his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, where he received honors, including Book Awards in Economics for Lawyers and Private Sector Labor Law. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Michigan State University. Admitted to practice law in Michigan and a licensed Customs Broker, Joshua applies his comprehensive knowledge of trade regulations to assist clients in navigating the complexities of international trade and compliance.