Jesse Horn

LocationWashingtonUnited States
Government service7yrsU.S. Department of Commerce(DOC) · U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)

About

Jesse is Senior Counsel at Microsoft where he is the primary lawyer handling dual use export control issues.  Prior to Microsoft, Jesse served as Senior Counsel in the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security at Commerce and as a Trial Attorney in the DOJ’s Criminal Division.  Jesse began his career as a trade compliance associate at a law firm in Denver.

With over 14 years of legal experience, I am a passionate and skilled export control and cyber law counsel operating at the nexus of global trade and technological innovation. With diverse legal experiences and expertise in both the public and private sectors, my practice encompasses building and implementing export compliance programs, understanding complex business issues and technologies, and engaging with U.S. and international regulators on technology and trade issues including in emerging fields like artificial intelligence and data security. My strong foundation in international trade compliance, coupled with a track record in trial advocacy and international criminal law, fuels my enthusiasm for collaborating with diverse, dynamic teams to devise innovative and pragmatic solutions to multifaceted legal hurdles.

Roles

Apr 2020–Mar 2022
Former role

Senior Counsel

U.S. Department of Commerce(DOC), Office of the Chief Counsel for Industry and Security

District of Columbia

International Trade LawNational Security Law

As Senior Counsel with the Department of Commerce, I managed export control issues and regulations including collaboration with U.S. interagency partners. I maintained an active enforcement docket as primary trial counsel in cases involving alleged export control violations.

In 2021, I received the highest award from the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for publishing the “single most comprehensive update to BIS enforcement authorities in the agency’s history.”

May 2015–Apr 2020
Former role

Trial Attorney

U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Criminal Division/Office of International Affairs/Cyber Team

District of Columbia

Security and Law EnforcementNational Security LawCriminal LawCriminal Investigation

As a Trial Attorney with the Department of Justice, I managed a high-volume caseload centered on coordination with U.S. and foreign authorities as well as Internet Service Providers to help execute requests for assistance by producing electronic evidence for foreign criminal prosecutions. On detail to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, I litigated an active caseload of misdemeanor domestic violence cases. My practice encompassed all aspects of criminal trial litigation, including outreach with defense counsel, law enforcement, and expert and civilian witnesses to ensure a fair and effective prosecution process.