Francisco J. Sánchez is an attorney in Holland & Knight's Tampa office who focuses his practice on trade policy, regulation, and the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States process—including mitigation measures. Sánchez also serves as an advisor to a private equity firm concentrating on investment opportunities in the Arctic. Prior to joining Holland & Knight, Sánchez was the chair and CEO of CNS Global Advisors. He served as the US undersecretary of commerce for Trade until 2013, leading the International Trade Administration in its efforts to improve the global business environment by helping US businesses compete abroad. During the Clinton administration, Sánchez served as the assistant secretary for aviation and international affairs at the US Department of Transportation (DOT). Prior to the DOT role, he served in the White House as a special assistant to President Bill Clinton, and as chief of staff to the special envoy to the Americas.