A seven-lawyer international trade group has joined Philadelphia-founded Blank Rome from McDermott Will & Emery in Washington, D.C., to build out its international trade capabilities, as the firm continues to grow its offerings in the Capital region.

Led by partners Joanne Osendarp, who will co-chair Blank Rome’s international trade practice group, and Eric Parnes, the team includes senior counsel Alan Kashdan and Lynn Kamarck; of counsel Conor Gilligan; associates Tyler Kimberly and Brendan Saslow; trade economic advisor Jorge Miranda and international trade manager Deborah Flinn.