The 47th Annual International Trade Update is a premier conference dedicated to the discussion of international trade law, organized by Georgetown Law's Institute of International Economic Law. This event brings together hundreds of top-level trade lawyers, government officials, and in-house counsel to address contemporary challenges in international trade.
The conference covers a wide range of topics, including trade remedies and customs law, trade policy, customs practice, judicial decisions, and developments in disputes and trade negotiations. Sessions feature insights from key agencies and courts, such as the Department of Commerce, Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Justice, the World Trade Organization Secretariat, and the U.S. Court of International Trade.
Attendees have the opportunity to engage in networking sessions, participate in discussions led by notable speakers, and gain insights to address pressing issues in their practice. The event also offers Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit options for participants.
This conference is ideal for members of the trade and customs bar, government officials, and in-house counsel seeking to stay informed on the latest developments in international trade law and policy.
Speakers(24)
Alan Wolff
Deputy Director-General at World Trade Organization
Alan Wolff is the Deputy Director-General of the WTO and former U.S. Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations.
Alexandra Whittaker
Counsel at House Committee on Ways and Means
Alexandra Whittaker serves as counsel for the House Committee on Ways and Means, specializing in trade policy.
Ambassador Alan Wolff
Deputy Director-General at World Trade Organization
Ambassador Alan Wolff is the Deputy Director-General of the WTO and former U.S. Deputy Special Representative for Trade Negotiations.
Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky
Senior International Partner and Chair, International Trade, Investment and Market Access Group at WilmerHale
Ambassador Charlene Barshefsky is a Senior International Partner at WilmerHale and former U.S. Trade Representative, with extensive experience in international trade law.
Amy Karpel
Chair at International Trade Commission
Amy Karpel is the Chair of the International Trade Commission, overseeing trade remedy investigations.
Arun Venkataraman
Former Assistant Secretary of Commerce at U.S. Department of Commerce
Arun Venkataraman served as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce, focusing on international trade policy.
Catherine Rampell
Columnist at The Washington Post
Catherine Rampell is a columnist for The Washington Post and an anchor for MSNBC, focusing on economic and policy issues.
Cecilia Malmström
Former EU Commissioner for Trade at European Commission
Cecilia Malmström served as the European Commissioner for Trade, overseeing EU trade policy and negotiations.
Chantal Thomas
Professor at Cornell Law School
Chantal Thomas is a professor at Cornell Law School, specializing in international trade law and development.
Charlene Barshefsky
Senior International Partner and Chair, International Trade, Investment and Market Access Group at WilmerHale
Charlene Barshefsky is a Senior International Partner at WilmerHale and former U.S. Trade Representative, specializing in international trade and investment.
Congressman Sander Levin
Former Chair at House Ways and Means Committee
Congressman Sander Levin is the former Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, with a focus on trade policy.
Himamauli Das
Senior Fellow at Institute of International Economic Law
Himamauli Das is a Senior Fellow at the Institute of International Economic Law, with extensive experience in U.S. and international economic law and policy, including roles at FinCEN and the U.S. Treasury.
Jennifer Hillman
Professor at Georgetown Law
Jennifer Hillman is a professor at Georgetown Law and former member of the WTO Appellate Body, specializing in international trade law.
Kathleen Claussen
Faculty Co-Director at Institute of International Economic Law
Kathleen Claussen is the Faculty Co-Director of the Institute of International Economic Law at Georgetown Law, specializing in international trade law and policy.
Katrin Kuhlmann
Co-Director at Center on Inclusive Trade and Development
Katrin Kuhlmann is the Co-Director of the Center on Inclusive Trade and Development, focusing on trade policy and development.
Lorand Bartels
Professor at Cambridge University
Lorand Bartels is a professor at Cambridge University, specializing in international trade law.
Maria Pagán
Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative at Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
Maria Pagán served as the Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and Ambassador to the World Trade Organization.
Orit Frenkel
Executive Director at American Leadership Initiative
Orit Frenkel is the Executive Director of the American Leadership Initiative, focusing on trade policy and leadership.
Peter Harrell
Former Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness at The White House
Peter Harrell served as the Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness at the White House, specializing in international trade and economic policy.
Rob Portman
Former Senator at United States Senate
Rob Portman is a former U.S. Senator and former U.S. Trade Representative, known for his expertise in international trade and economic policy.
Sander Levin
Former Chair at House Ways and Means Committee
Sander Levin is a former U.S. Congressman and Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, with a focus on trade policy.
Stephen Vaughn
Partner at King & Spalding
Stephen Vaughn is a partner at King & Spalding and former General Counsel for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
Tim Meyer
Professor at Duke Law School
Tim Meyer is a professor at Duke Law School, focusing on international trade and investment law.
Tom Graham
Partner at Cassidy Levy Kent
Tom Graham is a partner at Cassidy Levy Kent and former Chairman of the WTO Appellate Body, with extensive experience in international trade law.
Event Details
- Date
- March 12-13, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- Georgetown University Law Center
- Audience
- Trade and customs bar members, government officials, in-house counsel
- CLE Credits
- CLE credit options available