Nazak Nikakhtar

Led large legal and economic litigation teams, representing U.S. industry and international clients including multibillion-dollar organizations, in complex antidumping, countervailing duty, and customs matters before federal agencies, the International Trade Commission, and U.S. courts. Advised large multinational corporations on export control license matters and regulatory compliance systems; led internal investigations and implemented corrective actions for clients related to potential diversion and unauthorized exports of controlled sensitive items and technical data; and prepared and submitted voluntary disclosures to the U.S. State Department’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. Represents domestic and international companies in national security reviews before CFIUS and Team Telecom. Advised manufacturing industries, technology firms, U.S. government agencies, and foreign governments on supply chain vulnerabilities and developed strategies to build cost-effective, sustainable, and resilient supply systems. Advised businesses and industry associations interfacing with the U.S. government and foreign governments on resolving technical standards and market access barriers, and represented and advised companies and sovereign entities with regard to World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement proceedings and Generalized System of Preference (GSP) proceedings. Led large U.S. business delegations in international trade missions with high-level foreign government officials in Europe, Asia, South America, and Africa to expand global sales. Conducted extensive audits of domestic and foreign businesses for compliance with U.S. regulations and international laws. Broad industry experience handling international trade, national security, economic security, and policy matters across a range of industries including steel, aluminum, chemicals, aerospace, unmanned aerial vehicles, motor vehicles and automotive parts, semiconductors, medical equipment and devices, aquaculture, consumer goods, critical minerals and rare earth elements, solar cells and modules, advanced energy technology, nuclear energy, e-commerce, financial services, and travel and tourism. A prolific lecturer on law, economics, international trade, and national security to U.S. government officials, research institutions, and business associations.