International Trade And Sanctions Lawyer Rachel Alpert Joins Jenner & Block
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Jenner & Block is pleased to announce that international trade and sanctions lawyer Rachel K. Alpert has joined the firm s Washington, DC office. Bringing a wealth of experience in economic sanctions, export controls, and international legal issues from her seven years in the United States Department of State s Office of the Legal Adviser, Ms. Alpert joins as a partner in the firm s Investigations, Compliance, and Defense Practice.
Jenner & Block Partner Rachel Alpert Rachel enhances our ability to serve domestic and international clients on a range of challenging issues, including counseling companies on trade sanctions compliance and related internal- and government-facing investigations, said Katya Jestin and Randy Mehrberg, Jenner & Block s co-managing partners. Just as important, she shares the firm
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