Georgia Law partners with the Washington International Trade Association to present third annual webinar about careers in international trade

The University of Georgia School of Law partnered with the Washington International Trade Association (“WITA”) to present a third annual webinar about careers in international trade and law. This webinar was part of WITA Academy’s ongoing Pathways to Opportunity Series: Careers in International Trade & Law, through which law students and undergraduates are able to learn about career opportunities in international trade and law from law firms and trade professionals.

Moderated by Georgia Law Professor Desirée LeClercq, this year’s panel included:

  • Introductions from Diego Añez, Executive Director, WITA Academy; Managing Director
  • A panel discussion featuring:
    • Roop Bhatti, Partner, Cassidy Levy Kent (B.A. University of Chicago; J.D. Washington University in St. Louis School of Law)
    • Derick Holt, Partner, Wiley Rein LLP (Partner, Wiley Rein LLP (J.D. Howard University School of Law – B.A. Towson University, Political Science & Economics)
    • Tajma Rahimic, Senior Attorney Advisor, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce (B.A. The University of Georgia; J.D. The George Washington University Law School)

During the panel discussion, students were able to gain insights from trade law experts, engage with policymakers and legal practitioners, and explore career opportunities in international trade law from government, companies, and law firms. Students gained a unique perspective on the wide-ranging career paths available in the trade law and policy community, creating connections with key players across both the public and private sectors.

Special thanks to the Center’s Administrative Specialist, Lindsay Weinmann, and WITA Associate Director, Maya Ghazi, for their logistical support of this event.

A recording of the panel is available to WITA members. To join, email: events@wita.org

This event is part of International Education Week (IEW), a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education. IEW is an effort to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and celebrate the benefits of international education. Join the Dean Rusk International Law Center in celebrating international education throughout the month of November. A full list of Center-sponsored events can be found here.

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