Government Relations Practice International Trade and Finance Law
David J. Ross
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Biography
David Ross chairs WilmerHale’s International Trade, Investment and Market Access Practice. Drawing on his experience at the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) and on Capitol Hill, Mr. Ross advises companies on the use of domestic and international trade rules to eliminate regulatory barriers and other impediments to their businesses and investments around the world, with a particular focus on the technology, services/financial services, and aviation/aerospace sectors. Mr. Ross also spends significant time on trade policy and legislative matters, including proceedings under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, US legislation, the negotiation and enforcement of international agreements, and World Trade Organization (WTO) and other international trade law. Mr. Ross joined WilmerHale after spending four years as international trade counsel to the Republican staff of the Senate Finance Committee, and eight years as associate general counsel at USTR.
Overview
- Duke University, JD; LLM, International and Comparative Law, graduated 1993
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, BA, Political Science, graduated 1989
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- District of Columbia, The District of Columbia Bar
- Duke University, JD; LLM, International and Comparative Law, graduated 1993
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, BA, Political Science, graduated 1989
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Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Government Relations Practice
- International Trade and Finance Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Aviation Law
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