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Gabriel Gates

Associate

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    Gabriel Gates is an associate in the firm’s Washington, DC office who helps clients navigate complex international arbitration and international trade issues.

    In his international arbitration practice, Gabe has experience representing clients in investor-state disputes. In his international trade practice, Gabe regularly advises clients on the application of international trade controls, including economic sanctions and export controls laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, and Treasury.

    Prior to joining the firm, Gabe was as an active duty intelligence officer in the U.S. Air Force, and served predominantly overseas.

    Gabe is admitted to the DC Bar under DC App. R. 46-A (Emergency Examination Waiver); Practice Supervised by DC Bar members.

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    • Represents a U.S. construction materials company in an ICSID arbitration in connection with its mining operations in Mexico.
    • Represents companies in internal investigations into international trade controls violations.
    • Advises companies on preparing and filing export license applications.
    • Counsels clients concerning the application of U.S. sanctions against Russia and other U.S.-sanctioned countries to their businesses.
    • Conducted internal investigation for a multinational manufacturing company regarding allegations of fraud.

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  • Credentials
    Education
    • Georgetown University Law Center, J.D.
        • magna cum laude
        • Georgetown Law Journal
    • Colgate University, B.A.
        • Philosophy
    Bar Admissions
    • Admitted to the Bar under DC App. R. 46-A (Emergency Examination Waiver)
    • Practice Supervised by DC Bar members
    Government Experience
    • U.S. Air Force
    Pro Bono
    • Drafted complaint on behalf of the Clooney Foundation for Justice on international human rights violations.
    • Worked with the National Veterans Legal Services Program (NVLSP) to assist military veterans with discharge upgrades.
    Memberships and Affiliations
    • American Society of International Law
    • U.S. Air Force Reserve
    Previous Experience
    • U.S. Air Force, Intelligence Officer

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