James Mendenhall

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JAMES MENDENHALL is a partner in the Global Arbitration, Trade and Advocacy group in the law firm of Sidley in Washington, D.C., concentrating on international arbitration, international trade policy, trade litigation and proceedings before the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). Mr. Mendenhall has served as counsel in numerous investor-state arbitration proceedings, including under ICSID and UNCITRAL arbitration rules. He has advised clients on international trade negotiations, market access issues, intellectual property policy, product standards, trade policy, national security regulations and U.S. legislative matters. He has represented clients across many sectors, including e-commerce, high-tech, pharmaceuticals, financial services, telecommunications and consumer goods.

Mr. Mendenhall was formerly the General Counsel of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Services, Investment, and Intellectual Property. In addition, while at USTR, Mr. Mendenhall served as the agency representative to CFIUS.