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Ronald Meltzer

Ronald Meltzer

USA 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions

USA - Nationwide

19 years ranked

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Practice Areas

Ronald Meltzer's practice focuses on compliance and enforcement matters relating to US export controls and economic sanctions. His work includes due diligence reviews, transaction advice, licensing, corporate compliance programs, regulatory audits, voluntary disclosures and enforcement cases. Mr. Meltzer has extensive experience dealing with the US Department of State, US Department of Commerce and OFAC on these matters. Mr. Meltzer also represents clients in customs and trade remedy cases and provides advice on Foreign Agents Registration Act requirements.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Meltzer was a professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where he published widely in the fields of US foreign economic relations, national security and international trade law. He previously worked on trade matters in the office of the Secretary of Commerce and for former Senator Bill Bradley, and has taught at the MARA Institut Teknologi in Malaysia and at American University's School of International Service.

To learn more about Mr. Meltzer, please visit: https://www.wilmerhale.com/en/people/ronald-meltzer

Professional Memberships

Mr. Meltzer is a member of the Washington Council of Human Rights First and the Washington Leadership Board of the State University of New York at Buffalo Law School.

Personal

JD, summa cum laude, State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Law, 1989; PhD, Columbia University, 1975; BA, summa cum laude, Ohio University, 1970.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions - USA - Nationwide

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Individual Editorial
Ronald Meltzer brings a breadth of experience to bear when acting on export controls and economic sanctions matters. He has extensive experience in OFAC-related matters.

Strengths

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  • Ron brings a wealth of experience and deep expertise to every engagement. As a longstanding leader in sanctions and trade compliance, his guidance is consistently thoughtful, strategic and grounded in sound judgment.

    International Trade: Export Controls & Economic SanctionsChambers Guide to the USA

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