Rhonda Schmidtlein, a notable figure in international trade, has announced her resignation from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to join Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP as a partner. Schmidtlein, a Democrat from Missouri, was initially appointed to the ITC by President Barack Obama in July 2013. Her tenure at the ITC will conclude on February 1st, marking a strategic move into private practice with Wilmer’s international trade, investment, and market access practice group in Washington, D.C.
This transition epitomizes a significant career progression for Schmidtlein, who has spent years shaping trade policies on the government side. More details on her career shift can be found in the National Law Journal.