profile image

Kelly Stephenson

Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Kelly G. Stephenson is counsel with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer and Feld LLP’s international trade practice. He focusses on U.S. law and policy affecting international trade and business, national security, economic sanctions, antiboycott, and anticorruption.Mr. Stephenson advises clients on U.S. law and policy affecting international trade and business, particularly in the areas of the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) regulations and antiboycott laws.

He has counseled clients in a variety of industries, including aerospace and defense, medical technologies, and business technology/communications services.

Mr. Stephenson’s expertise is centered around:

  • Conducting internal investigations, drafting and preparing voluntary disclosures, responding to government inquires, and investigation management.
  • Developing compliance programs and corrective actions based on root-cause analysis and relevant business-specific risk profiles.
  • Developing automated compliance tools and web applications in conjunction with IT specialists.
  • Analyzing information systems to identify potential areas of unauthorized access to protected data, assessing compliance with EAR encryption-related controls, and developed internal compliance programs.

Mr. Stephenson received his J.D. with honors from The University of Texas School of Law where he was a Rapoport Center Scholar and served as the editor-in-chief of the Texas International Law Journal. Prior to joining Akin Gump, he was a law clerk in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, El Paso.

Mr. Stephenson served as a Peace Corps volunteer in The Gambia, studied abroad in South Africa, and interned for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda. As a student attorney for The University of Texas School of Law National Security Clinic, he assisted with the habeas representation of a detainee at Guantanamo Bay, addressed international humanitarian law and drafted a brief on detention authority.

Education:

  • J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 2010
  • B.A., American University, 2003

Clerkships:

  • U.S.D.C., Western District of Texas
  • U.S.D.C., Western District of Texas

Bar Admissions:

  • District of Columbia
  • Texas

Cost

Rate : $$$

What types of cases Attorney Kelly Stephenson & Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP can handle?
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP can handle cases related to laws concerning Business, Antitrust & Trade, International Law. We manually verify each attorney’s practice areas before approving their profiles and reviews on our website.
Where is Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP located?
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP is located at 1564, 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States. You can reach out to Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP using their phone line 202.887.4429. You can also check their website akingump.com or email them at kgstephenson@akingump.com.
How much would it cost to hire Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP?
Kelly Stephenson lawyer charges are specific to each case. However, they work with contingency fees and its ranges from $$ to $$$. They also provide free consultation [and no obligation quotes] if you are interested to hire.
Are Kelly Stephenson reviews trust-able?
We have the ratings and reviews moderation team who checks and verifies every review submitted on our website manually. You can trust all the reviews you see on Kelly Stephenson lawyer profile listing.

Rate and write a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Is this your profile?Claim it now.

Make sure your information is up to date.
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP
1564, 1333 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, United States
Get directions
diamond elite badge
profile image

Robert L. McKenna III

4.8
Huntington Beach, California, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Tyler Nicoll

0.0
Naples, Florida, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

Lina Stillman

4.9
New York, New York, US
Advertisement
diamond elite badge
profile image

David Centeno

4.5
New York, New York, US
Advertisement