Arturo Jessel

Arturo Jessel, an advisor to the firm's Global Trade Practice Group, has more than 28 years of experience in international trade, trade policy, and U.S.-Mexico trade and bilateral relations.

Prior to joining the firm, Arturo was the Senior Trade Counselor and Information Specialist at the Embassy of Mexico, and was directly involved in the negotiation and implementation monitoring of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He was also responsible for market access issues and promoted trade and investment opportunities in Mexico. Arturo also worked in the offices of the Secretariat of Commerce and Industrial Promotion, where he held various positions.

Areas of Concentration

· International trade policy

· United States and Mexico trade policy

· Agricultural trade issues

Professional & Community Involvement

· Professor, National Autonomous University of Mexico (1974-1989)

Other Experience

· Senior Trade Counselor and Information Specialist, Embassy of Mexico, Washington, D.C., Trade Office/NAFTA Office

· Trade Counselor and Information Specialist, Embassy of Mexico, Washington, D.C., Trade Office/NAFTA Office

Articles, Publications, & Lectures

· Speaker, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, Bogota, Colombia, March and September, 2003

· Speaker, Industrial Cooperation and Small and Medium Industries Seminar, Seoul, Korea, December, 1985

· Speaker, Trade and Industrial Promotion for Developing Countries Seminar, Rwanda, Kigali, July, 1984

· Speaker, Export Promotion Seminar, Jakarta, Indonesia, October-November, 1983

· Speaker, International Sugar Trading Seminar, Mexico City, February, 1981

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