Allison Smith
Vice President
allison.smith@lotsixteen.comAt the Lot:
I focus on bringing clarity and expertise to the ever-changing landscape of international trade policy. My years of experience at USTR in the Executive Office of the President and nearly a decade of work on Capitol Hill give me a unique perspective so that I can communicate with, and advocate on behalf of clients. I know firsthand the importance of earning and maintaining clients’ trust, and that is the guiding principle in my work.
My areas of focus include…
- International Trade Policy, including tariff policy and trade negotiations
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Government Relations and Advocacy
- Legislative and Regulatory Analysis
Before the Lot:
- Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Environment and Natural Resources
- Deputy Assistant United States Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs
- Deputy Chief of Staff, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
- Education: University of Southern California (BA), Wake Forest University (JD)
Off the Lot:
- Hometown(s): Phoenix, AZ
- Hobbies: Golfing (with enthusiasm, if not skill), embroidery projects (also with enthusiasm, if not skill), reading fiction
- A book I couldn’t put down: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- A movie I can watch on repeat: A League of Their Own
- My groupie band or musician: Bruce Springsteen
