Rachel Abernathy
About Rachel Abernathy
Rachel Abernathy is a Trade Advisory Associate at Flexport with a background in global customs analysis, legal assistance, and research in international law.
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Rachel Abernathy currently holds the position of Trade Advisory Associate at Flexport. Her career at Flexport began in March 2022, and she has an extensive background in international law and trade advisory.
Work Experience at Flexport
Rachel Abernathy has been working at Flexport since March 2022 as a Trade Advisory Associate. Prior to this role, she served as a Global Customs Analyst from 2020 to 2022 based in New York, New York. In her role as a Global Customs Analyst, Rachel was likely responsible for managing customs compliance and navigating the complexities of international trade regulations.
Previous Legal and Research Positions
Before joining Flexport, Rachel Abernathy gained experience as a Legal Assistant at Smith & Co Solicitors from 2019 to 2020 in Ipswich, United Kingdom. She also worked as a Research Assistant at the University of Leeds from 2018 to 2019, focusing on economic policy, foreign investment, competition law, and global tax codes. In 2016, Rachel interned at the United States Congress in Washington D.C., providing her with firsthand experience in legislative processes and governmental affairs.
Educational Background in Law and Political Science
Rachel Abernathy holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Law from the University of Leeds, completed in 2019. She also earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Political Science and Government, and Criminal Justice and Corrections from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her roles in legal and trade advisory.
Research Focus
Rachel Abernathy’s research is concentrated on economic policy, foreign investment, competition law, and global tax codes. Her experience as a Research Assistant at the University of Leeds allowed her to delve into these topics, contributing valuable insights to her current role at Flexport.