Barbara Medrado
About Barbara Medrado
Barbara Medrado is an International Trade Associate at King & Spalding, where she has worked since 2019. She specializes in advising clients on World Trade Organization dispute settlement proceedings and has a background in international trade law and industrial engineering.
Work at King & Spalding
Barbara Medrado has served as an International Trade Associate at King & Spalding since 2019. In this role, she advises clients on World Trade Organization dispute settlement proceedings and monitors trends in international trade policy. Her previous experience at the firm includes positions as a Summer Associate in 2018 and as a Law Clerk in 2017. During her tenure, she has contributed to various projects related to international trade law.
Education and Expertise
Barbara Medrado studied at Harvard Law School, where she focused on International Trade Law and is a J.D. Candidate. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from UFRJ - Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, which she completed from 2007 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in international trade and legal frameworks.
Background in International Trade
Before her current role, Barbara conducted anti-dumping investigations and audited exporting companies in various countries, including Korea, Thailand, UAE, China, Mexico, Switzerland, and Taiwan, while working for the Foreign Trade Secretariat in Brazil. She also assisted in dispute settlement cases at the World Trade Organization involving trade remedies prior to her law school education.
Publications and Contributions
Barbara Medrado has published a book and several articles focusing on trade agreements and the technical aspects of anti-dumping calculations. Her contributions to the field of international trade law reflect her commitment to advancing knowledge and understanding of complex trade issues.