Chelsea Ellis
About Chelsea Ellis
Chelsea Ellis is an attorney with expertise in international trade, economic sanctions, and export control laws. She has advised both foreign investors and U.S. businesses on compliance with CFIUS requirements and has experience in designing compliance programs and conducting audits.
Work at Rimon PC
Chelsea Ellis is an Attorney with extensive experience in international trade and compliance. She has advised foreign investors and U.S. businesses in high-technology sectors on CFIUS requirements. Her role involves designing and implementing internal compliance programs and conducting trade compliance audits. She has also provided guidance on U.S. extraterritorial sanctions and export control laws, ensuring that her clients adhere to complex regulatory frameworks.
Education and Expertise
Chelsea Ellis graduated with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Illinois Chicago Law School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Political Science from Youngstown State University. Additionally, she studied Russian Language at St. Petersburg State Polytechnic University. Chelsea is admitted to practice law in the State of New York and is pending admission to the District of Columbia Bar. Her expertise encompasses international trade, economic sanctions, export controls, and corporate compliance.
Background
Chelsea Ellis has served in various legal roles throughout her career. She worked as an Attorney at the Executive Office of the President, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, where she contributed to trade policy and compliance. Prior to that, she was an Associate at Ziliak Law, LLC, and LimNexus LLP. Chelsea also gained experience as a FinTech Legal Analyst at E&S Group, where she focused on legal issues related to financial technology.
Achievements
Chelsea Ellis has a track record of advising clients on compliance with UN, U.S., and other sanctions and export control laws. She has prepared and filed voluntary disclosures to mitigate potential penalties from government agencies. Chelsea has successfully filed delisting petitions for clients to be removed from OFAC’s Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) List and has applied for OFAC unblocking requests and specific licenses across various sectors. She has also participated as a panelist on topics related to OFAC/BIS Licensing and Sanctions Risk Management.
Language Proficiency
Chelsea Ellis is proficient in English and Russian. Her language skills enhance her ability to work with diverse clients and navigate international legal frameworks. This proficiency is particularly beneficial in her advisory roles, where understanding cultural and linguistic nuances can impact compliance and trade negotiations.