Ronald Kirk > Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP > Dallas, United States > Lawyer Profile

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP
2001 Ross Avenue, Suite 2100
Dallas, TX 75201
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United States

Work Department

International Trade, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)

Position

Ron Kirk is Senior Of Counsel in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s Dallas and Washington, D.C. offices. He is Leader of the International Trade Practice Group and a member of the Sports Law, Public Policy, Crisis Management and Private Equity Practice Groups.

Ambassador Kirk focuses on providing strategic advice to companies with global interests.

Ambassador Kirk has had an extensive career in Public Service. Prior to joining Gibson Dunn in April 2013, Ambassador Kirk served as United States Trade Representative (USTR) and was a member of President Obama’s Cabinet, serving as the President’s principal trade advisor, negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues. He also served as Mayor of Dallas from 1995 – 2001, and as Texas Secretary of State in 1994 appointed by Gov. Ann W. Richards.

Lawyer Rankings

United States > International trade and national security > Customs, export controls and economic sanctions

Export controls and economic sanctions lawyers at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP work in close coordination with their white-collar defense and investigations colleagues to provide full-service advice on matters intersecting trade and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering and national security. Handling a broad scope of advisory, licensing, investigative and transactional matters, the team’s ability to draw on the wider firm’s M&A firepower and international platform ensures it is routinely engaged by multinational corporations seeking advice on US regulations—it also advises on EU, UN and UK regimes. Adam Smith co-heads the group and combines experience in international trade compliance and white-collar investigations. The Washington DC-based practice also draws on Stephenie Gosnell Handler, who focuses on cybersecurity and technology-related matters; senior of counsel Ronald Kirk, who additionally co-heads the overarching trade team; and newly promoted partner Christopher Timura. Since research concluded, former co-chair Judith Alison Lee left the team.