Vicky Wu, a rigorously capable and experienced Partner at our firm, has underscored her aptitude for trade compliance through her exceptional work on risk and trade compliance assessments. She has pioneered comprehensive risk and compliance assessments, leading to the development of all-encompassing compliance programs for major corporations.

Career Highlights
Encompassing a broad array of issues related to international trade compliance, Vicky's expertise gives her a formidable edge while dealing with import laws and export controls. She confidently represents firms before several key governmental agencies, such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of State’s Directorate of Defense and Trade Controls, Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Controls.

Having spent a decade in the realm of trade compliance, Vicky’s significant accomplishments within the trade compliance sector span across various industries. These broad-ranging engagements have endowed her with a well-rounded perspective, enabling her to tackle unique challenges and offer industry-specific solutions. Her initiatives have not only helped businesses remain compliant but have also significantly reduced potential risk exposure.

Her role involves not only overseeing the regulatory compliance of businesses but also involves education and training of the workforce. With exceptional communication skills and a flair for making complex subjects graspable, Vicky often conducts training sessions to educate staff about trade compliance best practices. Her capacity to communicate effectively has ensured a deep-rooted understanding of trade compliance within the teams she has worked with, thus reinforcing adherence to regulations.

Vicky has consistently demonstrated her leadership abilities, leading cross-functional teams towards trade compliance, and has been pivotal in institutionalizing processes that help organizations maintain compliance. She commands respect due to her unique skill set, hands-on approach, and the palpable impact has had on each organization's trade procedures. She has a proven ability to develop and implement strategic compliance goals, ensuring that organizations stay ahead amid constant regulatory changes.

Credentials
Vicky earned her LL.M in International Law from the University of Houston Law Center and attended law school at St. Mary’s University School of Law, where she served on the editorial board for the St. Mary’s Minority Law Review. Vicky received her B.A. from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. She speaks Mandarin Chinese and is licensed to practice before the Supreme Court of Texas and the United States Court of International Trade