Meredith A. Rathbone is a partner with the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson LLP in Washington, D.C., where she practices in the International Law Department. Ms. Rathbone focuses her practice on counseling clients regarding international regulations and compliance, including compliance with U.S. export controls and economic sanctions laws.

Ms. Rathbone has advised and assisted clients in undertaking numerous internal investigations in the United States and abroad relating to compliance with the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and U.S. sanctions laws. She regularly advises clients on making voluntary disclosures and has interfaced on behalf of clients with Government officials following such disclosures. In addition, Ms. Rathbone is experienced in assisting clients in navigating all other aspects of export controls and sanctions compliance, including the establishment of compliance programs designed to prevent inadvertent violations of the law, undertaking commodity classification and jurisdiction assessments, seeking licenses, obtaining approval for and managing Technical Assistance Agreements (TAAs) and Manufacturing License Agreements (MLAs), and undertaking internal audits. Ms. Rathbone also advises clients on customs, anti-corruption, and international government procurement matters.

Ms. Rathbone writes and speaks regularly on international regulatory compliance matters. She is a Vice Chair of the American Bar Association, Section of International Law’s Export Controls and Economic Sanctions Committee. In addition, she has taught courses relating to international law as an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and Georgetown University Law Center.

Ms. Rathbone earned her undergraduate degree from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. She has also studied in Finland, Russia, and Italy.