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Idris Motiwala

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Overview

Idris Motiwala is an associate in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office, where he is a member of the firm’s Corporate Group. Idris’s practice covers a range of transactional and regulatory matters for both startups and mature companies, including government contractors, health care providers, and developers of emerging technology. Idris provides guidance on everyday corporate governance issues, commercial transactions, and private equity financing.

Idris has a unique blend of law firm and in-house experience. He served as associate general counsel for an emerging space transportation company, where he advised the company through unique challenges, including equity financing, government contracting, CFIUS, international trade, and commercial transactions. While at this space transportation company, Idris taught a course at the University of Texas School of Law titled “Space Law: The Business of Space Operations.” Idris’ corporate experience allows him to effectively guide clients through the various challenges they face.

Career & Education

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    • University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2013
    • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2016
    • University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 2013
    • University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 2016

    • District of Columbia
    • Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
    • District of Columbia
    • Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
    • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas

Idris's Insights

Webinar | 09.12.24

Practicing Law in the U.S. Space Industry

As commercial entities venture further into space exploration, they will require sophisticated legal advice in order to understand the complex web of regulations governing the industry. These entities hire both in-house counsel and generalist outside counsel who will need to understand the governing frameworks in order to best serve their clients. The space industry involves many areas of law, spanning from corporate law to including niche regulatory expertise. Practicing law in the space industry requires a team effort.

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Practices

Idris's Insights

Webinar | 09.12.24

Practicing Law in the U.S. Space Industry

As commercial entities venture further into space exploration, they will require sophisticated legal advice in order to understand the complex web of regulations governing the industry. These entities hire both in-house counsel and generalist outside counsel who will need to understand the governing frameworks in order to best serve their clients. The space industry involves many areas of law, spanning from corporate law to including niche regulatory expertise. Practicing law in the space industry requires a team effort.

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