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Kelsey Clinton

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Overview

Kelsey Clinton is an associate in the International Trade and White Collar and Regulatory Enforcement practices in Crowell & Moring’s Washington, D.C. office. Kelsey’s practice focuses on a variety of matters, including analyzing global sanctions and export control regimes to provide compliance guidance, as well as representing clients in government and congressional investigations.

Previously, Kelsey clerked in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for the Honorable Eli J. Richardson. Kelsey also interned for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia supporting the Major Crimes Division.

While in law school, Kelsey was a member editor of the Stanford Law Review, as well as a board member for the Stanford National Security & the Law Society. During law school, Kelsey additionally served as a student contributor to the Lawfare Blog.

Career & Education

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    • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
      Law Clerk, Honorable Eli J. Richardson, 2021–2022
    • Department of Justice: United States Attorneys' Office
      Intern, Major Crimes Division, 2019
    • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
      Law Clerk, Honorable Eli J. Richardson, 2021–2022
    • Department of Justice: United States Attorneys' Office
      Intern, Major Crimes Division, 2019

    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., magna cum laude
    • Stanford Law School, J.D., 2021
    • Vanderbilt University, B.A., magna cum laude
    • Stanford Law School, J.D., 2021

    • District of Columbia
    • Tennessee (Inactive)
    • District of Columbia
    • Tennessee (Inactive)

Kelsey's Insights

Client Alert | 11 min read | 06.17.24

Pressure Rising: New U.S. and UK Sanctions and Export Controls Increase Risks for Lingering Russia Exposure, Indirect Evasion in the Supply Chain, and IT Support for Russia Operations

On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced additional sanctions and export restrictions in response to Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine. The next day, the UK announced additional sanctions designations....

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Insights

Client Alert | 11 min read | 06.17.24

Pressure Rising: New U.S. and UK Sanctions and Export Controls Increase Risks for Lingering Russia Exposure, Indirect Evasion in the Supply Chain, and IT Support for Russia Operations

Client Alert | 3 min read | 05.23.24

Voluntary Self-Disclosure Leads to National Security Division’s First Declination to Prosecute Company Under Enforcement Policy

Publication | 05.01.24

Don't Fall On That Hill: Keys To Testifying Before Congress

Client Alert | 6 min read | 03.21.24

Federal District Court Rules Corporate Transparency Act Unconstitutional
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Kelsey's Insights

Client Alert | 11 min read | 06.17.24

Pressure Rising: New U.S. and UK Sanctions and Export Controls Increase Risks for Lingering Russia Exposure, Indirect Evasion in the Supply Chain, and IT Support for Russia Operations

On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced additional sanctions and export restrictions in response to Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine. The next day, the UK announced additional sanctions designations....

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