Mercedes C. Morno

Mercedes C. Morno is an accomplished legal professional with extensive experience in international business and trade law. Currently serving as an Associate at Fenwick & West since May 2022, Mercedes counsels multinational corporations, financial institutions, and private equity funds on various outbound and inbound business transactions, focusing on export controls, OFAC sanctions, and national security issues. Prior to this role, Mercedes worked as an Associate at King & Spalding and served as a Senior Attorney at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where significant contributions included advising on NAFTA renegotiations and the Steel Import Monitoring & Analysis System. Additionally, a judicial law clerk position at the U.S. District Courts involved drafting judicial opinions and assisting in trial preparations. Academic credentials include a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law Studies, Forensic Science, and Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida.