Bryan A. Elwood

Bryan A. Elwood has a diverse work experience in the legal field, with a focus on international trade and investment. Bryan A. started their career at the National Commission for Foreign Investment in Mexico, where they served as Deputy Director for International Organizations. During this time, they analyzed and authorized foreign investment projects and was a member of the NAFTA negotiation team.

After their role in the government, Elwood joined the Embassy of Mexico in the United States as Chief International Trade Counsel. Here, they handled bilateral trade disputes, trade-related national security issues, and played a significant role in the implementation of NAFTA.

Elwood then moved to private law firms. Bryan A. worked at Kaye Scholer LLP, where they participated in litigation related to dumping, subsidies, and safeguard actions. Bryan A. also represented clients in NAFTA investor-state disputes. Bryan A. later joined Baker & Hostetler LLP, where they counseled on foreign investment and international trade matters. Bryan A. participated in trade and intellectual property litigation affecting imports. Additionally, they worked as a consultant for the Organization of American States while at Baker & Hostetler.

Prior to their current role, Elwood worked at Curtis Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP as an Attorney-at-Law, representing clients in investment, customs, international trade, and export controls issues. Bryan A. addressed global movement of goods issues, including customs seizures, market access, and consumer protection.

Elwood is currently Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer at Tricon International, Ltd. Bryan A. oversees legal and compliance issues for Tricon Energy Ltd., a global petrochemicals trading company with over $10 billion in revenues.

Overall, Elwood's experience spans both public and private sectors, with a particular focus on international trade and investment law.

Bryan A. Elwood's education history begins in 1985 when they enrolled at Universidad Iberoamericana in Ciudad de México. Bryan A. pursued a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Derecho and completed their studies in 1990.

Following this, Bryan pursued further education at Georgetown University Law Center from 1993 to 1994, where they obtained a Master's Degree in Law.

In addition to their degrees, Bryan also obtained several certifications. In 1993, they earned a certification as Licenciado en Derecho from the Secretaría de Educación Pública. Later, in 2002, they obtained the New York State Bar certification from the State of New York Third Judicial Department. In 2003, Bryan obtained the USCIT Bar certification from the United States Court of International Trade.