James A. Wilderotter, General Counsel
James A. Wilderotter was appointed General Counsel of the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in June, 2006.
Prior to joining USTDA, Mr. Wilderotter was a partner in the Washington office of the international law firm Jones Day for almost 25 years specializing in federal regulatory matters, international trade and investment issues, government contracts and assistance programs, and administrative law. His past government service includes executive appointments as General Counsel of the U.S. Energy Research and Development Administration, Associate Counsel to the President of the United States, and Associate Deputy Attorney General, as well as senior staff positions at the Departments of Commerce and Housing and Urban Development. His business experience includes service as Vice President and General Counsel of International Paper Company.
Mr. Wilderotter received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois, where he was Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review. He also holds a Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University.
