Everett Eissenstat

Everett Eissenstat is the James R. Schlesinger Distinguished Professor at the University of Virginia's Miller Center. He is a partner at Squire Patton Boggs and is one of the nation’s foremost global trade experts, having served in senior positions in Congress, the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the White House, and a Fortune 50 company. Eissenstat helps clients manage and mitigate geopolitical risk, influence international economic policy-making, and develop and execute successful international trade and investment strategies.

During a distinguished government career spanning over two decades, Eissenstat served as deputy assistant to the president for international economic affairs and deputy director of the National Economic Council during President Donald Trump's first term. He coordinated interagency policy development and implementation on international economic policy matters. 

Previously, he also held key roles in the U.S. House, Senate, and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, including as the chief international trade counsel to the chairman of the Senate Finance Committee (2011-2017) and as assistant U.S. Trade Representative for the Americas (2006-2011). He led negotiations of multiple comprehensive bilateral free trade agreements.

Eissenstat also served as legislative director for Rep. Jim Kolbe (R., Ariz.), where he advised the congressman on international trade matters, appropriations, and foreign affairs. He was also senior vice president at a multinational automotive manufacturer (2018-2021) reporting to the CEO and managing over 100 public policy professionals worldwide. He helped navigate a range of challenges including labor relations, supply chain disruptions, and the regulatory and compliance implications of transitioning from internal combustible engines to electric vehicles.

He holds a BS from Oklahoma State University, an MA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a JD from the University of Oklahoma.