Marina Mekheil,
Senior Associate

Career Highlights

While at Schulz Trade Law PLLC, Marina has worked on various import and export law matters. She has assisted clients in identifying and disclosing discrepancies in import activities to CBP in Prior Disclosures, while minimizing potential liabilities and ensuring regulatory compliance. Additionally, she has effectively represented clients facing large penalties from CBP, resulting in substantial penalty reductions. Her understanding of complex customs issues has resulted in successful ruling requests and protest filing on behalf of her clients.

Prior to joining Schulz Trade Law PLLC, Marina began her career as an attorney with CBP’s Office of Trade, Regulations and Rulings Directorate, where she advised the U.S. Government on customs matters concerning advanced rulings, litigation proceedings, and customs law trainings. Additionally, while attending law school in the District of Columbia, Marina interned at various federal agencies, including the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the Department of Commerce. These experiences have allowed Marina to provide her clients with comprehensive legal advice.

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In her free time, Marina enjoys traveling and playing pickleball.

Credentials

Education

• American University Washington College of Law

Juris Doctor (J.D.) (2019)

• University of Texas at Dallas

Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Cum Laude (2015)

​Licenses & Bar Admissions

• District of Columbia​ (2020)