Angela Paolini Ellard is renowned for her expertise in trade and international economic policy, resolving trade barriers, negotiating outcomes, and building coalitions.She is Senior Adviser (non-resident) at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Ms. Ellard served as Deputy Director-General of the World Trade Organization until August 2025. A diplomat and key member of the Secretariat's senior leadership team, she was responsible for dispute settlement/reform, trade remedies, market access/trade facilitation, the successful conclusion of negotiations of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement to curb harmful fisheries subsidies, as well as the budget. Previously, Ms. Ellard had a distinguished 26-year career as Majority and Minority Chief Trade Counsel in the U.S. Congress. She achieved significant bipartisan trade policy outcomes with Congressional leaders and five Presidential administrations, including trade agreement negotiation and implementation, development programs, and U.S. trade and customs laws. She also practiced trade law at major U.S. law firms. Ms. Ellard earned her JD, MA, and BA from Tulane University. She speaks and lectures worldwide and has received numerous awards for her leadership and contributions to trade law and policy.