Gwendolyn Wilber Jaramillo

  • Counsel
  • Boston
  • 617 832 1224 direct
  • 617 832 7000 fax

Gwendolyn Jaramillo’s diversified international practice encompasses transactional, trade, general corporate and public advocacy concerns.

She advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, with a focus on cross-border acquisitions and establishment of international operations. Along with this transactional work, Gwendolyn assists investment advisers with the formation of onshore and offshore hedge funds and related regulatory compliance.

In the area of foreign trade, Gwendolyn advises clients regarding compliance with U.S. export regulations and sanctions programs, including product classifications, development of compliance programs, compliance audits, and compliance with OFAC regulations. Her work often involves counseling private sector and country government clients on governmental advocacy strategies aimed at trade and other issues involving the executive and legislative branches of the United States Government.

Beyond her international work, Gwendolyn provides assistance to private, public and non-profit companies on general corporate matters.

Bars and Court Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • District of Columbia
  • Texas

Representative Experience

The following is a brief summary of Gwendolyn's experience and accomplishments:

  • Advises clients on strategies to address the challenges and manage the opportunities of globalization.

  • Advises clients, on issues related to the development, implementation, and review of codes of conduct, human rights and labor conditions, environmental stewardship, and rule of law matters.

  • Advises clients regarding compliance with the export regulations and sanctions programs of the United States, including product classifications, development of compliance programs, compliance audits, and compliance with OFAC regulations.

  • Represents clients in international and domestic transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and bank and other privatizations.

  • Advises clients on international trade and development matters, including the resolution of investment disputes, contracts, and trade policy issues.

  • Advises private sector and country government clients with regard to government strategies, before the executive and legislative branches of the United States Government and before non-governmental organizations in the United States.

professional / civic involvement

  • American Bar Association
  • Association of International Petroleum Negotiators
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar Association
  • Texas Bar Association
  • San Antonio Bar Association
  • International Bar Association

SPEECHES AND CONFERENCES

  • "The Role of Corporate Social Responsibility in Today's Compliance World," Panelist, Institute for Energy Law of the Center for American and International Law, 63rd Annual Oil & Gas Law Conference (February 17, 2012)
  • "Denied Party Screening and Export Compliance Automation," Panelist, Massachusetts Export Center Compliance Alliance (November 3, 2011)
  • "Social Responsibility Issues," Panelist, Association of International Petroleum Negotiators, International Oil and Gas Law – Midstream Issues Course (September 27, 2011)

publications

  • "Board Oversight and Corporate Social Responsibility: Obligations and Considerations," BNA Corporate Governance Report, Co-Author (with Sarah Altschuller, January 2012)
  • "United States," chapter in CSR World: Jurisdictional Comparisons in the Law and Regulation of Corporate Social Responsibility, European Lawyer Reference, Co-Author (with Phil Rudolph, 2005)