Melanie Garcia
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EXPERIENCE
Languages
- Spanish
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2012
- B.A., English, Duke University, 2007
Pro Bono
Melanie has earned recognition from the firm for her pro bono work. She has focused on helping to improve the situation of immigrants and non-profit education organizations. Additionally, Melanie is engaged in multiple DLA Piper initiatives and serves on the firm's Leadership Alliance for Women and on the steering committee for the firm's Washington, D.C. Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Publications
- Co-author, "Section 301 additional tariffs on imports of Chinese products: options for high tech and manufacturing companies," October 3, 2018
- Co-author, "Section 301 trade action against Chinese products: time for quick action," April 4, 2018
- Co-author, "Section 232 trade action - steel, aluminum tariffs: trade war? Mechanisms for possible relief for certain companies and countries," March 9, 2018
Prior Experience
Before her legal career, Melanie taught English to freshmen and sophomores at a private school in Florida. In law school, she achieved a strong academic record and gained legal experience working as law clerk at the National Hispanic Media Coalition, where she focused on First Amendment issues.