Womble Bond Dickinson Expands with Litigation Partner in Washington

Womble Bond Dickinson Expands with Litigation Partner in Washington

Womble Bond Dickinson, a transatlantic law firm established in 2017, has welcomed Carol Lee as a new partner in the Business Litigation group.

Renowned as a trusted advisor to multinational companies dealing with US legal matters, Lee specialises in internal and government investigations and commercial litigation. Her expertise extends to handling regulatory challenges on export controls, economic sanctions, Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) matters, anti-money laundering, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Lee joins Womble Bond Dickinson from the Washington office of Clifford Chance.

The addition of Lee marks the latest in a series of strategic hires and expansions for Womble Bond Dickinson. The firm has been actively strengthening its presence and capabilities, including the recent acquisition of two litigation boutiques based in California. Additionally, over the past year, Womble Bond Dickinson has successfully onboarded almost 50 lateral hires.

“Carol brings significant, sophisticated experience advising global companies on the complexities of the domestic regulatory landscape, particularly those pertaining to commercial dispute resolution, government investigations, and international trade,” said Chris Jones, who leads the Business Litigation Practice Group and serves on the firm’s Global Board.

Jones praised Lee's cultural knowledge, stating that it will be immensely valuable to clients navigating the complexities of the current global marketplace.

Lee is known for her regular representation of prominent domestic and international clients in front of various US government agencies, including the US Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the Departments of Justice, Commerce, and Treasury. Her expertise is widely recognised for addressing unique US legal challenges faced by companies operating in the Greater China region and Japan.

Elizabeth Lee, the Managing Partner of the Washington office, expressed delight in welcoming a lawyer of Carol's calibre to the firm.

“In addition to expanding our bench strength in Washington, Carol’s diverse skill set and entrepreneurial spirit will play a significant role in driving synergies across several of the firm’s key markets and sectors,” Elizabeth Lee added.

Carol Lee holds a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center, where she gained experience as a judicial intern for the Honorable Florence Y. Pan at the District of Columbia Superior Court (who currently serves as a judge at the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia). She also obtained an M.A. in international policy studies from Stanford University and a B.A. from National Tsing Hua University.