Bill Waren is a trade policy analyst for Friends of the Earth. He works to protect the environment from the negative impact of international trade and investment agreements. Bill contributes to the policy discussion about trade and environment issues as they arise in community forums, the U.S. congressional debate, the federal agency process, international negotiations, and litigation before international trade and investment tribunals. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, Bill worked at the… Show more Bill Waren is a trade policy analyst for Friends of the Earth. He works to protect the environment from the negative impact of international trade and investment agreements. Bill contributes to the policy discussion about trade and environment issues as they arise in community forums, the U.S. congressional debate, the federal agency process, international negotiations, and litigation before international trade and investment tribunals. Prior to joining Friends of the Earth, Bill worked at the Forum on Democracy & Trade and its sister organization, the Harrison Institute for Public Law at Georgetown University. Earlier in his career, Bill served as federal affairs counsel for the National Conference of State Legislatures and as a staffer for the Illinois General Assembly. A native of rural, downstate Illinois, Bill is a graduate of the University of Illinois(BA, MA), Duke Law School (JD), and Georgetown Law (LL.M.). Show less

Policy Director, The Forum on Democracy and Trade, and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C. (2003-2011): Conducted public education programs related to the impact of global trade and investment agreements on local democratic institutions. Facilitated communications within national and international networks of elected officials, scholars, fair trade advocates, and public lawyers. Performed policy research, prepared technical reports and educational materials… Show more Policy Director, The Forum on Democracy and Trade, and Adjunct Professor, Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C. (2003-2011): Conducted public education programs related to the impact of global trade and investment agreements on local democratic institutions. Facilitated communications within national and international networks of elected officials, scholars, fair trade advocates, and public lawyers. Performed policy research, prepared technical reports and educational materials, published in policy and legal journals, and provided technical assistance on trade and democracy issues. Served as a consultant to U.S state legislatures and Latin American officials. Communicated regularly with the U.S. Congress, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the U.S. State Department. Spoke frequently before U.S. state and local officials, labor and environmental advocates, and South American officials. Taught at Georgetown Law’s policy clinic. Show less