Joe advises clients on international trade and economic matters. With nearly 25 years of experience in the U.S.-China commercial diplomacy arena, he has advised companies, associations and institutional investors on: U.S.-China trade issues; China market access; the industrial policies of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC). In advocating for clients, Joe leverages his deep knowledge of Congress and experience working with the White House, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and other federal agencies.

Joe has vast experience developing business and building coalitions in the public and private sectors. Prior to joining Akin, Joe served as senior policy advisor to U.S. Rep. Carol D. Miller (R-WV). In this role, he advised the Congresswoman on international trade, investment, and energy export policies pertaining to her membership on the House Ways and Means Committee and leadership of the House Energy Export Caucus. Prior to Capitol Hill, Joe spent nearly a decade at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he advised multinational companies and investors on international government affairs strategies. He helped design, build and manage the Chamber’s International Leadership Program and served as the executive director of the Hong Kong-U.S. Business Council. He also advised numerous technology and investment startups, including FiscalNote, on go-to-market strategies.