Spent nearly three decades as a diplomat and a negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
Serves as vice president and managing director of the Washington, D.C., office of the Asia Society Policy Institute.

Wendy Cutler assists clients in trade-related issues between the United States and the Asia-Pacific region.

In addition to consulting with Akin, Wendy serves as vice president and managing director of the Washington, D.C., office of the Asia Society Policy Institute. In her role, she focuses on strengthening the organization’s presence and outreach, as well as leading initiatives that address challenges related to trade and women’s empowerment in Asia.

Prior to joining the firm, Wendy spent nearly three decades as a diplomat and negotiator in the Office of the USTR. Most recently, she served as acting deputy USTR.

Wendy has extensive multilateral trade experience as the U.S. negotiator for the World Trade Organization Financial Services Agreement and several Uruguay Round Agreements. Previously, Wendy was also involved in trade issues at the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Representative Work

Worked on a range of U.S. trade negotiations and initiatives in the Asia-Pacific region, including responsibilities related to the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, including the bilateral negotiations with Japan.
While at the Office of the USTR, served as the chief U.S. negotiator for the U.S.-Korea (KORUS) free trade agreement, leading the U.S. trade and investment agenda in the Asia-Pacific Economic Corporation.
Negotiated a wide range of bilateral agreements with Japan on such issues as telecommunications, insurance and semiconductors.