15 Jul 2026
Squire Patton Boggs Adds Trevor Kellogg as Principal in Washington, DC
"Squire Patton Boggs hires Trevor Kellogg as Principal in Washington, DC to its global Public Policy Practice to advise on international trade, investment policy, economic security and government advocacy."
Mr. Kellogg joins the firm following nearly a decade in senior leadership roles across the U.S. government and international financial institutions. Most recently, he served as Chief of Staff of the International Trade Administration at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where he also performed the non‑exclusive functions and duties of the Under Secretary for International Trade and helped oversee a 2,000‑person organization responsible for advancing U.S. trade, investment and commercial diplomacy. During his government service he helped implement high‑profile trade and economic initiatives, including major bilateral trade and investment agreements, expansion of U.S. commercial advocacy, implementation of the Administration’s AI export strategy, Section 232 trade actions, critical minerals initiatives, and efforts to strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness and economic security. He also led strategic planning and operations for the International Trade Administration, driving organizational reforms, operational efficiencies, and cross‑government coordination.
Prior to his service at Commerce, Mr. Kellogg served as Advisor to the President of the World Bank Group, advising on sovereign finance, development policy, debt sustainability, and international economic affairs. Earlier, he served in the first Trump Administration at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, advising senior leadership on international economic policy, investment security, sanctions, and trade matters.
At Squire Patton Boggs, Mr. Kellogg will advise corporations, trade associations, investors, and sovereign clients on international trade and investment policy, economic security, market access, geopolitical risk, sovereign engagement, and strategic government advocacy. He will work closely with the firm’s multidisciplinary teams to help clients anticipate policy developments, navigate regulatory complexity, and capitalize on emerging commercial opportunities.