Judah J. Ariel

Judah J. Ariel is the founder of Ariel Law. With a background in appellate litigation, dispute resolution, administrative law, and public international law, and experience spanning private practice, government service, and public policy, Judah brings a strategic and analytical approach to complex legal challenges.

Judah earned his J.D. from New York University School of Law. He began his legal career at Sidley Austin LLP, where he worked in the firm’s international practice group. While at Sidley, Judah represented major corporations, foreign governments, and trade associations in high-stakes disputes before the World Trade Organization and international arbitration tribunals.

Prior to law school, Judah served as a senior advisor to Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.), a member of the Ways & Means Committee. In this role, Judah played a key part in shaping trade and foreign policy, helping to draft and pass legislation on refugee protections, illegal logging, and access to safe drinking water. He was instrumental in negotiating the first-ever binding environmental standards in a U.S. trade agreement.

Judah lives in Washington, DC, where he enjoys the vibrant arts scene and supporting Arsenal FC.

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District of Columbia

District of Columbia Bar

ID Number: 995351

Since 2012

New York University School of Law

J.D. (2011)

2008 - 2011

Brandeis University

B.A. (2004) | Sociology

2000 - 2004

District of Columbia bar  # 995351

Member

2012 - Current