Rachel Schumacher helps clients with investigations, transactions, and compliance matters involving a variety of government contracts and international trade issues.
Previously, Rachel was employed by a major U.S. defense contractor and industrial corporation, where she managed government contracts and handled International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations issues. She also conducted internal reviews, assisted in developing ITAR compliance programs, and drafted voluntary disclosures.
While in law school, Rachel was senior symposium editor of the Journal of National Security Law and Policy. She also served as secretary of the National Security Law Society and the Student Bar Association. Rachel also worked as a student advocate at the Federal Legislation Clinic at Georgetown Law.
Speeches & Presentations
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“FY2023 NDAA: Need-to-Know Provisions for Government Contractors” National Contract Management Association
(January 18, 2023).
Speakers: Michael Gruden, Olivia Lynch, Stephanie Crawford, Christopher Garcia, Lyndsay Gorton, Rina Gashaw, Alexandra Barbee-Garrett, and Rachel Schumacher.
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"What Will the New Year Bring for Government Contractors?" Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2023.
(January 12, 2023).
Presenters: Crowell & Moring Government Contracts Group.
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"Export Controls Year in Review 2021," Crowell & Moring Webinar, 2022.
(February 2, 2022).
Speakers: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Robert Clifton Burns, Nimrah Najeeb, Chandler S. Leonard, Brian McGrath, Laurel Saito, Rachel Schumacher
Publications
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"Sanctions/Export Highlights [As of October 24, 2022]" Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(October 24, 2022).
Authors: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Carlton Greene, Anand Sithian, Rachel Schumacher, Darianne Young, and Kelsey Clinton.
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"Russia Sanctions/Export Highlights [As of June 16, 2022]" Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law Blog
(June 16, 2022).
Authors: Frances P. Hadfield, Anand Sithian, and Rachel Schumacher.
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"Sanctions/Export Highlights [As of May 26, 2022]" Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(May 27, 2022).
Authors: Anand Sithian and Rachel Schumacher.
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"Sanctions/Export Highlights [As of May 6, 2022]" Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law Blog
(May 6, 2022).
Authors: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Carlton Greene, Michelle Linderman, Caroline Brown, Nicole Succar, Anand Sithian, Brian McGrath, Laurel Saito, and Rachel Schumacher.
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"Russia Sanctions/Export Highlights [As of April 28, 2022]" Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law Blog
(April 28, 2022).
Authors: Caroline Brown, Carlton Greene, Jeffrey L. Snyder, Anand Sithian, Laurel Saito, and Rachel Schumacher.
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"Russia Sanctions/Export Highlights [As of March 10, 2022]" Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(March 12, 2022).
Authors: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Carlton Greene, David (Dj) Wolff, Michelle J. Linderman, Nicole Sayegh Succar, Anand Sithian, Brian McGrath, Laurel Saito and Rachel Schumacher.
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"BIS and DDTC Add Cambodia to their ‘Naughty’ List," Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(December 14, 2021).
Authors: Jeffrey L. Snyder, Chandler S. Leonard and Rachel Schumacher.
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"DDTC Adds Ethiopia to List of Proscribed Countries and Updates Restrictions applied to Eritrea." Crowell & Moring’s International Trade Law
(November 9, 2021).
Authors: Jeffrey L. Snyder and Chandler S. Leonard.
Client Alerts & Newsletters
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"FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act: Key Provisions Government Contractors Should Know,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 28, 2022).
Contacts: Alexandra Barbee-Garrett, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Stephanie L. Crawford, Maria Alejandra (Jana) del-Cerro, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Lyndsay A. Gorton, Michael G. Gruden, CIPP/G, Jacob Harrison, Olivia Lynch, John E. McCarthy Jr., Per David Midboe, Rachel Schumacher, Zachary Schroeder, Robert J. Sneckenberg, Anuj Vohra, Alexis Ward, Darianne Young
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"U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security Strengthens Antiboycott Regulations,"
International Trade Bulletin
(October 20, 2022).
Contacts: Jeffrey L. Snyder, David (Dj) Wolff, Jeremy Iloulian, Rachel Schumacher, Darianne Young
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"UPDATE: [Close of Comments on Commerce Cyber Rule],"
International Trade Bulletin
(January 20, 2022).
Contacts: Alexander Urbelis, Robert Clifton Burns, Chandler S. Leonard, Rachel Schumacher
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"National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022: Acquisition Policy Changes of Which Government Contractors Should Be Aware,"
Government Contracts Bullet Points
(December 30, 2021).
Contacts: Jonathan M. Baker, Lorraine M. Campos, Adelicia R. Cliffe, Stephanie L. Crawford, Christopher D. Garcia, Rina M. Gashaw, Lyndsay A. Gorton, Olivia Lynch, John E. McCarthy Jr., William B. O'Reilly, Issac D. Schabes, Zachary Schroeder, Rachel Schumacher, Allison Skager, M. Yuan Zhou
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"Close of Comments on Commerce Cyber Rule,"
Privacy Law Alert
(December 6, 2021).
Contacts: Alexander Urbelis, Robert Clifton Burns, Chandler S. Leonard, Rachel Schumacher