Nazak Nikakhtar is a highly accomplished international trade and national security attorney who served as the Assistant Secretary for Industry & Analysis at the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration from 2018 to 2021. She also performed the duties of the Under Secretary for Industry and Security at the Bureau of Industry and Security, playing a key role in shaping U.S. investment policy, safeguarding critical technologies, and leading supply chain resilience initiatives. With over two decades of experience in government and private practice, including leadership roles at Wiley Rein LLP and as an adjunct law professor, Nikakhtar is recognized for her expertise in trade law, national security, and economic policy affecting advanced manufacturing, AI, cybersecurity, and critical minerals.