Bell Johnson assists clients in a variety of national security and government contracting matters, including bid protests and export control and trade sanctions compliance.
Bell received her law degree magna cum laude from Syracuse University College of Law, where she served as the managing editor for the Syracuse Law Review, and a dual Masters of International Relations degree from the university’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. While in law school, she also interned at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York.
Perspectives
September 4, 2026
A Tale of Two Sanctions Programs: U.S. Delivers Syria Relief While Launching Latest Economic Campaign Against Iran
Enforcement Edge: Shining Light on Government Enforcement
August 24, 2026
BIS Issues Final Rule Easing Drone Export Controls, Alongside President’s New Tariffs on Drone Imports
Advisory
August 20, 2026
U.S. Expands Cuba Sanctions, Part 2: New Designations and Wind-Down Window Closing Fast for Guernsey-based CEIBA Investments
Advisory
June 11, 2026
U.S. Expands Cuba Sanctions: Analysis of New Executive Order and Early Designations
Advisory
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Credentials
Education
- J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif, Syracuse University College of Law, 2021
- M.A., International Relations, Maxwell School of Syracuse University, 2021
- B.A., dual degrees in International Studies and Journalism; cum laude, University of Missouri, 2016
Admissions
- District of Columbia
Activities
- Program Coordinator, International Trade and National Security Subcommittees, International Law Community, The District of Columbia Bar
- Steering Committee Member, Export Controls & Economic Sanctions Committee, American Bar Association, International Law Section