Serena represents clients across the transportation and international trade sectors. Her practice spans maritime law, international trade law, and broader transportation issues.
Serena assists shippers, carriers, brokers, truckers, intermediaries, and all other stakeholders across the logistics and supply chain ecosystem. She handles issues involving cargo movement and multimodal coordination across domestic and international networks.
As a former Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) attorney, Serena brings deep insight into FMC regulations, licensing, and enforcement. She handles detention and demurrage issues and applies the Shipping Act and Ocean Shipping Reform Act to protect her clients’ interests. She also counsels on international trade regulations and tariff issues, helping clients navigate the complex intersection of transportation and trade policy.
Before joining Husch Blackwell, Serena litigated precedential cases with millions of dollars at stake as a trial attorney at the FMC. She also clerked at the U.S. Court of International Trade, gaining insight into how trade policy affects the nation’s imported goods. Earlier in her career, she clerked in Sitka, Alaska, and worked as a cheesemonger—experiences that underscored the critical role shipping plays in international trade.
At Husch Blackwell, Serena is part of the International Trade & Supply Chain team, where she contributes to a full-service practice supporting clients in transportation, logistics, warehousing, and global trade. Known for her clarity and practical approach, Serena helps businesses resolve complex legal challenges and move forward with confidence.