Neha Sheth Lugo

About Neha Sheth Lugo

I\'m a seasoned legal executive with 15 years of experience providing strategic counsel to senior leadership in complex, high-stakes global operations. Most recently, I served as Assistant Legal Adviser at the U.S. Department of State, where I was a member of the Senior Executive Service and led a team of nine attorneys supporting multimillion-dollar public diplomacy operations worldwide.Throughout my career, I\'ve worked at the intersection of law, policy, and diplomacy—negotiating multilateral agreements in forums like the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization, representing the United States in international arbitration, and advising senior government leaders on everything from intellectual property rights to First Amendment issues to international human rights law.I thrive in environments that demand both strategic thinking and practical problem-solving. Whether I\'m managing outside counsel in high-stakes litigation, developing enterprise-wide processes to improve operational efficiency, or building coalitions across governments and international organizations, I focus on translating complex legal challenges into actionable solutions that advance organizational goals.My experience spans intellectual property compliance, risk management, regulatory affairs, team leadership, and multi-stakeholder negotiations. I\'m passionate about building strong teams, fostering collaboration, and tackling complex legal challenges that have real-world impact.I\'m currently exploring new opportunities where I can leverage my experience in legal strategy, team leadership, and global operations. Let\'s connect!

Experience

1. Lead Counsel, Americas and Pacific

   Moffatt & Nichol

   Jan 2026 — Present

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science

  2002 — 2006

• Harvard Law School

  Doctor of Law (J.D.)

  2007 — 2010