Robb Gordon

About Robb Gordon

Senior technology and national security policy executive with 25+ years spanning Fortune 100 leadership and senior U.S. government service. Recognized expert in semiconductors, AI, and U.S.–China economic security strategy, with more than a decade of on-the-ground leadership experience in China and Taiwan.Trusted advisor to C-suite executives and senior U.S. policymakers on export controls, investment security, supply chain resilience, and technology competition. Proven leader of multinational legal and policy teams, builder of cross-border stakeholder coalitions, and architect of strategic initiatives at the intersection of law, diplomacy, and emerging technologies.Currently serving as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs and as a RAND Technology & Science Policy Fellow detailed to the U.S. Department of State.Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and holds a Top Secret Security Clearance.

Experience

1. Senior Policy Advisor

   U.S. Department Of State

   Oct 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Serving as a Senior Advisor for Semiconductor Policy in the office of the Undersecretary for Economic Affairs (E).

Education

• Brigham Young University

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

• Brigham Young University

  BA, Political Science & Chinese Studies

  1986 — 1991

• University of the Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

  J.D., Law

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Copyright Law
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Patent Litigation
• Contract Negotiation
• Software Licensing
• Data Privacy
• Patents
• Patentability
• Trade Secrets
• Corporate Law
• Licensing
• Privacy Law
• Trademarks
• Joint Ventures
• Patent Prosecution
• Mergers & Acquisitions