Wise Consulting
From Local to Global
Helping Pacific Northwest businesses tackle international trade challenges, grounded in twenty years of experience as a Harvard-trained lawyer and diplomat in Latin America, China, and Canada.
Helping Pacific Northwest businesses tackle international trade challenges, grounded in twenty years of experience as a Harvard-trained lawyer and diplomat in Latin America, China, and Canada.
If your employee pool includes foreign born workers, I can help you stay fully staffed and in compliance.
EXPERIENCE
Led H2 employee recruiting campaigns in Mexico and Central America.
Adjudicated H2 visa applications for over a thousand Mexican and Chinese workers, determining compliance with U.S. law.
I can help you stay ahead of the market as trade policies fluctuate.
EXPERIENCE
Wrote reports for U.S. government negotiators about Chinese government trade policy during U.S.-China trade negotiations, 2017-2019.
Obtained relief in a $60 million trade dispute between U.S. and Chinese steel manufacturing companies under U.S. and WTO law.
I can guide you to international markets and bridge between business cultures to close deals.
EXPERIENCE
Managed $6.5 million marketing campaign in Mexico and South America, identifying partners, negotiating contracts, and maintaining compliance with U.S. and foreign regulations.
Lost in translation? I craft messages that resonate across languages and cultures then broadcast them to foreign audiences
EXPERIENCE
Designed and publishing media campaigns in Asia and Latin America on digital, print, radio, and television platforms.
“Abraham has an outstanding track record creating opportunities for Pacific Northwest industries. Organizations rely on him to solve their most complex international trade problems, as I saw in his role negotiating with Canada to modernize the Columbia River Treaty. Above all, he listens carefully and provides solutions that work—whether the issue is large or small.”
“The Washington agriculture industry is fortunate to have a professional with Abraham’s skills helping tackle trade challenges. As a business owner importing and exporting agriculture products while navigate constant trade fluctuations, I know I can call Abraham and he will take my questions seriously, collaborate on a solution, and help keep my business growing.”
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“Abraham has a wealth of knowledge and experience to draw upon when advising clients, but what's more, he brings a curiosity about the world and an incisive mind to every challenge he faces. I can confidently recommend him to anyone looking for insightful and actionable guidance.”
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About
A native of the Yakima Valley, Abraham attended Harvard Law School then practiced international trade and immigration law in Washington DC before joining the U.S. State Department in 2011. His diplomatic career took him to Mexico, China, Canada, and Bolivia, where he negotiated trade treaties, connected U.S. businesses to foreign markets, and adjudicated worker visas.
In 2025 Abraham brought this expertise home to Washington State, where he now advises businesses seeking to expand internationally and solve trade-related challenges.
A fluent speaker of Spanish, Abraham also speaks Mandarin Chinese.
