Husch Blackwell attorney Reta Jo Lewis was named the 2026 Outstanding Woman of the Year by the Association of Women in International Trade (WIIT).
Based in Washington DC, Lewis advises clients on international trade, export finance, and government strategy, drawing on senior leadership roles across the U.S. government and as former chair, president, and CEO of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM). She helps U.S. and international companies expand into new markets, execute complex cross-border partnerships, and navigate today’s geopolitical and highly regulated business environment.
The WIIT works to promote the professional development of women in international trade and business and to raise public awareness of the importance of international trade to economic development.