About Virginia Akire

Virginia Akire Goodrich was admitted to the California State Bar in 2003, holding. She was a member of the California State Bar and was associated with L-3 Communications Corporation at Datron Advanced Technologies Division, where she served as Director of Contracts and Exports. Her office was located in the Los Angeles area, California.

Ms. Goodrich earned her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from the Ventura campus of the Southern California Institute of Law in 2003, where she was also the class valedictorian. Prior to law school, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from California State University, Northridge.

Her legal practice was primarily centered on contract law and trade compliance, areas in which she had over 20 years of experience. She was involved in various stages of contract management, including negotiations, compliance assessments, and export regulations. Her expertise was particularly valuable in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Throughout her career, Ms. Goodrich held several key positions, such as Contracts Manager at BAE Systems Aircraft Controls, Inc., and Export Compliance Manager at L-3 Communications Corporation. She also served as a professor of Contracts at the Southern California Institute of Law, sharing her knowledge with aspiring legal professionals. Her court admissions included the California State Courts.

Ms. Goodrich was an active member of the California State Bar and contributed to the legal community through her teaching role. She was fluent in English and Japanese, which enhanced her ability to navigate international trade compliance matters. Her dedication to her profession and community left a lasting impact on those she worked with.

Education

Southern California Institute of Law

J.D. (2003) | Contract Law, Trade Compliance

1999

California State University - Northridge

B.S. | Business Administration (Marketing)

Experience

Director, Contracts and Exports

L-3 Communications Corporation, Datron Advanced Technologies Division
2011

Contracts Manager

Meggitt Safety Systems
2008

Export Compliance Manager

Custom Sensors & Technologies, Inc.
2007

Professor, Contracts

Southern California Institute of Law
2006

Contracts Manager

BAE Systems Aircraft Controls Inc.
2004

Manager, Contract Administration

Moog
1988

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

California State Courts State Trial Court · Admitted 2003

Types of Cases Handled

contract law trade compliance

Legal Services Scope

Negotiations Compliance assessments Export regulations