Space Industry Professionals, On a Mission 

About Aegis

We try to be intentional in everything we do. Our logo is no different.

The “A” represents Aegis and the chevron of the shield, a timeless symbol of protection and strength. The rocket shooting toward two stars reflects our progress and dual mission: driving down legal barriers for space companies and building a new legal culture defined by mission and teamwork. At Aegis, we’re shooting for the stars.

The Regulatory-Aware Approach

We created the Regulatory-Aware Approach™ after seeing how many clients were blindsided by the way regulations overlap. A decision meant to simplify one requirement often created unexpected problems elsewhere—like choosing an antenna for cost only to discover it violates sourcing expectations for defense customers, or selecting a frequency that triggers one of the longest FCC processing timelines. No one had shown them how the pieces fit together.

 

Aegis was built to change that. Instead of treating export controls, licensing, telecommunications, corporate decisions, and contracting as separate practice areas, we treat them as interconnected parts of a single mission. This lets us help clients plan ahead, avoid unintended consequences, and make regulatory decisions that support long-term growth. The Regulatory-Aware Approach™ is our way of practicing law as a unified team—working collaboratively, thinking holistically, and helping clients build resilient strategies rather than reacting to individual fires.

Client-centered &
Industry-focused

Meet Our People

Aegis was founded from a desire to love both the work we do and the people we do it with. That vision has come to life—through a team we’re proud of and clients who trust us as true partners. Every day, we work to bring greater efficiency and innovation to legal services, improving quality while reducing costs. Our focus on the space industry stems from a deep belief in its potential to serve humanity, and we’re proud to be setting a new standard for legal accessibility.

Bailey Reichelt export lawyer

Bailey Reichelt

Founding Partner

Kelly Coble

Managing Partner

Adriane Mandakunis

Regulatory Specialist and Paralegal

Jim Fox

Senior Principal Trade Specialist

Joseph Nieto

Associate Attorney

Nathan Johnson

Of-Counsel Attorney

Jessica Edwards

Of-Counsel Attorney

Alexandra Gortchilova

Of-Counsel Attorney

Charles Horikami

Of-Counsel Attorney

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