Focus Areas
Regulatory
- Counseling companies in oil and gas industry, or buyers and sellers of such commodities, regarding safety laws and regulations and mitigation of liability risks.
- Filed large rate case and preliminary injunction against Class I railroad on behalf of a major electric utility and successfully settled the case.
- Representing a trade association in STB proceeding to evaluate reform of competitive access rules related to competitive switching.
- Represented a trade association in STB proceeding to reform the agency’s arbitration and mediation rules applicable to rail disputes.
- Filed comments at STB on behalf of a chemical company concerning recordation of PTC costs.
- Opposed rail abandonment of more than 200 miles of track in Northern Maine on behalf of a major forest products shipper.
- Advise companies on compliance with federal transportation statutes and regulations, including without limitation the Shipping Act of 1984, as amended by the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998, Interstate Commerce Act, as amended by ICCTA, Trade Act of 2002, Maritime Transportation Security Act, Federal Hazardous Materials Regulations, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR), and regulations of FMC, STB, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), and FAA, among others.
- Represented a major chemicals producer in STB proceeding involving the shipment of TIH materials and the scope of railroads’ common carrier obligation.
- Represented a trade association and individual companies in STB proceeding involving the definition of a rail transportation contract.
- Represent companies in agency investigations or enforcement proceedings, involving transportation safety and security violations, shipments of hazardous materials, and compliance with FMC tariff and service contract rules.
- Developed a compliance program for automobile manufacturer regarding truck safety regulations applicable to its private fleet.
- Represented shippers and utilities in railroad merger proceedings, including UP/SP and acquisition of Conrail by CSX and Norfolk Southern Railway.
- Prepared comments in numerous rulemaking proceedings before federal transportation departments and agencies, including every rulemaking issued under OSRA, the new drivers’ Hours of Service rules, 24-hour rule, and advance reporting of cargo data under the Trade Act, among others.
- Represented an electric utility in railroad construction and crossing proceeding before the ICC (now STB).
- Participated in a major railroad proceeding before the ICC involving “bottleneck” transportation rates.
- Assist companies in obtaining federal authority (i.e. registration) from the FMCSA to operate as motor carriers and brokers.
- Assist companies in obtaining FMC license to operate as an ocean transportation intermediary, i.e. NVOCC and/or ocean freight forwarder.
- Counsel companies on the formation and operation of maritime and domestic shippers’ associations.
Commercial
- Advising oil and gas companies, or buyers and sellers of oil and gas products on liability risks arising under rail transportation contracts, railcar leases, and other commercial arrangements, and liability mitigation measures related to rail shipments
- Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of transportation contracts on behalf of shippers, receivers and transportation intermediaries, including rail, ocean service contracts, motor, and air transportation agreements, NVOCC service arrangements, contracts of affreightment, charter parties, and bills of lading.
- Advise a major automobile manufacturer on all of its transportation and logistics contracts involving the global distribution of automotive parts and finished vehicles.
- Advise clients on transportation issues related to cross-border shipments with Canada and Mexico.
- Advise clients on incoterms, terms of sale, and the UCP 500 and letters of credit.
- Prepare articles of incorporation and by-laws governing the operations of maritime and domestic shippers’ associations.
Security
- Prepared comments for a shipper-based trade association regarding the implementation of the 10+2 Rule adopted by CBP.
- Advise clients on requirements of the Trade Act of 2002, the Maritime Transportation Security Act, the Customs and Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (“C-TPAT”) program, TSA Known Shipper program, the 24-Hour Rule, FDA reporting requirements for food importers, and Hazmat security plans.
- Advised a shipper-based trade association on proposed legislation and policy issues related to transportation security.
Legislative
- Advised industry trade associations regarding proposed legislation to eliminate collective-ratemaking by ocean carriers with antitrust immunity.
- Advised industry trade associations regarding proposed legislation to enhance rail competition and reform railroad antitrust immunity.
- Directly involved in efforts to reform the U.S. Carriage of Goods by Sea Act (COGSA), and served as an advisor to the State Department in negotiations before UNCITRAL to develop a new international maritime cargo liability treaty, known as the Rotterdam Rules.
- Worked directly with Congressional staff and industry representatives to obtain passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998.
- Worked on behalf of a trade association seeking adoption of the Intermodal Safe Container Transportation Amendments Act of 1996 and the ICC Termination Act of 1995.
Litigation/Arbitration
- Representing a shipper-based trade association as an amicus curiae in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in an action concerning whether proposed regulation of the truck drayage industry as part of the “Clean Truck Program” adopted by the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach is subject to federal preemption.
- Successfully handled an appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in a case involving delay damages awarded under the Carmack Amendment.
- Successfully represented manufacturer in “reasonable dispatch” case brought against a class 1 railroad under the Carmack Amendment.
- Arbitrated commercial dispute between shipper and its freight forwarder involving mis-payment of customs duties in Indonesia.
- Assisted exporters in collecting more than $1 million in Harbor Maintenance Tax Refunds.
- Represented an electric utility in appeal of ICC decision on bottleneck rail rates.
- Prepared amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in maritime cargo liability case, Norfolk Southern Railway Co. v. James N. Kirby, Pty Ltd.
- Prepared amicus curiae brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in case involving constitutional challenge to the payment of the Harbor Maintenance Tax on export shipments, United States v. U.S. Shoe Corporation.
- “FMCSA Seeks Comments on Freight Broker Transparency Proposed Rule,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, December 2024
- “Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to Enhance System for Targeting Unsafe Carriers,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, December 2024
- “Key Steps to Protecting Supply Chains Amid East and Gulf Coast Port Strikes,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2024
- “NHTSA Extends Manufacturer Record Retention to 10 Years,” Thompson Hine Automotive & Mobility Update, August 2024
- “NHTSA Seeks Comments on Reaffirmed Airbag Inflator Recall Decision,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, August 2024
- “FMC Final Rule on Ocean Carrier Unreasonable Refusals to Provide Vessel Space,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2024
- “Surface Transportation Board Adopts New Reciprocal Switching Rules to Address Inadequate Rail Service,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2024
- “FMC Issues Final Rule on Billing Requirements and Practices for Detention and Demurrage Invoices,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2024
- “FMC to Hold Hearing on Red Sea Shipping Conditions,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2024
- “STB Proposes to Improve Shipper Access to Reciprocal Switching to Address Inadequate Rail Service,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2023
- “Congress Takes Action on Rail Safety Following East Palestine Derailment,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2023
- “STB Denies Stay of Arbitration Program Opt-In Requirement; Permits Filing of New Petitions for Stay,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, February 2023
- “STB Adopts New Processes to Make Rail Rate Relief More Accessible to Shippers,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2023
- “FMC Proposes Rule to Define Ocean Carrier ‘Unreasonable Refusals to Deal or Negotiate Vessel Space Accommodations,’” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2022
- “FMC Takes Actions to Implement OSRA 2022,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, August 2022
- “Supreme Court Declines Review of Trucking Industry Challenge to California AB-5,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2022
- “Ocean Shipping Reform Act Addresses Supply Chain Challenges and Carrier Shipping Practices,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, June 2022
- “FMCSA Requests Comments on Broker and Bona Fide Agents Definitions,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, June 2022
- “STB Proposes to Amend Its Emergency Service Regulations,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2022
- “FMC Seeks Comments on Establishing Demurrage and Detention Charge Billing Requirements,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, February 2022
- “The STB Denies CN Voting Trust,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2021
- “FMC To Audit Ocean Carrier Demurrage and Detention Practices,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2021
- “Executive Order Targets Rail, Ocean and Air Transportation Competition and Unreasonable Practices,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2021
- “STB Adopts New Demurrage Billing Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2021
- “CP and KCS Submit Merger Prefiling Notification and Proposed Procedural Schedule,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2021
- “Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern to Merge,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2021
- “CSX Applies for STB Approval to Acquire Pan Am Systems,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2021
- “FMC Proposes to Permit Service Contract Filings up to 30 Days After the Effective Date,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2021
- “STB Rulemaking Could Reduce Captive Rail Shipper Protections,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2021
- “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021: Implications for Business,” Thompson Hine COVID-19 Update, December 30, 2020
- “STB Institutes Rulemaking for Small Rate Dispute Voluntary Arbitration Program,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, December 2020
- “FMC Expands Investigation of Ocean Carrier Alliance Practices in U.S. Ports,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, November 2020
- “FMC Extends Service Contract Exemption and Issues Ocean Carrier Billing Practice NOI,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2020
- “FMCSA Proposes New Driver Hours of Service and Age Limit Pilot Programs,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2020
- “Railroads Seek Changes in Revenue Adequacy Determinations,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2020
- “STB Issues Final Rule on Market Dominance Pleadings,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, August 2020
- “STB Authorizes Ex Parte Communications in Final Offer Rate Review Proceeding,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2020
- “FMCSA Amends Its Driver Hours of Service Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2020
- “STB Issues Demurrage Policy and Direct-Billing Rule; Proposes Billing Requirement Modifications,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2020
- “FMC Issues Final Guidance on Unreasonable Demurrage and Detention Practices to Improve Ocean Freight Fluidity,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2020
- “FMC to Address COVID-19 Port Congestion by Engaging Industry Stakeholders,” Thompson Hine COVID-19 Update, April 2020
- “FMCSA Temporarily Extends Commercial Drivers’ Licenses, Permits and Medical Certifications,” Thompson Hine COVID-19 Update, March 2020
- “Stay-at-Home Orders: Q&A for Businesses with Transportation Operations,” Thompson Hine COVID-19 Update, March 2020
- “NHTSA Proposes Easing Certain Regulatory Requirements for Self-Driving Vehicles,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2020
- “FMCSA Expands Emergency Regulatory Relief for Truck Transportation of Essential Supplies, Equipment, and Persons,” COVID-19 Update, March 2020
- “STB Addresses Application of Demurrage Regulation to Rail Transportation of Exempt Commodities and Boxcar Shipments,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2020
- “The Coronavirus Threatens U.S. Company Supply Chains – Practical Tips and Contract Considerations to Manage Risk,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, February 2020
- “FMC Declines to Eliminate Service Contract Filing Requirements for Ocean Carriers,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2020
- “STB Acts on Concerns Over Unreasonable Rail Demurrage and Accessorial Rules and Charges,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2019
- “FMC Proposes Guidance Clarifying How It Will Assess Unreasonable Ocean Demurrage and Detention Practices,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2019
- “STB Proposes Rail Rate Review Reforms and Announces Revenue Adequacy Hearing,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2019
- “STB Declines to Address Safe Harbor for Railroad Fuel Surcharges,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2019
- “FMCSA Proposes Changes to Hours of Service Rules for Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2019
- “Appeals Court Affirms Denial of Fuel Surcharge Class Certification,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, August 2019
- “FMCSA Seeks Information on CMV Driver Detention Times During Loading and Unloading,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2019
- “STB Issues Notice of Public Hearing for Demurrage and Accessorial Charges,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2019
- “STB Announces Hearing on Railroad Demurrage and Accessorial Charges,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2019
- “AAR Seeks Restrictions on STB Regulatory Authority,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2019
- “DOT Issues New Rule for Air Transport of Lithium Batteries,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2019
- “FMC Issues Final Report on Demurrage and Detention Practices,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2019
- “Hazardous Materials Shippers May Benefit from Recent Regulatory Changes,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, November 2018
- “FMC Seeks Comments on Petition for Exemption from Service Contract Filing Requirements,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2018
- “Recent Federal Maritime Commission Developments,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2018
- “FMCSA Seeks Comments on Changes to Hours of Service Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, August 2018
- “FMC Amends NVOCC Negotiated Rate Arrangements and Service Arrangements Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2018
- “FMC Investigating Detention, Demurrage and Free Time Practices in International Oceanborne Commerce,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2018
- “STB Stakeholder Meetings on Adequacy of Emergency Service Regulations,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2018
- “STB Issues Final Rule on Expediting Rate Cases,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, December 2017
- “FMC Proposes Rule Changes for NVOCC Rate and Service Arrangements,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, November 2017
- “Trump Administration to Look to Public-Private Partnerships for Drone Regulation Solutions,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2017
- “Court Denies Class Certification in Rail Freight Fuel Surcharge Antitrust Litigation,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2017
- “STB Proposes Changes to Ex Parte Communication Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2017
- “Elliott to Depart STB, Leaving Just Two Members,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2017
- “STB Reschedules Listening Session on CSXT Service,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2017
- “STB Postpones CSX Service Hearing,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2017
- “STB Public Listening Session on CSXT Service,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, August 2017
- “STB Proposes Rulemaking to Expedite Rate Review Process,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2017
- “STB Issues Arbitration Procedure Final Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, October 2016
- “Hanjin Shipping Bankruptcy: What Cargo Owners Need to Know,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2016
- “STB Seeks Comments on New Rail Rate Case Methodology,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2016
- “STB Seeks Comments on a Proposal to Facilitate Rail Competition Under New Reciprocal Switching Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2016
- “Class Certification Hearing Format Set in Fuel Surcharge Litigation,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2016
- “STB Seeks Comments on Expediting Rate Cases,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, June 2016
- “STB Initiates Two Rulemaking Proceedings,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2016
- “New Fuel Surcharge Litigation Class Certification Hearing Dates,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2016
- “STB Seeks Comments on Proposed Rail Merger Structure,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, March 2016
- “FMCSA NPRM on Motor Carrier Safety Fitness Determinations,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, February 2016
- “STB Reauthorization Act of 2015,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, December 2015
- “Regulatory Developments – STB Moves Toward Relaxing Ex Parte Communication Ban; FMC Final Rule Modifies Ocean Transportation Intermediary Regulations,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, November 2015
- “Fuel Surcharge Class Certification Hearing Delayed,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, September 2015
- “Maximizing Recovery in the Antitrust Claims Administration Process,” Thompson Hine Antitrust, Competition & Trade Regulation Update, August 2015
- “TRB Report Recommends Significant Rail Regulatory Changes,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, June 2015
- “New Tank Car Standards & Rules for Crude Oil & Ethanol,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 1, 2015
- “DOT Addresses Safety of Crude Oil & Ethanol Trains,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2015
- “Rail Transportation: Recent Developments,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2015
- “STB Proposes Performance Reporting, Requests Coal Contingency Plans,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2015
- “STB Retains $4 Million Relief Cap for Small Rate Cases,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, December 2014
- “Expert’s Potential Conflict Delays Fuel Surcharge Litigation,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, December 2014
- “DOT Harmonizes Lithium Battery Regulations with International Standards,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, August 2014
- “DOT Proposes New Tank Car Standards, Classification Rules & Operational Controls for Crude Oil & Ethanol Transportation,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2014
- “FMCSA Seeks Comments on Proposed Truck Driver Coercion Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, July 2014
- “STB to Reconsider Rail Fuel Surcharge Safe Harbor,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2014
- “Federal Court Dismisses Rail Indemnity Tariff Challenge,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, May 2014
- “New York To Implement Accelerated Adjudication Option,” Thompson Hine Business Litigation Update, May 2014
- “STB Issues Demurrage Rules,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2014
- “Surface Transportation Board to Examine Core Element of Rail Regulation,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2014
- “Notice of Public Hearing – United States Rail Service Issues,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, April 2014
- “FRA Clarifies Jurisdiction Over Private Track Owners,” Thompson Hine Transportation Update, January 2014
- “The Rotterdam Rules, A Treaty to Modernize and Harmonize Liability Rules for International Sea Carriage,” 42nd Annual Conference of the Transportation Law Institute Papers and Proceedings, November 2009
- “The Maritime Industry is Heating Up Over Trucks,” Association of Transportation Law Professionals Annual Meeting Papers, June 2009
- “The Impact of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998: The Shipper Perspective,” Survey of Maritime Administrative Law, Vol. 10, 2001
- “The Controversy Over Mexican Trucks,” Infrastructure, Vol. 40, Nos. 2-4, published by the American Bar Association, 2001
- “Reform of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act,” 33rd Transportation Law Institute Papers and Proceedings, October 2000
- “Service Contracts Under the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998: Contracting From the Shipper Perspective,” Survey of Maritime Administrative Law, Vol. 8, 1999
- “What Will the Future Hold for Railroad Customers?”, Survey of Maritime Administrative Law, Vol. 7, 1998
- Columnist for Ask the Attorney, Journal Of Commerce – JOC Online, www.joc.com
- “Supply Chain Strategies – Policies and Practicalities to Address Transportation Challenges,” Thompson Hine Webinar, November 2021
- “Preparing for STB’s Hearing on Rail Demurrage & Accessorial Charges,” Thompson Hine Webinar, April 2019
- “Crude By Rail,” Webinar for the Leadership for Energy Automated Processing (LEAP)
- “Update on Transportation Legislation and Regulation,” American Forest & Paper Association Containerboard Meeting, April 2013
- “NITL Competitive Switching Proposal,” ATLP Fall Forum, November 2012
- “Rail Transportation Update,” Ohio Chemistry Technology Council, April 2012
- “NITL Competitive Switching Proposal,” Midwest Association of Rail Shippers Meeting, January 2012
- “Update on Rail Legislative and Regulatory Issues,” Future Shock Seminar, October 2011
- “Successful Strategies for Negotiating Ocean Service Contracts,” The National Industrial Transportation Council League Webinar, April 2011
- “Legal and Regulatory Developments Involving Rail Transportation,” The Glass Producers Transportation Council Meeting, April 2011
- “Successful Strategies to Ocean Contracting,” The National Industrial Transportation League Annual Meeting, November 2010
- “Multi-Modal Update,” The National Industrial Transportation League Annual Meeting, November 2010
- “STB Rail Rate Cases Rules and Considerations,” Thompson Hine Webinar, October 2010
- “H.R. 6167, The Shipping Act of 2010,” The National Industrial Transportation League Webinar, September 2010
- “H.R. 6167, The Shipping Act of 2010,” NCBFAA Government Affairs Conference, September 2010
- “Highway Transportation Update,” The National Industrial Transportation League Annual Meeting, June 2010
- “Overview of S. 2889, STB Reauthorization Act of 2009,” Paper and Forest Industrial Transportation Committee, May 2010
- “Successful Ocean Contracting Strategies,” The National Industrial Transportation League Webinar, March 2010
- “Overview of S. 2889, STB Reauthorization Act of 2009,” Southwest Association of Rail Shippers, February 2010
- “Impact of the Rotterdam Rules,” 42nd Annual Conference of the Transportation Law Institute, November 2009
- “Legislative and Regulatory Overview on Transportation and the Environment,” panelist, Association of Transportation Law Professionals Annual Meeting, July 2009
- “International Transportation and Security,” Transportation Logistics Council, April 2006
- “Doing Business Like A Big Ocean Shipper,” The National Industrial Transportation League Annual Meeting, November 2005
- “NVOCC Service Arrangements,” Association for Transportation Law Practitioners Annual Meeting, June 2005
- “Security Update,” The National Industrial Transportation League Annual Meeting, November 2004
- “Regulatory Outlook for 2004,” JOC Trans-Atlantic Maritime Conference, May 2004
- “COGSA Reform,” Transportation Law Institute, October 2000
- “Global Connectivity in Maritime Transport,” JOC Newsmaker 2000 Series, August 2000
- “Legislative Update and Prospects,” NY County Lawyers Association, May 2000
- “Reform of the Carriage of Goods by Sea Act,” Association for Transportation Law Logistics and Policy Annual Meeting, June 1999
- Conducted a series of seminars on implementation of the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 1998, Spring 1999
- “Reform of the Shipping Act of 1984,” Annual Meeting of the National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, 1994
- AV® Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, in Transportation: Rail (for Shippers), Nationwide; Transportation: Road (Carriage/Commercial), Nationwide; Shipping/Maritime: Regulatory, Nationwide; and Transportation: Road (Carriage/Logistics), Nationwide
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2014 to 2025 for Railroad Law and Transportation Law; named the Best Lawyers® 2017 and 2022 Transportation Law and 2025 Railroad Law “Lawyer of the Year” in Washington, D.C.
- Selected to the Washington, D.C. Super Lawyers list, 2012-2024
- Listed in The Legal 500 as a Leading Lawyer in Transportation: Rail & Road – Litigation & Regulations, 2022 to 2024; listed in The Legal 500 2018-2024
Professional Associations
- Association for Transportation Law Professionals, President, 2014-2015; President-Elect, 2013-2014; Vice President, 2009-2013; Program Committee Chair, 2010-2011; D.C. Chapter President, 1999-2000
- Maritime Administration Bar Association
- Maritime Law Association
- District of Columbia Bar
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1992, cum laude,
Journal of International Law and Commerce
- Ithaca College, B.A., 1989, cum laude
Bar Admissions
- District of Columbia
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. Supreme Court
- FMCSA Seeks Comments on Freight Broker Transparency Proposed Rule,
Transportation Update
, December 23, 2024 - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to Enhance System for Targeting Unsafe Carriers,
Transportation Update
, December 3, 2024 - Key Steps to Protecting Supply Chains Amid East and Gulf Coast Port Strikes,
Transportation Update
, September 27, 2024 - NHTSA Extends Manufacturer Record Retention to 10 Years,
Automotive & Mobility Update
, August 29, 2024 - NHTSA Seeks Comments on Reaffirmed Airbag Inflator Recall Decision,
Transportation Update
, August 23, 2024 - FMC Final Rule on Ocean Carrier Unreasonable Refusals to Provide Vessel Space,
Transportation Update
, July 25, 2024 - Surface Transportation Board Adopts New Reciprocal Switching Rules to Address Inadequate Rail Service,
Transportation Update
, May 2, 2024 - FMC Issues Final Rule on Billing Requirements and Practices for Detention and Demurrage Invoices,
Transportation Update
, March 6, 2024 - FMC to Hold Hearing on Red Sea Shipping Conditions,
Transportation Update
, January 22, 2024 - STB Proposes to Improve Shipper Access to Reciprocal Switching to Address Inadequate Rail Service,
Transportation Update
, September 18, 2023