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Assist the leadership of public transportation providers and their contractors in addressing complex federal regulatory and administrative issues. This includes working collaboratively with clients to identify whether resolution requires an internal focus or an attempt to influence the decisions of policy makers outside the organization. Matters frequently involve federal funding of public entities, or how federal requirements and guidance effect private entities contracting with federally funded public entities.

Represented railroad, public transportation and aviation clients across a broad spectrum of regulatory, transactional and litigation matters. Expanded the firm's transportation practice by developing new client relationships, and expanding existing relationships.

Served as the principal legal advisor and a key policy advisor for the Administrator of Federal Transit Administration and the FTA Executive Staff in the third ranking position in the agency, supervising an office with over twenty attorneys, including ten regional counsel, and working closely with all FTA headquarters program offices. Also performed the functions of the Deputy Administrator for over one year, including managing all ten federal regions, and supervising ten regional administrators.

Performed the functions of a litigation attorney in a large commercial law firm, including developing strategy and conducting discovery and legal research. Additionally, assisted the firm's telecommunications section on various regulatory and legislative assignments, including developing model legislation.

Assisted name partner in litigation matters, including a dispute between former business partners over the ownership of technology used by banks to process checks.

Assisted campaign manager, including developing a framework for delegate operations and developing political support for the candidate.

Performed the typical functions of a commercial litigation associate in large commercial law firm, including legal research and writing, conducting discovery and drafting pleadings.

Assisted three name partners in commercial litigation matters, including handling discovery and frequently arguing motions in court.

Handled document discovery and prepared pleadings for a convenience store chain defending related lawsuits in six federal district courts.

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Activities and Societies: Student Government, Moot Court

1983, Economics

Activities and Societies: Swim Team (Captain Senior Year and Held Several Team Records), University Conduct Board, Order of Cross.