Before I became an attorney, I practiced architecture for nearly 15 years. Having been in the business of getting things built, my approach to legal questions and strategic advising is rooted in crafting practical solutions at every point of a project’s life cycle. I’ve spent most of my career in the private sector, working with a broad range of public and private entities, and recently had the privilege to serve as the Chief Counsel of the Federal Railroad Administration for over three years.
I bring a wealth of expertise in transactional and regulatory matters related to transportation. My diverse client portfolio includes public transportation agencies, state and local governments, transit safety oversight organizations, and private entities. My practice addresses a wide array of issues, such as agreements for the shared use of rail corridors for both freight and passenger operations, the planning and development of new or expanded passenger rail service, real estate transactions, the acquisition and abandonment of railroad rights-of-way, and the conversion of rail corridors into recreational trails under the rails-to-trails program. I also advise on inter-city passenger rail service, environmental compliance, historic preservation, administrative and judicial litigation, and agency rulemaking. With a deep understanding of project procurement and development, I am skilled in drafting and negotiating contracts for the construction, operation, and maintenance of rail infrastructure and equipment.
