Accessibility Statement

Publications | June 2024

STB Chairman Martin J. Oberman Retires; Robert E. Primus is Designated as STB Chairman

Association of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads Blog

Authors

Linda S. Stein, Anthony J. LaRocca, Peter W. Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara A. Woods, Maia Danna

Overview

Steptoe lawyers Linda Stein, Anthony LaRocca, Peter Denton, Tim Strafford, Sally Mordi, Tara Woods, and Maia Danna published a blog post that appeared in the June 2024 issue of the Assocation of Transportation Law Professional's Railroads blog entitled "STB Chairman Martin J. Oberman Retires; Robert E. Primus is Designated as STB Chairman."

Read more here.

Professionals

Linda Stein
Linda S. Stein
Linda Stein represents clients, primarily in the railroad industry, in complex civil litigation and arbitration as well as regulatory proceedings before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). She has...

Partner

Transportation, Rail Transportation, Commercial Trials & Litigation

Anthony LaRocca
Anthony J. LaRocca
Anthony LaRocca advises railroad clients on complex economic regulations and preemption matters. His multi-faceted background in economic regulation in areas ranging from antitrust to antidumping law...

Senior Counsel

Transportation, Rail Transportation, Autonomous Vehicles, Antitrust/Competition

Peter W. Denton
Peter Denton focuses his practice on helping his clients navigate the byzantine set of federal laws and rules that govern US freight and passenger railroads. Peter advises his clients on a broad range...

Partner

Rail Transportation, Transportation, Infrastructure & Project Finance

Tim Strafford
With over twenty-five years of experience in the railroad industry, Tim Strafford represents clients in disputes before federal agencies such as the Surface Transportation Board (STB) and Federal...

Partner

Transportation, Rail Transportation

Sally Mordi
Sally Mordi
Sally Mordi counsels major railroad industry clients on regulatory matters. She regularly represents railroads in proceedings before the Surface Transportation Board (STB). Sally advises clients on...

Associate

Transportation, Rail Transportation, US Pesticide Regulation, Environment, Food, and Chemicals

Tara A. Woods
Tara Woods focuses her practice on transportation, encompassing rail, aviation, motor carriers, and autonomous vehicles. Her practice includes advising prominent rail clients on transportation matters...

Associate

Transportation, Rail Transportation, Autonomous Vehicles, Government Contracts

Maia Danna
Maia Danna's practice focuses on internal and government investigations and white-collar defense, representing both individuals and corporate clients. Her experience includes defending clients in...

Associate

Independent & Internal Investigations, White-Collar Defense, Commercial Trials & Litigation, Higher Education - Year in Review

Practices

Transportation

Rail Transportation

Press Releases Alan Klinger Honored in City and State NY's 2026 Labor Power 100 List September 9, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Expands Financial Crime and Enforcement Capabilities with Arrival of Former DOJ Attorney Della Sentilles September 9, 2026 Webinars Staying Ahead of the Curve on Biocides Webinar Series September 10, 2026
Press Releases Steptoe Helps Secure Defense Verdict for Mead Johnson in First Bellwether Trial Over Infant Formula and NEC September 1, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Files Amicus Brief in Tax Court on Behalf of the US Chamber of Commerce September 1, 2026 Press Releases Nicholas Silverman Recognized as a 2026 Law360 Rising Star in White Collar August 26, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Secures Complete Victory for DISH Network Corporation and Charlie Ergen on DC Circuit Appeal August 25, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Ranks First in Its Category in Law360’s Pulse Pro Bono Leaders 2026 August 21, 2026 Press Releases Robert Kappers Recognized as a 2026 Law360 Rising Star in Intellectual Property August 20, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Helps Secure Federal Court Injunction Blocking HUD Suspension of LAHSA and Protecting Critical Homelessness Funding for Los Angeles August 20, 2026 Press Releases Steptoe Strengthens Investigations Bench with White-Collar and Regulatory Defense Partner Jennifer Loeb August 18, 2026 Press Releases Jay Nuttall and Ying Li Featured in IAM Strategy 300 2026 August 13, 2026

View More