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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."

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Professionals

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

Partner

Commercial Trials & Litigation, Rail Transportation, Transportation, Class Action Defense

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 Denton
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, Tim Strafford focuses his practice in the rail regulatory space, counselling clients on regulatory and legislative issues and business transactions. He...

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, Environmental Regulation, Chemicals & Environment

Tara Woods
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

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