Transportation Lawyers Association

02/20/2026

Workers’ compensation issues become even more complex when accidents, claims, and litigation span multiple states—each with its own laws and requirements.

Join the Transportation Lawyers Association on March 10 at 3:00 PM ET for “Workers’ Compensation Legal Update: Piecing Together the Puzzle of 50 States’ Laws.”

Presenter: Mary Beth Hughes, Partner, Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.

This session will examine the challenges of multi-state accident litigation and highlight modern workers’ compensation concerns affecting transportation employers, with practical insights you can apply in your practice.

To register, please visit our member portal: https://loom.ly/4384rGM

02/19/2026

Workplace surveillance is evolving rapidly—and transportation employers are facing new legal and practical challenges as a result.

Join the Transportation Lawyers Association on March 3 at 3:00 PM ET for “Workplace Surveillance Issues in the Transportation Industry: Recent Trends to Consider" with Steven Stanaszak, Scopelitis LLP and Michael D. Grodinsky, BLG LLP.

This program will explore emerging privacy trends in the United States and Canada, the legal considerations surrounding video and audio surveillance (including in-cab and forward-facing cameras), and the growing role of artificial intelligence and other technologies in monitoring and compliance.

To register, visit https://loom.ly/4384rGM

02/18/2026

Join the Transportation Lawyers Association on February 25, 2026, for “One If By Land Two If By Sea — Navigating the Vagaries of Global, Multimodal Shipments and the Intricacies of Interlocking Liability Regimes: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You!”

This timely program will explore how liability regimes involving air, maritime, rail, and motor carriage intersect, how those distinctions impact claims and litigation, and the important role freight forwarders play in multimodal transportation. Attendees will also gain practical insight through real-world examples and a deeper understanding of available defenses depending on the mode of transport.

To register, please visit our member portal: https://lnkd.in/gCTfbkmU

02/05/2025

Welcome New Members for January 2025!

TLA is excited to welcome the new members who joined us in January! 🎉 We're thrilled to have you as part of our community. Your expertise and passion will help drive our collective success in the year ahead. Together, we’ll continue to make a positive impact in the field of transportation law.

Please join us in welcoming:

Annie Moroney, Mastery Logistics Systems
Carrie Sear Rummans, US Foods
Matthew Murray, Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC
Sean Knoll, Kozacky Weitzel McGrath P.C.
Terri Ahrens, US Foods
Jeremiah Rogers, Sweeping Corp of America
Saisha Mahil, Gardiner Roberts LLP
Sunny Kim, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG)
Andrea Chiu, Miller Thomson LLP
Jordan Jacob, SCOPELITIS, GARVIN, LIGHT, HANSON & FEARY, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Richard Tomich, Chartwell Law
Andrew Agati, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Brayden Sternklar, Roberts , Perryman , Bomkamp & Meives P.C.
Daniel Holden, F.A.K. Logistics, Inc.
Genevieve Dubuc, Congebec Inc.
Jamie S. Lane, Amundsen Davis, LLC
Lauren Wood, UB Greensfelder
Nathaniel Saylor, SCOPELITIS, GARVIN, LIGHT, HANSON & FEARY, PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Samantha C. Radle, Student – Marquette University Law School
Dylan Keefe, Canty Novy Bertkau Gordon, LLC
Jonathan Wilson, Arrive Logistics
Blake Huggins, MARWEDEL, MINICHELLO & REEB, P.C.

Welcome aboard, and we look forward to connecting with you all! 🙌

01/12/2025

2025 Chicago Regional & Boot Camp: Handling 24-Hour Emergency Responses
What do you do when your client calls at 2:00 a.m. about a major accident? Join the "24-Hour Emergency Response Teams" panel to learn how to navigate these high-pressure situations effectively.
👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/4f5E682

🔑 Key Topics:
-Setting up a response team and understanding the attorney's role
-What to expect at accident scenes involving motor and rail carriers
-Managing client expectations during emergencies
-Protecting evidence under attorney work-product, disclosure decisions, and admissibility issues
🎙️ Moderator: Madison Romine, Associate, Booth LLP (Los Angeles, CA)
🎙️ Panelists:
-Mark Barber, Shareholder, Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC (Atlanta, GA)
-Clark Monroe, Shareholder, DunbarMonroe, PLLC (Jackson, MS)
-Joelle Nelson, Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP (Houston, TX)

📝 This is a must-attend session for anyone involved in emergency response for motor and rail carrier accidents.

👉 Register today: https://lnkd.in/eF9xKgkr.

01/11/2025

Join us January 23–24, 2025, at the stunning Radisson Blu in Chicago, IL, for the TLA Chicago Regional and Boot Camp.

Meet the Speakers of the TLA 2025 Chicago Regional and Boot Cam here: https://bit.ly/4fPr7b1..

This year's lineup features dynamic speakers and seasoned experts who will share valuable insights, practical knowledge, and cutting-edge strategies to navigate the ever-evolving transportation industry.

💡 Highlights include:
✅ Engaging sessions tailored for both seasoned attorneys and those new to the field.
✅ Hands-on Boot Camp workshops to sharpen your skills.
✅ Exceptional networking opportunities to connect with industry peers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and elevate your career.

👉 Register today and secure your spot!

01/10/2025

Stay Ahead with the Lightning Round of Statutory and Regulatory Updates

Get up to speed on the latest statutory and regulatory updates at the 2025 Chicago Regional & Boot Camp during the Lightning Round Panel. This fast-paced session will provide insights on:

📌 Train/Rail Preemption: Preemption defenses, evidentiary issues, and insurance considerations in railroad cases.
📌 Corporate Transparency Act: Compliance requirements, penalties, and risk mitigation for law firms.
📌 M&A Activity: Key considerations for DOT-regulated fleet operations in mergers and acquisitions.
📌 BIPA: Latest case law updates, changes, and insurance coverage challenges.

🎙️ Moderator: Chase Carmichael, Director, Aon (Little Rock, AR)
🎙️ Panelists:
-Andrew Corkery, Of Counsel, Pitzer Snodgrass PC (St. Louis, MO)
-John Wagner, Member, Cors & Bassett (Cincinnati, OH)
-Elle Slattery, Partner, Taylor Nelson PL (St. Petersburg, FL)
-Richard A. Westley, Esq., Shareholder, Blitch Westley Barrett
Don’t miss this dynamic session packed with essential updates for legal professionals in transportation law.

👉 Register now: https://bit.ly/4f5E682

11/22/2024

🚛 Join the Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) Today! 🌍

Unlock exclusive benefits designed for transportation law professionals: https://lnkd.in/g3Uf5jeN

📖 Stay Informed – Get five annual issues of The Transportation Lawyer, created in collaboration with the Canadian Transport Lawyers' Association.
🔎 Global Directory Access – Connect with over 1,000 lawyers worldwide using our live, searchable directory to find trusted contacts for you or your clients.
🎟️ Exclusive Event Discounts – Receive member rates for all TLA seminars, conferences, and special events throughout the year!
🤝 Network with Top Legal Minds – Attend the Transportation Law Institute, Chicago Regional Seminar, and Annual Conference.
💼 Dynamic Committees – Engage with an energetic community that shares insights across diverse legal practices.
🔒 Members-Only Resources – Access valuable tools and materials through our secured online portal.

Whether you're looking to grow your network, deepen your expertise, or stay ahead in the industry, TLA membership is your gateway to success.

👉 Join now and explore all the benefits!

Click here to Join TLA Today*You’ll need to create an account on the TLA portal to complete the membership application.

11/20/2024

Welcome to Our New TLA Members!

The Transportation Lawyers Association is thrilled to welcome our new members for October! We’re excited to have you join our community and look forward to the expertise and energy you bring to TLA.

👋 Welcome:

Ted Tatro, Fleetco Inc.
Ashley Corbin Rice, Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP
Brittani Bushman, Skoubye, Nielson & Johansen, LLC
Cemeen Khodavandi, Marwedel, Minichello & Reeb, P.C.
Robert Fortmeyer, Circle Logistics Inc
Greg Maddaleni, Baker Donelson
Stephen Rothring, Baker Donelson
James Duncan, Husch Blackwell
Todd C. Barrett, McCausland Barrett & Bartalos, P.C.
Zachary Epperson, Richardson Law Group, PLLC
Victoria Harmeyer, Mayer LLP

Welcome aboard! We’re excited to work together in advancing transportation law.

11/08/2024

Get Ready to Expand Your Network and Knowledge at TLI!

According to Beata Shapiro, Attorney, attending Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) events like TLI is about more than just sessions and panels:

"You'll make new friends who will be a resource for professional advice, a sounding board, and a shoulder to lean on. And you're guaranteed to expand your knowledge in many areas of transportation law. Even if you have years of experience, you are bound to come away with a new perspective on some area of law involving your clients. And you're definitely going to want to come back and become more involved in the TLA."

- Beata Shapiro, Attorney at Law at Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP

See you at TLI, where friendships and fresh perspectives await! 🙌