Kaminski, Ian R.

Andy Steinberg advises airline, aerospace, and travel technology companies on strategic and regulatory issues before the United States government, including the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation. He regularly represents clients in enforcement and administrative proceedings at those agencies and on petitions for review before the United States Court of Appeals. He is a recognized authority on legal issues associated with the modernization of the air traffic system (NextGen), aviation and greenhouse gas emissions, foreign market access, and on-demand air taxis.

Andy held the two most senior aviation regulatory positions in the United States, as assistant secretary of transportation for aviation and international affairs (2006-2008) and chief counsel of the FAA (2003-2006). Accomplishments included completing the historic Open Skies agreement with the EU and a similar accord with China, representing the U.S. on emissions trading at the 36th Assembly of ICAO, spearheading FAA's legal strategy in protracted labor negotiations with air traffic controllers, and prevailing against environmental lawsuits intended to enjoin FAA's approval of the Chicago O'Hare airport expansion. Earlier, he served as general counsel of Sabre and Travelocity.com and as associate general counsel of American Airlines.

A "transportation expert" on the National Journal experts blog, Andy frequently speaks on developments in aviation law. He serves as secretary of the International Aviation Club of Washington, D.C. and on the nominating committee of the ABA Air and Space Law Forum. He also sits on the Board of Empower African Children, a nonprofit organization providing Ugandan orphans and vulnerable children with access to innovative education.