Education
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University of San Diego School of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 1980
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Washington and Lee University, B.A., cum laude, 1977
Bar Admissions
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District of Columbia
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California
Clerkships
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Hon. Robert H. Bork,
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit,
1980
- 1982
Court Admissions
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
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U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
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U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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Gregory Walden counsels airlines, air taxi operators, cargo carriers, fixed-base operators, airports, security companies, shippers, and citizens groups with matters pending before U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Transportation Security Administration and the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection. Mr. Walden also advises current and prospective Presidential appointees, Members of Congress and congressional candidates, and companies, on government ethics matters.
Based on his extensive government service and his subsequent experience in private practice, Mr. Walden is nationally recognized authority in the fields of aviation and government ethics.
Before joining the firm, Mr. Walden served as a member of the Interstate Commerce Commission, as chief counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration, and as associate deputy attorney general with the U.S. Department of Justice, where he had previously served as special assistant and counselor to the assistant attorney general, Civil Division. Mr. Walden also served as associate counsel to President George H.W. Bush, and as transition ethics counsel for President-Elect George W. Bush.
Mr. Walden began his career as a court law clerk to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in 1980. He later served as law clerk to the Honorable Robert H. Bork, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.
Representative Matters:
- Assisted a large hub airport with securing government approvals for installation of explosive detection system equipment in airport terminals in-line.
- Assisted several airports in securing airport improvement program funding and in obtaining sufficient TSA screener and CBP agent staffing.
- Represents a start-up air carrier in obtaining government certifications and in compliance with FAA and TSA regulations.
- Serves as Washington counsel for a foreign air carrier.
- Assisted the foreign airline in obtaining U.S. and Canadian government approvals for cooperative agreements with a U.S. and Canadian carrier
- Advised air taxi operators regarding compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Assisted several companies and individuals in obtaining substantial mitigation of civil penalties sought by the FAA and DOT for alleged violations of the Federal Aviation Act and regulations issued thereunder, and has counseled several companies regarding an airport's compliance with federal grant assurances.
- Advised fractional ownership companies on FAA and DOT regulations.
- Drafted and reviewed air charter management agreements, time share agreements, and purchase and sale agreements, and advised companies on FAA regulations and policies.
- Served as an expert witness in a civil suit regarding legal options of a multi-airport sponsor to address problems of congestion and delay.
- Advised several direct and indirect air carriers on compliance with aviation security requirements imposed after September 11, 2001.
- With respect to his government ethics practice, Mr. Walden advises companies and individuals on the meaning and application of various ethics laws, including provisions in Title 18, the standards of conduct for executive branch officers and employees, financial reporting requirements applicable to presidential appointees and candidates for Congress, the Lobbying Disclosure Act, the Foreign Agents Registration Act, and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
Professional Affiliations:
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University Law School, developed survey course in aviation law (1998-present).
Adjunct Professor, George Mason University School of Public Policy, developed the university’s first post-graduate course in transportation law (2002, 2004).
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