Darrell L. Conner

Advising the broadest and deepest coalition ever assembled to represent the domestic maritime industry on legislative and regulatory matters involving the domestic coastwise laws.

Working with a major intermodal equipment provider association with legislative and regulatory matters at the Federal Maritime Commission, the Department of Transportation, White House, and other agencies, as well as in Congress.

Assisting a major cruise shipping company obtain legislation permitting the company to operate U.S.-flag ships in coastwise service, creating thousands of American jobs and generating millions of dollars in economic activity.

Worked closely with maritime regulatory agency to obtain necessary approvals for the transfers of Maritime Security Program agreements to major container shipping company.

Represented maritime clients in successfully persuading Congress to appropriate funding for the Title XI shipbuilding loan guarantee program.

Assisted in the development and enactment of a multi-year, multi-million dollar program for dual use military-commercial sealift capability with the U.S. Transportation Command.

Advising a major ship classification society on various public policy matters.

Serving as primary outside government relations advisor to trailer manufacturing trade organization.

Helping a West Coast fisherman’s association defeat legislative efforts to grant harvesting quota shares to fish processors and to obtain language regarding ongoing efforts to rationalize the fishery.

Assisting conservation interests in defeating legislative initiatives in appropriations and authorizing bills that could result in overfishing or overcapitalizing in U.S. fisheries.

Providing policy and political advice to fishermen and conservation organizations regarding fisheries management and conservation measures, including specifically measures contained in the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.