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Mr. Conner is a government affairs counselor in the Public Policy and Law practice group at K&L Gates, one of the largest policy groups in the United States. He has nearly 25 years of experience working with Congress and the executive branch, experience that he leverages to provide advice to clients on effectively managing their government and regulatory affairs, in particular helping clients by create alignment between their objectives and government policies.
15-20 years
Maritime
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.
Helping a major tanker operator obtain legislation permitting long-term participation in the Maritime Security Program for its U.S.-flag tankers.
Representing the largest U.S. maritime coalition in history in successfully defending the maritime cabotage laws.
Assisting a major cruise line obtain legal authority, through legislation and regulation, that permits increased flexibility in hiring of certain crew on board its U.S.-flag vessels.
Advising a major container shipping company and a major tank vessel operator regarding their U.S.-flag operations and related Department of Defense sealift capabilities.
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.
Worked closely with maritime regulatory agency to obtain necessary approvals for the transfers of Maritime Security Program agreements to major container shipping company.
Advising a major ship classification society on various public policy matters.
Energy
Advising a U.S. offshore energy company on legislative and regulatory matters related to production of oil and gas on the Outer Continental Shelf of the U.S.
Counseling maritime companies and associations on impacts of increased crude oil and natural gas production in the U.S.
Assisted coalition in obtaining legislation permitting the export of Alaska North Slope crude oil.
Transportation
Assisted a major Class I railroad in obtaining approximately $4 million that was earmarked for the development and deployment of positive train control systems designed to improve safety and security, as well as productivity, for rail operations.
Counseling to major rail supplier regarding legislative and regulatory efforts to increase the use of technologies such as communications-based train control systems and electronically-controlled pneumatic braking systems.
Serving as primary outside government relations advisor to trailer manufacturing trade organization.
Fisheries
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.
Representing a major conservation organization on efforts to improve fisheries management and conservation provisions, including specifically the implementation of catch share programs.
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.
Mr. Conner served as a staff assistant for the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the U.S. House of Representatives under its ranking member, Congressman Bob Davis (R-MI)
Mr. Conner's practice focuses on federal government relations, with a substantive focus on transportation (with a specialty in maritime), energy and resource management. He represents clients on a range of matters, including:
Matters relating to domestic and international shipping;
Programs relating to military sealift, including the Maritime Security Program;
Management of federal fisheries under the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act;
Regulation of motor vehicles, including light and medium-duty trailers;
Policies relating to domestic energy, including specifically transportation of energy;Programs related to transportation infrastructure;
Issues involving port development and maritime security;
Development of international trade agreements and implementing legislation;
and Securing federal appropriations and federal program funding.
Mr. Conner has extensive legislative experience in general public policy analysis and planning, strategic counseling, and coalition management and coordination. He also assists clients in incorporating public policy into their strategic planning, integrating public relations into their legal and advocacy activities, and legislative drafting.
His principal representations include fishermen and other fishery stakeholders, cargo and passenger vessel operators, a ship classification society, transportation product manufacturers and service providers, energy companies, and a leading coalition of U.S. maritime interests.
He has worked with the Department of Transportation (including the office of the Secretary, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the Maritime Administration), the Department of Commerce (specifically, the office of the Secretary, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and National Marine Fisheries Service), the Department of Homeland Security (U.S. Coast Guard), and the Department of Defense.
Mr. Conner is currently a member of the Executive Committee of the International Propeller Club of the United States and is a past president of the Washington, D.C. chapter of the International Propeller Club.
Mr. Conner served as a staff assistant for the Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries of the U.S. House of Representatives under its ranking member, Congressman Bob Davis (R-MI).
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3) ALLEGHENY COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S DETECTIVES ASSOCIATION
4) American Association of Dental Boards & North East Regional Board of Dental Examiner
5) AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP
6) Bowling Proprietors Association of Pennsylvania
9) Diversified Gas & Oil Corporation
11) Drivewyze
12) Eastern Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation
13) GSK
14) Hikma Specialty USA Inc. c/o Velocity BioGroup
16) INTERIOR DESIGN LEGISLATIVE COALITION OF PENNSYLVANIA
19) LRP RITT LLC
20) LS Power Equity Advisors LLC and its Affiliates
22) Molson Coors Beverage Company USA LLC
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24) Outdoor Advertising Association of Pennsylvania
25) PA Manufactured Housing Association
26) Pennsylvania Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants
27) Pennsylvania Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
28) PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
29) Pennsylvania Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs
30) Pennsylvania Ambulatory Surgery Association
31) Pennsylvania Association of Career and Technical Administrators
33) PENNSYLVANIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS SOCIETY, INC
34) Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association
35) Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Cardiology
36) Pennsylvania Concrete Pipe Association
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38) PENNSYLVANIA INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION
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42) Pennsylvania Prison Society
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44) Pennsylvania Rural Water Association
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47) Pennsylvania Section, American Water Works Association
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49) Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs
50) Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs
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52) Pennsylvania Utility Contractors Association d/b/a NUCA Pennsylvania
53) Plasma Protein Therapeutics
54) Pocono Mountains Vacation Bureau
55) R.J. Corman Railroad Group
57) Securities Industry & Financial Markets Assoc.
58) Solar Energy Industries Association
60) UCB, Inc.
61) Water Works Operators' Association of Pennsylvania
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