Greenberg Traurig announced that former Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Assistant Administrator Christopher J. Senn has joined the firm’s Government Law & Policy Practice in Washington, D.C. Senn brings extensive experience in transportation policy, regulatory affairs, government contracting, and federal legislative matters, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in advising clients on interactions with Congress, federal agencies, and the administration.
Before serving in FAA leadership, Senn was a combat drone pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps, a professor focused on emerging aviation technologies, and legal counsel to the U.S. House of Representatives Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. In that role, he was a principal drafter of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. He also practiced law at an international law firm, advising on transportation policy and regulatory issues.
At the FAA, Senn served as Assistant Administrator for the Office of Government & Industry Affairs, acting as a principal adviser to agency leadership on legislation, policy initiatives, and industry engagement. His experience spans aviation, commercial space, autonomous transportation, advanced air mobility, artificial intelligence, and regulatory modernization.
In his new role, Senn will advise clients on aviation and transportation policy matters, including air traffic control modernization, unmanned aircraft systems, counter-UAS initiatives, advanced air mobility, aviation safety and security, autonomous vehicles, AI, supply chain resilience, export controls, and government contracting. He will also support clients navigating federal regulatory matters, policy initiatives, and congressional investigations.
The addition is part of Greenberg Traurig’s continued expansion of its federal Government Law & Policy Practice, as well as its Transportation, Space & Satellite, and National Security groups.
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“We have been strategically adding to our robust federal Government Law & Policy team in Washington, D.C., and the results for our clients have been extraordinary. Combined with our firmwide depth across regulatory, government policy, transactional, and litigation disciplines, our recent additions have bolstered an exceptional team that can provide the full spectrum of services required to thrive when working with the administration, Congress, and federal agencies.”
Ernest LaMont Greer, Co-President and Chairman of the Washington, D.C. Office, Greenberg Traurig
“We are thrilled to have Chris join our team because he will be a critical resource for our clients engaging with both Congress and the administration.”
Christopher DeLacy, Co-Chair, Federal Government Law & Policy Practice, Greenberg Traurig
“Chris adds key expertise to our talented transportation team as a pilot, a policy adviser, and an exceptional lawyer who understands the future of the transportation sector and all of the major industry and government players like few others.”
Joel E. Roberson, Transportation Policy Lead, Federal Government Law & Policy Team, Greenberg Traurig
“With each passing day, automation is becoming more essential to the transportation industry as artificial intelligence and computer-driven systems are rapidly becoming the standard. From commercial space travel to driverless cars to advanced air mobility, private companies and government regulators are racing to catch up and get ahead of these emerging trends. I’m excited to use my experience to advise clients, from traditional transportation companies to innovative startups, on this important work.
At the FAA, I was focused on new technologies and the core operational fundamentals of the aviation and transportation system, recognizing that a modernized national airspace system depends on a strong foundation as much as technological innovation. Modernizing the air traffic control system reinforced my belief that innovation is most effective when it builds on resilient systems and infrastructure. The same opportunity exists across each domain of the transportation sector, and I look forward to helping our clients shape the future of transportation.”
Christopher J. Senn, Government Law & Policy Practice, Greenberg Traurig
