Sandra L. Brown and David E. Benz have joined the Washington office of
the law firm Thompson Hine LLP. Brown, a partner in the firm's
Transportation practice group, focuses on representing bulk commodity
shippers and other entities that use transportation services, such as
electric utilities, state and local government entities and ports, as
well as coal, aggregates, chemicals and plastics shippers. Her practice
covers freight moving domestically and internationally. Benz is an
associate who focuses on matters involving freight
railroad regulation, contracting and strategy. Both were formerly with Troutman Sanders LLP.
On joining the firm, Brown says, "I was attracted to Thompson Hine for
its commitment to client service and the strength of its national
Transportation practice. I look forward to sharing this commitment and
strength with clients."
Brown was a member of the Washington staff of Congressman Eric D.
Fingerhut (D-Ohio) from 1993 to 1994 and then worked at the Interstate
Commerce Commission. Prior to entering private practice, she worked on a
special investigations team at the White House Counsel's Office during
the Clinton administration.
Karyn Booth, Transportation practice group leader, states, "Sandy's
background adds to the depth of our Transportation practice and
increases the firm's representation of utility clients and other
companies that ship by rail. We're delighted that both Sandy and David
are bringing their substantial railroad experience to our multimodal
Transportation team."
Brown earned her J.D. from Ohio Northern University and her B.A. from
Goshen College. She is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia,
Maryland and Ohio. Benz earned his J.D. and B.A. from the University of
Virginia. He is admitted to practice in the District of Columbia and
the commonwealth of Virginia.
About Thompson Hine LLP: Established in 1911, Thompson Hine is a
business law firm dedicated to providing superior client service. The
firm has been recognized as one of the Best Corporate Law Firms in
America (in an annual survey of corporate directors conducted by
Corporate Board Member magazine). With approximately 400 lawyers,
Thompson Hine serves premier businesses worldwide. The firm has offices
in Atlanta, Brussels, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, New York
and Washington, D.C. For more information, go to www.ThompsonHine.com.
Thompson Hine LLP
Stacy F. Weiner, Business Development Manager, 202-263-4127
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