The National Business Aviation Association named Crowell & Moring senior counsel Mary-Caitlin Ray to its list of Business Aviation Top 40 Under 40. The list recognizes “a new generation of innovative thinkers… leading an evolving industry into the future.”
A former attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration, clients come to Ray for practical and strategic advice on navigating complex aviation challenges. She represents aircraft owners, operators, and manufacturers as well as investors into aviation related businesses, advising on regulatory and transactional matters. She has significant experience advising clients on the impacts of and solutions for emerging technologies in the aviation sector, including uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS or drones) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
“Business aviation is on the forefront of the next frontier in aerospace,” said Ray. “It’s rare to be involved in an industry-based legal practice, and I get to be part of a broader team, helping our clients succeed. I have the opportunity to learn every day due to the generosity and openness of others in the industry who share their expertise so freely.”
Ray has advised Fortune 500 flight departments, high net worth individuals, and manufacturers and suppliers on regulatory concerns related to the operation and production of aircraft, including complex issues related to permitted compensation, pilot licensing, operating structures such as dry leasing, timesharing and fractional ownership agreements, and emergency and Letter of Investigation response related to quality escapes and incidents. She also represents clients in the acquisition and sale of business aircraft, including cross border transactions requiring the export or import of aircraft.
To read Ray’s full profile, visit here.
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