HMAA Arbitration Training; JD and LLM (Taxation) George Washington University National Law Center, BA University of Rochester; CEDR accredited mediator, Admitted District of Columbia Bar, Member MLA, Supporting Member LMAA; Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Risk Manager, SEACOR Holdings (1998 to 2010); Partner, Fort & Schlefer (previously, Kominers, Fort, Schlefer & Boyer) (1978 to 1998) Experience: extensive commercial, insurance and legal experience in all aspects of maritime industry (including bluewater, inland waterways, offshore support, construction and operation, Great Lakes, terminals) as well as some experience with general aviation: preparation and negotiation of construction contracts, sale and purchase agreements, charter parties, mergers and acquisitions, financing (all types ranging from project finance (including Title XI financing) to revolving credit and long-term finance agreements to leasing and sale/leasebacks), business planning both domestic and cross-border, joint ventures and strategic alliances, Jones Act citizenship and P&I issues, P & I coverage and claims, insurance