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Professional Experience
ExperienceYears
Law Office of Robert FlanaganCurrent
Education
SchoolFocusDegreeYear
Cornell UniversityLawJ.D.1974
Honors: Member of Cornell Law Review; Graduated with honors and Order of the Coif
Harvard UniversityEconomicsB.A.1967
Professional Activities
ActivityOrganizationStart YearEnd Year
OwnerLaw Office of Robert L. Flanagan2009
Details: For over 25 years the focus of Mr. Flanagan's legal practice has been working on behalf of businesses and individuals to effectively resolve disputes and defuse potential conflicts.His experience includes a wide range of clients and matters in state and federal courts, arbitration, mediation and before administrative bodies.There is more information on his practice areas, background and experience on the firm website at http://www.robertflanaganlaw.com
Senior Vice PresidentFirst Southwest Company20072009
Details: Mr. Flanagan provided advice and evaluation of innovative financing alternatives to state and local government officials with respect to transportation infrastructure; advocacy and education at seminars, workshops, "summits" and other events concerning proper role and purpose of public private partnerships; developed strategy with respect to the future of public private partnerships in transportation based on state and federal policy and budget considerations. During this period, Mr. Flanagan also was a guest lecturer at the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Study Group on Transportation and Infrastructure and was a contributing author to a recently published book, Investing In Infrastructure, 2009, Media Ltd.
SecretaryMaryland Department of Transportation20032007
Details: Mr. Flanagan was chief executive officer responsible for strategy, advocacy and representation relating to Maryland's transportation system. This role is unique in its authority, scope and complexity. All five modal administrations, Maryland State Highway Administration, Maryland Transit Administration, Motor Vehicle Administration, Maryland Port Administration, and Maryland Aviation Administration are consolidated under the Maryland Department of Transportation; also the Secretary chairs the Maryland Transportation Authority (toll authority).For more information regarding Mr. Flanagan's public service as Secretary and sixteen years as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates you may go to Attorney Profile on his firm website and links to the Maryland Archives and Wikipedia on that page.
OwnerLaw Office of Robert L. Flanagan19872003
Delegate Maryland House of Delegates19872003
Partner and Lead Litigation AttorneySiskind, Burch, Grady and Rosen19851987
Litigation AttorneySaul Ewing19791985
Senior Litigation AttorneyUnited States Railway Association19771979
Associate Attorney Robinson and Cole19741977

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TitlePublisherPublished
Emerging Trends in Surface Transport Concession PPPs in the USPEI Media LtdJanuary, 2009
Published as a chapter in Investing in Infrastructure, a comprehensive research source on infrastructure funds, investment techniques and financing alternatives in the world's diverse markets.

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