Global law firm Clyde & Co’s has announced the hire of Orla M. Brady as Senior Counsel at its Washington, D.C. aviation practice, which is part of the firm’s global aviation practice.
Brady was previously a Trial Attorney in the US Department of Justice, Aviation, Space & Admiralty Section in Washington, D.C. In this role, she was responsible for all aspects of affirmative and defensive litigation involving suits by and against the United States on tort matters related to aviation and admiralty.
She had first chair responsibilities for all aspects of litigation from the initial pleadings through discovery, motions, settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial. Brady is licensed to practice in New York, Illinois, Massachusetts, and Washington, D.C. (D.C. admission pending).
In addition to Brady appointment, Clyde & Co announced the hire last week of leading international aviation lawyer and industry expert Kenneth P. Quinn as a Partner in its global aviation practice. Kenneth is also based at the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Commenting on the development of the Washington D.C. practice, the Global Chair of Clyde & Co’s Aviation Practice, Kevin Sutherland, says: “Orla Brady’s arrival from the U.S. Department of Justice, Aviation, Space & Admiralty Section, alongside industry expert Kenneth P. Quinn’s recent appointment, enables us to offer a leading regulatory, commercial, and trial capability from our Washington, D.C. office, across the US, and internationally.”
Brady says: “I am so pleased to join the global aviation practice at Clyde & Co. The firm is committed to serving the aviation market and has the strength and expertise to advise and support our clients facing a range of legal and regulatory challenges. I look forward to working alongside this talented global team.”