Chad Mayer

Experience

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  American Sign Language

  Jan 2000 - Dec 2001

  Teaching Assistant
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  JAMES M. FISHMAN, PA

  May 2005 - Aug 2005

  Law Clerk

  Performed legal research and conducted case reviews for attorney representing the State of Florida. Drafted motions and pleadings for court proceedings. Attended hearings, depositions and mediations. Coordinated meetings with clients and expert witnesses.

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  Lawex Corporation

  Jun 2006 - Sept 2016

  Associate General Counsel

  Provide legal analysis and strategic business advice for software developer. Draft contracts and review license agreements. Ensure compliance with end user license agreements. Coordinate partnerships and cross-licensing arrangements with U.S.-based and foreign affiliates. Provide case management support for law offices nationwide remotely and through on-site visits.

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  Eleventh Judicial Circuit

  Jun 2006 - Jun 2008

  Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem

  June 2006 ­ June 2008Determined and advocated for the best interests of a child under court supervision. Conducted home visits,interviewed relatives and caregivers to gauge stability and progress. Provided information andrecommendations to the court.

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  Freeway Airport Inc

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2017

  Advanced Ground Instructor

  Provide classroom instruction for students enrolled in part 141 ground school. Teach subjects including Federal Aviation Regulations, aircraft systems, aircraft performance data and calculations, ground-based and satellite navigation, flight computers, aerodynamics, communications with air traffic control, meteorology, and flight publications and charts.

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  FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam)

  Feb 2016 - Feb 2022

  FAASTeam Representative (Volunteer)
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  AOPA

  Sept 2016 - Jul 2023

  Attorney at the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

  Lead the daily operations of the Legal Services Plan overseeing a team of four in-house attorneys. Provide legal advice to clients, and guidance to junior attorneys, on a wide range of aviation-related legal issues. Advise on Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) cases including compliance, administrative, and enforcement actions from the initial investigation stage through appeal of an enforcement action to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). Advise on cases involving Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS), bird and laser strikes, FAA pilot and medical certification, and aircraft transactions. Conduct in-depth legal research on statutes, regulations, case law, and agency legal interpretations and opinions. Develop subject-area modules for attorney educational seminars accredited for Continuing Legal Education creditRepresent AOPA Legal Services Plan at national and local outreach events. Present solo and as a panel participant to diverse audiences including industry lawyers and the regulated community. Serve as moderator for webinars and educational videos, appearing on camera with FAA Flight Standards Aviation Safety Inspectors and AOPA subject matter experts, and serve as podcast host.Support the General Counsel’s office by conducting legal research and analyzing aviation law and policy. Author articles for print magazines and online distribution. Proofread and edit content from across AOPA to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency. Team Lead on migration to new case management software for the Legal Services Plan’s practice, from mapping requirements and determining scope to testing bug fixes and identifying areas of improvement. As commercial pilot and ground instructor, teach Private Pilot ground school modules and Instrument Flight Rules refresher sessions, and ferry aircraft as needed. Show less

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  Lawyer-Pilots Bar Association

  Jan 2017 - now

  Member
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  National Transportation Safety Board

  Jul 2023 - now

  Attorney Advisor

  Conduct legal research and analysis of laws, regulations, case law, interpretations and opinions relating to cases heard before the Board's Administrative Law Judges. Assist the Judges in preparing cases for hearing by providing legal expertise and advice as to substantive and procedural issues involved. Provide detailed analysis of the factual and legal issues involved, conduct appropriate legal research, and anticipate which issues may be or should be raised at the hearing.Draft orders ruling on motions pending in cases and terminating proceedings on behalf of the Judges. Analyze applications for attorney fees and expenses filed under the Equal Access to Justice Act of 1980. Draft written decisions after a full review of the hearing transcript, application and supporting documents, the Administrator's filing in opposition, and applicant's reply thereto. Team lead on project to replace OALJ’s case management software. Respond to inquiries from attorneys, airmen and the staff concerning case status and procedural matters. Draft letters explaining status of cases in appropriate circumstances. Show less