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Raymond Atkins, former General Counsel of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), leads Sidley’s Transportation practice, which is recognized by U.S. News and Chambers USA as one of the nation’s top-tier practices. A successful appellate advocate and trusted legal and economic policy advisor, Ray advises clients on a wide range of transportation issues, as well as issues involving administrative law, appellate litigation, antitrust, complex litigation and federal preemption.

With over 20 years of experience, Ray combines a Ph.D. in economics with his legal background to offer innovative solutions to challenges posed in modern regulated industries.


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Raymond A. Atkins, Ph.D.

Partner
Sidley
Washington, D.C.

Practice Area: Transportation

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Raymond Atkins, former General Counsel of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), leads Sidley’s Transportation practice, which is recognized by U.S. News and Chambers USA as one of the nation’s top-tier practices. A successful appellate advocate and trusted legal and economic policy advisor, Ray advises clients on a wide range of transportation issues, as well as issues involving administrative law, appellate litigation, antitrust, complex litigation and federal preemption.

With over 20 years of experience, Ray combines a Ph.D. in economics with his legal background to offer innovative solutions to challenges posed in modern regulated industries.

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+1-202-736-8889

Raymond A. Atkins, Ph.D.

Partner
Sidley
Washington, D.C.

Practice Area: Transportation

M&A All-Star

ALL-STAR BIOGRAPHY

Raymond Atkins, former General Counsel of the Surface Transportation Board (STB), leads Sidley’s Transportation practice, which is recognized by U.S. News and Chambers USA as one of the nation’s top-tier practices. A successful appellate advocate and trusted legal and economic policy advisor, Ray advises clients on a wide range of transportation issues, as well as issues involving administrative law, appellate litigation, antitrust, complex litigation and federal preemption.

With over 20 years of experience, Ray combines a Ph.D. in economics with his legal background to offer innovative solutions to challenges posed in modern regulated industries.

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