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2026 Transportation Law Institute Speakers

Transportation Lawyers Association

Transportation Law Institute ’26 Speakers

Meet the transportation-law professionals sharing practical insight and experience in Denver, October 29–30, 2026.

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Mediation Panel

Hon. Michael E. Hegarty (Ret.)

Mediator and Arbitrator

JAMS Denver

Judge Hegarty is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Kansas State University and an Order of the Coif graduate of the University of Kansas School of Law. His legal career includes federal judicial service and private practice.

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Moderator

Deirdre R. McCormack

Contracting Chair

Husch Blackwell LLP

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Thomas P. O’Shea

ADC and Regulatory Counsel

Scopelitis, Garvin, Light, Hanson & Feary, P.C.

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Kevin J. O’Brien

Partner

SmithAmundsen LLC

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Julie E. Bauer

Partner

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

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Robert “Bob” E. Kaindl

Chief Legal Officer

TForce Freight

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Tanya M. Anderson

R. J. Reynolds Transport, Inc.

Draft note: Headshot placeholders are intentional. Additional session titles, biographies, and speaker details can be added as they are confirmed.