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Tyler C. Conklin

Associate

Aviation & Aerospace

Washington, DC

202.478.1229
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Overview

After spending close to a decade solving legal problems for aviation companies, Tyler Conklin has developed a distinguished practice representing a wide variety of industry stakeholders, with a primary focus on compliance, certification, safety, and enforcement.   

Tyler advises clients across the full lifecycle of regulatory matters and works proactively to identify, address, and mitigate risk before it escalates. She also brings significant experience conducting and advising on complex investigations, including regulatory inquiries and sensitive internal matters, helping clients respond effectively while minimizing legal and operational risk. Drawing on her years of experience, Tyler understands the global risks clients face in the highly regulated international aviation and aerospace sector and is uniquely positioned to help clients navigate complex regulatory frameworks while supporting their operational needs and business objectives.  

Prior to joining Adams & Reese, Tyler served as in-house counsel at Atlas Air, Inc., where she was the legal focal for the Flight Operations Department of the leading international cargo airline. In her role, Tyler advised senior leaders and worked closely with global outside counsel to navigate complex compliance matters, manage high-stakes projects, and support the business and operational needs of the company. 

Tyler earned her J.D. from the University of Connecticut School of Law, receiving an Energy and Environmental Law Certificate. Tyler was a judicial intern for the Hon. Alfred Covello, Senior U.S. District Judge for the District of Connecticut. While in law school, Tyler worked in the legal department of a major aerospace manufacturer. 

Tyler received her B.A. in Political Science and International Studies at Pittsburg State University. As an undergraduate, she studied abroad at Saint Petersburg State Polytechnic University in Russia, earning a certificate in Russian Language. 

Tyler is a co-author of the Adams & Reese Aviation and Aerospace Liftoff Blog and serves on the Advisor Council of the American Bar Associations Aviation and Aerospace Committee.  

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Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D. | 2018
  • Pittsburg State University, B.A. | 2015

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • District of Columbia

Related Services

Regulatory:  

  • Advising senior leaders on strategy in complex matters involving airworthiness, certification, compliance, and operational issues. 
  • Conducting sensitive internal investigations of alleged noncompliances, whistleblower claims, and operational deviations. 
  • Developing detailed recommendations for corrective and improvement actions in response to noncompliances and procedural deviations, helping stakeholders understand processes and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements. 
  • Advising clients on the protection of confidential and proprietary information, including in communications with regulators and developing responses to requests for disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. 
  •  Drafting comments on Notices of Proposed Rulemaking to advance stakeholder positions and inform agency rulemaking. 
  • Advising clients on aviation and aerospace tariffs and international trade compliance, with a focus on Section 232 investigations.  
  • Responding to DOT investigations related to aviation consumer complaints.  

Transactional  

  • Serving as aviation specialized counsel, providing U.S. and international regulatory guidance for complex M&A transactions.  
  • Advising clients on aircraft acquisition and management structures.  

Labor and Employment  

  • Investigating and representing clients to government agencies in response to whistleblower complaints, including under AIR21.  
  • Conducting global investigations regarding employee misconduct, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and compliance failure; provide litigation support for cases concerning anti-discrimination and harassment, including EEOC claims. 
  • Advising on union negotiations, encompassing Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), grievance procedures, and ensuring compliance with relevant CBAs. 
  • Counselling on crew employee relations matters, including voluntary safety reporting programs, investigations, grievances, disciplinary actions, and settlement agreements. 
  • Developing and implementing global compliance initiatives, maintaining close oversight of outside legal counsel in the U.S., Asia-Pacific, and Europe. 

 

Education

  • University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D. | 2018
  • Pittsburg State University, B.A. | 2015

Bar Admissions

  • Connecticut
  • District of Columbia

Related Services