Tyler Black
Associate
Chicago
312 580 5061
direct
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Education
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Washington and Lee University,
J.D., cum laude, 2014
Lead Articles Editor, Washington and Lee Law Review
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Emory University,
B.A., Political Science
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Admissions
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District of Columbia
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Illinois
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Maryland
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Employment
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Thompson Coburn LLP
Associate, 2014-Present
Summer Associate, 2013
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U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)
Legal Intern, September-December 2013
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Federal Aviation Administration
Honors Legal Intern, May-August 2012
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Tyler is an experienced international trade and regulatory attorney who analyzes federal law and regulations, providing comprehensive guidance to clients in a variety of sectors, including transportation, aviation, unmanned aircraft systems, manufacturing, financial services, and insurance.
In his work on international trade and transportation issues, Tyler analyzes clients' ongoing multi-agency compliance responsibilities, freeing company executives to focus on their day-to-day business.
He tracks business-critical regulations throughout the federal rulemaking and implementation process and keeps his clients informed. Tyler prepares export and sanctions disclosures, license filings and compliance analyses, product classifications, comprehensive due diligence evaluations, and internal auditing reports to keep business flowing and to mitigate legal issues.
Recognized for his good judgment and calm demeanor, Tyler draws on his previous internships at the Federal Aviation Administration, the Department of Transportation, and the White House to serve as an excellent issue-spotter for clients, allowing him to render valuable advice that helps them avoid future legal challenges. Tyler is also a private pilot and drone enthusiast.
Podcasts
Episode 6: Drone photographer Justin Barr of @STL_From_Above
Episode 5: Andrew Elefant of Kittyhawk
Episode 4: Public and government use of drones
Episode 3: Commercial UAS basics
Episode 2: Tips for first-time drone operators
Episode 1: Drone disruptions at airports and public spaces
Thompson Coburn Publications
FAA announces remote identification proposed rule for drones
What the President’s executive order means for transactions involving the Government of Venezuela
Checklists of Foreign Countries Subject to Sanctions
FAA announces new drone rule requiring visible UAS registration number
Section 232 tariffs on steel & aluminum
New law may significantly impact international trade
Summary and implications of proposed 'Counteracting Russian Hostilities Act of 2017'
Update on academic use of drones
Court preserves GM’s copyright claims against Autel and its VP
Micro UAS Committee charts bold new course for FAA treatment of smaller unmanned aircraft
Drone technology: The regulatory outlook
Anti-drone technologies: The regulation challenge
Senate committee examines unmanned aircraft system safety, privacy concerns
And on that farm he had a drone: UAS deployment in precision agriculture
Small Business Committee holds hearing to explore commercial drone operations
FAA grants exemption for large crop-spraying unmanned aircraft
Section 333 at 200 days: Where are we now?
Small UAS comment countdown begins: FAA publishes notice of proposed rulemaking
Final approach: FAA announces long-awaited small UAS Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Florida drone bill a reminder to UAS operators: Know all the rules before you fly
FAA settles trail-blazing drone case for $1,100
UAS hearing yields details on systems research and development, but no timeline for small UAS rule
'Tis the season: FAA launches safety campaign for unmanned aircraft
Blogs
Ag and drones – What do you need to know?
FAA provides clearer skies for educational use of drones
Publications
Trade Compliance Handbook;
Updated March 2017
Checklists of Foreign Countries Subject to Sanctions;
Updated March 2017