Gregory Rodriguez

Of Counsel

Practicing out of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Gregory Rodriguez uses his unique previous experience working on Capitol Hill and as in-house counsel for a transportation planning agency to provide legal and regulatory guidance to clients. He advises on federal grant and contracting requirements, and monitors, counsels and advocates for clients on federal legislation, rulemakings and funding opportunities related to transportation infrastructure. Greg has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act of 2015 and presents nationally on the policy and legal implications of the FAST Act.

Greg’s practice includes providing information, policy insight and legal assistance on the regulation and incorporation of emerging transportation technologies into our transportation network, including autonomous vehicles and drones. Greg regularly writes and speaks on policy and legal issues involving technology and innovation. Greg regularly participates in national webinars and speaks at conferences hosted by organizations including the Southern California Association of Governments and the Maryland Association of Counties on smart planning for driverless and connected vehicles.

Greg is well versed on the various contracting options available to public agencies and takes a hands-on approach to ensure a successful project delivery on public construction projects, including large transportation infrastructure projects. Greg previously served as in-house counsel for the San Diego Association of Governments, where he worked on the Mid-Coast Corridor Transit Project.

Before attending law school at the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona, Greg was a staff member for U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein in Washington, D.C., where he provided legislative support for issues related to the environment, energy and water.

In his free time, Greg enjoys cycling, traveling and spending time outdoors with his family. He is admitted to practice law in the State of California.

Education

• James E. Rogers College of Law at The University of Arizona, J.D.
• Stanford University, B.A., international relations

Bar Admissions

• California

Awards

• Joseph M. Livermore Service Award, 2007

Gregory Rodriguez

Of Counsel

• “Are We There Yet? Autonomous Vehicles and the Future of Transportation,” Maryland Association of Counties Summer Conference, Aug. 19, 2016
• “The New FAST Act: Its Impact on Transportation and Infrastructure,” NBI Audio Webinar, July 19, 2016
• “Gear Up for Driverless Cars: How Local Governments and Transportation Agencies Can Prepare Now,” BB&K Webinar, June 14, 2016
• “Innovation Power Hour Speaker on Autonomous Vehicles,” Southern California Association of Governments Regional Conference, May 5, 2016
• “Wait! Who is Driving that Car?: The Autonomous Vehicle Revolution and our Transportation Infrastructure,” IMLA Webinar, April 27, 2016

Gregory Rodriguez

Of Counsel

• “The Good, (Potentially) Bad, and (Avoiding) the Ugly: The Benefits, Challenges, and Opportunities Driverless Vehicles Offer to Municipalities,” Municipal Lawyer, July/August 2016
• “The State of Our Autonomy is... Moving Fast, Optimistic and Filled with Regulatory Questions,” BB&K Legal Alert, March 17, 2016
• “Trends in Transportation for 2016,” PublicCEO, February 2016
• “FAST Act Authorizes $305 Billion in Transportation Spending Over Five Years,” BB&K Legal Alert, Dec. 17, 2015
• “Surface Transportation: Be Informed and Heard,” BB&K Legal Alert, Oct. 21, 2015
• “Deadline Fast Approaching for Positive Train Controls,” BB&K Legal Alert, Oct. 6, 2015

• “Navigating the Unknown: the California Voting Rights Act,” Daily Journal, January 2012