Barbara has spent her entire legal career advising and protecting the interests of businesses involved in the maritime industry. She advises vessel owners and operators, shipyards, marine underwriters, terminal operators, and other businesses involved in marine transportation in many areas affecting their operations, including commercial disputes, contract negotiations, risk management, and environmental issues. Barbara also advises clients in connection with Coast Guard investigations, regulatory compliance and legislative initiatives. She has provided advice and defense to a variety of maritime clients facing potential civil and criminal liability for oil spills and other marine pollution incidents. Barbara is active in issues affecting the maritime industry and has filed several amicus curiae briefs