Mark S. Kahan
Senior Counsel
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Mark is a Senior Counsel with HCH Legal, specializing in Aviation Regulatory and Transactional Law. Mark has four decades of experience in the commercial aviation industry, beginning with the original deregulation of the industry at the Civil Aeronautics Board that created the dynamic competitive market that continues today. Mark has a unique blend of regulatory, policy and business talent that is valued by clients looking to build or expand commercial aviation ventures.
Recent Professional
Experience
Senior Counsel
HCH Legal, LLC
Washington, D.C.
December 2018 to Present
Adjunct Professor of Government
American University
Washington, D.C.
2008 to Present
Chairman
Covington Fabric & Design
New York City, South Carolina
2008 to Present
Vice Chairman, COO and General Counsel
Spirit Airlines
Detroit, MI, Miramar, FL
1996 to September 2006
Partner
Galland, Kharasch, Calkins & Morse
Washington, D.C.
1982 to 1996
Associate Director, Legal, Economic and Regulatory Affairs
US Civil Aeronautics Board
Washington, D.C.
1978 to 1982
Bar and Other Memberships
Member, District of Columbia Bar
* Not licensed to practice law in Maryland.
Education
Columbia University in the City of New York
Bachelor of Science, 1969
Juris Doctor, Political Science and Government, 1972 with honors