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WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apr 14, 2025–
Brian Stansbury, a highly-regarded environmental attorney and former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), has joined Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP as a partner in Washington.
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As a member of the firm’s nationally recognized environmental practice, Stansbury provides clients in the transportation, manufacturing, financial services and other sectors with crisis management and environmental compliance and regulatory counseling, including enforcement defense work and associated litigation.
He advises on a range of environmental matters, including Congressional and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) engagement strategies, EPA and California Air Resources Board (CARB) compliance programs, and Clean Air Act litigation.
At the Department of Transportation, Stansbury served in several roles, including Deputy General Counsel for the Office of the Secretary (OST), as well as Special Counsel for the OST and Chief Counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
He served as lead negotiator and deal maker for DOT in enforcement actions involving safety, consumer protection, and mergers, with a particular focus on aviation and surface transportation. He also routinely briefed members of Congress and their staff and advised a former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and modal administrators, which included preparing them for Congressional testimony.
Originally from Houston, Stansbury will maintain an office in the city and assume an active role helping to expand Hunton’s environmental practice throughout Texas.
“Brian brings extensive government and private practice experience to the firm, having advised on complex environmental enforcement and regulatory challenges for more than two decades,” said Deidre Duncan, who leads Hunton’s Administrative Law Group. “His addition enhances our capabilities in the transportation sector, which serves a broad spectrum of industry, and aligns with Hunton’s strategic priority to maintain a leading global environmental practice. We are excited to welcome him to the firm.”
Prior to his government service, Stansbury was in private practice as an AmLaw 20 firm partner, representing automotive and non-road engine manufacturers in commercial litigation, providing regulatory counseling, and defending clients in compliance and enforcement actions involving emissions issues and product safety before the EPA, CARB, and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Stansbury earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas and his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law.
As the latest addition to Hunton’s environmental practice, Stansbury’s colleagues include several recent key hires, including San Francisco-based natural resources Partner Martin Stratte, former Texas Assistant Attorney General David Terry, who joined Hunton as a counsel in Houston, and Partner Rachel Saltzman in Washington, who joined the firm from Volkswagen Group of America.
Hunton’s global environmental practice of nearly 50 attorneys has assisted with development and financing of new energy and traditional energy sources, participated in the policy development process, helped clients navigate regulatory changes affecting the industry, and counseled clients on strategic opportunities to diversify their energy portfolios. The practice and many of its lawyers are ranked Band 1 nationally by Chambers USA and Chambers Global, as well as by many other well-respected ranking publications.
About Hunton Andrews Kurth
For more than 120 years, Hunton Andrews Kurth has served clients across the globe with a collaborative and purposeful approach. With offices strategically located in the United States and around the world, the firm is known for its strength in the energy, financial services, real estate, retail and consumer products, and technology industries, as well as its considerable depth across numerous practice areas. Hunton fosters a strong culture built upon an unwavering commitment to its clients, colleagues, and communities. To learn more, please visit hunton.com.
Former DOT Deputy General Counsel Brian Stansbury Joins Hunton’s Environmental Team in Washington
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Nolan Arenado homered and Brendan Donovan went 4 for 4, helping Sonny Gray and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-3 on Monday night.
Arenado also doubled twice and scored two runs in the opener of a three-game series. Donovan extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
Gray (3-0) pitched seven scoreless innings. He allowed three hits, struck out four and walked one.
The Cardinals have won Gray’s last eight home starts dating to last season.
Astros left-hander Framber Valdez (1-2) was tagged for seven runs — six earned — in four-plus innings. Five of the 10 hits he allowed were doubles.
Arenado hit a solo drive off Luis Contreras in the eighth. It was his second homer of the season.
The Cardinals broke it open with three runs in the fourth and three more in the fifth.
Pedro Pagés hit a two-run double to make it 3-0 in the fourth. Nolan Gorman’s sacrifice fly extended the lead to 7-0 in the fifth.
Donovan scored twice and drove in a run. He is batting an NL-high .391.
Houston’s Jeremy Peña hit a three-run homer off Roddery Muñoz with two outs in the ninth.
Arenado drove in the first run in the fifth. He fouled off four straight offerings in a 10-pitch at-bat before ripping an RBI double to left.
Gray set the tone when he retired Jose Altuve, Isaac Paredes and Yordan Alvarez in order in the first inning. The Astros’ only hit off Gray through five was catcher Yainer Diaz’s infield single in the second.
Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (1-1, 2.00 ERA) starts on Tuesday night. Right-hander Erick Fedde (1-1, 4.50 ERA) makes his fourth start for the Cardinals.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Houston Astros' Chas McCormick (20) is caught stealing second as St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Nolan Gorman, left, places the tag during the third inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Jordan Walker (18) is congratulated by teammates Brendan Donovan (33) and Victor Scott II (11) after scoring during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado hits an RBI double during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Willson Contreras, left, as Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz leaps for the throw during the fifth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado watches his solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado, right, celebrates as he arrives home after hitting a solo home run as Houston Astros catcher Yainer Diaz stands by during the seventh inning of a baseball game Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Houston Astros' Jeremy Pena watches his three-run home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, April 14, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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