Atty. Joanne Young

Atty. Joanne Young

Phi Beta Kappa Award. Law Clerk, Honorable F.B.

Washington Washington 51 yrs experience 51 year
Call (771) 232-9635 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Joanne Young at a glance

Joanne Young is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Kirstein & Young, PLLC. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1975) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S (1975). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1974) and Wesleyan University (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Beta Kappa Award
  • Law Clerk, Honorable F.B
  • Ugast, Washington, D.C., 1974-1975

Author

  • "Working Toward a 'New Normal' for Air Passengers in the Post-9/11 Era," 2004 Airports' Consultants' Council Airport Planning Design & Construction Symposium, 2004 Professional Women in Constructions Transportation Forum
  • "Biometrics and Beyond--Creating a Secure and Efficient International Air Travel Systems," Asian Airlines & Aerospace, 2002
  • "Transatlantic Airline Mergers--Still Waiting in the Wings," The Aviation Quarterly, 2000
  • "Building A Competitive Airline Industry--Deregulation, Antitrust Protection, and the E-Commerce Opportunity," The Aviation Quarterly, 2000
  • "Simplified Passenger Travel: Moving From Vision to Reality," American Bar Association Air & Space Lawyer, 2000, The Aviation Quarterly, 2000 and Asian Airlines & Aerospace, 2000
  • "Globalism vs
  • Extraterritoriality-Consensus vs

Unilateralism

  • Is there A Common ground?
  • A U.S
  • Perspective," Air & Space Law, 1999 and The Aviation Quarterly, 1999; Asian Airlines & Aerospace, 1999; "Airline Alliances--Is Competition at the Crossroads?
  • Air & Space Law, 1999; IATA Legal Symposium and Airline Management Programs, 1998; "What Will be the Effects of EC Market Unification on Intercontinental Air Services after 1992?
  • ICAO Journal, 1990; "Aircraft Noise: Will it Muffle Airline and Airport Development?
  • Airport Forum, 1989; "Community-Oriented Essential Air Service: What's Best for Commuters?
  • Commuter Air, 1981; "The Aircraft Loan Guarantee Program: A Boon to Commuters and Crucial to the Success of Small Community Air Services," CAAA Times, 1979
  • Trial Attorney, Civil Aeronautics Board, 1975-1977
  • Chair, Associate Member Group, 1983-1984, Regional Airline Association of America
  • Trustee, 1983-1986, Wesleyan University
  • Board of Governors, 1995—, Vice President, 2000, and President, 2002-2003—, Washington Foreign Law Society
  • Board of Directors, 1999—, and Treasurer, 2002—, International Aviation Club
  • Board of Directors, 1998—, Vice President, 2000, and President, October, 2003—, International Aviation Womens Association
  • Board of Directors, 1987—, Icelandic-American Chamber of Commerce
  • Board of Governors, 1991—, City Club of Washington
  • Co-Chair, Executive Endorsements Committee, 1997—, Board Member, 2001—, and President, 2004—, Women's Bar Association of the District of Columbia, 1997—
  • National Security Seminar Participant, U.S
  • Army War College, 1992

Practice Areas Explained

Joanne Young's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joanne Young handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joanne Young

Where is Joanne Young's law office located?
Joanne Young's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Kirstein & Young, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joanne Young handle?
Joanne Young focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Joanne Young practiced law?
Joanne Young has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Joanne Young go to law school?
Joanne Young earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact Joanne Young for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Joanne Young received?
Joanne Young's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1974
B.A.
Wesleyan University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S
Admitted: 1975

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