Forrest Graham

Background

About Forrest Graham

As a seasoned attorney with 15+ years of experience spanning in-house counsel roles at MARTA and the Federal Transit Administration, I specialize in navigating the intersection of law, policy, and large-scale infrastructure projects. My career has been driven by a passion for translating complex regulations into actionable strategies—ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and advancing mission-critical initiatives. Core Expertise - Federal Grant Compliance & Oversight: Provide legal sufficiency reviews for multi-million-dollar grants (Capital Improvement, Transit-Oriented Development) and ensure adherence to USDOT/FTA regulations- Regulatory & Environmental Law: Advise on NEPA, procurement, ethics, and tribal self-governance as FTA’s Regional Counsel for FTA Region IX - Litigation & Risk Management: Defended MARTA in personal injury/premises liability cases Education & Credentials - JD, Georgia State University College of Law (2009)- BBA in International Business, University of Georgia (2003)- Arizona and Georgia Bar I’m now exploring opportunities to leverage my expertise in senior in-house counsel roles. Let’s connect to discuss Federal environmental laws, regulatory strategy, compliance challenges, or how I can add value to your legal team