Eckert Seamans Welcomes Aviation Associate Nathan Sykes in Washington, D.C. Office
October 19, 2026
National law firm Eckert Seamans is pleased to welcome Nathan W. Sykes as an Associate in the firm’s nationally recognized Aviation practice group. He joins the firm’s Washington, D.C. office from Kirstein & Young, PLLC.
Sykes brings experience advising domestic and international air carriers on regulatory, compliance, litigation, and operational matters. He represents clients before the U.S. Department of Transportation and federal courts on issues involving route authorities, competition, consumer protection, and bankruptcy proceedings. He has also assisted foreign aviation authorities with international aviation audit preparation. Sykes earned a J.D. from George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School, an M.A. from Northern Illinois University, and a B.A. from the University of Virginia.
Attorneys in Eckert Seamans’ cross-disciplinary Aviation group provide dependable advice and consultation to clients in the aviation, aerospace, airport, security, and technology sectors, including U.S. and foreign airlines, airport operators, charter operators, cargo handling companies, security and technology companies, airports, and trade associations. The group also consults on other legal matters affecting businesses in the aviation industry, including tax, antitrust issues, OFAC sanctions, import/export controls, environmental issues, bankruptcy and restructuring, insurance and security and facilitation. The Aviation practice has been recognized in the Chambers USA 2026 guide as a leader nationwide in the Transportation: Aviation: Regulatory category.