Mr. Robertson has retired from active participation with the firm. During his years of active practice (1968—2024), his primary areas of practice were labor and federal government relations.
Education
- Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1965
- Washington University, J.D., 1968
Experience
- Managing Weirton Steel Corporation's interest in trade cases pursued at the International Trade Commission, including successful decisions in Tin Mill Products and Hot Roll Products cases
- Formulating and implementing lobbying efforts for steel at federal, state and local levels, including environmental, health care, trade, workers' compensation, transportation, energy and taxation issues
- Guiding legislation that created the Steel Guarantee Loan Program, aimed at amending United States trade laws as well as contributing to the lobbying effort to bring about a Section 201 ITC investigation into steel imports
- Serving as chief labor negotiator for labor agreements covering 3,500 represented employees in four bargaining units
- Participating in formulation of long-term strategic planning, including evaluation of acquisitions, mergers and creation of joint ventures, and negotiation of multiple transactions
- Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Law, Weirton Steel Corporation, 1996 - 2001
- Senior Partner, Volk, Robertson and Hellerstedt, 1985 - 1996
- Senior Partner, Bogarad and Robertson, 1970 - 1985