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

Distinctions

• Nominated by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management

Admissions

• West Virginia State Bar, Inactive

Memberships

• American Bar Association
• Allegheny County Bar Association
• West Virginia Chamber of Commerce
• West Virginia Manufacturers Association
• Pittsburgh Human Resources Association
• American Iron and Steel Institute, Industrial Relations Committee
• West Virginia Manufacturers Association, Chairman, 1999 - 2001; Member, Board of Directors, 1996 - 2002

Community Involvement

• Ormet Corporation Board of Directors, 2005 - Present
• Outside Director, Newell Porcelain Corporation, 1989 - 1977; 1999 - 2003
• Board Member, Weirton Steel Corporation, 1983 - 1992
• Chair, West Virginia Manufacturers Assocation, 1999 - 2001; Member, Board of Directors, 1996 - 2002
• West Virginia Northern Community College Board of Governors, 2000 - 2006
• Franciscan University of Steubenville Board of Trustees, 2006 - Present
• West Virginia Northern Community College Foundation
• Center for Excellence in Workplace Education Board of Directors, 1999 - 2001
• Weirton United Way: Vice Chairman, 1991; Chairman, 1992; Director 1995 - Present
• Weirton Board of Park Commissioners, 1988 - 2004; two one-year terms as Chairman