Philip Weissman is Senior Counsel in Clyde & Co’s Aviation practice, bringing more than a decade of experience in aviation regulation, litigation, and emerging aviation technologies.
Philip has extensive experience in state and federal courts representing both foreign and domestic air carriers in commercial and tort litigation. His litigation practice includes defending air carriers in several high-profile passenger injury and wrongful death claims.
His regulatory experience includes advising air carriers and aviation-related companies on a broad range of issues, including passenger safety, consumer protection, and airport regulation.
Prior to rejoining Clyde & Co, Philip served as Director of Aviation at the New York City Economic Development Corporation.
Philip has also lectured on drone law and policy as part of an international aviation LL.M. program and frequently presents on legal and policy developments involving advanced air mobility and unmanned aircraft operations.
He is the former Chair of the New York City Bar Association’s Air & Space Law Committee.
Admissions
New York
US District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
Education
J.D., Duke University School of Law, 2012
B.A., magnacum laude, Boston University, 2008
Memberships
New York City Bar Association
相关经验
Publications
Co-author, "Developments and Trends in Lawyers’ Professional Liability Exposures,” IRMI Professional Liability Insurance Guide, 2019
Contributing author, “Complete Preemption and the Montreal Convention: Ending the Decades Long Debate,” Ch. 15 of American Bar Association, Litigating the Aviation Case: From Pre-Trial To Closing Argument, Tort, Trial & Insurance Practice Section, 4th edition, 2017
Presentations
Moderator, Development of Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility, American Society of Civil Engineers, June 2026
Presenter, Advanced Air Mobility, World Airport Law Association, May 2026
Co-Panelist, EIPP: Expanding AAM in the Region, Shore to Soar, April 2026
Co-Panelist, Mississippi Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) Symposium 2026, University of Mississippi, March 2026
Co-Panelist, “It’s Not Too Early: Building Infrastructure that Meets the Moment for eVTOL,” Infraday East 2025, November 2025
Presenter, Update on US Aviation Consumer Protection Regulations, International Institute of Air and Space Law – Leiden University, November 2025
Podcast Presenter, Creating Legal Clarity in a World of Electric Air Taxis and Drones, eVTOL Insights, July 2025
Moderator, Conversation with Aviation Attorney Mark Fava on “Lessons from the Admiral: Naval Wisdom and Stories for Leaders, July 2025
Co-Panelist, Aviation Regulatory Updates, McGill University/PEOPIL Conference on International Aviation: Liability, Insurance & Finance, June 2025
Keynote Presenter, “Legal Challenges Facing the Advanced Air Mobility Industry,” eVTOL Insights North American Conference, April 2025
Presenter, “Fly Me to the Future: Air and Space Facing SDGs,” SAVIAS, April 2025
Moderator, “Preparing Cities for AAM: Assessing the Societal and Economic Impact,” eVTOL Insights North American Conference, April 2025
Organizer and Moderator, Hot Topics in Air & Space Law, New York City Bar Association, February 2025
Presenter, US Aviation Consumer Protection Regulations, CADA Aviation Summit, October 2024
Presenter, Update on US Aviation Consumer Protection Regulations, International Institute of Air and Space Law – Leiden University, October 2024
Moderator, Growth of the Aviation Industry in a Changing and Competitive Environment, International Bar Association, September 2024
Organizer and Presenter, “The Future of Air and Space Law: Sustainability, Commercial Space Transportation, Advanced Air Mobility, and Drones,” New York City Bar Association, November 2023
Moderator, Updates in Aviation Law, New York City Bar Association, December 2025
Co-Panelist, Advanced Air Mobility, World Airport Law Association, May 2025
Co-Panelist, “Litigation & Regulatory Update,” New York City Bar, October 2022
“U.S. Aviation Update,” Alexander Holburn/Paterson MacDougall 21st Annual Aviation Conference, January 2022
Co-Panelist, “Latest Developments in the 737 Max Litigation,” New York City Bar, October 2021
