Benesch is pleased to announce that Martha Payne has received the Transportation Lawyers Association (TLA) Lifetime Achievement Award.
The TLA presents this award when it believes one of its members merits recognition of the member’s longstanding dedication and service to the association and the legal profession over the course of their career. In presenting the award, Eric Zalud mentioned that Martha has broken many glass ceilings by being one of the first women to be active in the transportation and logistics industry and has been an inspiration to many other women to join TLA and to take active roles in the organization and in the industry. She served (and continues to serve) on many committees, including the Freight Claims Committee, the E-Commerce and Logistics Committee, and the Corporate Counsel Committee.
Martha’s role in Benesch’s award winning Transportation & Logistics Practice Group cannot be overstated. She represents American transportation and logistics providers and users on a multitude of transportation issues. She has extensive experience in drafting and negotiating domestic and international transportation, logistics, and supply chain management contracts. She advises shippers, carriers, and 3PLs of all sizes regarding cargo liability, risk management, contracting, and collection issues.
Prior to joining Benesch, Martha had more than 30 years’ experience in the transportation industry, including terminal operations, accounting, pricing, collections, cargo claims management, and finally Senior Attorney for a U.S. multinational motor carrier and logistics company.