Career Highlights

Mary Schiavo joined Motley Rice attorneys in 2003. In her diverse career, Mary has served as an aviation attorney, aviation professor, on-air television analyst and a federal government executive in a variety of capacities. Here are some highlights of her accomplished career:
  • CNN On-Air Analyst, 2014-present
  • Serves on the Board of Directors, Audit and Governance Committees of an NYSE-listed corporation
  • Professor of Aviation, Dept. of Aerospace Engineering and Aviation, College of Engineering, Ohio State University, 1999-2002
  • Professor of Public Policy, Ohio State University, 1997-1998
  • NBC News On-air Analyst, 1998-2001
  • National Air Disaster Alliance Award for Contributions Toward Improved Air Safety, 1998
  • Aviation Laurel Hall of Fame, Smithsonian Institution, 1997
  • ABC News On-air Analyst, 1996-1997
  • White House Fellows Association and Foundation Vice President, 1994-1995; President, 1995-1996
  • Aviation Laurel Award, Smithsonian Institution’s Air and Space Museum, 1992, 1995
  • The President’s Council on Integrity and Efficiency, 1990-1996
  • DOT Special Agent OO1, 1990-1996
  • Inspector General, U.S. Department of Transportation, 1990-1996
  • Department of Labor Academy Board of Governors, 1989-1990
  • Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Labor, 1989-1990
  • Special Assistant to the U.S. Attorney General, 1987-1988
  • White House Fellow, 1987-1988
  • U.S. Department of Justice Organized Crime and Racketeering Task Force, 1985-1986
  • U.S. Department of Justice, Assistant U.S. Attorney, 1982-1985
  • Author, New York Times Bestseller list, Cover of Time Magazine, BusinessWeek ten best books of the year
Schiavo has also authored several other articles and books, participated in documentaries, and given speeches and testimony.