Jerry Cox has been involved with the Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (formerly HMAC) in various capacities since 1981 and has successfully defended several companies accused of hazardous materials violations.

As Legislative Counsel to U.S. Senator John C. Danforth, Mr. Cox played a key role in congressional consideration of amendments to the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act involving federal preemption of state and local routing restrictions. When he returned to private practice, Mr. Cox became DGAC's Registered Agent and participated in DGAC meetings and global conferences. His work for several clients has eliminated or substantially reduced civil penalties and litigation costs.

In addition to his DGAC responsibilities, Mr. Cox also helps clients deal with a wide variety of issues involving the U.S. Government, foreign governmental organizations (especially in Europe) and several international standards-setting bodies.

Mr. Cox has been admitted to practice in several state and federal courts. He is a graduate of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University and University of Virginia School of Law.