The first years in practice can feel overwhelming, but attorney Forrest Owens offers the guidance new lawyers need to thrive. Through candid insights and practical strategies, this session equips participants with tools for resilience, financial stability, and sustainable professional growth.
Forrest Owens is the principal attorney at L. Forrest Owens, P.A. Aviation Legal Counsel, specializing in aviation-focused legal services. A native of Indiana, Forrest earned his A.S. in Aviation Technology from Vincennes University in 1998, obtaining his FAA Airframe & Powerplant certifications and private pilot license. He went on to earn a B.S. in Finance with a minor in Economics from Indiana University in 2001, and his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 2005. Before founding his own firm in 2017, Forrest spent more than a decade representing clients in the aviation sector. His experience spans hundreds of aircraft transactions—from homebuilt experimental planes to Gulfstream 550s—cross-border sales, FAA enforcement defense, airport real estate matters, and aviation-related civil litigation. Combining his technical background with legal expertise, Forrest delivers practical, business-minded solutions for clients navigating the complex regulatory and operational issues unique to the aviation industry.
