Norfolk Southern Corp. appointed Joseph H. Carpenter IV as vice president of law.
Carpenter brings more than 22 years of experience in the rail industry, with expertise in managing complex litigation and driving strategic legal initiatives. Reporting to Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Jason Morris, Carpenter will lead the company’s law department, guiding legal efforts, advancing regulatory initiatives, and supporting Norfolk Southern’s long-term strategy.
Carpenter joined Norfolk Southern in 2002, holding positions of increasing responsibility throughout his career. Most recently, he has served as Norfolk Southern’s Senior General Counsel Complex Litigation and Information Governance.
Company officials said his experience spans many “significant incidents and regulatory challenges,” as well as leadership in corporate litigation and transactional matters.
Carpenter is a graduate of Washington and Lee University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Roanoke College. He serves on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel as well as the Executive Committee of the Roanoke College Board of Trustees.
