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James Gatto is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Sheppard Mullin. He is the founder and Co-Leader of the 110+ person Artificial Intelligence Team and co-leader of the Blockchain and Fintech Team. He has over 20 years of experience advising clients on AI legal issues and is an adjunct professor at Ole Miss Law School, teaching AI Legal Issues. He is a prolific blogger and author, and has been invited to speak internationally by governments, industry organizations and companies, on AI legal and policy issues. He helps companies understand AI legal issues and develop policies to manage the...

Ms. Pace earned her B.A. Degree from Cornell University and her J.D. Degree from The George Washington University National Law Center. She is admitted to practice law in Maryland and the District of Columbia.

With over two decades of experience working in the federal government – including extensive experience as a senior attorney and member of the Senior Executive Service (SES) – Cheri is a vital component of Tully Rinckey PLLC’s nationally recognized federal labor and employment practice group. Additionally, as a former panel member of the Air Force Board for Correction of Military Records (BCMR), she bolsters the firm’s military law practice group by assisting with the removal of injustices from and the correction of errors in service military records.

As Managing Partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, Cheri oversees all federal sector...

Dedicated to fighting discrimination in the workplace, Stephanie has spent her entire career helping public and private sector employees overcome unlawful personnel actions based on factors such as their race, sex, national origin, disability, military service, and age. As an Associate at Tully Rinckey PLLC, she concentrates her practice on federal labor and employment law, routinely representing employees before United States District Courts, Appeals Courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). She has extensive experience with cases involving violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation...

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Kissinger N. Sibanda, is a trial lawyer who graduated from Temple School of Law with a Masters in Trial ( Ranked # 1 in country in Trial advocacy), and California Western School of Law with a second Masters in Trial Advocacy ( Federal defense). Practice focuses on complex trials and federal/international law (including immigration law).

Washington D.C. attorney Craig D. Miller serves as a partner at the firm Simeone & Miller, LLP. For over 17 years, he has been practicing as an attorney in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Mr. Miller has been recognized as Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® by his peers in the legal field. Attorney Miller serves on the Board of Governors and as co-chair of the Membership Committee of the DC Trial Lawyers Association. Get in touch with his firm today to arrange for a complimentary case evaluation.

As a partner at Simeone & Miller, LLP, Washington, D.C. attorney Thomas J. Simeone provides legal representation to injury victims. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia and Virginia, and has over 20 years of legal experience. Attorney Simeone is a graduate of Syracuse University and the Columbia University School of Law. He is a Justice Fellow at the American Academy of Medical Experts and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Contact his firm today and get a no-charge consultation.

Peter F. Black is a Partner at Mills Black LLP. He is an active Proctor Member of the Maritime Law Association and former Chair of the Young Lawyer Committee as well as the Vice Chair to the Website and Technology Committee. He is also a Vice-Chair on the ABA’s Admiralty and Maritime Law Committee. Peter has hosted panels and given numerous presentations on maritime issues including shipowner liability for infectious disease exposure, the legal implications of blockchain in shipping, overlapping jurisdiction between aviation and maritime law, and several presentations on the interaction between offshore wind and maritime law, including the...

Jacqueline brings a unique perspective to her role as a partner at Regan Zambri and Long. Prior to joining the firm, she had years of experience not only practicing as an attorney, but also as a Registered Nurse. Jacqueline has combined her medical knowledge and legal expertise to bring her in-depth understanding to the medical malpractice cases she handles. While this area of the law is specialty, she brings her empathetic nature and deep compassion for her clients to the variety of personal injury cases that she handles.

Reuben Guttman is a founding member of Guttman, Buschner & Brooks PLLC (GBB). His practice involves complex litigation and class actions. He has tried and/or litigated claims involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, environmental derelictions, antitrust, business interference and other common law torts or statutory violations.
The International Business Times called Mr. Guttman “one of the world’s most prominent whistleblower attorneys,” and he has been recognized as a Washingtonian Top Lawyer by Washingtonian Magazine. A February 19, 2015 profile of Mr Guttman by the Boston Globe’s STAT NEWS referred to him as the “Lawyer Pharma Loves to Hate.” Citing a...

Joshua Gerben is the founder and principal of Gerben IP, an IP law firm that specializes in trademarks, patents and copyrights for corporate, medium and small businesses throughout the United States and abroad. Having registered thousands of trademarks since 2008, Gerben IP is nationally known and trusted. You may have seen Josh in publications like: ESPN, NPR, Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and more. Josh also periodically appears on Fox News, CNBC and other major TV Networks. Gerben IP has a team of attorneys, paralegals, law clerks and support staff to ensure our services provide the best customer experience...

A veteran Bankruptcy attorney, Maurice "Mac" VerStandig is widely regarded as a go-to lawyer for both creditor and debtor insolvency cases in the Washington, DC area. He has counseled consumers in their own personal bankruptcy cases, been called upon to act as reorganization counsel for companies ranging from law firms to manufacturers, and has recovered tens of millions of dollars for secured lending clients when their collateral has been jeopardized by chapter 11 filings. A native Washingtonian, Mac began his career working for a federal bankruptcy judge, clerking for a judge in Montgomery County, and then joining one of the...

Stephen M. Kohn, along with his partners are America's leading whistleblower attorneys. He successfully represented the most important tax whistleblower in U.S. history (Bradley Birkenfeld) and won the largest whistleblower reward ever paid to an individual whistleblower ($104 million). Since 1984 his practice has focused exclusively on advocating for whistleblowers, expanding laws that protect and reward whistleblowers and litigating many cutting-edge cases. He has successfully represented whistleblowers under numerous state and federal laws, including the False Claims Act/qui tam laws, and established important precedent protecting whistleblowers under the First Amendment. Since 2009 his practice has expanded to helping...

James Hobi 202-851-0126 experienced Corporate Counsel, Attorney, Tax Lawyer/Tax Advisor, Compliance Advisor, Business Startup Advisor, Business Law Counsel, International Business Transactions American Law & Tax Counsel, PLLC Limited Federal Law & Tax specialty practice Legal representation is ‘limited to matters and proceedings before US Federal Courts and US Federal Agencies, Boards and Commissions.’ US District Court of The District of Columbia US Bankruptcy Court of The District of Columbia (LIMITED FEDERAL LAW & TAX PRACTICE -not offering court representation in state or local superior courts) Free Consultation "We listen and solve problems for clients. We help people and business groups with business law, tax, collections, immigration, dispute resolution, insurance matters...

Practice primarily limited to representation before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Board of Veterans Appeals, the VA Regional Offices, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, and select VA medical malpractice and qui tam whistleblower cases involving SDVOSB fraud and defense contractor fraud. Represents veterans worldwide on VA appeals. Also, represent a small, select group of private clients on unique and sensitive matters. Our founding partner is an author and lecturer in this specialized field of Federal Appellate law. He travels...

I am a partner at Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC. My practice focuses primarily on civil litigation in the areas of patent, trademark, copyright, internet / domain names, commercial transactions, government contracts, community associations, and bankruptcy law / creditor's rights, as well as trademark and copyright prosecution. I have represented local and national clients in federal and state court litigation matters, as well as in bankruptcy proceedings. I have represented manufacturing companies in complex patent infringement matters, technology companies in trademark infringement matters, and copyright holders in infringement actions against the likes of Disney and ABC. In 2012, I made...

Matt Kaiser has represented hundreds of clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Matt has represented corporate executives and folks living on the streets. He has represented large corporations in sophisticated civil cases, and individuals in less complicated matters. He has defended people accused of almost every kind of federal crime including tax evasion, bribery, fraud, drug dealing, arson, weapons charges, and violating export controls. Matt has helped people with trials, appeals, and post conviction petitions, and he has represented people and corporations in both state and federal courts. Matt Kaiser is a magna cum laude graduate of...

Gene received his B.S. degree in Material Science from the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at Columbia University. He received his J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center and served as Senior Editor for the Georgetown Journal on Poverty and Policy. Through competitive selection processes, Gene was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2009, 2011, 2012, 2013 - (DC/VA), 2014 (DC)(Law & Politics Magazine) and as Virginia Business Magazine’s Legal Elite (Taxes, Estates and Trusts, 2008, 2010, & 2013). Featured on Fox News and other media outlets, he also is an active member of...

Jon Bell began his career at one of the largest litigation law firms in New York. Despite gaining vast experience in multi-million dollar claims, Mr. Bell was dissatisfied with not being able to select his own clients and, therefore sometimes had personal conflicts in handling cases where he believed to be "on the wrong side." Thereafter, he started his own law firm, which allowed him to select his own cases, handling them with passion in realizing he has made a personal commitment to each client. Jon Bell became interested in Federal Employee litigation as he discovered the need for Federal Employees...

Janelle D. Johnson is the principal attorney and founder of the Law Office of Janelle D. Johnson, where she represents both individuals and small business clients in a variety of civil matters, both transactionally and before the court. Her services include, but are not limited to: landlord-tenant law, immigration, real estate, business law, and estate planning. Attorney Johnson is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Georgia.

Attorney Kamal Nawash is a nationally known attorney with superior court room skills.
The Nawash Law Firm serves clients in the Washington DC metro area, including the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and New Jersey. Call 202-776-7191.

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A seasoned legal professional, Roman Chebotarev has over 20 years of multifaceted experience advising global enterprises. A native Russian speaker fluent in both English and international law, Roman leverages his prior roles to deliver exceptional counsel. His guidance spans across complex bankruptcy litigation, business launches, offshore banking, corporate dissolutions, and more. Roman's extensive expertise makes him a sought-after attorney for matters related to international law. He often draws from his past tenure as a Civil Law Counselor in Russia to guide organizations on formation, governance, agreements, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution. Over 100+ trials, Roman has prepared abundant documentation and skillfully represented...

Emily Lagan joined Regan Zambri Long in 2018. She has demonstrated her ability to be a vocal advocate for those who have suffered injuries or death. She has handled a wide range of cases including medical malpractice, gas explosions, defective products, car accidents and pedestrian accidents. Emily graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University School of Law and magna cum laude from the University of Richmond. She was an active member of the Moot Court Board in law school and served as its Chief Justice. She is a member of the Order of the Barristers,...

The Goldsmith Law Firm, LLC, which has achieved Martindale-Hubbell's highest ("AV") rating for ethical standards and legal ability, represents clients in employment matters arising in both the private and public sectors, and provides full service legal representation in matters relating to the employment relationship, including: Discrimination Sexual Harassment Contracts and Severance Agreements Fair Labor Standards Civil Service Overtime Pay Federal Employee Rights Retaliation Whistleblower Rights Reasonable Accommodation The firm's primary focus is in representing employees and former employees in the courts and before various administrative agencies. Leizer Z. Goldsmith, Principal of the firm, received his B.A. from the University of Michigan, in 1985, and his J.D. from Boston College of Law...

Rybeck, an attorney with a master's degree in real estate and urban development, is the founder and director of Just Economics, LLC. Since 2010, Just Economics assists communities in restructuring taxes, fees and regulations so that the economic incentives embedded in them are more conducive for job creation, affordable housing, transportation efficiency and sustainable economic development (transit-oriented development & smart growth). Among others, Just Economics has performed work for the Brookings Institution, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, the Montgomery Housing Partnership, the Transportation Research Board, and the US Department of Transportation. In addition to serving clients, Rybeck has written...

For two decades, Mr. Antonoplos has represented individuals, families, and business leaders with real estate, litigation, and estate planning and probate matters. Mr. Antonoplos has been selected as a SuperLawyers Rising Star three years consecutively. Mr. Antonoplos’ practice covers a wide range of topics from real estate, estate planning, and probate, to commercial litigation, asset protection, and preservation, and business law issues. A classic generalist, Mr. Antonoplos counsels clients on business transactions and routinely litigates real estate; construction and probate matter is the Courts of the District of Columbia and the State of Maryland on behalf of individual and corporate...

Bill Pittard is an experienced lawyer with a unique depth of government and litigation experience. Prior to joining KaiserDillon, Bill served as the Acting General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives. There, he advised on and litigated significant constitutional issues and worked with congressional committees conducting investigations into issues ranging from the use of performance-enhancing substances in professional sports to gun-walking on the U.S.-Mexico border.

At KaiserDillon, Bill’s practice focuses on representing people and small businesses with high-stakes problems, including clients facing government investigations and complex criminal and civil litigation. He particularly helps clients connected to...

Alan Rosca is a seasoned securities lawyer, former adjunct professor of securities regulation, and frequent speaker at legal conferences on topics ranging from Ponzi schemes and investment fraud to cryptocurrencies. Alan focuses his legal practice on complex financial and commercial matters, particularly in the areas of securities litigation, investment fraud, ERISA, wage-and-hour matters, and international disputes. He often represents institutional and individual investors in disputes with financial industry members, arising out of investment fraud or misconduct. He has extensive experience prosecuting claims on behalf of investors, primarily through class actions and FINRA arbitrations. He also represents employees in compensation-related disputes,...

Jason Kalafat is an experienced criminal defense attorney having handled cases in local, state, and federal court. Mr. Kalafat defends many different types of criminal offenses including DUI charges, assault charges, drug charges, sex offenses, as well as theft charges. Jason graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 2000 where he also participated in Moot Court program. Mr. Kalafat began his criminal defense practice in 2002 as a Deputy Public Defender, handling all types of criminal cases including DUI, assault, robbery, burglary, firearms, drugs, sexual assault, and homicide. Jason is a member of the American Bar Association, as...

JAMES A. GALE is a founding member of the firm. He is a registered patent attorney who focuses on matters particular to intellectual property counseling and litigation. Mr. Gale has represented clients in cases involving patents, trademarks, copyrights, unfair competition, covenants not to compete, theft of trade secrets and internet disputes. He has appeared in over 260 federal cases in more than 48 Federal District Courts, as well as handled hundreds of injunctions in over 35 different states around the nation. Mr. Gale’s work and work ethics have always told a lot about his character. An accomplished intellectual property...

Founding partner Li Weng works in Rockville Law Group LLC’s practice areas of estate planning, family law, IPO and immigration. Li brings a background of over 12 years in estate planning, anticorruption, and trade matters, IPO, SPAC, OTC, immigration as well as transnational practice experience. Over several years, Li advised multinational companies undergoing internal and SEC investigations on potential violations by the companies’ subsidiaries of anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. In addition, she represented companies during ITC investigations of antidumping and countervailing duty matters. She helped the firm’s clients to develop their estate, retirement, and gift planning...

Dionna Maria Lewis, Esq. is a Founding Partner of the District Legal Group, PLLC. As a Trial Attorney, she manages a docket of nationwide and local cases, in all areas of labor & employment law, contract litigation, and risk mitigation for small businesses. Dionna represents clients as first- and second-chair in trial, administrative hearings, and mediation, before state and federal courts and administrative agencies. Dionna also serves as Of Counsel to the Fay Law Group, a boutique litigation firm based in Washington, DC.

Dionna has extensive experience working with boutique, mid-sized, and large firm clients. Dionna is formerly Senior Counsel at...

Anthony "Tony" Munter has devoted his career to representing the courageous individuals who come forward with instances of fraud being committed against the government. Mr. Munter has extensive experience handling matters under the Federal False Claims Act as well as other Qui Tam actions in a variety of fields. Mr. Munter’s False Claims practice has resulted in successful whistleblower and government recoveries against defendants in the financial, defense and health care industries. Mr. Munter is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and Massachusetts as well as the Federal District Court of the District of Columbia, The...

Dr. Liliana Di Nola-Baron is an experienced intellectual property attorney and scientist, and a former patent examiner at the US Patent and Trademark Office.

Liliana knows how to draft patent applications with valuable claims in a broad spectrum of technologies, including drugs, large and small molecule pharmaceuticals, genetics, immunology, medical and diagnostic methods and devices, cannabinoids, food, biochemistry, molecular biology, agriculture, biotechnology, mechanical devices and transportation system software Thanks to her rich scientific and legal experience, Liliana has successfully prosecuted and obtained a vast number of patents for her clients. She also performs due diligence searches and analysis, and prepares...

William Scott Goldman is the founding member of Goldman Law Group, representing creative business clients, both established and early-stage, throughout the U.S. and internationally. Mr. Goldman received an LL.M. in Patent and Intellectual Property Law from George Washington University and is licensed to practice before several courts. One of the world's most prolific trademark filers, he's now ranked 'Top-5' at the USPTO with over 14,000 pending applications and registrations. Having written the book on Branding Law, he is also a frequent lecturer, guest speaker, radio commentator and author on various legal subjects. Clients appreciate his creative insights based on almost...

Ayesha N. Khan has extensive civil rights and appellate experience, having formerly served as a Deputy Chief in the Appellate Section of the Civil Rights Division in the U.S. Department of Justice and as the Legal Director of a national civil rights organization. She has represented clients before the United States Supreme Court, every federal circuit, and state appellate courts throughout the country. She has also litigated extensively at the trial level in federal and state courts nationwide. Her clients have ranged from private individuals to commercial entities, local school districts to municipalities, and state governments to the United States....

Victoria Kuzmina is the founder and principal attorney at the Law Offices of Victoria V. Kuzmina. Attorney Kuzmina has successfully handled a wide variety of immigration cases, including family-based and employment-based immigration, as well as various types of temporary work visas. Attorney Kuzmina has worked with entrepreneurs, IT professionals, medical field professionals, scientists, business owners, nonprofits as well as investors. Attorney Kuzmina has also assisted athletes and coaches with EB-1A green cards and O work visas. Ms. Kuzmina personally handles all cases from start to finish and is always accessible to her clients. We can help you with: -...