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Patrick W. Pearsall is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. Patrick W. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick W. Pearsall since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Patrick W. Pearsall i...

Having tried numerous high-profile fraud and corruption cases as a veteran prosecutor for the DOJ’s Criminal Division, Edward (Ted) Kang brings a thorough understanding of white collar defense and compliance to clients under investigation by federal agencies. He applies a pragmatic, business-oriented approach to the challenging issues that his clients confront in an increasingly complex regulatory environment. Ted is the co-leader of Alston & Bird’s White Collar, Government &a...

Jeffrey R. Gans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Construction Law. Jeffrey R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey R. Gans since 2016. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey R. Gans is held by other lawyers.

Christopher T. Nace is the Managing Member of Nace Law Group Accident & Injury Lawyers (previously Paulson & Nace, PLLC) in Washington, District of Columbia. He represents plaintiffs in Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation, and Product Liability Litigation, and works across the firm’s practice areas, including medical malpractice, legal malpractice, drug and product liability, motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, and other negligence-based injury claims. Born ...

Jordan M. Halle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Jordan M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jordan M. Halle since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jordan M. Halle is held by other lawyers.

Area of Emphasis Julie Domike is a shareholder in the Environmental, Litigation, and Transportation Technology and Energy groups of Babst Calland. Ms. Domike serves clients who rely on her experience in environmental law, particularly regulatory issues arising under the Clean Air Act. These clients value and respect her knowledge of the regulations, her understanding of complex manufacturing and production processes, and her dedication to helping companies map the appropriate path forward to ...

Scott D. Museles is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Law. Scott D. practices law in Potomac, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Scott D. Museles since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Scott D. Museles is held by other lawyers.

Kevin P. O’Brien is a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. His practice has concentrated in employee compensation and benefits for over 30 years. Kevin is widely known as a leader in a wide variety of subjects, including innovative defined benefit plan design, flexible benefits, ERISA fiduciary matters and executive compensation. Before joining the firm, Kevin worked in the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration at the Labor Department ...

Joel Green is deputy managing partner of WilmerHale. In that role he assists the managing partner, Anjan Sahni, in executing the firm’s overall strategic vision. Mr. Green is also a partner in WilmerHale’s Securities, Litigation, and Regulatory Departments, Co-Chair of the Congressional Investigations Practice and a member of the Firm’s Management Committee.

Whitney L. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Whitney L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney L. Smith since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Whitney L. Smith is held by other lawyers.