Adam A. Manning

Jacqueline Grise is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Jacqueline practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline Grise since 2020. 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 Jacqueline Grise is held by other lawyers.

A former chief of staff at the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection, Kathleen Benway helps clients develop practical strategies for compliance with applicable state, federal, and global consumer protection and privacy laws. Kathleen’s experience makes her uniquely positioned to represent clients before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other government agencies. She has over 12 years of senior-level experience with the FTC, including chief of staff to three directors of the Bu...

Colleen M. Haddow has been practicing exclusively in the area of family law since 2006. Ms. Haddow focuses her practice on all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, spousal support, mediation and property settlement agreements. Ms. Haddow regularly appears throughout courts in Northern Virginia representing the interests of her clients. She takes a practical and economical approach to her cases and strives to meet the individual needs of each client. Ms. Haddow thoroughly enjoys ...

Todd Steinberg focuses his practice on helping high net worth individuals and families navigate complex and sophisticated estate and income tax planning matters. He assists clients with multi-generational wealth preservation and accumulation, as well as probate and trust administration, and charitable planned giving. Todd has substantial experience in complex, post-death estate and trust administration, as well as fiduciary litigation matters. He has represented clients in IRS estate and gift...

David M. McCullough is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. David M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. McCullough 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 David M. McCullough is held by other lawyers.

Michael Whalen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michael practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Whalen 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 Michael Whalen is held by other lawyers.

Robert A. Dormer is one of three founding members of Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. He has been an integral part of the firm’s growth and expansion in all areas of FDA law. He advises clients on a wide range of issues throughout the product lifecycle including development and approval, compliance, and enforcement. From 1976 to 1979, Mr. Dormer served in FDA’s Office of Chief Counsel. He was an Associate Chief Counsel for Enforcement and Associate Chief Counsel for Radiological...

Michael Sharkey is a partner with the firm’s Insurance Recovery practice and concentrates his practice on representing policyholders in insurance coverage disputes nationwide. He has represented clients on a wide variety of insurance issues, including litigation seeking insurance coverage for alleged products liability, environmental contamination, water damage and mold, director’s and officer’s liability, errors and omissions, asbestos bodily injury and property damage, unf...

Sara M. Donohue is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Sara M. practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Sara M. Donohue since 2010. 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 Sara M. Donohue is held by other lawyers.

Arnold D. Spevack is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Arnold D. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Arnold D. Spevack since 2020. 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 Arnold D. Spevack is held by other lawyers.