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Sean Howley brings first-hand construction industry experience to his legal practice, having managed and worked on multi-million dollar public works projects in New York City and the surrounding area. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, he worked as a Project Engineer and Project Manager for a heavy construction contractor. He later earned his Juris Doctor from St. John’s University School of Law and has since devoted his practice ...

Brittany McCants is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Brittany practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brittany McCants 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 Brittany McCants is held by other lawyers.

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.

After a long and distinguished career in the federal government with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ms. Wheeler joined Katz Banks Kumin in August 2015. As an appellate lawyer with the EEOC, Ms. Wheeler was in the forefront of developing cutting edge legal arguments and theories to prove discrimination and harassment under Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Equal Pay Act. Ms. Wheeler was an Assistant General Counsel i...

Darren M. Welch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Darren M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Darren M. Welch since 2027. 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 Darren M. Welch is held by other lawyers.

Loren C. Ponds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Loren C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Loren C. Ponds since 2022. 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 Loren C. Ponds is held by other lawyers.

Shay Dvoretzky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Shay practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Shay Dvoretzky 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 Shay Dvoretzky is held by other lawyers.

Steve Coran is chair of Lerman Senter's Broadband, Spectrum and Communications Infrastructure practice group. He represents broadband providers, private equity firms, equipment and technology companies, and new technology firms, serving their policy, transactional, compliance, and licensing needs. He also actively represents a trade association before the FCC, Congress, and other federal agencies in matters involving spectrum policy, Internet regulation, the Universal Service Fund, and other ...

Margaret A. O'Reilly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Margaret A. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Margaret A. O'Reilly since 2013. 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 Margaret A. O'Reilly is held by other lawyers.

Mary Pivec, based in Woodbridge, Virginia, brings over 45 years of experience as a dedicated management-side immigration and employment attorney at Pivec & Associates PLLC. Mary's immigration law practice is centered on the vital connection between immigration enforcement and labor protections. She represents employers in various cases, including worksite enforcement, I-9 compliance, and investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. Her work encompasses civil an...