Antonio J. "Tony" Calabrese

Nicole M. Elliott is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Native American Law and Tax Law. Nicole M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole M. Elliott 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 Nicole M. Elliott is held by other lawyers.

Charles M. Asmar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Charles M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Charles M. Asmar since 2014. 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 Charles M. Asmar is held by other lawyers.

Sam Spiritos’ clients recognize him as a sophisticated transactional attorney, trusted business advisor and an effective negotiator who truly understands their business needs. Over the course of his thirty-plus year career of successful deal-making, Sam has developed not only a masterful legal ability, but also strong relationships with many key players in the real estate markets in DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia and throughout the country. He draws upon this experience (which includes...

Sally Buckman serves as the Manager of Lerman Senter. She specializes in regulatory and business issues facing companies in the media industry . Sally has represented clients involved in all facets of media, including large publicly traded broadcast companies, group owners, large and small family-owned media companies, a national radio network, investment companies, lenders, and on-air talent. Sally has extensive experience in handling transactions and complex agreements for media companies. ...

Ellen Sharpe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ellen practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ellen Sharpe since 2024. 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 Ellen Sharpe is held by other lawyers.

David A. Simon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. David A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David A. Simon 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 David A. Simon is held by other lawyers.

As the former Director of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, Stephanie Avakian is well positioned to help clients address the enforcement, governance, and compliance issues presented by today’s markets. With decades of experience in government and private practice, she leads the firm’s Securities and Financial Services Department in counseling and defending public companies, investment banks, asset management firms, accounting firms, boards ...

David Ross chairs WilmerHale’s International Trade, Investment and Market Access Practice. Drawing on his experience at the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) and on Capitol Hill, Mr. Ross advises companies on the use of domestic and international trade rules to eliminate regulatory barriers and other impediments to their businesses and investments around the world, with a particular focus on the technology, services/financial services, and aviation/aerospace sectors. Mr. Ross...

Mr. Atkins is the leader of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property Litigation team. He is a trial and appellate lawyer with 20 years of experience. He is a registered patent attorney who personally handles all of his cases and has won jury verdicts on both sides of the courtroom. Recent victories include (1) getting two university co-inventors added onto two NIH cancer drug patents with annual sales of approximately $2B, (2) an infringement jury verdict for a consumer product against a major...

Edward Ayoob is a partner and the co-chair of the Federal Relations Group in Barnes & Thornburg's Washington, D.C., office. His work on behalf of clients includes areas such as taxation, appropriations, Native American, small business, foreign affairs, and various regulatory concerns, among numerous other issues. Edward is the former legislative counsel, tax counsel, appropriations manager, and foreign affairs adviser to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV). He was also the senat...