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David E. Murphy practices litigation including employment, business & commercial litigation, post-employment restrictive covenants, personal and business torts, breach of contract, defamation, severance review and analysis, and executive compensation and termination. David represents clients in both state and Federal courts across Virginia and Washington D.C. David has actively litigated matters from the intake stage through appeal and has significant courtroom experience as a trial lawye...

Eric Wechselblatt is a Partner in the firm's Business Law Group and Co-Chair of the firm's Venture Capital and Emerging Growth Companies Team. He represents clients in a variety of corporate and securities activities, with an emphasis on venture capital transactions and other private placements, mergers and acquisitions, debt transactions, and general corporate matters. His clients are engaged in multiple industry sectors including software, telecommunications, services, information technolog...

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.

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

Christopher Wilkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher Wilkinson 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 Christopher Wilkinson is held by other lawyers.

Bryan H. Parr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Bryan H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan H. Parr 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 Bryan H. Parr is held by other lawyers.

Jamie Gorelick is widely regarded as one of the nation’s most distinguished lawyers. As Law.com recently wrote, “Think of some of the most defining moments in American history over the last five decades, from Watergate to the 9/11 attacks, and attorney Jamie Gorelick has often been there in the moment or aftermath, fact-finding or working to advance a client's interest. Think of some of the biggest disasters and crises, and the Brooklyn, New York native has been there, too, repres...

Franca Harris Gutierrez is Chair of the Financial Institutions Practice. She leads one of the country’s preeminent banking and financial services practices from the firm’s Washington DC office, where she advises domestic and international banks, mortgage servicers, student loan servicers, consumer lending companies and emerging financial services providers on complex regulatory, enforcement and transactional issues. Ms. Harris Gutierrez is an active member of the firm’s Cons...

Melinda focuses on providing holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on probate and estate and trust administration, and serves as a technical expert working closely with the firm’s Litigation group on estate and trust litigation matters. Melinda brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law p...

Thomas M. Cusick focuses his practice on complex family law negotiation and litigation. His pragmatic approach provides effective and efficient solutions for his clients. Tom believes in exploring all possibilities of resolving a matter outside of the courtroom. He is a strong proponent of negotiation and mediation. If litigation is unavoidable, Tom has significant first chair trial experience handling a variety of family law matters. Tom’s practice encompasses all areas of family law i...