Carine S. Stoick

Vincent “Vince” McKnight, Jr., is the Managing Partner of Sanford Heisler Sharp’s Washington, D.C., office and Co-Chair of the firm’s Whistleblower Practice. He also represents clients in employment discrimination and wrongful discharge cases. Vince represents whistleblowers in sealed and unsealed False Claims Act/qui tam suits under investigation by the United States and other governmental stakeholders. He has achieved significant success in such cases, including the ...

Bob Scully is a Member based in the Alexandria office, where he is a member of the Business Litigation Service Group. His practice focuses on complex business tort, trusts and estates, construction, real property and intellectual property litigation. He has 35 years of trial experience in federal and state courts of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

Jim Hundley has over 30 years of experience litigating complex criminal and civil cases. He regularly represents individuals and corporations before Virginia’s state and federal courts. He has defended clients involved in a broad range of criminal matters including bank fraud, bid rigging, bribery, embezzlement, tax evasion, and computer fraud. On the civil side, Mr. Hundley has successfully handled cases involving a wide variety of issues including breach of contract, tortious interfer...

Katherine D. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Katherine D. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine D. Smith 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 Katherine D. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Brent R. Gary is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Brent R. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Brent R. Gary 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 Brent R. Gary is held by other lawyers.

Carolyn E. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Carolyn E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn E. Smith since 2019. 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 Carolyn E. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Caroline P. Mayhew is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Caroline P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline P. Mayhew since 2023. 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 Caroline P. Mayhew is held by other lawyers.

David F. Klein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. David F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David F. Klein since 2018. 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 F. Klein 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 ...

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