Christie Grymes Thompson

Ken has many varied interests outside of the law. In addition to travel and hiking, he is an avid reader, boxes and takes yoga for exercise and release, and studies ancient texts for insightful meanings. He has a wife of 30 years who runs her own business, and two sons, one a COO and entrepreneur and the other music engineering whiz who founded a music artist promotion company. Ken brings his “better way” focus to his life, his work and his family. Family dinners are legendary, li...

Kobie is a trial lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience. He has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the United States and in the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. He represents clients in high-stakes criminal investigations, civil litigation, internal investigations, and trials. Kobie also teaches trial lawyering to lawyers nationwide. He began his career in the Attorney General’s Honors Program, serving as a civil rights prosecutor. There, he specialized ...

Virginia B. Joehl has more than 20 years of experience representing clients in family law matters . Based in Rockville, Maryland, she serves individuals and families through Joehl Law with a thoughtful, compassionate approach. Virginia earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maryland and a Juris Doctor from the University of Baltimore. Her background in psychology informs her understanding of family dynamics and the personal challenges that often accompany family...

Elizabeth Lan Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Derivatives and Futures Law. Elizabeth Lan practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth Lan Davis 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 Elizabeth Lan Davis is held by other lawyers.

John J. Heitmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. John J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized John J. Heitmann since 2016. 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 John J. Heitmann is held by other lawyers.

Tom Vincent is a Partner at Pierson Ferdinand LLP in Washington, District of Columbia. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), and Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). Tom advises financial institutions, technology companies, startups, and healthcare organizations on cybersecurity, data privacy, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. With more than 20 years of experience in banking and regu...

Shakétta A. Denson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Shakétta A. practices law in Greenbelt, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Shakétta A. Denson 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 Shakétta A. Denson is held by other lawyers.

Michael E. Leiter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Privacy and Data Security Law. Michael E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael E. Leiter 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 Michael E. Leiter is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Gray has practiced law in Virginia since 1996, with a focus on estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, guardianships, and estate administration. A graduate of Virginia’s unique Law Reader Program—an apprenticeship alternative to traditional law school—she brings a practical, approachable perspective to her work and tailors every plan to her clients’ individual needs. A Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation, ...

Theresa M. Connolly is the co-managing partner of the Washington, D.C. Metro offices, where her litigation practice focuses on advising and counseling employers in all employment matters and defending employers in all aspects of workplace litigation including complex trade secret misappropriation cases. She has significant experience representing employers in regards to discrimination claims, harassment, contractor issues, wage and overtime claims, wrongful discharge, contracts, tort actions ...