Cynthia L. Meyer

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 ...

Ryan P. O’Quinn Ph.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice. Ryan P. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan P. O’Quinn Ph.D. 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 Ryan P. O’Quinn Ph.D. is held by other lawyers.

Minnie Fu is a principal in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and co-leader of the International Employment practice group. Her practice focuses on assisting employers in obtaining employment-related visas and advising employers on compliance with U.S. immigration laws and regulations. Minnie has 30 years of experience in employment-based immigration matters, including nonimmigrant and immigrant visa matters, developing corporate immigration policies and procedures for ...

Avi Kumin is a founder and partner at Katz Banks Kumin. For over 20 years, Mr. Kumin has been successfully advising employees about their legal rights, resolving difficult situations with employers, and litigating employment claims in court. Mr. Kumin’s practice focuses on whistleblower protection, sexual harassment and assault, executive negotiations, contractual disputes, discrimination, and retaliation, among other areas of employment law, often in highly complex and contentious situ...

Benjamin Grosz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Benjamin practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Grosz 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 Benjamin Grosz is held by other lawyers.

David I. Schneider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. David I. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized David I. Schneider 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 David I. Schneider is held by other lawyers.

Joel R. Grosberg is co-head of McDermott’s Antitrust Mergers Focus Group and assists clients on civil and criminal antitrust matters, including obtaining merger clearances, counseling and litigation. He has represented clients in obtaining antitrust approvals in numerous challenging transactions, and in other government antitrust investigations before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and foreign competition authorities. Joel has significant exp...

Curtis L. Sano has over 20 years of experience representing developers, lenders, property owners and corporate users in the area of real estate law. This representation has focused on real estate purchase and sales for office, residential, retail and hotel properties, debt and equity financing and associated entity structuring. Mr. Sano also has extensive experience in conventional and securitized loans, real estate transfer tax planning and CCRs and reciprocal easements. Prior to joining Hol...

Mary Huff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Mary practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Mary Huff 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 Mary Huff is held by other lawyers.

Doug Patin has an extensive government contracts practice. While this work has involved the entire spectrum of traditional government contract disputes, he has developed extensive experience in various aspects of government contract law including: federal fraud and False Claims Act issues, bid protests, mediation, and contract dispute litigation with the federal government. Doug's extensive teaching and writing efforts keep him current on changing case law and developments in the field. Doug ...