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Cathy Burgess leads the firm’s FDA Compliance and Enforcement Team and FDA practice. FDA-regulated entities benefit from Cathy's common-sense advice for achieving business objectives that avoid compliance and enforcement risks. With more than 30 years of extensive experience in the areas of CGMP regulation and product risk management, she provides strategic counseling and works with clients to identify and address potential risks throughout the product life cycle. Cathy advises clients ...

William McLucas is one of the most sought-after advisors to public companies, boards of directors, audit committees and special committees dealing with corporate crises and related issues. He joined the firm after serving for more than eight years as Director of Enforcement for the Securities and Exchange Commission—longer than any other Enforcement Division Director in Commission history. He represents public companies, investment banks, accounting firms and advisors to mutual funds fa...

Nathaniel Cushman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Nathaniel practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nathaniel Cushman 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 Nathaniel Cushman is held by other lawyers.

Thomas (Tom) Berger’s practice is based on an in-depth understanding of and experience with the chemicals, plastics, and electronics industries. As a preeminent practitioner with over 30 years of experience, Tom helps clients commercialize new chemical products and preserve supply chains for existing chemical products utilizing an interdisciplinary team approach combining law and science, with an emphasis on emerging technologies in the industrial and consumer chemicals areas. Tom&rsquo...

Stephen Weissman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Stephen practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen Weissman 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 Stephen Weissman is held by other lawyers.

Swathi Bojedla is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Swathi practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Swathi Bojedla 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 Swathi Bojedla is held by other lawyers.

David M. Gossett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. David M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Gossett since 2009. 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 M. Gossett is held by other lawyers.

William M. Klimon is a Member in Caplin & Drysdale's Washington, D.C., office. Mr. Klimon joined the firm in 2001 after he had previously practiced in the corporate law departments of two other national law firms. Since 2012, The Legal 500 has listed Mr. Klimon as a leader in his field for Not-for-Profit and Domestic Tax: East Coast. Services Mr. Klimon's practice focuses on corporate governance and transactions, particularly for nonprofit organizations. Over the last decade, he has advis...

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

Norman Armstrong, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Norman practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Norman Armstrong, Jr. 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 Norman Armstrong, Jr. is held by other lawyers.