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Catherine P. McCarthy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Catherine P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine P. McCarthy since 2022. 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 Catherine P. McCarthy is held by other lawyers.

Juli M. Porto represents people who have been injured by the carelessness of others, with a focus on cases involving ridehail companies such as Uber and Lyft. She has been quoted in the New York Times based on her expertise in ridehail cases. Juli handles civil and court-appointed criminal appeals to the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of Virginia. Juli will tirelessly advocate for you so that you receive the compensation that you deserve for the pain and trauma you have suffered through n...

The resolution of family law issues impacts a person’s life, frequently affecting long term financial well-being and parental rights. It is important, therefore, to attain the best possible outcome. Robin B. Taub, a principal and founding member of Paradiso, Taub, Sinay, Owel, and Kostecka, P.C., has built her legal reputation upon this principle. She focuses her practice in Maryland and the District of Columbia on negotiation, mediation and collaboration. She believes these alternative...

Chair of the Firm’s Employment, Labor, and Benefits Practice, Amy blends a direct and practical approach to HR challenges and conflicts by partnering with business organizations to create sustainable policies that prevent, address, and resolve workplace challenges, including multi-state compliance, hybrid and remote work, and fostering inclusive environments. Amy represents employers of all sizes in a variety of industries in the following areas of employment law: Counseling and complia...

John Brownlee is chair of Holland & Knight's National White Collar Defense and Investigations Team and is a member of the firm's Directors Committee. Mr. Brownlee's areas of focus include white collar defense and securities enforcement — including Grand Jury and Inspector General investigations, and investigations involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), False Claims Act, Food and Drug Administration regulations, complianc...

Carmen Irizarry-Díaz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Carmen practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Carmen Irizarry-Díaz 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 Carmen Irizarry-Díaz is held by other lawyers.

Sean Shimamoto is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Sean practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Sean Shimamoto 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 Sean Shimamoto is held by other lawyers.

Amish M. Shah is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Tax Law. Amish M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Amish M. Shah since 2022. 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 Amish M. Shah is held by other lawyers.

Lynn E. Calkins is the practice group leader for Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. Litigation Group and serves on the firm's Directors Committee. Ms. Calkins is a trial lawyer and appellate advocate, concentrating in the defense of claims under the Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act brought against real estate developers, hotels, retailers and local governments. In addition to this focus, she has handled numerous business and real estate disputes, zoning appeals, regul...

Began the practice of law at the Federal Power Commission in 1974. Joined Sidley & Austin (now Sidley Austin LLP) in 1977, elected to partnership in 1981. Co-head of Energy practice, 2006- present