Darren DeStefano

As a trial lawyer for over 30 years, Bruce Blanchard understands the pressure, expense, frustration, and uncertainty that litigation imposes upon a client. In order to achieve a desired outcome in court, Bruce works with his clients to define their priorities and develop a strategy that achieves the clients’ objectives. He brings common sense, an affinity for people, and a commitment to ethics in both his civil and criminal practice. Bruce believes hard work, preparation, and identifica...

Daniel M. Jaffe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Railroad Law and Transportation Law. Daniel M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel M. Jaffe 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 Daniel M. Jaffe is held by other lawyers.

Michael Huston counsels clients in high-stakes litigation matters, with a particular focus on crafting winning appellate strategies. He is also sought after for his deep knowledge of administrative law. Michael’s representations are informed by his experience in the Office of the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he represented the federal government before the Supreme Court of the United States. As an Assistant to the Solicitor General, Michael argued nin...

Kirk Nahra has been a leading authority on privacy and cybersecurity matters for more than two decades. He co-chairs the firm’s Cybersecurity and Privacy Practice as well as the Artificial Intelligence Practice. In recognition of his professional work in these areas, he was named the winner of the 2021 Vanguard Award from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)—one of the most prestigious in the privacy field—which recognizes one IAPP member each year w...

Justin V. Shur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Justin V. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Justin V. Shur 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 Justin V. Shur is held by other lawyers.

Courtney M. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Courtney M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney M. Brown 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 Courtney M. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Rachel Bond counsels domestic and international clients on regulatory compliance of food contact materials, as well as cosmetic and drug packaging materials, with the laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its foreign counterparts. With nearly two decades of regulatory experience, Rachel pairs innovative legal and sound scientific strategies to help her clients bring new products to market and achieve broadened markets for their products. She assi...

Caroline Reignley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Caroline practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline Reignley 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 Caroline Reignley is held by other lawyers.

Steven A. Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. Steven A. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Steven A. Kaplan 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 Steven A. Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Yohai Baisburd counsels companies, trade associations and governments in a variety of international trade matters in the United States and globally. Mr. Baisburd’s practice focuses on trade remedy (antidumping, subsidies, safeguards) litigation and import/export compliance and enforcement proceedings. He is recognized by Chambers and Partners for his Customs Law expertise and in The Best Lawyers in America for International Trade and Finance Law. Mr. Baisburd is on the roster of potenti...