David S. Fortney

Ciara Baker is a partner in the firm’s Transactional Department and chair of the Tax Practice. She advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established public companies on a broad array of executive and equity compensation matters. Her experience includes equity incentive plans and awards, employment, retention, severance and change-in-control agreements, non-employee director compensation arrangements, and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

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

James P. Bobotek is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Insurance Law. James P. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized James P. Bobotek 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 James P. Bobotek is held by other lawyers.

Israel (Izzy) Goldowitz has more than 35 years of experience in employee benefits, most notably with mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and bankruptcy as they affect pension plans. As the Chief Counsel for the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), Izzy led the legal teams that helped save the pensions of such companies as Chrysler and American Airlines. Working closely with financial analysts, actuaries and outside advisors, he also led the legal teams that negotiated pension pro...

Greg Grant’s primary focus is the protection of his client’s legal rights, business interests and competitive advantages. As an experienced client counselor and advocate with more than 25 years of experience representing all types of business entities, owners and executives (including officers and directors), Greg understands business, and from first-hand experience knows that litigation or arbitration are strategic options/tools – NOT a goal to aspire to. He evaluates each ...

Jonathan S. Jeffress served the District of Columbia as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for 14 years, regularly taking on – and defeating – the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in court. Jon specializes in representation for clients under investigation for alleged false statements, bribery, and campaign finance violations. Since entering private practice at Kaiser Law, Jon has worked with clients in all phases of federal criminal cases, including thr...

Steve Weber is a Partner in Peckar & Abramson PC ’s Washington, District of Columbia office and serves as Co-Chair of the firm’s Government Contracts practice. He brings more than 35 years of experience representing domestic and international contractors in construction law matters, including construction litigation and government contracts , in the United States and abroad. Steve’s practice focuses on representing construction contractors involved in power projects, hig...

Cynthia L. Santoni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Cynthia L. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia L. Santoni since 2007. 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 Cynthia L. Santoni is held by other lawyers.

Brenda Lee represents companies, universities, and individuals in a broad range of investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, securities enforcement, anti–money laundering (AML), and anti-discrimination matters. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, tech companies, and individuals in parallel proceedings, including overlapping criminal and civil investigations. The vice-chair of the firm’s Anti-Discrimination Practice, Ms...

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