Denise E. Giraudo

Maria Simon is an award-winning attorney who serves as the firm’s Managing Partner. While Maria’s practice is quite versatile, she specializes in family law, divorce, custody disputes, Collaborative Divorce, business law, and litigation. Frequently appearing in court nationwide on behalf of her clients, Maria has considerable experience in the Federal District Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Bankruptcy Court, and the State courts of Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland. She ...

Amy is a partner at BrigliaHundley. After graduating cum laude from Wake Forest University, she attended law school at the University of Florida, College of Law, where she graduated with honors and was a member of the Order of the Coif. She is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. Amy focuses on employment law, providing counseling and support to executives throughout the region. Her success in this area r...

Caroline D. Ciraolo, former Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division, is a partner with Kostelanetz LLP and a founder of its Washington, D.C. office. Her practice focuses on federal and state civil tax controversies, including representation in sensitive audits, administrative appeals, and litigation, providing related tax advice, conducting internal investigations, and representing individuals and entities in criminal tax investigations and pro...

Barry Fleishman focuses his practice on complex policyholder insurance coverage and products liability issues. He has experience in complex litigation before federal and state courts, arbitral tribunals, and judicial and private mediators, with primary focus on representing corporate policyholders seeking to secure insurance coverage for liability and loss arising out property damage, bodily injury, personal injury, and alleged wrongful acts of directors and officers. Mr. Fleishman has repres...

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

Ashley B. Sawyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Ashley B. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley B. Sawyer 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 Ashley B. Sawyer is held by other lawyers.

Andrea K. Mitchell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Andrea K. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea K. Mitchell 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 Andrea K. Mitchell 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.

Arianna Evers helps clients navigate privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence (AI)-related challenges in an increasingly complex and fluid legal environment. Ms. Evers represents clients in high-stakes enforcement actions with regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), state attorneys general, and the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights (HHS-OCR), as well as in litigation in state and federal courts, concerning alleged privacy and consum...

Elizabeth A. Lalik specializes in litigation of: Discrimination and harassment claims Executive compensation Non-compete/non-solicitation and trade secret claims Wage and hour issues Sales commission issues She has tried multiple significant cases before federal and state court juries, obtaining wins by both judge and jury verdict and handling resulting appeals. She has litigated in many jurisdictions throughout the country. Elizabeth has represented clients in a wide variety of employment-re...