Denise E. Giraudo

Nicholas Woodfield is a principal at The Employment Law Group® law firm and is the firm’s general counsel. He is a seasoned trial attorney specializing in civil litigation and appellate advocacy and focuses his practice on whistleblower claims, wage non-payment and misclassification claims under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), discrimination and retaliation cases, and qui tam actions. Washingtonian Magazine has named him to its “Top Lawyers” list for his representat...

Mark Bailen is the founder of Bailen Law in Washington, District of Columbia. For more than 25 years, he has represented multinational corporations, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, media companies, and individuals in litigation and counseling matters. Before founding Bailen Law in 2022, Mark was a partner at an AmLaw 100 law firm for more than 16 years. He has served as counsel of record in hundreds of matters in courts throughout the United States. Mark’s practice includes M...

Larry Bard is a highly regarded business attorney whose clients depend on his guidance in corporate finance and securities law matters, including public and private offerings, venture capital transactions and other financing transactions. He advises companies on issues of corporate governance, business planning, securities law compliance, executive compensation, commercial contracts and complex joint ventures. Larry has completed several initial public offerings for companies in the mid-Atlan...

Timothy Joseph Moran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Project Finance Law. Timothy Joseph practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy Joseph Moran since 2014. 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 Timothy Joseph Moran is held by other lawyers.

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

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

David E. Murphy practices litigation including employment, business & commercial litigation, post-employment restrictive covenants, personal and business torts, breach of contract, defamation, severance review and analysis, and executive compensation and termination. David represents clients in both state and Federal courts across Virginia and Washington D.C. David has actively litigated matters from the intake stage through appeal and has significant courtroom experience as a trial lawye...

Danny Onorato is a former federal prosecutor and experienced trial attorney. As a defense attorney, Mr. Onorato has successfully represented individuals in a wide variety of complex criminal and civil matters, including many high profile white collar criminal offenses. Mr. Onorato’s clients have included executives from high profile cases including HealthSouth, Enron, KPMG and Fannie Mae. Mr. Onorato has also represented clients in both civil and criminal securities fraud investigations...

David E. Kay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. David E. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized David E. Kay 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 David E. Kay is held by other lawyers.

Dominic E. Draye is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Dominic E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Dominic E. Draye since 2021. 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 Dominic E. Draye is held by other lawyers.