Diana Lyn C. Shutzer

Whether they are buying, selling or financing businesses, CEOs, business owners, and investors turn to Aaron Ghais to get deals done. Aaron specializes in representing mid-market companies that aspire to grow through acquisitions, and also helps business owners maximize value when they sell their companies. Clients benefit from his ability to lead them successfully through the M&A process using his creative problem-solving skills, well-honed business sense, and results-oriented style. A f...

Sondra Douglas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Sondra practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Sondra Douglas 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 Sondra Douglas is held by other lawyers.

Azim Chowdhury advises domestic and international corporations on regulatory compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its global counterparts, particularly focusing on vapor, nicotine, tobacco product and cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) regulation, as well as food contact materials. He counsels tobacco, e-cigarette, e-liquid and CBD manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and trade associations on matters relating to regulatory compliance, as well as public policy...

Bryant Gardner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Bryant practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Bryant Gardner 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 Bryant Gardner is held by other lawyers.

Stephen L. Braga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) and Litigation - Securities. Stephen L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen L. Braga since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the sam...

J. Kathleen (Katie) Bond counsels clients on food, drug, advertising, and labeling regulations with extensive experience in matters related to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory bodies. She provides advertising and labeling advice on a variety of products, including food, dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, personal care products, cosmetics, and CBD products, as well as on apparel, shoes, jewelry, and sports equipmen...

Ivonne Corsino Lindley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ivonne Corsino practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Ivonne Corsino Lindley 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 Ivonne Corsino Lindley is held by other lawyers.

Mustafa Ostrander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Regulatory Law. Mustafa practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mustafa Ostrander since 2026. 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 Mustafa Ostrander is held by other lawyers.

After a long and distinguished career in the federal government with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ms. Wheeler joined Katz Banks Kumin in August 2015. As an appellate lawyer with the EEOC, Ms. Wheeler was in the forefront of developing cutting edge legal arguments and theories to prove discrimination and harassment under Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Equal Pay Act. Ms. Wheeler was an Assistant General Counsel i...

John H. LeSeur is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Railroad Law and Transportation Law. John H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized John H. LeSeur since 2015. 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 John H. LeSeur is held by other lawyers.