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Lisa Banks is a founding partner of Katz Banks Kumin LLP, where she concentrates her practice on sexual harassment and whistleblower retaliation , as well as employment discrimination, Title IX, SEC and CFTC whistleblower tips, and contractual employment disputes. Considered to be one of the leading attorneys of the #MeToo movement, Ms. Banks has successfully litigated employment discrimination and whistleblower protection cases at the trial court and appellate level for over 25 years. Ms. Ba...

Linda Singer represents governments, attorneys general and other public entities in high-impact, high-stakes litigation and investigations as head of the firm’s Public Client practice area. The former Attorney General of the District of Columbia, Linda’s knowledge and experience includes serving in the public, not-for-profit and private sectors. As AG, Linda gained invaluable insight into the duties of attorneys general and how law firms with the right resources and experience can...

Philip Baker-Shenk is a partner in our firm's Indian Law Practice Group and our Entertainment Law Practice Group. He provides legal and policy representation to dozens of Native American Indian Tribal governments as well as Tribal organizations and companies doing business with Indian Tribes. Mr. Baker-Shenk began working on behalf of Indian Tribes in our Nation's capital in 1976. For half a decade, he served as staff in the U.S. Senate, including two years as Majority General Counsel to Indi...

Benjamin Grosz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Benjamin practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Grosz 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 Benjamin Grosz is held by other lawyers.

Eugene Degnan is Of Counsel in the firm’s International Trade practice. Mr. Degnan routinely counsels clients on all aspects of international trade law with a particular focus on anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty law, global trade policy, global trade litigation, export controls and sanctions, and customs. Mr. Degnan has considerable expertise in a variety of industries, including steel, heavy and lightweight manufacturing equipment, agriculture, specialized consumer products, a...

Kirk Ogrosky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Qui Tam Law. Kirk practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kirk Ogrosky 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 Kirk Ogrosky is held by other lawyers.

Colin J. Smith is a partner in Holland & Knight's Northern Virginia office and a member of the firm's Real Estate Section. Mr. Smith focuses his practice primarily on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including development, sales and acquisitions, financings, and leasing. Mr. Smith has extensive knowledge and experience with the leasing and operation of parking facilities; he served as outside counsel to a large national parking management company. His clients include lan...

Jessica is the Managing Partner of Rock Creek Energy Group. Jessica’s practice is focused on renewable and conventional independent power producers, power marketers, and transmission developers throughout the United States. She represents owners, operators and investors of all sizes in the electric energy sector, from startup developers to private equity funds, infrastructure funds and institutional investors. ‍ Jessica specializes in federal energy regulatory matters related to: De...

Nigel L. Wilkinson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nigel L. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Nigel L. Wilkinson 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 Nigel L. Wilkinson is held by other lawyers.

William M. Klimon is a Member in Caplin & Drysdale's Washington, D.C., office. Mr. Klimon joined the firm in 2001 after he had previously practiced in the corporate law departments of two other national law firms. Since 2012, The Legal 500 has listed Mr. Klimon as a leader in his field for Not-for-Profit and Domestic Tax: East Coast. Services Mr. Klimon's practice focuses on corporate governance and transactions, particularly for nonprofit organizations. Over the last decade, he has advis...