Eric S. Dreiband

Leila Marie Jackson Batties is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Leila Marie Jackson, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leila Marie Jackson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Craig E. Chason is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Craig E., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael W. Brooks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Michael W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey R. Gans is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law. Jeffrey R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joel R. Grosberg is co-head of McDermott’s Antitrust Mergers Focus Group and assists clients on civil and criminal antitrust matters, including obtaining merger clearances, counseling and litigation. He has represented clients in obtaining antitrust approvals in numerous challenging transactions, and in other government antitrust investigations before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) and foreign competition authorities. Joel has significant exp...

Chidi I. James is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Chidi I., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chidi I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brooksany Barrowes is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Brooksany represents clients in regulatory litigation and transactional matters that relate to the energy industry and energy commodity markets. She has worked on cases before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, state public utility commissions including the Public Utility Commission of Texas, the Department of Energy, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and federal and state courts. She h...

Daniel P. Hodin is a member of the firm’s Real Estate , Financial Services and Commercial Transactions practice groups. He has over 25 years of experience in commercial and residential real estate and loan transactions, including acquiring, financing, developing, owning, leasing, managing and selling real estate. He has represented local, national and international real estate developers, builders and syndicators, owners, and office and retail tenants in conjunction with prominent real ...

Debra A. Harrison is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Debra A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Debra A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Betsy Karmin's clients rely on her as a trusted business advisor who has extensive knowledge of a wide range of real estate matters as well as a practical "can do" approach to getting deals done. She concentrates her practice on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including financing, restructuring, joint ventures, development, leasing, acquisitions and sales. Betsy has extensive experience representing landlords and tenants in office and retail leasing, as well as lenders a...