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As the former Director of the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement, Stephanie Avakian is well positioned to help clients address the enforcement, governance, and compliance issues presented by today’s markets. With decades of experience in government and private practice, she leads the firm’s Securities and Financial Services Department in counseling and defending public companies, investment banks, asset management firms, accounting firms, boards ...

Pleasant S. Brodnax III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Pleasant S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Pleasant S. Brodnax III 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 Pleasant S. Brodnax III is held by other lawyers.

Catherine F. Schott Murray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Catherine F. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine F. Schott Murray since 2022. 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 Catherine F. Schott Murray is held by other lawyers.

Chris Leibig has practiced exclusively criminal defense since 1996. His firm has offices in Alexandria and Charlottesville. Chris is President-elect of the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and one of fourteen members of the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, which oversees Virginia's Public Defender Offices. He has been a member of the National Organization for Reform of Marijuana Laws since 2006. The Law Office of Christopher Leibig represents individuals accused or bein...

Drawing inspiration from General George S. Patton's motto, "Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles," I emphasize strategic thinking in my practice. My goal is to identify and steer clear of unnecessary conflicts, aiming to achieve business objectives with minimal confrontation. And if a battle does arise, I will represent you with ferocity and civility in the center of the ring. Learn more about my practice at Pillsbury , where I am committed to providing insig...

Steve Lerman served as Managing Member of Lerman Senter from 2000 to 2017, and is currently Counsel Emeritus. The range of his practice is unrivaled within the Communications Bar. Steve has served as counsel in the acquisition and sale of hundreds of radio and television properties and media companies, involving billions of dollars in value. He was the lead attorney in the purchases of 44 radio stations for Infinity Broadcasting and its eventual merger with CBS. Across his career, he has hand...

Burt Braverman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Communications Law. Burt practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Burt Braverman 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 Burt Braverman is held by other lawyers.

Thomas J. McKee, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Thomas J. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas J. McKee, Jr. 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 Thomas J. McKee, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Sam Spiritos’ clients recognize him as a sophisticated transactional attorney, trusted business advisor and an effective negotiator who truly understands their business needs. Over the course of his thirty-plus year career of successful deal-making, Sam has developed not only a masterful legal ability, but also strong relationships with many key players in the real estate markets in DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia and throughout the country. He draws upon this experience (which includes...

Mr. Atkins is the leader of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property Litigation team. He is a trial and appellate lawyer with 20 years of experience. He is a registered patent attorney who personally handles all of his cases and has won jury verdicts on both sides of the courtroom. Recent victories include (1) getting two university co-inventors added onto two NIH cancer drug patents with annual sales of approximately $2B, (2) an infringement jury verdict for a consumer product against a major...