James A. Hyatt

Pamela G. Morand is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Pamela G., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For over twenty-five years, Wendy has represented a diverse range of energy clients including investor-owned utilities, independent generators, investors in transmission infrastructure and local gas distribution companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Department of Energy and federal courts. Her practice focuses on rate regulation, energy market rules and operation, open access transmission issues, administrative litigation, mergers and acquisitions, enforcement ...

George Tsai is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. George, 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 George is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Fred Goldberg is co-head of the firm’s Tax Group and global co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Mr. Goldberg first joined Skadden in 1986, following two years as chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. From 1989 until 1992, Mr. Goldberg served as commissioner of the IRS, and during 1992 he served as assistant secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy. He returned to Skadden in December 1992. Working with his Tax Department colleagues in Skadden’s Washington, Ne...

T. Reed Stephens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. T. Reed, 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 T. Reed is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick F. Stokes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Patrick F., 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 Patrick F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter E. Ciferri is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Peter E., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Timothy Bass is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Timothy, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Howard L. Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Howard L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Howard L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Recognized by the Washington Post as “ the feared attorney of the #MeToo movement ,” Debra S. Katz has been successfully litigating employment discrimination, civil rights, and whistleblower protection cases for nearly 40 years. Ms. Katz is a founding partner of Katz Banks Kumin LLP, where she concentrates her practice on employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, whistleblower retaliation claims, and contractual employment disputes. She has developed extens...