James D. Kelly

Anita M. Mosner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Aviation Law. Anita M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anita M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Benjamin J. Trichilo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Benjamin J., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David Baron is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Trade and Finance Law. David, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Life sciences and FDA-regulated companies rely on Brendan Carroll to understand their business, tackle nuanced regulatory issues, and provide practical solutions to meet their business needs as they navigate complex and highly technical FDA laws and regulations. He represents a variety of industry stakeholders engaged in the design and development, manufacture, sale, and distribution of a wide range of FDA-regulated products. General counsel come to Brendan to help them find practical solutio...

Michael J. Rustum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Michael J., 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 Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gerald A. Morrissey III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Gerald A., 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 Gerald A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Josephine Torrente’s practice focuses on bringing promising new drug and biological therapies through the FDA approval process. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Josephine provides essential regulatory insight and strategic perspective into the pursuit of aggressive objectives. Josephine advises biotech and pharmaceutical senior executives and development teams on strategic direction at critical moments in drug development, from preclinical and Phase 1 matters to co...

Margaret A. O'Reilly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law. Margaret A., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Margaret A. 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...