Jessica L. Vaughn

Christopher Wilkinson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christopher, 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 Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian has been an energy regulatory practitioner for more than two decades, with a focus on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulation under Part II of the Federal Power Act (FPA), the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978, and the Public Utility Holding Company Act of 2005. Brian’s legal experience extends to almost all aspects of federal regulation of the electric industry, including cost-of-service and market-based rates, open access transmission rules and polici...

Dana James Carlson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Dana James, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dana James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Abbe David Lowell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Abbe David, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Abbe David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

James (Jim) Van Horn focuses his practice on restructuring and insolvency law. He is a trusted adviser valued by clients for his practical, results-oriented approach and creative strategies in solving complex matters within the framework of their business goals. Jim is ranked as a Band 1 bankruptcy/restructuring attorney by Chambers USA and is named to The Best Lawyers in America. Jim has deep experience working directly with senior management, investors, creditors and other stakeholders in m...

John L. Laster is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. John L., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lynne Bernabei is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lynne, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lynne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John's practice focuses on the representation of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds and business development companies (BDCs) and their independent board members. He advises clients on a range of matters, including the formation, operation, merger and liquidation of mutual funds, closed-end funds, ETFs, and BDCs. John has extensive experience working on transactions involving registered funds, such as adviser acquisitions, fund adoptions and product launches.

Tom Hyatt is a partner with Thomas K. Hyatt PLLC, based in Washington, District of Columbia. His legal practice focuses on Health Care Law and Nonprofit / Charities Law, with an emphasis on advising tax-exempt organizations on corporate, regulatory, and governance matters. He is a 1979 cum laude graduate of Boston College and earned his Juris Doctor in 1982 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Law and Commerce . He is admitted t...