Jillian S. Morris

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...

Brad Friend focuses his practice on Construction Law and Litigation – Construction, with an emphasis on construction law litigation, claim preparation, and dispute resolution. Based in McLean, Virginia, Brad represents clients in complex construction disputes across multiple jurisdictions. With more than twenty years of experience, he has served as lead counsel in multi‑million dollar matters involving a wide range of construction-related issues. Brad’s construction litigation exp...

Tara Zurawski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Tara practices law in Alexandria, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Tara Zurawski since 2027. 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 Tara Zurawski is held by other lawyers.

Murad Hussain is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Qui Tam Law. Murad practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Murad Hussain since 2021. 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 Murad Hussain is held by other lawyers.

Keri McWilliams is a co-leader of the Franchise & Distribution team. She represents start-ups and mid-size companies across numerous industries, including restaurants, retailers, fitness centers, health concepts, and luxury brands, in all aspects of their corporate relationships. Keri is also a member of the Health and Wellness initiative, and the Food, Beverage and Agribusiness team. What do you focus on? Franchising I represent franchise systems ranging from 3 units to more than 1000 un...

Kobie is a trial lawyer with over twenty-five years of experience. He has litigated cases in federal and state courts across the United States and in the military commissions at Guantanamo Bay. He represents clients in high-stakes criminal investigations, civil litigation, internal investigations, and trials. Kobie also teaches trial lawyering to lawyers nationwide. He began his career in the Attorney General’s Honors Program, serving as a civil rights prosecutor. There, he specialized ...

Seth Perretta advises clients on a wide range of federal tax and ERISA matters regarding employee benefits and insurance. His practice encompasses qualified retirement plans, executive compensation, federal income and employment taxes, health and welfare arrangements, and insurance. Seth represents employers, private equity and investment firms, insurance companies, professional employer organizations (“PEOs”), trade associations, and public policy organizations on all aspects of ...

Christy Tinnes is involved in all aspects of health and welfare plans, including the Affordable Care Act, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She represents large employers designing health plans as well as insurers designing new products. She frequently advises both employers and service providers on the legal requirements for wellness programs, including HIPAA, ADA, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. She also has significant experience working...

Jason Chipman is widely recognized as a national leader in handling complex regulatory matters associated with data security, cyber incident response, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and related export controls.

Heidi builds on her previous experience at the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to assist clients with health care regulatory, compliance, and fraud and abuse matters. Heidi previously served as chief of the Administrative and Civil Remedies Branch in the Office of Counsel to the Inspector General (OCIG) at the Department Health and Human Services. Heidi served as the OCIG’s coordinator for both the Provider Self-Disclosure Protoc...