Joel M. Birken

Edward R. McNicholas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Edward R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward R. McNicholas 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 Edward R. McNicholas is held by other lawyers.

Ivan Schlager is an international trade and national security partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Ivan provides counsel on structuring, negotiating and documenting transactions to address regulatory issues, including approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). He represents a diverse group of clients ranging from defense companies, major telecommunications providers, and media and technology companies to private equity firms a...

Benjamin Griffitts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Benjamin practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Griffitts 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 Benjamin Griffitts is held by other lawyers.

Paul J. Maloney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Paul J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul J. Maloney since 2013. 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 professi...

Christopher J. Reynolds is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Christopher J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher J. Reynolds since 2018. 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 Christopher J. Reynolds is held by other lawyers.

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Melinda focuses on providing holistic multi-generational income and wealth transfer tax planning advice and estate and trust services to high net worth individuals, families, and business owners. She also advises fiduciaries and beneficiaries on probate and estate and trust administration, and serves as a technical expert working closely with the firm’s Litigation group on estate and trust litigation matters. Melinda brings a unique and diverse perspective from her work in private law p...

Steve Coran is chair of Lerman Senter's Broadband, Spectrum and Communications Infrastructure practice group. He represents broadband providers, private equity firms, equipment and technology companies, and new technology firms, serving their policy, transactional, compliance, and licensing needs. He also actively represents a trade association before the FCC, Congress, and other federal agencies in matters involving spectrum policy, Internet regulation, the Universal Service Fund, and other ...

Janis Claire Kestenbaum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Janis Claire practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Janis Claire Kestenbaum 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 Janis Claire Kestenbaum is held by other lawyers.

Neil Eggleston is a litigation partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Neil has a distinguished record of public service, and has held a number of senior government roles. He was White House Counsel to President Obama from 2014 to 2017, and advised the president on all legal and constitutional issues across a broad spectrum of domestic and foreign policy matters. Neil’s practice focuses on enforcement defense including at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)...