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Raymond (Ray) A. Jacobsen, Jr., advises clients on mergers, acquisitions and complex antitrust litigation. He has significant experience in the defense, medical devices, biotech, consumer product, energy and health care industries. Ray is the global head of McDermott’s Antitrust Practice and serves on the Management Committee. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/jacobsen-raymond-a/

Kenneth W. Parsons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. Kenneth W. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth W. Parsons since 2025. 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 Kenneth W. Parsons is held by other lawyers.

Patrick J. Howley is a shareholder in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates Department. His practice focuses on estate planning for individuals and families, as well as representation of fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts. Mr. Howley counsels clients on the use of Wills, Revocable Trusts, Financial Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney and Living Wills to accomplish their estate planning objectives. He also advises on the use of advanced techniques designed t...

Throughout his more than 30-year career, Tom has represented employers in a broad spectrum of employment matters, including wage and hour, discrimination, and employee termination. He is known particularly for his employee defection work, including drafting and enforcing non-competes and other employment-based restrictive covenants, and litigating related contract, fiduciary duty, trade secret, tortious interference, conspiracy, and unfair competition disputes. Tom’s clients include nat...

Benjamin Osorio represents clients in a wide range of immigration law matters , with a focus on removal defense and complex immigration proceedings. Based in Fairfax, Virginia, Benjamin serves individuals and families through Murray Osorio PLLC and has appeared before immigration courts throughout the United States, including courts in Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, Arlington, Lumpkin, Baltimore, New Orleans, Orlando, Philadelphia, Buffalo, Newark, Harlingen, Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Ben...

Tracy E. Phillips is a family law attorney at Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland, representing clients throughout Maryland and Washington, D.C. She advises individuals and families through every stage of the legal process, from negotiated resolutions to litigation in court. Clients value her thoughtful approach, attention to detail, and commitment to keeping them informed throughout their cases. Tracy works with clients on a broad range of family law matters, including divorce, child custo...

James J. Pizzirusso is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. James J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James J. Pizzirusso 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 James J. Pizzirusso is held by other lawyers.

Howard Shapiro is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has more than 35 years of courtroom experience as a trial lawyer in civil and criminal matters, and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s leading litigators in high-stakes cases, ranging from bet-the-company contractual disputes to mass torts to white-collar litigation.

Louis Bograd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Louis practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Louis Bograd since 2024. 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 Louis Bograd is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey R. Holmstead is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Jeffrey R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey R. Holmstead since 2008. 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 Jeffrey R. Holmstead is held by other lawyers.