John T. Byrnes

Lita Rosario-Richardson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law. Lita, who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bill Christiansen specializes in biotechnology patent matters, with particular emphasis on U.S. and international patent procurement, strategic management of patent portfolios, investment due diligence, early stage company counseling and competitive patent position analysis. He received his B.S. in Biochemistry and Biophysics (with honors) from Oregon State University (1991). After obtaining a Ph.D. in Biochemistry/ Biophysics/Molecular Biology from the University of Notre Dame (1995), for wh...

Drawing on years of experience at the EPA as acting general counsel and principal deputy general counsel, Kevin advocates and delivers results on behalf of his clients. His guidance in complex matters related to clean air, climate, clean water, pesticides, potentially toxic substances, and hazardous materials proves invaluable to clients attempting to navigate government agencies and regulations. Kevin Minoli leads Alston & Bird’s Environment, Land Use & Natural Resources Washin...

Andrew Thomas started his career representing insurance companies throughout Northern Virginia. Now, he only represents people and families against insurance companies. He's an accomplished trial lawyer specializing in serious auto collision, trucking collision, and other personal injury cases. He's handled thousands of cases within both state and federal court systems, and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Andrew is known for taking a diligent, aggressive...

Brad Y. Chin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Brad Y., 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 Brad Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Burt Braverman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Burt, 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 Burt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah Moore Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Sarah Moore, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah Moore is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Becki Young, Partner, is a seasoned business immigration attorney with 20 years of experience in the field. She has represented more than 100 of the world's most prominent hotels and restaurants, and facilitated the sponsorship of foreign professionals, trainees, interns and individuals of "extraordinary ability." In addition to her hospitality practice, Becki regularly provides immigration law advice to clients in a broad range of industries, including investment banking and securities, info...

Steve Lerman served as Managing Member of Lerman Senter from 2000 to 2017, and is currently Counsel Emeritus. The range of his practice is unrivaled within the Communications Bar. Steve has served as counsel in the acquisition and sale of hundreds of radio and television properties and media companies, involving billions of dollars in value. He was the lead attorney in the purchases of 44 radio stations for Infinity Broadcasting and its eventual merger with CBS. Across his career, he has hand...

Aen Walker Webster dedicates her practice to estate planning and administration. She counsels clients on estate planning matters including charitable planning and business succession planning and advises fiduciaries on the administration of estates and trusts. Aen works frequently with individuals and families to maintain family assets and family harmony across generations. Aen draws on a multi-disciplinary background and her years of counseling clients to identify and bring solutions for com...