Karen Porter

Allyson Mullen provides counsel to medical device and in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers. Ms. Mullen assists clients with a wide range of pre and postmarket regulatory topics including developing regulatory strategy, preparing regulatory submissions, drafting regulatory policies and procedures, reviewing advertising and promotional materials, and addressing enforcement matters. In the premarket area, Ms. Mullen develops regulatory strategy, including obtaining breakthrough device designa...

David F. Levy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. David F., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anne E. Grover is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Anne E., who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anne E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Meridith H. Moldenhauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Meridith H., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Meridith H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lisa Banks is a founding partner of Katz Banks Kumin LLP, where she concentrates her practice on sexual harassment and whistleblower retaliation , as well as employment discrimination, Title IX, SEC and CFTC whistleblower tips, and contractual employment disputes. Considered to be one of the leading attorneys of the #MeToo movement, Ms. Banks has successfully litigated employment discrimination and whistleblower protection cases at the trial court and appellate level for over 25 years. Ms. Ba...

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

Jamie's representations have involved the taxation of financial instruments, the timing of income and deductions, corporate reorganizations, deductions for worthless investments, the substance-over-form and economic substance doctrines, civil tax penalties, and other areas of tax law. From 2006 to 2013, Jamie was a trial attorney with the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, where he was lead counsel for the government in over 100 civil tax cases, and he received two Outstanding At...

Stuart A. Schwager is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Stuart A., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ken has many varied interests outside of the law. In addition to travel and hiking, he is an avid reader, boxes and takes yoga for exercise and release, and studies ancient texts for insightful meanings. He has a wife of 30 years who runs her own business, and two sons, one a COO and entrepreneur and the other music engineering whiz who founded a music artist promotion company. Ken brings his “better way” focus to his life, his work and his family. Family dinners are legendary, li...

Lynn W. Mehler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FDA Law. Lynn W., 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 Lynn W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.