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Kevin P. O’Brien is a partner in the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice. His practice has concentrated in employee compensation and benefits for over 30 years. Kevin is widely known as a leader in a wide variety of subjects, including innovative defined benefit plan design, flexible benefits, ERISA fiduciary matters and executive compensation. Before joining the firm, Kevin worked in the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration at the Labor Department ...

Kristi L. Wolff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Advertising Law. Kristi L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kristi L. Wolff 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 Kristi L. Wolff is held by other lawyers.

Jeff represents every regulatory and transactional concern of equipment manufacturers and government contractors, as well as wireless, video and data providers, and end-users. He represents equipment manufacturers with respect to all applicable FCC regulations, including those governing importation, emissions compliance, equipment authorization/labeling, and marketing. Jeff has extensive experience in matters relating to experimental licensing for military, homeland security and other high-te...

Mary Ann Mancini's practice focuses on advising high net worth families and individuals who reside in the United States and internationally. Her clients include leaders of Fortune 100 companies and their families, as well as families whose wealth is more privately held and, in many cases, based on real estate ownership. Mary Ann counsels her clients on all matters that affect their estates, including the structuring and formation of entities, the creation of irrevocable “dynasty” ...

Justin A. DeVault uses comprehensive estate and tax planning to help clients plan for the future. By working closely with clients throughout the various stages of their lives, he helps them preserve wealth for future generations by protecting the assets they have worked hard to accumulate, while minimizing federal and state estate tax liability. Justin works with individuals and families to carefully craft estate plans tailored to each client’s specific needs. He utilizes planning devic...

Caroline Ngo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Caroline practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline Ngo 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 Caroline Ngo is held by other lawyers.

Walter D. Kelley, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Walter D. practices law in Alexandria, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Walter D. Kelley, Jr. since 1997. 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 Walter D. Kell...

Gregory K. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Project Finance Law. Gregory K. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory K. Smith 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 Gregory K. Smith is held by other lawyers.

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.

Curtis L. Sano has over 20 years of experience representing developers, lenders, property owners and corporate users in the area of real estate law. This representation has focused on real estate purchase and sales for office, residential, retail and hotel properties, debt and equity financing and associated entity structuring. Mr. Sano also has extensive experience in conventional and securitized loans, real estate transfer tax planning and CCRs and reciprocal easements. Prior to joining Hol...