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Thomas P. Murphy is a Partner in the Washington, D.C. Region office of Jackson Lewis, P.C. His practice focuses on representing employers in workplace law matters, including preventive advice and counseling. Mr. Murphy has tried more than 65 jury trials in the past 38 years as a federal prosecutor and in private practice. In addition, he routinely advises clients on the labor and employment aspects of doing business in ther countries, a subject on which he frequently speaks and writes. Prior ...

Joel Green is deputy managing partner of WilmerHale. In that role he assists the managing partner, Anjan Sahni, in executing the firm’s overall strategic vision. Mr. Green is also a partner in WilmerHale’s Securities, Litigation, and Regulatory Departments, Co-Chair of the Congressional Investigations Practice and a member of the Firm’s Management Committee.

Emily G. Naughton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Emily G. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Emily G. Naughton 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 Emily G. Naughton is held by other lawyers.

Sean A. Atkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Sean A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Sean A. Atkins 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 Sean A. Atkins is held by other lawyers.

David Benowitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and DUI / DWI Defense. David practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David Benowitz 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 David Benowitz is held by other lawyers.

George D. Fatula is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. George D. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized George D. Fatula since 2022. 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 George D. Fatula is held by other lawyers.

Christopher Cestaro is a partner in the firm's White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice. Mr. Cestaro’s practice focuses on white-collar criminal matters, government enforcement actions, internal corporate investigations, due diligence reviews and compliance counseling. Mr. Cestaro’s unique experience includes more than eight years as a federal prosecutor focused on white-collar cases, three years working as a compliance counsel for a multinational oil services company and ...

Ciara Baker is a partner in the firm’s Transactional Department and chair of the Tax Practice. She advises clients ranging from emerging companies to established public companies on a broad array of executive and equity compensation matters. Her experience includes equity incentive plans and awards, employment, retention, severance and change-in-control agreements, non-employee director compensation arrangements, and non-qualified deferred compensation arrangements.

Jonathan Lienhard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jonathan practices law in Haymarket, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan Lienhard 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 Jonathan Lienhard is held by other lawyers.

Harry L. Gutman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Tax Law. Harry L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Harry L. Gutman 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 Harry L. Gutman is held by other lawyers.