Krista L. Newton

Dylan Trache is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Dylan, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dylan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christoper J. Schulte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christoper J., 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 Christoper J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stuart G. Nash is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Stuart G., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stuart G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Allen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Consumer Protection Law. Christopher, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patrick Taurel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Patrick, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patrick is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For over twenty years, Kim has consistently provided sound legal guidance to her clients through trusted and honest representation. Kim enjoys working with clients to reach an amicable resolution of their family law matters when possible, yet vigorously advocates for them when litigation becomes necessary. Kim served as clerk to the Honorable Jane Marum Roush of the Circuit Court of Fairfax County, Virginia. She then worked at a family law firm in Fairfax for several years and served as an ad...

Jeremy B. Root is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. Jeremy B., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brenda Lee represents companies, universities, and individuals in a broad range of investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, securities enforcement, anti–money laundering (AML), and anti-discrimination matters. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, tech companies, and individuals in parallel proceedings, including overlapping criminal and civil investigations. The vice-chair of the firm’s Anti-Discrimination Practice, Ms...

Chris Palmer is chair of the Business Law Department in Goodwin Procter’s Washington, D.C. office, and is a member of the Financial Services Group. Chris focuses his practice on securities, investment management and insurance matters. Chris represents mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies and broker-dealers on the development, regulatory approval, sale and administration of a variety of investment products, including mutual funds and variable and fixed life insurance and annu...

Chris Ford is the chair of Morrison & Foerster’s Global Sourcing Group. His practice focuses on advising customers on the full life cycle of their complex information technology and business process outsourcing transactions. Mr. Ford also advises clients on joint ventures and telecommunications and licensing transactions, as well as enterprise resource planning and other systems integration. Mr. Ford works closely with some of the leading global outsourcing consultancies and has a d...