Kristen A. Bennett

Rich’s practice focuses on antitrust and consumer protection law. Rich has extensive experience securing clearance for deals from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ), navigating FTC and DOJ investigations and litigating antitrust and/or consumer protection claims. Rich began his legal career at the FTC, serving as a Staff Attorney and then as Senior Trial Counsel in the Bureau of Competition. At the FTC, Rich was a senior member of multiple trial teams, in...

Nicole Lynn Kobrine has successfully climbed to the top of the often male-dominated areas of complex business litigation and commercial real estate. She has been trying cases for more than 20 years and has secured major victories in the courts of DC, Maryland and Virginia. The judges in these jurisdictions know her, and oftentimes she is the only female lawyer in the well of the courtroom. Primarily practicing throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area and nationally, Nicole's recent eng...

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.

Jiayan Chen is deeply experienced in the regulatory, transactional and strategic issues that arise when leveraging health information, biospecimens and technology to drive healthcare innovation and quality. She guides stakeholders on privacy compliance and research compliance and in the context of strategic initiatives and collaborations as they seek to harness the power of data, machine learning, DNA sequencing and technologies to develop and deploy new products and solutions and address cha...

Mindy Herzfeld is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Mindy practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Mindy Herzfeld since 2023. 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 Mindy Herzfeld is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Moore Johnson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Sarah Moore practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Sarah Moore Johnson since 2023. 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 Sarah Moore Johnson is held by other lawyers.

Meredith L. Schramm-Strosser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Meredith L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Meredith L. Schramm-Strosser 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 Meredith L. Schramm-Strosser is held by other lawyers.

Micah Bonaviri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Micah practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Micah Bonaviri 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 Micah Bonaviri is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Goldman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Goldman since 2023. 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 Michael J. Goldman is held by other lawyers.

With a successful twenty-five year career in energy law, Andy focuses his practice on representing a diverse range of energy companies in administrative proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts. In 2023, Chambers USA stated, “Andy’s judgment on strategic issues is excellent, and he can see through complexity to find a balanced approach on issues.” He is also recognized for being “very br...