Kwaku A. Akowuah

Herbert (Herb) Estreicher, Ph.D., has a broad practice in international environmental regulatory law, representing leading manufacturers of chemicals, pesticides, and consumer products. Clients in the chemical, nanotechnology, and biotechnology industries seek his in-depth legal and scientific knowledge of organic chemistry, risk assessment, and bioengineering stemming from his dual degrees – a Ph.D. in Chemistry and a J.D. Herb is recognized as a leading chemical regulations attorney w...

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.

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

Jay E. Silberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Jay E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jay E. Silberg since 2010. 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 Jay E. Silberg is held by other lawyers.

Andrew Thomas started his career representing insurance companies throughout Northern Virginia. Now, he only represents people and families against insurance companies. He's an accomplished trial lawyer specializing in serious auto collision, trucking collision, and other personal injury cases. He's handled thousands of cases within both state and federal court systems, and has obtained numerous multi-million dollar recoveries for his clients. Andrew is known for taking a diligent, aggressive...

Rob’s practice focuses on major automobile, commercial truck and bus crashes, products liability, wrongful death and traumatic brain injury cases – these are complicated and important cases. “Our clients are good people who have had devastating things happen to them and their loved ones.” Rob and his team keep a small docket of cases so they can devote their full attention to those they represent. “We treat each client like they are a part of our family. We under...

Betsy Karmin's clients rely on her as a trusted business advisor who has extensive knowledge of a wide range of real estate matters as well as a practical "can do" approach to getting deals done. She concentrates her practice on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including financing, restructuring, joint ventures, development, leasing, acquisitions and sales. Betsy has extensive experience representing landlords and tenants in office and retail leasing, as well as lenders a...

Robert M. Kurucza is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management practice. He is recognized as one of the country’s leading legal advisors in the financial services industry. He has represented major financial services companies, including banks, asset management firms, mutual fund complexes, trust companies, private wealth management firms and securities firms, in connection with a variety of regulatory matters and transactions, as well as litigation and compliance i...

My approach in my practice is one of empathy and support. I provide my clients with peace of mind as I help them plan for the future and guide them through difficult times. Creating an estate plan can be daunting, and it is tempting to put it off. I make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, and my clients leave feeling a sense of accomplishment and relief. My team and I also guide families through the handling of the estate after the death of a loved one. We understand how difficu...

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