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Joe G. Hollingsworth is a nationally renowned courtroom advocate who specializes in trials and appeals and leads a practice of more than eighty-five attorneys. He was named three times for National Law Journal’’s “Top Ten Defense Wins of the Year”. He has conducted over 25 jury trials, appeared in over 40 states, and argued in 9 U.S. circuits and 8 state supreme courts. Mr. Hollingsworth first-chaired defense verdicts for Novartis Pharmaceuticals in the first and secon...

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.

Jeffrey A. D. Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jeffrey A. D. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. D. Cohen since 2015. 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 Jeffrey A. D. Cohen is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Colten was born in New York City and has been a long-time resident of Virginia. After serving as Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney in Fairfax County for two years, Mr. Colten entered private practice in Northern Virginia. He was a founding member and principal of Surovell, Jackson, Colten & Dugan, P.C. and its predecessor and successor firms, prior to forming Colten | Watson | Vincent Law Group P.C. In 1965, Mr. Colten received his B.S. with a major in sociology from American Universi...

David M. Gossett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. David M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Gossett since 2009. 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 M. Gossett is held by other lawyers.

Christopher M. Ruhlen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Christopher M. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher M. Ruhlen 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 Christopher M. Ruhlen is held by other lawyers.

Molly T. Senger is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Qui Tam Law. Molly T. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Molly T. Senger 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 Molly T. Senger is held by other lawyers.

Reginald “Reg” Brown is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He has a vibrant and diverse crisis and governmental investigations practice, and regularly counsels financial institutions and other industry-leading clients facing complex and significant regulatory, enforcement and reputational matters. Reg provides investigations-related guidance, strategic counsel and crisis management assistance to a broad range of companies and senior executives c...

Michael J. Neary is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Neary since 2021. 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. Neary is held by other lawyers.

David Brown is co-chair of the firm’s corporate practice area, which includes its corporate, energy, finance, health care, real estate and public policy groups, and a partner in the Financial Services & Products Group, which he previously led. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, securities disclosure, and payment system and other technology transactions, with an emphasis on the financial services, technology and telecommunications industries. Davi...