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Alison W. Rind is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Alison W. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Alison W. Rind since 2018. 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 Alison W. Rind is held by other lawyers.

Lisa Hawke is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Lisa practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa Hawke 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 Lisa Hawke is held by other lawyers.

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

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

Peter J. Petesch handles a wide range of labor and employment matters, including litigation under: The Railway Labor Act The Americans With Disabilities Act The Family and Medical Leave Act Title VII The Age Discrimination in Employment Act Sarbanes-Oxley AIR 21 – the Wendell H. Ford Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century He has successfully defended employers in individual and class-based cases before federal and state courts and agencies such as the Equal Employment O...

Christy Tinnes is involved in all aspects of health and welfare plans, including the Affordable Care Act, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She represents large employers designing health plans as well as insurers designing new products. She frequently advises both employers and service providers on the legal requirements for wellness programs, including HIPAA, ADA, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act. She also has significant experience working...

Rachael Kent has more than 25 years of experience representing companies, states, state entities, and individuals in commercial and investment arbitration proceedings worldwide. She is widely recognized for her expertise in the field and for her exceptional written and oral advocacy skills. She has been the lead advocate in numerous complex arbitrations in the energy, mining, aerospace, defense, pharmaceutical, construction, insurance, telecommunications, technology and retail sectors, among ...

David Sanford is the Chairman and co-founder of Sanford Heisler Sharp LLP. He has recovered more than one billion dollars for individual clients and the United States government since 2004. David represents C-suite executives and non-managerial hourly employees throughout the US. He has served as lead counsel in more than 50 class actions and numerous qui tam cases around the country and represented more than 100 general counsel and attorneys (in-house and outside counsel) in contract dispute...

David is the managing partner of the Washington, D.C. office, as well as the co-leader of the Investment Management Group. Prior to joining Sullivan & Worcester, David was Special Counsel in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher. He previously served as Assistant General Counsel for Legislation and Investment Company and Adviser Regulation at the Securities and Exchange Commission and as Counsel to SEC Commissioner Aulana Peters.

Mary Pivec, based in Woodbridge, Virginia, brings over 45 years of experience as a dedicated management-side immigration and employment attorney at Pivec & Associates PLLC. Mary's immigration law practice is centered on the vital connection between immigration enforcement and labor protections. She represents employers in various cases, including worksite enforcement, I-9 compliance, and investigations by the U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division. Her work encompasses civil an...