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

Elizabeth Drake is a principal in the firm’s Plan Sponsor group. Her practice covers Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and tax requirements applicable to retirement plans and non-qualified arrangements, health and welfare benefits and fringe benefit programs. In recent years, Elizabeth’s practice has focused on counseling and advocacy work on behalf of large plan sponsors on complex and sensitive matters primarily involving their defined benefit pension...

John McBride’s effectiveness as a land use attorney is built upon his accumulated experience; established reputation among staff and elected officials throughout localities in Northern Virginia; and an ability to build consensus through factual, detailed presentation of information. Prior to attending law school, John worked as a City Planner, a land acquisition and right-of-way agent, and a real estate leasing agent for local governments in Northern Virginia. This decade of experience ...

Nancy Fischer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Nancy practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy Fischer 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 Nancy Fischer is held by other lawyers.

Adam Biegel leads Alston & Bird’s Washington, D.C., antitrust practice team. He has substantial experience representing clients on antitrust counseling and litigation matters, including those involving government and internal investigations, mergers and joint ventures, pricing and distribution practices, compliance counseling and training, multidistrict litigation and pre-merger reviews under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, particularly in the health care, manufacturing, financial servic...

Kathleen A. Daley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Kathleen A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kathleen A. Daley since 2026. 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 A. Daley is held by other lawyers.

Ashley B. Sawyer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Ashley B. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ashley B. Sawyer 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 Ashley B. Sawyer is held by other lawyers.

Brian Lubkeman has practiced in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area for over 20 years, concentrating on complex real estate transactions (both developed and raw-land transactions, from acquisition through disposition); real estate development matters; commercial lending transactions (for borrowers and lenders); and commercial leasing (both landlord and tenant representations, for public and private companies, across all property types, including retail, commercial, industrial and specialty...

Courtney M. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Courtney M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney M. Brown 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 Courtney M. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Prudence Avery Upton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Prudence Avery practices law in Rockville, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Prudence Avery Upton 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 Prudence Avery Upton is held by other lawyers.