Lauren E. Ross

Louis Mazawey brings decades of experience as an authority on the tax aspects of employee benefits in all forms to his work at Groom. As counsel to major insurance companies and a variety of plan sponsors—including corporate employers, trade associations, and public retirement systems—Lou has worked closely with qualified plans, 403(b) and 457 plans, IRAs, employee stock ownership plans, executive compensation, retiree medical benefits, plan terminations, mergers and spinoffs, the...

Mr. Scheineson is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office, where he heads the firm’s Food and Drug Law Practice. He advises companies on a wide range of issues, including product approvals, marketing, clinical studies and enforcement. Previously, he served as the associate commissioner for legislative affairs of the Food and Drug Administration. He was involved there in many agency innovations, including prescription drug user fees, debarment, medical device amendments and nutritional...

John Thompson focuses his practice on complex Chapter 11 cases and debtor and creditor rights. He handles business reorganizations and cross-border insolvency matters, and has extensive experience representing debtors, creditors, acquirers, landlords and equity holders, both in and out of court, across a broad range of industries.

John F. Cafferky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Education Law. John F. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized John F. Cafferky since 2008. 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 John F. Cafferky is held by other lawyers.

Peter L. Tracey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Peter L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Peter L. Tracey since 2020. 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 Peter L. Tracey is held by other lawyers.

Having spent over a decade as a prosecutor in the criminal and civil divisions of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Michelle Bradford uses her extensive knowledge and skill, coupled with her profound determination and sharp wit, to defend clients in white collar criminal and complex civil litigation matters. Michelle brings considerable value to clients facing complex litigation by thoroughly and efficiently reviewing issues, identifying the heart of a matter and ...

Marc DeCandia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Marc practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Marc DeCandia 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 Marc DeCandia is held by other lawyers.

Whitney L. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Whitney L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Whitney L. Smith 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 Whitney L. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Robert “Mike” Brock is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with 25 years of experience handling high-stakes, bet-the-business litigation. His practice focuses on representing pharmaceuticals and life sciences companies, particularly in product liability and mass tort cases. He has tried cases in a wide range of areas and has represented clients in antitrust, malpractice, toxic tort and securities class action litigation, as well as in other types of cases. Mike is a fellow of the...

Michael Filoromo joined Katz Banks Kumin in May 2008 and co-founded the firm’s Philadelphia office in 2015 after being elevated to partner. He has litigated whistleblower cases in federal and state courts and the U.S. Department of Labor. He regularly represents clients in claims brought under the Sarbanes-Oxley corporate whistleblower protections, the False Claims Act anti-retaliation provisions, and the anti-discrimination and retaliation protections of Title VII of the Civil Rights A...