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Cathy Burgess leads the firm’s FDA Compliance and Enforcement Team and FDA practice. FDA-regulated entities benefit from Cathy's common-sense advice for achieving business objectives that avoid compliance and enforcement risks. With more than 30 years of extensive experience in the areas of CGMP regulation and product risk management, she provides strategic counseling and works with clients to identify and address potential risks throughout the product life cycle. Cathy advises clients ...

Marc S. Gerber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance Law. Marc S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Marc S. Gerber since 2016. 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 S. Gerber is held by other lawyers.

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

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

Janis B. Schiff has extensive experience representing property owners, asset managers and investors in connection with the development, redevelopment, sale, acquisition and leasing of retail, residential, condominium, office, mixed-use and hotel properties and venues, and represents clients in all facets of commercial real estate, including foreign investment in the United States, public-private partnerships, government leasing, financial workouts and restructurings, acquisition and sales con...

Pamela J. Marple is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Pamela J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Pamela J. Marple 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 Pamela J. Marple is held by other lawyers.

Linda is the Managing Shareholder at Trow & Rahal and has been with the firm since it was founded in 1993. Trow & Rahal focuses exclusively on immigration and nationality law, and Linda oversees the firm’s business immigration practice with an emphasis on visas and corporate immigration services for employers; I-9 and compliance; global visas; visas for athletes and persons of extraordinary ability; EB-5 and other visa options for investors and entrepreneurs; and citizenship and...

Chris dedicates his practice to helping clients and making his community a safer place. He has earned a reputation as an exceptional litigator in the courtroom. With nearly a decade of trial experience, he has handled hundreds of bench and jury trials in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Chris knows how to present evidence so that the jury comprehends his client’s hardships and the impact their injuries have had on their lives. Chris works on a wide range of personal injury cases including ...

Seth Waxman is a nationally recognized trial attorney representing businesses and executives throughout the Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia region in high-stakes business disputes. With more than 30 years of litigation experience—including 13 years as a federal prosecutor—Mr. Waxman has served as lead counsel in more than 100 jury and bench trials. His practice focuses on complex business disputes, including breach of contract, partnership and shareholder disputes, employme...

Aen Walker Webster dedicates her practice to estate planning and administration. She counsels clients on estate planning matters including charitable planning and business succession planning and advises fiduciaries on the administration of estates and trusts. Aen works frequently with individuals and families to maintain family assets and family harmony across generations. Aen draws on a multi-disciplinary background and her years of counseling clients to identify and bring solutions for com...