Marc E. Elias

Jennifer Eller is co-chair of Groom’s Retirement Services Practice Group and Fiduciary Practice. She’s been with the firm since 1998, beginning as a law clerk, and has been a practicing attorney at Groom since 2000. As a practice group chair, Jenny ensures that the strategic direction and initiatives of the group position Groom to serve the needs of its financial, corporate, and public plan clients. In her practice, she operates from a similar perspective. She advises financial in...

Gregory J. Rupert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Gregory J. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory J. Rupert 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 Gregory J. Rupert is held by other lawyers.

Azim Chowdhury advises domestic and international corporations on regulatory compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its global counterparts, particularly focusing on vapor, nicotine, tobacco product and cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) regulation, as well as food contact materials. He counsels tobacco, e-cigarette, e-liquid and CBD manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and trade associations on matters relating to regulatory compliance, as well as public policy...

J. Kathleen (Katie) Bond counsels clients on food, drug, advertising, and labeling regulations with extensive experience in matters related to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory bodies. She provides advertising and labeling advice on a variety of products, including food, dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, personal care products, cosmetics, and CBD products, as well as on apparel, shoes, jewelry, and sports equipmen...

Nicholas A. Giannasca is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Nicholas A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas A. Giannasca 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 Nicholas A. Giannasca is held by other lawyers.

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

Julie Tibbets is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences group and a member of its FDA practice.Ms. Tibbets focuses her practice on FDA-regulated product development, marketing and corporate communications as well as the intersection of each of those with corporate strategy and securities disclosure obligations. Her product reach spans biologics, drugs, medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Ms. Tibbets advises clients on interactio...

David P. Wales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. David P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David P. Wales since 2013. 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 P. Wales is held by other lawyers.

Rich Bussey has been representing persons injured due to the fault of others in D.C., MD and VA for more than 40 years. He has successfully handled hundreds of cases of nearly every type, but most often takes on cases involving pedestrian and bicycle accidents, truck, bus, auto, motorcycle, and train crashes, falls and premises accidents, construction site injuries, gas explosions, defective products, and medical malpractice lawsuits. Mr. Bussey was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 16, 195...

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