Matthew "Matt" Nolan

With nearly two decades of experience in government and private practice, Matthew Kulkin is well positioned to help financial market clients navigate complex legislative, regulatory, compliance and enforcement issues. Mr. Kulkin joined the firm in 2022 from another international law firm where he co-chaired its financial services practice group. Before that, he served as the Director of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight.

Doug Patin has an extensive government contracts practice. While this work has involved the entire spectrum of traditional government contract disputes, he has developed extensive experience in various aspects of government contract law including: federal fraud and False Claims Act issues, bid protests, mediation, and contract dispute litigation with the federal government. Doug's extensive teaching and writing efforts keep him current on changing case law and developments in the field. Doug ...

Robert H.J. Loftus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Robert H.J., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert H.J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Sandweg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. John, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Moher has practiced law in the Commonwealth for nearly 20 years. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has litigated and/or negotiated resolutions in custody, support, and equitable distribution matters involving issues such as closely-held businesses, international child custody, child sexual abuse, imputation of income, and spousal battery. In addition to his traditional experience, Mr. Moher is also an active practitioner of collaborative law, a process by which parties sign an agreeme...

Ian Paul Fisher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Ian Paul, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian Paul is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kara M. Ariail is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kara M., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kara M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas A. Cawley, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Thomas A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chair of Brownstein’s National Tax Policy Group. Veteran of Capitol Hill who served for nearly a decade as Senate Finance Committee staff director. Creative strategist who finds legislative and regulatory solutions that save clients’ money. Russ Sullivan is one of the top tax attorneys and advocates in the country. When companies face risks in Washington, D.C., they turn to Russ to develop creative solutions that save their industry. For Fortune 50 companies, start-ups and nationa...

S. Libby Henninger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. S. Libby, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which S. Libby is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.