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Jeffrey B. Stern serves as co-leader of the Firm's Global Hospitality, Resort and Timeshare Team. He concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development, timeshare and hospitality with an emphasis on the resort development and finance industries. His clients consist of a wide variety of owners, developers, lenders, financial institutions, and marketing and management companies, ranging in size from entrepreneurial ventures to Fortune 100 corporations in connection with the follo...

Brenda Lee represents companies, universities, and individuals in a broad range of investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, securities enforcement, anti–money laundering (AML), and anti-discrimination matters. She has significant experience representing financial institutions, tech companies, and individuals in parallel proceedings, including overlapping criminal and civil investigations. The vice-chair of the firm’s Anti-Discrimination Practice, Ms...

Stephen C. Price is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Stephen C. practices law in Leesburg, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen C. Price 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 Stephen C. Price is held by other lawyers.

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.

Grayson P. Hanes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. Grayson P. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Grayson P. Hanes since 1989. 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 Grayson P. Hanes is held by ...

Over the course of his career, personal injury attorney Paul J Cornoni has dedicated his practice to helping families put their lives back together after tragic events. He works to secure substantial settlements and verdicts in complex claims involving automobile accidents, drowning, fires, product liability, medical malpractice, bus accidents, and wrongful imprisonment. As a result of these efforts, Paul was selected as the President of the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association. He ...

Brittany McCants is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Brittany practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Brittany McCants 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 Brittany McCants is held by other lawyers.

Mike Jakes concentrates his practice on patent litigation and related counseling. He serves as lead counsel in federal district courts and the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), before arbitration panels, and on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Mike deals mainly with computer, electronics, semiconductor, software, and medical device technologies. Mike has vast experience at the Federal Circuit, having argued more than 45 appeals and prepared and filed brief...

Brenda J. Oliver is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Brenda J. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Brenda J. Oliver 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 Brenda J. Oliver is held by other lawyers.

Selena J. Linde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Selena J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Selena J. Linde 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 Selena J. Linde is held by other lawyers.