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Courtney M. Brown is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Courtney M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Courtney M. Brown 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 Courtney M. Brown is held by other lawyers.

Laurie A. Amell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Laurie A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie A. Amell since 2007. 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 Laurie A. Amell is held by other ...

Tom Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Tom practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Tom Davis 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 Tom Davis is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer P. Hughes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Jennifer P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer P. Hughes 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 Jennifer P. Hughes is held by other lawyers.

Michael Huston counsels clients in high-stakes litigation matters, with a particular focus on crafting winning appellate strategies. He is also sought after for his deep knowledge of administrative law. Michael’s representations are informed by his experience in the Office of the Solicitor General at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), where he represented the federal government before the Supreme Court of the United States. As an Assistant to the Solicitor General, Michael argued nin...

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...

Thomas Beline is a partner in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington DC office. Mr. Beline’s practice focuses on advising clients on all areas of import regulatory compliance and policy, trade remedies, and international trade litigation. Mr. Beline regularly appears as lead counsel before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and North American Free Trade Agreemen...

Chris Palmer is chair of the Business Law Department in Goodwin Procter’s Washington, D.C. office, and is a member of the Financial Services Group. Chris focuses his practice on securities, investment management and insurance matters. Chris represents mutual funds, investment advisers, insurance companies and broker-dealers on the development, regulatory approval, sale and administration of a variety of investment products, including mutual funds and variable and fixed life insurance and annu...

A member in Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, Lee Petro offers strategic counsel to clients within the communications industry. Lee is highly regarded for his adept navigation of regulatory complexities, including those posed by the FCC, FTC, and Congress. He handles all aspects of broadcast and wireless regulatory matters. He also works with consumer product and industrial manufacturing clients to obtain FCC equipment authorizations for the importation and marketing of new te...

Le Dolan is a commercial litigation trial attorney helping businesses resolve commercial and transactional disputes in pre-litigation stages, and in federal and state courts and regulatory agencies nationwide. Le has significant experience in the aviation and real estate and construction industries and heads the firm’s Tax Credit/Affordable Housing Litigation and Workout team. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on two main areas. Business and Commercial Disputes I work with compa...