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Christopher M. Ruhlen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Land Use and Zoning Law. Christopher M. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher M. Ruhlen 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 Christopher M. Ruhlen is held by other lawyers.

Jeremy S. Schneider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeremy S. practices law in Reston, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy S. Schneider 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 Jeremy S. Schneider is held by other lawyers.

Scott Oswald is an accomplished trial lawyer who has brought more than 40 trials to verdict and recovered more than $300 million in judgments and settlements for his clients, in cases ranging from wrongful termination to employer fraud. Mr. Oswald litigates employment lawsuits nationwide, with a special focus on whistleblower matters - including qui tam law, which can deliver monetary rewards to employees who expose fraud against the government. Since founding The Employment Law Group® la...

Gerald A. Morrissey III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Gerald A. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gerald A. Morrissey III 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 Gerald A. Morrissey III is held by other lawyers.

Elizabeth Drake is a principal in the firm’s Plan Sponsor group. Her practice covers Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and tax requirements applicable to retirement plans and non-qualified arrangements, health and welfare benefits and fringe benefit programs. In recent years, Elizabeth’s practice has focused on counseling and advocacy work on behalf of large plan sponsors on complex and sensitive matters primarily involving their defined benefit pension...

Kerry Alan Scanlon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kerry Alan practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry Alan Scanlon 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 Kerry Alan Scanlon is held by other lawyers.

Chris Locey practices in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Combining an analytic and sensitive approach to client issues, as a litigator and negotiator, Mr. Locey’s practice includes experience in the interface between foreign law, especially Shari’a and Islamic law, and the courts and laws of the local jurisdictions, as well as custody cases involving sexually abused and neglected children. Prior to becoming a principal of Smollar Kuntz Locey, PLLC, Mr. Locey spent three yea...

Lillian Brown is a partner in the Transactional and Securities Departments and Chair of the Corporate Governance and Disclosure Group in the Corporate Practice Group. Ms. Brown advises clients, including public companies and their boards, on federal securities law compliance and corporate governance matters. She has extensive experience in SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, proxy and annual meeting matters, shareholder activism and engagement, shareholder proposals, and ESG matters. M...

Thomas M. Lucas is a Shareholder and Litigation Manager in the Norfolk, Virginia office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Lucas represents management exclusively in the full range of employment and labor law matters, including employment discrimination litigation and traditional labor law. He has represented corporate clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and nationally for more than 25 years, including clients in the maritime, ship repair, manufacturing, healthcare and service industries. Prior...

A partner in Dickinson Wright’s Washington, D.C. office, Glenn Richards has a distinguished track record in communications law. His practice encompasses a diverse clientele, including VoIP and cloud communications service providers, satellite and wireless carriers, broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, and trade associations. He brings extensive experience in navigating transactional matters and representing clients before regulatory bodies such as the FCC and state public utilities co...