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Ed Donovan is a partner in Kirkland’s Washington, D.C., office where he focuses on intellectual property and technology-related litigation. His experience includes trials, arbitrations and preliminary injunction proceedings in federal and state courts and before the International Trade Commission. Ed has substantial experience in patent infringement litigation in district courts across the United States. As lead counsel, he has tried patent infringement cases to verdict in bench and jur...

With a successful twenty-five year career in energy law, Andy focuses his practice on representing a diverse range of energy companies in administrative proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state regulatory agencies, and federal and state courts. In 2023, Chambers USA stated, “Andy’s judgment on strategic issues is excellent, and he can see through complexity to find a balanced approach on issues.” He is also recognized for being “very br...

David Bilodeau has a bachelor’s and master’s degree in electrical engineering from the California State University at Long Beach, and a second master’s degree in telecommunications from Johns Hopkins University. He also has a Juris Doctor degree in Law from George Mason University. Mr. Bilodeau has extensive industry experience while employed as an electrical engineer with the Hughes Aircraft Radar and Space and Communication Groups. He has practiced in the intellectual prop...

Jennifer Locke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Jennifer, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David I. Schneider is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. David I., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Theresa D. Small practices trust and estate litigation, estate planning, guardianships and conservatorships, fiduciary representations, and trust and estate administration. Theresa represents clients throughout Northern Virginia. Prior to practicing at McCandlish Lillard, Theresa spent two years clerking at the Fairfax County Circuit Court for the Honorable Stephen C. Shannon and the Honorable David Bernhard. During her clerkship experience, she not only focused on the intricacies of Virginia...

Mr. Robbins is an experienced energy attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. At Washington Energy Law LLP, he provides comprehensive legal services in Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law, particularly focusing on electric resources, transmission management, and regulatory affairs. His clients include municipal joint action agencies, generation and transmission cooperatives, state regulatory commissions, individual municipal and cooperative electric systems, larger end-users, and ...

John Dalton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate 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.

John T. Bergin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mediation. John T., 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 T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David is the Managing Partner of Winston’s D.C. Office. He advises clients on the management of a variety of benefit plans, and regularly counsels on executive compensation arrangements. Clients describe him as “very knowledgeable, responsive, and practical” and “recommend David to any client seeking an employee benefits counsel” (Chambers USA). Please read more here: https://www.winston.com/en/who-we-are/professionals/rogers-david-e.html