Olga I. Chentsova

Mr. McKee began his law practice in his hometown of Florence, Alabama. He then served as the central staff attorney for the Alabama Supreme Court for several years. While living in Montgomery, he also served as a professor of law at the Thomas Goode Jones School of Law of Faulkner University. Mr. McKee moved to Birmingham in 1986 to take a full-time teaching position at the Cumberland School of Law of Samford University, where he later served as the assistant dean. In 1989, he joined the Hare...

Demery Ryan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Demery practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Demery Ryan 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 Demery Ryan is held by other lawyers.

James Grier Hoyt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James Grier practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James Grier Hoyt 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 James Grier Hoyt is held by other lawyers.

Michal Shinnar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Civil Rights Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michal practices law in Greenbelt, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized Michal Shinnar 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 Michal Shinnar is held by other lawyers.

Barbara practices at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and environmental law. She provides strategic representation to a full spectrum of energy industry stakeholders, from traditional power generation and LNG facilities to data center developers and renewable energy investors. As a highly tactical advisor, she seeks to address and mitigate the risks associated with complex projects. Barbara guides clients through the labyrinth of state and federal environmental permitting, includin...

Bob Symon practices in the areas of construction and government contract law. Clients routinely seek out Bob’s advice to assist in such matters as protesting procurement results, interpreting the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), prosecuting claims under the Contract Disputes Act (CDA) or insuring compliance with ethical obligation to name just a few. Bob has enjoyed considerable success prosecuting and defending bid protests at the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and the Uni...

David L. Barron focuses his litigation practice on labor and employment law. David assists his clients with all their labor and employment needs, including representing clients at trials involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, collective action overtime claims and whistle-blower suits before a variety of state and federal courts. He counsels clients on labor negotiations, elections, strikes, and corporate campaigns by unions; litigates disputes before the National Labor Re...

Stephen B. Shapiro focuses on the practice of construction law, public contracts and commercial litigation. Building on his experience representing contractors, public and private owners, architects, engineers and construction managers, he has developed extensive legal experience in all aspects of government and commercial contracts, construction procurement, contract administration, bid protests, claims, dispute resolution and litigation, regulatory compliance and subcontractor, supplier and...

Guinevere M. Christmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Guinevere M. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Guinevere M. Christmann 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 Guinevere M. Christmann is held by other lawyers.

Mike Burke is a longtime member of the firm’s Executive Committee and leads the Professional Malpractice practice group. His practice consists of primarily defending providers in malpractice suits and before regulatory boards, agencies and committees.