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Fred Goldberg is co-head of the firm’s Tax Group and global co-chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Mr. Goldberg first joined Skadden in 1986, following two years as chief counsel of the Internal Revenue Service. From 1989 until 1992, Mr. Goldberg served as commissioner of the IRS, and during 1992 he served as assistant secretary of the Treasury for Tax Policy. He returned to Skadden in December 1992. Working with his Tax Department colleagues in Skadden’s Washington, Ne...

Kathryn Deckert is passionate about guiding clients through what are often challenging, emotionally fraught cases. Kathryn focuses her practice on issues related to divorce, child custody and support, domestic violence and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. Kathryn is motivated by a desire to help her clients move beyond difficult times and into more positive phases of their lives. She wants them to feel heard and supported throughout their case and she works assiduously and compassionately to...

Ken Lore, head of the Real Estate practice – East Coast, has developed a nationally recognized real estate finance practice based upon his representation of owners, developers, investors and lenders by creating complex equity and debt financing structures. His transactions involve multifamily rental properties, mixed use development, affordable housing, public-private partnerships, office buildings and other commercial projects. Clients do not come to Ken for a cookie-cutter deal or app...

Benjamin Grosz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Benjamin practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin Grosz 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 Benjamin Grosz is held by other lawyers.

Michael Whalen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michael practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Whalen 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 Michael Whalen is held by other lawyers.

Rohit Chaudhry is a debt finance partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Rohit’s practice focuses on energy and project finance transactions, sales and acquisitions, as well as project restructurings across the energy spectrum, including independent power, oil & gas, midstream and LNG sectors. Rohit represents private equity funds, developers, lenders and institutional investors on domestic and international transactions. He has led transactions in the U...

With a practice focused primarily on the development, delivery and implementation of digital health solutions, data and research, Jennifer S. Geetter works closely with both adopters and developers to bring their innovative healthcare solutions to patients and providers. In order to design and deploy digital health technologies effectively, Jenn offers valuable guidance on key issues, like patient on-boarding, provider implementation, privacy and regulatory issues. She advises global life sci...

John P. Dedon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. John P. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized John P. Dedon since 2013. 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 John P. Dedon is held by other lawyers.

Jonice M. Gray is the Chair of the Consumer Financial Services practice at Paul Hastings, and is based in the firm’s Washington D.C. office. Ms. Gray specializes in work with banks, non-bank financial institutions, and other companies providing financial products and services. She works with many of the largest bank and non-bank financial institutions, emerging companies such as fintechs, and retailers whose business operations include consumer and small business finance. Ms. Gray&rsquo...

William R. Hollaway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. William R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized William R. Hollaway 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 William R. Hollaway is held by other lawyers.