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After a long and distinguished career in the federal government with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Ms. Wheeler joined Katz Banks Kumin in August 2015. As an appellate lawyer with the EEOC, Ms. Wheeler was in the forefront of developing cutting edge legal arguments and theories to prove discrimination and harassment under Title VII, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Equal Pay Act. Ms. Wheeler was an Assistant General Counsel i...

Brian Stolarz is a prominent, passionate trial lawyer in high-profile and high-stakes criminal and civil cases. Brian has a national white-collar defense practice defending individuals and companies in all stages of criminal and civil enforcement investigations and litigations. Brian cares deeply for his clients and their needs, whether in a bet-the-company litigation or a small pro bono matter. Brian also specializes in False Claims Act investigations and litigations for government contracto...

James L. Boring is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. James L. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized James L. Boring since 1997. 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 L. Boring is held by other lawyers.

Diara M. Holmes serves as co-chair of the firm's Tax-Exempt Organizations Practice. She counsels tax-exempt organizations, including large public charities; colleges, universities and other higher education organizations; foreign charities and their U.S. affiliates; associations; government instrumentalities; social welfare organizations; and religious organizations on a broad range of tax compliance and governance issues. She advises nonprofit and for-profit organizations on structuring a va...

Seth Mailhot is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of FDA Law. Seth practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Seth Mailhot since 2027. 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 Seth Mailhot is held by other lawyers.

Jessica is the Managing Partner of Rock Creek Energy Group. Jessica’s practice is focused on renewable and conventional independent power producers, power marketers, and transmission developers throughout the United States. She represents owners, operators and investors of all sizes in the electric energy sector, from startup developers to private equity funds, infrastructure funds and institutional investors. ‍ Jessica specializes in federal energy regulatory matters related to: De...

Luisella P. (“Sella”) Perri Wilke concentrates her practice on federal tax laws and regulations related to tax-exempt financings. She has served as bond counsel for a wide variety of public finance transactions, including the issuance of tax-exempt, fixed and variable rate bonds, advance and current refundings, leases and installment purchase agreements. She advises clients on issues related to private use, reissuances, exempt facility qualification and financing, arbitrage, and c...

For more than two decades, Jo Anne Bitner has helped commercial and residential real estate developers to navigate the array of legal and business challenges inherent in a complex and ever-growing market. Her work with regional and national developers has been an integral key in bringing to life many of the vibrant neighborhoods, commercial centers, sprawling data centers, and public transportation systems that define the growing western suburbs of Washington, D.C. Jo Anne regularly coordinat...

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

Svetlana S. Gans is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Svetlana S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Svetlana S. Gans since 2025. 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 Svetlana S. Gans is held by other lawyers.