Rebecca H. Laird

Kenneth M. Minesinger represents a wide range of clients in the natural gas, oil and electricity industries on regulatory issues, including energy regulatory proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), state regulatory commissions, and on related antitrust, litigation and transactional matters. Ken also spends a significant amount of time representing sovereigns in the development of their oil and gas resources. Ken has represented clients in commercial negotiations; c...

Paul F. Forshay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Energy Regulatory Law. Paul F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul F. Forshay since 2021. 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 Paul F. Forshay is held by other lawyers.

Geoffrey M. Sigler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Geoffrey M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Geoffrey M. Sigler 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 Geoffrey M. Sigler is held by other lawyers.

Christine M. Sorge is the Managing Shareholder of Selzer Gurvitch in Bethesda, Maryland, where she leads the firm’s Estate Planning and Trust & Estate Administration practice group. For more than 35 years, she has advised individuals, families, business owners and closely held companies on estate planning, trust and estate administration, and Corporate Law matters. Clients value her practical guidance, attention to detail and ability to explain complex legal and tax issues in a clea...

Bruce Serchuk focuses his practice on tax issues as they relate to debt securities, particularly tax-exempt bonds. What do you focus on? Public finance I advise clients regarding the tax aspects of tax-exempt bond transactions, acting primarily as bond counsel, borrower’s counsel and underwriter’s counsel. I have participated in a wide variety of bond transactions, including financings for governmental facilities, student loans, multifamily housing, stadiums and nonprofit hospital...

Stephanie M. Sauer is an award-winning attorney, a GLG Partner, and Chair of the firm’s Divorce , Family Law , and Adoption Group. She also formerly served as the firm’s Pro Bono Chair. Stephanie is dedicated to serving as an advocate for her clients, supporting them with honest feedback, and helping determine the best path forward. Stephanie’s background is a mix of public service, working for Legal Aid, and private practice. For over a decade, Stephanie has worked exclusiv...

Seth Royster is an associate attorney at Shannon & Wright LLP in Alexandria, Virginia. He represents individuals, families, fiduciaries, and businesses in matters involving Elder Law, Trusts and Estates , estate planning and administration , business law , real estate , and civil and commercial litigation . Seth advises clients on guardianship and conservatorship matters and assists fiduciaries with the legal and practical issues that can arise while serving in those roles. He also repres...

Thomas Beline is a partner in Cassidy Levy Kent’s Washington DC office. Mr. Beline’s practice focuses on advising clients on all areas of import regulatory compliance and policy, trade remedies, and international trade litigation. Mr. Beline regularly appears as lead counsel before the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and North American Free Trade Agreemen...

Christopher Cole is a nationally-recognized litigator who offers strategic counsel to some of the world’s leading companies on protecting their technology and brands from attack by competitors, regulators and private consumer class action claimants. With a practice that covers a wide range of industries and sectors, Chris brings a practical, creative and individualized approach in advising clients on how to navigate advertising, unfair competition, brand disparagement, reputation and in...

William A. Goldberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. William A. practices law in Bethesda, Maryland Best Lawyers has recognized William A. Goldberg since 2018. 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 A. Goldberg is held by other lawyers.