Robert E. DeFrancesco

James (Jim) Van Horn focuses his practice on restructuring and insolvency law. He is a trusted adviser valued by clients for his practical, results-oriented approach and creative strategies in solving complex matters within the framework of their business goals. Jim is ranked as a Band 1 bankruptcy/restructuring attorney by Chambers USA and is named to The Best Lawyers in America. Jim has deep experience working directly with senior management, investors, creditors and other stakeholders in m...

Adam M. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. Adam M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Adam M. Smith since 2023. 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 Adam M. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Richard (Rick) Mann represents his clients in business and trade association disputes relating to food advertising, promotional and labeling claims, food safety and compliance issues, and general business and corporate law matters. Rick works extensively with clients on the development of compliant advertising, promotional, and labeling claims and campaigns, and the development of appropriate support for such claims. His regulatory experience allows him to represent his clients in proceedings...

Donald R. McMinn litigates a variety of complex civil matters. He has considerable experience defending clients involved in MDL proceedings, from the petition for MDL status through the trial or settlement of “bellwether” plaintiffs. He leads both Firm attorney teams and local counsel teams in implementing a unified and consistent strategy across multiple jurisdictions in which simultaneous litigation is proceeding. He conducts depositions, develops expert testimony concerning cau...

Gregory J. Rupert is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Gregory J. practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory J. Rupert since 2023. 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 Gregory J. Rupert is held by other lawyers.

Avi Kumin is a founder and partner at Katz Banks Kumin. For over 20 years, Mr. Kumin has been successfully advising employees about their legal rights, resolving difficult situations with employers, and litigating employment claims in court. Mr. Kumin’s practice focuses on whistleblower protection, sexual harassment and assault, executive negotiations, contractual disputes, discrimination, and retaliation, among other areas of employment law, often in highly complex and contentious situ...

Meredith (“Merry”) Campbell serves as a business advisor to local, national and global clients who look to her for counsel on managing their most important asset — their employees. Clients hire her because she successfully resolves workplace-related issues while helping them to maintain a positive and productive workplace. She often serves as outside General Counsel to her clients, advising on personnel matters and ensuring that her clients are up-to-date on compliance, trai...

Nader Salehi is a partner in the Government, Regulatory and Internal Investigations Practice Group in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Nader represents clients in high-profile and complex internal and government investigations, and has regularly counseled investment banks, fund managers and public companies in matters of enterprise-wide significance. He has led numerous clients through their most significant matters involving the Securities and Exchange Commission (SE...

Stephen L. Braga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) and Litigation - Securities. Stephen L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen L. Braga since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the sam...

Alban "Alby" Salaman is a partner in Holland & Knight's Washington, D.C. office. He is chair of the firm's Mid-Atlantic Region Private Wealth Services group and practices in the areas of estate planning, estate administration and employee benefits. He concentrates on designing sophisticated estate plans and saving taxes for wealthy families in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area and for professional athletes nationwide, including NBA and NFL players. The group Mr. Salaman heads has be...