Robert F. "Bob" Riley

Carolyn B. Gleason is Co-head of the Firm’s Trade, Agriculture and EU Regulatory Practice Group. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/gleason-carolyn-b/

As a former trial attorney for the DOJ, Dan knows the complexities of federal court litigation with federal agencies. He litigates cases for companies facing adverse regulatory initiatives or enforcement actions by agencies like the FDA. Dan Jarcho represents clients in federal trial court and appellate litigation involving federal regulatory issues. Dan has litigated numerous Administrative Procedure Act challenges to federal agency actions, including cases involving the U.S. Food and Drug A...

Amy Jeffress has extensive experience advising clients regarding complex national security and compliance matters, as well as conducting trials and assisting clients in navigating challenging government and internal investigations. She is a former federal prosecutor, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Attaché, and Counselor to the Attorney General. Amy represents individual and institutional clients in criminal defense, national security, compliance matters, and civil litigation. She als...

Jesse S. Keene is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jesse S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jesse S. Keene 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 Jesse S. Keene is held by other lawyers.

Ian represents companies, executives, and fiduciaries in connection with Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) litigation, employee benefits and executive compensation matters, class actions, and other commercial disputes. Trained as a trial lawyer, Ian has focused almost exclusively on employee benefits related litigation for the past 15 years. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on ERISA litigation. With broad experience in this area, I help defend plans, fiduciaries, and co...

Mark Palchick has served clients in the communications field since 1975, particularly in matters relating to cable television regulation, international copyright, negotiations of program affiliation agreements, E-rate funding, interconnection agreements between private carriers, and other FCC regulatory matters. Mark represents competitive telecommunications providers and cable television operators in the Caribbean, cable television group owners, E-rate vendors, and local school districts. He...

Christoper J. Schulte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Christoper J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Christoper J. Schulte 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 Christoper J. Schulte is held by...

Thomas Dunlap is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Copyright Law. Thomas practices law in Leesburg, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Dunlap 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 Thomas Dunlap is held by other lawyers.

David P. Wales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law and Litigation - Antitrust. David P. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David P. Wales 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 David P. Wales is held by other lawyers.

Kendal handles domestic and cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, as well as licensing, distribution and franchise matters. What do you focus on? Franchising With over 25 years of experience, I counsel companies expanding through master franchising, area development franchising, international franchising, management contracts, joint venture agreements, licensing agreements and product distribution arrangements throughout the wor...