Samuel Q. Elira

Ivan Schlager is an international trade and national security partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Ivan provides counsel on structuring, negotiating and documenting transactions to address regulatory issues, including approval by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). He represents a diverse group of clients ranging from defense companies, major telecommunications providers, and media and technology companies to private equity firms a...

Darla J. McClure is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, Employment Law - Individuals and Employment Law - Management. Darla J., who practices law in Rockville, Maryland, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darla J. is held by other top lawyers in...

Drawing inspiration from General George S. Patton's motto, "Wars are not won by fighting battles; wars are won by choosing battles," I emphasize strategic thinking in my practice. My goal is to identify and steer clear of unnecessary conflicts, aiming to achieve business objectives with minimal confrontation. And if a battle does arise, I will represent you with ferocity and civility in the center of the ring. Learn more about my practice at Pillsbury , where I am committed to providing insig...

William E. Fork is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. William E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Le Dolan is a commercial litigation trial attorney helping businesses resolve commercial and transactional disputes in pre-litigation stages, and in federal and state courts and regulatory agencies nationwide. Le has significant experience in the aviation and real estate and construction industries and heads the firm’s Tax Credit/Affordable Housing Litigation and Workout team. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on two main areas. Business and Commercial Disputes I work with compa...

Lauren Lynch Flick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law. Lauren Lynch, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren Lynch is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristen Kugel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Kristen, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shelley R. Slade is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Qui Tam Law. Shelley R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shelley R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard E. Lear practices primarily in the litigation area emphasizing insolvency, Chapter 11, and creditors’ rights and bankruptcy issues. For 25 years, Mr. Lear has served as counsel for institutional lenders, franchisors, leasing companies and landlords in connection with individual and business Chapter 11 cases and in workouts. He has also counseled clients regarding the effect of bankruptcy and insolvency on proposed bond refundings, conventional loan refinancings and other transac...

Roberta K. Henault is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Roberta K., who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roberta K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.