Sandra L. "Sandy" Brown

Sara W. Koblitz advises FDA-regulated clients on a range of issues with a particular focus on Hatch-Waxman patent and exclusivity, biosimilars, and the Orange Book. She helps drug and device manufacturers in various stages of product development and guides clients through the applicable regulatory requirements with respect to applications and submissions, device classification, potential exclusivities, promotional issues, and post-marketing requirements. Ms. Koblitz also counsels cosmetics, f...

Elizabeth Drake is a principal in the firm’s Plan Sponsor group. Her practice covers Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”) and tax requirements applicable to retirement plans and non-qualified arrangements, health and welfare benefits and fringe benefit programs. In recent years, Elizabeth’s practice has focused on counseling and advocacy work on behalf of large plan sponsors on complex and sensitive matters primarily involving their defined benefit pension...

George Tsai is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. George practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized George Tsai since 2024. 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 George Tsai is held by other lawyers.

Douglas J. Sanderson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law. Douglas J. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Douglas J. Sanderson 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 Douglas J. Sanderson is held by other lawyers.

Howard Shapiro is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He has more than 35 years of courtroom experience as a trial lawyer in civil and criminal matters, and has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s leading litigators in high-stakes cases, ranging from bet-the-company contractual disputes to mass torts to white-collar litigation.

Nathaniel Cushman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Nathaniel practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nathaniel Cushman 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 Nathaniel Cushman is held by other lawyers.

Zachary W. Worshtil is a partner at Powers & Worshtil, P.C. in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, where he represents individuals and families in matters involving Litigation - Trusts and Estates , Trusts and Estates, estate administration , estate and trust litigation, and estate planning . He works closely with clients to address complex legal and financial issues while providing practical guidance throughout each stage of the process. A lifelong resident of Prince George’s County, Zach br...

J. Mark Poerio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. J. Mark practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized J. Mark Poerio 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 J. Mark Poerio is held by other lawyers.

Peter M. Gillon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Peter M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Peter M. Gillon since 2019. 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 Peter M. Gillon is held by other lawyers.

Michael A. Branca is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s Washington, D.C. office and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He focuses his practice on construction and government contract law. Mike routinely represents general and prime contractors, construction managers, and other members of the construction and government contract industries. Given his depth of experience, he is able to provide an impressive range of services to his clients, including the review an...