Sarah A. Rhodes

David B. Torchinsky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. David B., 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 David B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marcus Owens represents a broad range of nonprofit organizations, including private foundations, charities, lobbying/political organizations and trade associations. The context has ranged from tax planning, the process of formation and application for exemption, through IRS and state attorney general investigations, including complex audits by IRS Exempt Organizations Financial Investigative Units. Marcus’ focus includes executive compensation, excess benefit and self-dealing excise tax...

Craig J. Franco is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Craig J., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer E. Fried is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Jennifer E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank J. Pergolizzi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Frank J., 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 Frank J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven Robins is a land use attorney at Lerch, Early & Brewer in Bethesda, Maryland who represents prominent national and regional developers, contractors, lenders and commercial property owners and has been involved in many high-visibility projects in Montgomery County. Steve advises clients on complex zoning map and text amendments, optional method of development applications, master plan amendments, comprehensive land use planning and zoning analyses, special exception and variance app...

Katlin McKelvie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FDA Law. Katlin, 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 Katlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher M. Ruhlen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Christopher M., who practices law in Bethesda, Maryland, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andre Owens’ practice focuses on securities trading and markets activities. He counsels broker-dealers, securities exchanges, investment advisers and other clients on a variety of regulatory issues under the rules of the SEC, FINRA and various securities exchanges, including Regulation NMS; Regulation ATS; short sale regulation; sales practice rules, automated trading and risk controls and order handling matters. Mr. Owens also provides advice with respect to acquisitions of securities ...

Sonia Baldia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Information Technology Law. Sonia, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sonia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.