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James V. Cole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. James V., 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 James V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Laura Handman is the co-chair of the firm’s appellate practice and divides her time between the New York and D.C. offices. For thirty years, Laura has been providing pre-publication counseling and litigation services from complaint through trial and appeal to U.S. and foreign broadcasters, film studios, and book, magazine, newspaper and Internet publishers and non-profits. Laura has extensive experience in libel, newsgathering, privacy, right of publicity, reporter’s privilege and...

Barry J. Hurewitz is a partner in the firm's Regulatory and Government Affairs and Transactional Departments, and a member of the Defense, National Security and Government Contracts and Cybersecurity, Privacy and Communications Groups. He is also a member of the firm's FinTech Group. He joined the firm in 1994.

Sarah Moore Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Sarah Moore, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah Moore is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Laurence Schor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Laurence, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laurence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Joel Swearingen is an associate in the firm’s Project Finance and Public Finance practice group, representing issuers, underwriters, and borrowers on a variety of public finance transactions. He also has substantial experience in the field of tax withholding and information reporting, both internationally and domestically. What do you focus on? My practice includes representing clients on tax matters present in connection with public finance transactions. I also advise clients on the in...

Elizabeth Gray has practiced law in Virginia since 1996, with a focus on estate planning, elder law, special needs planning, guardianships, and estate administration. A graduate of Virginia’s unique Law Reader Program—an apprenticeship alternative to traditional law school—she brings a practical, approachable perspective to her work and tailors every plan to her clients’ individual needs. A Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) through the National Elder Law Foundation, ...

Alison Schary is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - First Amendment and Media Law. Alison, 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 Alison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nicholas A. Giannasca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Nicholas A., 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 Nicholas A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.