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John R. Fenley was named a partner in 2019. He practices in the areas of family law and criminal defense. He received his bachelor’s degree in communication and political science from DePauw University and his law degree from Saint Louis University. While in law school, Mr. Fenley served as a staff member and editor for the Saint Louis University Law Journal. He also interned with the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s office before joining Reinker, Hamilton & Piper, LLC....

With over thirty years of experience and knowledge in business immigration matters, Steve Hader provides his diverse, global clients quick, responsive, and practical solutions to their U.S. visa and immigration concerns. Steve simplifies and accelerates the complex immigration and visa processes to help bring crucially needed international professionals—from biomedical researchers to noted athletes, from engineers to recording artists—into the U.S. for his pharmaceutical, biotech,...

David T. Caldon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning Law, Municipal Law and Real Estate Law. David T. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized David T. Caldon since 2018. 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 T. Caldon is held by other lawyers.

Sally Helppie is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television. Sally practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Sally Helppie 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 Sally Helppie is held by other lawyers.

Michael Spafford is a partner in the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Washington, DC office. Mr. Spafford’s practice focuses on white-collar criminal defense, government investigations, regulatory enforcement, internal investigations, and related litigation. He has represented financial institutions, funds and other companies, as well as individual clients in numerous high-profile government investigations and parallel li...

Priscilla E. Jimenez joined Kline & Specter after gaining experience with a federal civil rights office, a Philadelphia hospital and another city law firm while also being an active leader in the Hispanic legal community. She is also an accomplished violinist. Jimenez earned her undergraduate degree from Gordon College in Massachusetts, where she was the recipient of the A.J. Gordon Scholarship, and her law degree from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University. She earned sev...

Kristen J. Nesbit is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristen J. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Kristen J. Nesbit 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 Kristen J. Nesbit is held by other lawyers.

Mark R. Goldschmidt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Mark R. practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Mark R. Goldschmidt since 2018. 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 Mark R. Goldschmidt is held by other lawyers.

Susan L. Steffey was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1987 and to the Mississippi Bar in 1991. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Mississippi and Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Before joining Watkins & Eager in 1991, Susan practiced in Tampa, Florida, with the law firm of Sessums & Mason (1987-1990), and served as law clerk to the Honorable Rhesa H. Barksdale, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (1990-19...

Jason Whittemore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Admiralty and Maritime Law, Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jason practices law in Tampa, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Jason Whittemore since 2021. 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 ...