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David Burns serves as chair of Lerman Senter's Media practice group . He brings more than 30 years of experience representing media and communications companies. While his experience and practice cover the full range of communications and media industry issues, his primary focus is on regulatory and transactional matters facing the media and broadcast industries, including representation of clients before the Federal Communications Commission and other federal agencies. David acts as regulato...

Charles S. Henck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Charles S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Charles S. Henck since 2008. 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 Charles S. Henck is held by other lawyers.

Chris Burke has nearly 25 years of experience litigating construction disputes both domestically and internationally. Chris has tried multiple disputes through final award, with amounts in dispute of over US$1 billion. Chris represents clients in state and federal courts and in arbitration proceedings, and has considerable experience with international dispute resolution. Chris represents owners, general contractors, construction managers, and subcontractors through the various stages of disp...

Joel C. Rush is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Joel C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Joel C. Rush since 2026. 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 Joel C. Rush is held by other lawyers.

For over twenty-five years, Wendy has represented a diverse range of energy clients including investor-owned utilities, independent generators, investors in transmission infrastructure and local gas distribution companies before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the Department of Energy and federal courts. Her practice focuses on rate regulation, energy market rules and operation, open access transmission issues, administrative litigation, mergers and acquisitions, enforcement ...

Rachel Bond counsels domestic and international clients on regulatory compliance of food contact materials, as well as cosmetic and drug packaging materials, with the laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its foreign counterparts. With nearly two decades of regulatory experience, Rachel pairs innovative legal and sound scientific strategies to help her clients bring new products to market and achieve broadened markets for their products. She assi...

Michael Leotta conducts internal investigations and represents corporations and individuals in white collar criminal law and regulatory enforcement matters. He regularly represents US consumer banks, global correspondent banks, broker-dealers, investment advisers, and FinTech companies in a broad range of matters, including defending financial institutions’ compliance with the Bank Secrecy Act and related anti-money laundering (AML) rules, securities law, and the Foreign Corrupt Practic...

Matt Wetzel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Matt practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Matt Wetzel 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 Matt Wetzel is held by other lawyers.

Cynthia L. Santoni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Cynthia L. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia L. Santoni since 2007. 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 Cynthia L. Santoni is held by other lawyers.

John R. Woodrum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. John R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized John R. Woodrum since 2022. 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 John R. Woodrum is held by other lawyers.