Steven B. Epstein

William C. Sjoberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Trade and Finance Law. William C. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized William C. Sjoberg 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 William C. Sjoberg is held by other lawyers.

Caroline D. Ciraolo, former Acting Assistant Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division, is a partner with Kostelanetz LLP and a founder of its Washington, D.C. office. Her practice focuses on federal and state civil tax controversies, including representation in sensitive audits, administrative appeals, and litigation, providing related tax advice, conducting internal investigations, and representing individuals and entities in criminal tax investigations and pro...

Kwame Manley is the Global Co-Chair of the Paul Hastings Litigation Department, and the former Chair of the Investigations and White Collar Defense practice at Paul Hastings. Based in the firm's Washington, D.C. office, Mr. Manley focuses his practice on white-collar criminal defense, internal corporate investigations, and complex civil litigation. A former federal prosecutor, Mr. Manley defends individuals and companies before various agencies, including the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ),...

Gregory H. Levine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of FDA Law. Gregory H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory H. Levine since 2011. 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 Gregory H. Levine is held by other lawyers.

Paul F. McQuade is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Contracts. Paul F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Paul F. McQuade since 2027. 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 Paul F. McQuade is held by other lawyers.

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...

Edward J. Meehan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - ERISA. Edward J. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Edward J. Meehan 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 Edward J. Meehan is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Atkins is the leader of Pillsbury’s Intellectual Property Litigation team. He is a trial and appellate lawyer with 20 years of experience. He is a registered patent attorney who personally handles all of his cases and has won jury verdicts on both sides of the courtroom. Recent victories include (1) getting two university co-inventors added onto two NIH cancer drug patents with annual sales of approximately $2B, (2) an infringement jury verdict for a consumer product against a major...

Tom Dunlap is a founding partner of Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig, a veteran-owned law firm with more than 75 attorneys nationwide. He is a former Army officer and special prosecutor who has tried cases to verdict in state and federal court, including a $31 million patent jury verdict in the Eastern District of Texas, and has handled six appeals in the Federal Circuit. His practice is government contracts and intellectual property, chiefly trademarks and patents. He is lead counsel on the firm'...

Patrick F. Stokes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Patrick F. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick F. Stokes 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 Patrick F. Stokes is held by other lawyers.