Susan L. Mitchell

Matthew j Rizzolo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Matthew j, 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 Matthew j is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brigen Winters counsels employers, plan administrators, financial institutions, insurers, trade associations, and coalitions on retirement, health and welfare, tax, executive compensation, regulatory, and legislative matters. Brigen helps clients achieve compliance and obtain favorable outcomes through amendments from Congress and regulatory guidance from the IRS and Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services. He counsels clients on all aspects of tax-qualified and individu...

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...

Since cofounding Stein Sperling 40 years ago, Millard Bennett has built a robust and varied business law practice, while simultaneously growing and expanding the firm as Managing Partner into one of Montgomery County’s largest and most sought after law firms. In addition to his time tested business acumen, Millard’s intuition, empathy and meticulous attention to his clients’ individual needs has earned him a reputation as a go-to business lawyer. Beyond advising clients on b...

Mark J. Wishner has more than 30 years of securities and corporate transactional experience. Mark's practice encompasses public and private securities offerings, domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, SPACs, leveraged buyouts, private investor representations, corporate governance, restructurings and SEC reporting and compliance matters. Since 2004, Mark has led transaction teams in transactions having a value in excess of $3 billion. Mark has wide-ranging industry experience in ...

Shannon J. Briglia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Shannon J., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Shannon J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Courtney M. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Courtney M., 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 Courtney M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Tarosky is a member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. He is a recent alumnus of one of the most powerful offices in the Department of Justice (DOJ). The Civil Fraud Section, the clearinghouse for all False Claims Act (FCA) activity in the country, annually coordinates the recovery of over $3 billion from health care providers, defense contractors, and other entities and individuals that do business with the federal government. Adam uses the knowl...

David Ault is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nathan J. Muyskens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Nathan J., 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 Nathan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.