Susan M.C. Kovarovics

Jonathan G. Hardin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Jonathan G., 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 Jonathan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher Davies has more than 25 years' experience representing clients around the world in challenging circumstances. He has experience in complex civil, criminal and administrative matters, often involving crisis management. In just the past year, Mr. Davies has represented, among others: a party in the various investigations and litigation arising from the allision between the Dali and the Key Bridge; Norfolk Southern in investigations and litigation relating to the derailment in East P...

Paul Brinkman is an intellectual property partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Paul focuses his practice on Section 337 litigation before the U.S. International Trade Commission. He has won 17 of 19 trials at the ITC and won or favorably settled many more prior to trial. Chambers described him as “great on his feet in court” with a “calm, practical and reasonable demeanor which works well with ITC judges.” His work for plaintiffs has led...

Jeffrey L. Steiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Derivatives and Futures Law. Jeffrey L., 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 Jeffrey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Adam Herzog, a partner of Katz Banks Kumin, joined the Firm in December 2013. Mr. Herzog has represented numerous clients pursuing whistleblower tips before the SEC, CFTC and FINCEN and has successfully assisted them in earning millions of dollars in award payments. Three of Mr. Herzog’s clients received SEC whistleblower awards in the second half of 2023 alone, some of whom participated in a $104 million total award that was the fourth largest in the SEC program’s history. Detail...

Stephen L. Braga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Litigation - Securities and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Stephen L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is bas...

Eric Core, an attorney with Lerch, Early & Brewer, co-chairs the firm's Estate Planning & Probate group. Widely respected for his extensive knowledge of estate and tax law, Eric has been helping people with estate plans and trust and estate administration for more than 30 years. Eric works closely with personal representatives and trustees on all aspects of estate and trust administration to ensure they fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. Eric also has an extensive background in...

Carmen Irizarry-Diaz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Carmen, who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carmen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kellee Boulais Kruse is a principal at The Employment Law Group ® law firm with a passion for working on civil rights cases, especially those concerning discrimination. She has additional experience with contract disputes, whistleblower retaliation cases, and claims brought under state and federal statutes such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Energy Reorganization Act, and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Ms. Kruse re...

Thomas M. Lucas is a Shareholder and Litigation Manager in the Norfolk, Virginia office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Lucas represents management exclusively in the full range of employment and labor law matters, including employment discrimination litigation and traditional labor law. He has represented corporate clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and nationally for more than 25 years, including clients in the maritime, ship repair, manufacturing, healthcare and service industries. Prior...