Thomas E. Carter

Reginald “Reg” Brown is a partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He has a vibrant and diverse crisis and governmental investigations practice, and regularly counsels financial institutions and other industry-leading clients facing complex and significant regulatory, enforcement and reputational matters. Reg provides investigations-related guidance, strategic counsel and crisis management assistance to a broad range of companies and senior executives c...

Darrel J. Barros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Darrel J., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Darrel J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brad Y. Chin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Brad Y., 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 Brad Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Koplan's practice focuses primarily on civil litigation with an emphasis in construction law and government contracts. He represents general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, sureties, owners, and developers on both private and public construction projects, in federal and state courts, before administrative agencies, and in arbitrations and mediations. He is experienced in a broad range of construction matters, including preparing and negotiating contract documents, ...

Grayson P. Hanes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law, Litigation - Land Use and Zoning and Litigation - Real Estate. Grayson P., who practices law in Reston, Virginia, has been recognized since 1989. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grayson P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian E. Hayes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Brian E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Colin F. Lynch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Colin F., who practices law in Potomac, Maryland, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colin F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carrie received her Bachelor of Arts (magna cum laude) in Psychology from Central Connecticut State University in 2003, and earned her Juris Doctor from the George Mason University School of Law in 2007. She is admitted to practice law in all courts throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. Since graduating law school, Carrie has been in private practice representing clients exclusively with their family law issues. Carrie handles all aspects of family law, from the routine to the complex. She...

Brian Murray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Brian, who practices law in Fairfax, Virginia, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul J. Kiernan is a trial lawyer and appellate who focuses on administrative-agency litigation, real-estate disputes, corporate-governance litigation and local government law. He represents businesses, developers, institutions, lenders, hotels, landlords, and tenants on land use, condemnation, development and property-management disputes and matters involving distressed real estate. Mr. Kiernan has substantial experience in general commercial litigation, commercial and international arbitrat...