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Joshua H. Soven is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, LLP. Mr. Soven’s practice focuses on government antitrust investigations, antitrust litigation, and counseling on competition issues. He regularly represents clients before the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, and in the federal courts. Mr. Soven has served in high-level positions at both U.S. antitrust agencies. Mr. Soven was Chief of the Litigati...

David M. Schloss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. David M. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized David M. Schloss 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 David M. Schloss is held by other lawyers.

Nicole Gilkeson Stuntz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Nicole Gilkeson practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nicole Gilkeson Stuntz 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 Nicole Gilkeson Stuntz is held by other lawyers.

Catherine D. “Katie” Bertram started the Bertram Law Group, building on decades of experience as both a medical malpractice attorney and director of risk management at Georgetown University Hospital. In those environments, she learned how doctors and hospitals work, as well as how their attorneys assess claims against them. She draws on this knowledge to advocate for patients and their families. “People want someone competent, caring, and careful. They’ve just gone thr...

Sam Spiritos’ clients recognize him as a sophisticated transactional attorney, trusted business advisor and an effective negotiator who truly understands their business needs. Over the course of his thirty-plus year career of successful deal-making, Sam has developed not only a masterful legal ability, but also strong relationships with many key players in the real estate markets in DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia and throughout the country. He draws upon this experience (which includes...

Jason R. Meltzer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jason R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jason R. Meltzer 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 Jason R. Meltzer is held by other lawyers.

Calvin H. Cobb III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Calvin H. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Calvin H. Cobb III 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 Calvin H. Cobb III is held by other lawyers.

Benjamin L. Grosz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Benjamin L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin L. Grosz 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 Benjamin L. Grosz is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey L. Steiner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Derivatives and Futures Law. Jeffrey L. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey L. Steiner 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 Jeffrey L. Steiner is held by other lawyers.

Jon Dubrow is co-head of McDermott’s antitrust Mergers Focus Group and is a strategic advisor serving clients across a host of inter-related antitrust issues, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions / merger clearance, counseling and litigation. Jon leads the defense of mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures before the Department of Justice, the Federal Trade Commission and other international competition authorities. He also regularly assists third parties whose int...