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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...

James E. Croker, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. James E. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized James E. Croker, Jr. since 2020. 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 James E. Croker, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Patrick S. Menasco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Patrick S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick S. Menasco since 2020. 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 S. Menasco is held by other lawyers.

Allison E. Turnbull is a partner in Holland & Knight's Orlando office and chair of the Orlando Land Use team. Ms. Turnbull's practice focuses on all aspects of real estate development. She focuses on land use and zoning changes, the procurement and retention of development entitlements, real estate acquisitions and sales, real estate financing, and legislative and governmental affairs on both a local and state level. Ms. Turnbull represents private and public entities in the development o...

Personal injury and medical malpractice victims, and those who have been injured by the federal government, turn to Karl Protil when they need a lawyer who has a 20 year record of winning such cases. Clients depend on Karl when the stakes are high, and when their situations call for a lawyer who is not afraid to take chances when it comes to bringing the much needed emotional and financial closure they deserve. Victims benefit from his unique technical skill-set which includes both deep knowl...

Rohit Chaudhry is a debt finance partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Rohit’s practice focuses on energy and project finance transactions, sales and acquisitions, as well as project restructurings across the energy spectrum, including independent power, oil & gas, midstream and LNG sectors. Rohit represents private equity funds, developers, lenders and institutional investors on domestic and international transactions. He has led transactions in the U...

Michael Whalen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Michael practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Whalen 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 Michael Whalen is held by other lawyers.

Steve Lerman served as Managing Member of Lerman Senter from 2000 to 2017, and is currently Counsel Emeritus. The range of his practice is unrivaled within the Communications Bar. Steve has served as counsel in the acquisition and sale of hundreds of radio and television properties and media companies, involving billions of dollars in value. He was the lead attorney in the purchases of 44 radio stations for Infinity Broadcasting and its eventual merger with CBS. Across his career, he has hand...

Julie Tibbets is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and Life Sciences group and a member of its FDA practice.Ms. Tibbets focuses her practice on FDA-regulated product development, marketing and corporate communications as well as the intersection of each of those with corporate strategy and securities disclosure obligations. Her product reach spans biologics, drugs, medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics. Ms. Tibbets advises clients on interactio...

Marc S. Gerber is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance Law. Marc S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Marc S. Gerber since 2016. 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 Marc S. Gerber is held by other lawyers.