Wendy H. Schwartz

J. Kathleen (Katie) Bond counsels clients on food, drug, advertising, and labeling regulations with extensive experience in matters related to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and other regulatory bodies. She provides advertising and labeling advice on a variety of products, including food, dietary supplements, over-the-counter drugs, personal care products, cosmetics, and CBD products, as well as on apparel, shoes, jewelry, and sports equipmen...

Paula Calimafde chairs the firm’s Retirement Plans , Employee Benefits and Government Relations practice groups and is also a senior member of the Estate Planning , Tax and Nonprofit groups. She has more than 35 years of experience advising companies and tax-exempt organizations on qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and employee benefits, including non-qualified deferred compensation, welfare benefit and cafeteria plans. She is a nationally recognized leader in the field of cr...

R. J. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. R. J. practices law in Tysons, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized R. J. Davis since 2025. 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 R. J. Davis is held by other lawyers.

My approach in my practice is one of empathy and support. I provide my clients with peace of mind as I help them plan for the future and guide them through difficult times. Creating an estate plan can be daunting, and it is tempting to put it off. I make the process as easy and stress-free as possible, and my clients leave feeling a sense of accomplishment and relief. My team and I also guide families through the handling of the estate after the death of a loved one. We understand how difficu...

Chidi I. James is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Chidi I. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Chidi I. James since 2012. 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 Chidi I. James is held by other lawyers.

Nancy Van der Veer Holt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Nancy Van der Veer practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Nancy Van der Veer Holt 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 Nancy Van der Veer Holt is held by other lawyers.

Adrian L. Bastianelli, III is Of Counsel at Peckar & Abramson PC , based in Washington, District of Columbia. Following a lengthy career representing participants across the construction industry in claims and litigation, while also serving as an ADR neutral, he has transitioned his practice to focus exclusively on neutral services. His work includes serving as an arbitrator, mediator, dispute review board (DRB) member, and in other roles involving arbitration and mediation. Adrian previo...

David G. Tewksbury focuses his practice on federal energy regulatory law, particularly as it relates to electric power. He advises independent power producers, power marketers, trade associations and others on a wide range of federal energy regulatory, markets and reliability matters. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/tewksbury-david-g/

Brian Stolarz is a prominent, passionate trial lawyer in high-profile and high-stakes criminal and civil cases. Brian has a national white-collar defense practice defending individuals and companies in all stages of criminal and civil enforcement investigations and litigations. Brian cares deeply for his clients and their needs, whether in a bet-the-company litigation or a small pro bono matter. Brian also specializes in False Claims Act investigations and litigations for government contracto...

Azim Chowdhury advises domestic and international corporations on regulatory compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its global counterparts, particularly focusing on vapor, nicotine, tobacco product and cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) regulation, as well as food contact materials. He counsels tobacco, e-cigarette, e-liquid and CBD manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and trade associations on matters relating to regulatory compliance, as well as public policy...