Best Lawyers in America for Administrative / Regulatory Law
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Sandeep N. Nandivada is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice. Sandeep N., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sandeep N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Maria Stahl is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Health Care Law. Maria, who practices law in Pine Brook, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Maria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Scott Olson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Scott, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexander Gelski is a partner in the Government & Internal Investigations Practice Group in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Alexander assists companies and their senior officers and directors to investigate, mitigate, defend and advise on enforcement, compliance and regulatory matters. He also advises companies on workplace investigations and compliance programs. Alexander has completed in-house secondments to the enforcement and investigation divisions of two bulge brack...
“I’ve always been drawn to health care and even considered medicine as a career. In the end, I pursued the study of political science and sociology because I wanted to make an impact beyond the individual and utilize the law to change society for the better. Health law is the perfect marriage of these two interests and puts me in a perfect position to facilitate the growth of the health care industry and ultimately expand patient access to care.” — Keith Lefkowitz Keit...
James A. Tucker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice. James A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Roya Motazedi is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Roya, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roya is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Josephine Hsu counsels domestic and foreign clients on regulatory and compliance matters as a member of the firm’s food and drug practice group, with an emphasis on food additives, food contact materials, and cannabidiol (CBD) and related cannabinoids. She assists clients in obtaining regulatory clearances for packaging materials in jurisdictions around the world. Prior to joining Keller and Heckman, Josephine was a Law Clerk to the Senior Judges at the Superior Court of the District of...
Ata A. Akiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Ata A., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ata A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
W. Jackson Britton is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Civil Rights Law, Construction Law and Insurance Law. W. Jackson, who practices law in Montgomery, Alabama, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Jackson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christopher Lynch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Christopher, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ina Avalon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law and Environmental Law. Ina, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Meghan joined Elam & Burke in the fall of 2006. Her practice has evolved to encompass much more than just law—it’s become a catalyst for change, fostering growth and converting goals into reality for public officials and Idaho communities. A fifth-generation Idaho lawyer, Meghan Conrad’s legal expertise finds its roots in a rich family legacy. Meghan was introduced to the legal world early on. But it would be her deep connection to her home state of Idaho where she would...
Katie Clarke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law. Katie, 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 Katie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Akshita Singh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Akshita, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Akshita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
R. Rylee Zalanka is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Communications Law and Energy Law. R. Rylee, who practices law in Birmingham, Alabama, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Rylee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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The Process
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