Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice
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Harshwinder Badhesha is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Government Relations Practice and Litigation - Construction. Harshwinder practices law in Denver, Colorado Best Lawyers has recognized Harshwinder Badhesha 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 ...
Michaela Wilkes Klein focuses her practice on high-stakes litigation matters, investigations and government enforcement actions. She has represented clients in matters in a range of substantive areas, including antitrust law, the False Claims Act, banking regulation, economic sanctions and public corruption law. Ms. Wilkes Klein previously practiced at another law firm in Washington DC.
Kendra Alt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Government Relations Practice and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Kendra practices law in Charleston, West Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Kendra Alt 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 Kendra Alt is held by other lawyers.
Thomas Everett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Thomas practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas Everett 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 Thomas Everett is held by other lawyers.
Andres Salinas focuses his practice on complex litigation matters in both trial and appellate courts. He has experience at all levels of state and federal court, including the US Supreme Court, and in a wide range of substantive areas, including administrative and constitutional law, antitrust, consumer protection and intellectual property. He also maintains an active pro bono practice, with a particular focus on matters related to criminal justice and prisoners’ rights.
Will is a member of Butler Snow’s Constitutional and Civil Rights Litigation practice group. Clients value Will’s approach to litigation and the practical counsel he provides, always with their objectives at the forefront. He has provided counsel to some of the largest and most powerful institutions in the world, including multinational banks and transcontinental insurance carriers. Will has obtained favorable decisions in multiple jurisdictions in matters involving constitutional...
Ali A. Jessani counsels clients on privacy, cybersecurity and other regulatory risks related to data protection. He has particular experience advising companies on US state privacy compliance, including the California Privacy Rights Act and other comprehensive state privacy laws, and issues related to health privacy, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and state laws regulating non-HIPAA health data. His other areas of experience include advising clients ...
Thomas Bredar focuses his practice on complex litigation matters in trial and appellate courts, government enforcement actions, congressional and internal investigations, corporate governance, and high-stakes crisis management. Mr. Bredar also advises clients on public policy matters and political activities, with a particular focus on election, campaign finance, and government ethics law. Mr. Bredar regularly represents companies, boards, and individuals in litigation and investigations invo...
Zach W. Lombardo is a partner at Woodward, Pires & Lombardo, P.A., serving clients in Naples, Florida and throughout Southwest Florida. He is Board Certified in City, County & Local Government Law by The Florida Bar. Zach’s practice focuses on representing public and private clients in land use and local government matters. He regularly advises and advocates on issues involving: comprehensive plan amendments, rezoning applications, variances and conditional uses, nonconforming u...
Maura Douglas helps clients navigate government and regulatory litigation and investigations, strategic response matters and internal investigations, with a focus on workplace misconduct issues. She represents a wide range of clients—including higher education institutions, major financial institutions, health care companies and global technology leaders. In her government investigations practice, she represents public and private companies and individuals facing inquiries by the US Dep...
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The Process
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