Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice
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Max Adams is a government and public finance attorney with years of experience in the public sector and a deep knowledge of where government and business intersect. He is committed to providing quality legal services for his clients whose work will improve the lives of people in Indiana and elsewhere. Max has a diverse background in Indiana government and politics. He uses this background to assist in a wide variety of bond transactions for state and local governmental entities. He also advis...
Derek Woodman focuses his practice on appellate and government and regulatory litigation and strategy. He has a broad range of trial and appellate experience representing clients with respect to novel statutory and constitutional issues, including under the Administrative Procedure Act, the False Claims Act, the Clayton Act, the federal securities laws, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the First Amendment, the dormant Commerce Clause, and the Supremacy ...
Marissa C. Serafino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice. Marissa C., 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 Marissa C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Robin Burrell focuses her practice on complex commercial and government-facing litigation in both trial and appellate courts. Frequently representing leading technology companies and universities, Ms. Burrell handles high-stakes civil litigation matters implicating constitutional and statutory issues, including under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Ms. Burrell has extensive experience with all phases of civil litigation in federal and state ...
Michael J. Morillo focuses his practice on a range of government investigations, internal reviews, and strategic response matters, with a particular emphasis on anti-discrimination investigations and counseling. He represents a wide range of clients—including start-ups, major universities, financial institutions, and global technology companies.
Olutola Familoni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Olutola, who practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Olutola is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
George Ray is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. George, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which George is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jason is a Member of Gordon Feinblatt's Government Relations team, bringing more than 10 years of outstanding experience working with officials in Maryland government. Prior to joining the firm, Jason served as a trusted, strategic advisor to Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and to her predecessor, Speaker Michael E. Busch, with whom he developed a deep understanding of the legislative process at the highest level. Serving as Senior Legislative Counsel from 2012 to 2020, Jason worked with the Speake...
Elizabeth Frazier focuses her practice on government relations, lobbying, business advocacy, and environmental and land use policy. Elizabeth divides her time between Pierce Atwood’s Portland and Augusta, Maine offices. Elizabeth grew up in and around her family’s Maine-based small business, working on all aspects of business growth and management. She has an intimate understanding of the realities and requirements of running a business in Maine. Elizabeth has also been very activ...
Sarah is an Of Counsel attorney in the Affordable Housing and Community Development practice group in the Austin office. Sarah represents non-profit and for-profit developers, public housing authorities, bond issuers, and other entities in transactions for the development of low income housing. Sarah has experience with a variety of financing sources and structures, including the use of 4% and 9% low income housing tax credits, CDBG funds, HOME funds, TCAP funds, conventional construction and...
Mohammed A. Alam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Mohammed A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mohammed A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jedidiah Blake is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Jedidiah, 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 Jedidiah is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brennan A.R. Bowen leads Frazier Law’s Public Interest & Political Law practice group and provides business litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and appellate services for the firm’s clients. Brennan has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report® in The Best Lawyers in America®: Ones to Watch in the area of Commercial Litigation, and was recognized by Arizona Christian University with the Outstanding Alumni Award. Prior to joining Frazier Law, Brennan was ...
Jacki L. Anderson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Jacki L., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacki L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Meaghan C. Hembree is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Government Relations Practice. Meaghan C., 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 Meaghan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kathryn Yukevich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Kathryn, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kathryn is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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