Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice
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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 ...
Claire Bergeron’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation matters, including those arising under the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts, the Antiterrorism Act and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. Ms. Bergeron has extensive experience researching and writing dispositive motions, briefs and white papers, and she has handled a broad array of discovery matters. She has also represented clients in connection with investigations and enforcement matters conducted by the US Department of...
Donna Farag focuses on complex litigation and government regulatory matters, including appellate litigation. During her time at WilmerHale, Ms. Farag has litigated a variety of government-facing matters, including APA actions, and has defended private companies in consumer class actions, Anti-Terrorism Act litigation, and government investigations. Ms. Farag has also counseled clients in matters before regulatory agencies.
Brett Swearingen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice and Labor and Employment Law - Management. Brett, who practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brett is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Daniel F. Freedman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Daniel F., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lacey D. Corona is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice and Public Finance Law. Lacey D., who practices law in Orlando, Florida, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lacey D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Parker Jackson works in Frazier Law’s Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice. He represents clients in matters involving business formation and structure, commercial contracts, employment, real estate, HOAs, collections, insurance, and constitutional issues. Parker graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and is admitted to practice law in Arizona. During law school, he served as an Articles Editor on the Corporat...
Amy L. Fuentes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Government Relations Practice. Amy L., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Patrick Leigl is a Shareholder in the Government Law Group at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. He focuses his practice on labor and employment, litigation and government law. Patrick’s experience includes significant work in all areas of labor and employment law, including employee disciplinary actions, police and fire commission proceedings, discrimination claims and collective bargaining. He has extensive litigation experience including all phases of litigation, administrative hearings a...
Antoinette M. Bedros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Antoinette M., who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Antoinette M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Hicham Chiali is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Hicham, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hicham is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Marissa Dunn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Government Relations Practice. Marissa, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jordan L. Fleischer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Jordan 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 Jordan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Edward Thomas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Edward, 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 Edward is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Graham T. Coates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Government Relations Practice. Graham T., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Graham T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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