Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice
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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...
Kelsey Keane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Government Relations Practice. Kelsey practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Kelsey Keane 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 Kelsey Keane is held by other lawyers.
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.
Samantha Blake is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Municipal Law. Samantha practices law in Little Falls, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Samantha Blake 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 regard in which Samantha Blake is held by other lawyers.
Marissa Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Government Relations Practice. Marissa practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Marissa Dunn since 2023. 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 Marissa Dunn is held by other lawyers.
Olutola Familoni is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Olutola practices law in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Olutola Familoni 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 Olutola Familoni is held by othe...
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...
Daniel F. Freedman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Daniel F. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel F. Freedman since 2022. 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 Daniel F. Freedman is h...
A detail-oriented and dedicated practitioner, Adrienne Carrier works with government entities on a variety of matters. With a background serving on Capitol Hill, Adrienne brings a well-rounded perspective to her clients’ matters. Adrienne brings to her practice a background in legislation, having spent the first three years of her career working in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. In her roles there, she drafted bills, policy memoranda, and vote recommendations for members ...
Nickole Medel Spraker focuses her practice on complex litigation matters and providing strategic counsel to clients responding to high-profile corporate crises, government investigations, and congressional oversight. She began her career at WilmerHale as a summer associate in 2018.
Laura Heusel focuses her practice on environmental diligence, environmental permitting and regulatory issues, and environmental litigation. Laura brings to her legal practice years of experience as a professional engineer in both the public and private sectors. With this, Laura applies a practical mindset to help clients navigate the technical rigors of environmental regulations and find cost-effective solutions to today’s regulatory challenges.
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