Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice

Cara A. Wulf is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Cara A., 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 Cara A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

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.

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.

John Byrnes is a government, regulatory & internal investigations partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. John's practice focuses on enforcement and regulatory matters for financial institutions, as well as government regulatory litigation. He has handled enforcement actions and other regulatory matters before the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and the Department of Justice, and has drafted amicus briefs on...

Thomas Everett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Municipal Law and Public Finance Law. Thomas, who practices law in South Bend, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Wesley C. Jackson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Government Relations Practice. Wesley C., 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 Wesley C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark Hanin advises companies and individuals as they navigate government and regulatory investigations and litigation. Prior to rejoining WilmerHale, he was a postdoctoral fellow and Fritz Family fellow in the Ethics Lab of the Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University, where he taught a course on data ethics and carried out research on technology-related topics, including privacy and digital media. He also contributed to grant-funded projects, including developing a new framework ...

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.

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.

Steven Grunberg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Government Relations Practice and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants. Steven, 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 Steven is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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.

Natalee Ball is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Public Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Natalee, who practices law in Austin, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Natalee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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.