Best Lawyers in America for Government Relations Practice
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Harshwinder Badhesha is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Government Relations Practice and Litigation - Construction. Harshwinder, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Harshwinder is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christian Ferlan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Christian, who practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandra E. Ward 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 Litigation - Environmental. Alexandra E., 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 Alexandra E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pairs background as an investigative journalist with deep knowledge of local and state government. Develops practical legislative and administrative strategies to help clients navigate Nevada’s dynamic political landscape. As a native and proud Nevadan, Mackenzie Warren Kay understands the evolving policy needs of the state. Through her close relationships with elected officials and staff at every level of state and local government, Mackenzie connects with key decisionmakers to drive p...
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...
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.
Chad B. Henry is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice. Chad B., 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 Chad B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Shannon Morrissey focuses her practice on environmental, natural resources and ESG matters, including environmental justice and related emerging policy issues. She has assisted clients in technology, real estate, mining, airline and other industries—including multi-national industrial corporations, manufacturers and oil and gas companies, as well as major residential and commercial developers—on a wide variety of permitting, compliance, enforcement and litigation matters.
Allison Schultz focuses her practice on complex litigation matters, including appellate and Supreme Court litigation. Prior to rejoining the firm, Ms. Schultz clerked for the Honorable Stephen A. Higginson of the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit and for the Honorable Dennis Saylor, IV of the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts.
Emily Yu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice. Emily, 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 Emily is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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.
James A. Tucker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice. James A., 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 James A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen D. Lapatin is a litigator with a track record of success in high-profile and complex matters. He represents clients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts state and federal courts in cases involving complex commercial and business litigation, employment and contract disputes, torts, and intellectual property litigation. He also regularly appears before municipal zoning and planning boards throughout Rhode Island in land use and real estate matters at all stages of permitting and developmen...
Joshua S. Yellin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Government Relations Practice, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Joshua S., who practices law in Savannah, Georgia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Our Methodology
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. Our belief has always been that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.