Recognized Lawyers in District of Columbia

Deborah CurtisDeborah A. Curtis

Deborah advises companies, including cleared government contractors and technology firms, on national security law matters involving government scrutiny, sensitive information and cross-border risk. She handles internal investigations, insider threats, enforcement actions and courtroom advocacy.

Allison RumseyAllison B. Rumsey

Allison handles Environmental Law litigation and enforcement, defending clients in state and federal regulatory actions, class actions, citizen suits and business disputes. She also assists clients with environmental permitting for infrastructure projects and advises on federal and state regulatory compliance.

Prava PalacharlaPrava Palacharla

Prava advises Fortune 50 companies on cybersecurity risks arising from cyber threats, emerging technologies, material incidents and insider threats. Drawing on her federal cybercrime prosecution experience, she guides cross-border investigations and counsels on national security, sanctions and export controls.

James TysseJames E. Tysse

James co-leads an administrative and regulatory litigation practice, representing companies and industry associations in challenges to federal government action. He writes briefs and argues cases in trial and appellate courts, including regulatory challenges involving international trade and national security.

Kate BelinskiKate A. Belinski

Kate advises corporations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, political committees, candidates, and officeholders on political and election law, including campaign finance, lobbying, and government ethics. She also advises members of Congress on disclosure obligations and represents clients in investigations.

Amy RifkindAmy B. Rifkind

Amy advises real estate owners, operators and developers on commercial real estate transactions, with a focus on development and public-private partnerships. She helps structure and close purchases, dispositions, leases and financings involving office, mixed-use, multifamily and data center properties.

Raqiyyah PippinsRaqiyyah Pippins

Raqiyyah advises consumer product companies on consumer protection issues involving product regulation, marketing and sales. She counsels on advertising claims and FDA, FTC and state requirements, represents companies in advertising proceedings and agency investigations, and supports consumer litigation defenses.

Kirk Morgan IID. Kirk Morgan II

Kirk practices Oil & Gas Law, focusing on natural gas regulatory and commercial matters. He advises pipelines on rates, services and compliance; supports new infrastructure through agreements and regulatory approvals; and represents pipeline clients in FERC rate cases and complaint proceedings.

Chad BowmanChad R. Bowman

Chad advises media organizations and public advocacy groups on Media & First Amendment issues, including prepublication review, newsgathering and intellectual property. He also represents media clients in disputes involving defamation, privacy, copyright, subpoenas and access to information.

Karen CarrKaren Ellis Carr

Karen practices agriculture law, advising agriculture and food companies and industry groups on regulatory matters involving agricultural technology, biotechnology, food and pesticides. She handles product commercialization, labeling and compliance, and litigation over product approvals and agency rules.

Shiva AminianShiva Aminian

Shiva advises technology and defense companies on U.S. export controls and sanctions in her International Trade & Customs practice. She develops compliance programs, leads government investigations and helps technology clients navigate national security requirements affecting AI and data centers.

Graham ZornGraham C. Zorn

Graham focuses on environmental litigation, representing businesses, trade associations and municipalities in toxic tort, products liability and statutory disputes. He also advises domestic and international clients on Superfund cleanups, liability management, product compliance and market access.