Recognized Lawyers in Washington

Cara KossCara M. Koss

Cara advises high-net-worth individuals in the United States and internationally on Trusts & Estates matters, including estate planning, trust and estate administration, lifetime gifting and tax compliance. She also counsels on family office formation, asset protection and business succession planning.

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.

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.

Anoush GarakaniAnoush Garakani

Anoush focuses on Consumer Financial Services, advising mortgage banking and consumer finance clients on compliance with federal and state laws. He guides clients through investigations and enforcement actions and conducts compliance due diligence for investments and acquisitions involving consumer financial products.

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.

Mahnu DavarMahnu V. Davar

Mahnu advises life sciences companies and institutions on FDA regulatory requirements, product classification, clearance and approval, and compliance programs. He assists multinational companies with regulatory inspections, product quality and safety issues, and government enforcement matters.

Jason HauterJason Travis Hauter

Jason co-heads Akin’s American Indian law and policy practice, representing Indian tribes and tribally owned enterprises in Tribal Law matters. He advises on federal policy, Indian water rights, Indian gaming, land into trust, tribal economic development and environmental regulation.

Aron BeezleyAron C. Beezley

Aron represents government contractors in bid protests, procurement challenges, contract claims and appeals. His Government Contracts practice also includes advice on regulatory compliance, False Claims Act defense and investigations, small-business contracting, and mergers and acquisitions due diligence.

Kevin CoyKevin L. Coy

Kevin advises businesses on data privacy and cybersecurity, including compliance programs, data protection agreements and security incident response. He also counsels employers, landlords and background screening companies on the use of consumer information in employment and housing decisions.

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.

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.