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Success. It means different things to different people. Thompson Coburn attorneys are committed to understanding what it means to you and helping you achieve it.
Whether you are general counsel to a Fortune 500 company, an entrepreneur, the head of a family-owned business, a government agency, multinational corporation or government contractor, we are committed to working with you to solve the problems keeping you up at night – formulating strategies to grow your business, prevail in agency action or court proceedings, or comply with increasingly complex regulations.
And, if you are an attorney considering a move, learn why so many attorneys have found Thompson Coburn to be an excellent platform through which to take their successful practices to the next level. Thompson Coburn is different. The exceptional support, entrepreneurial spirit, collegial atmosphere and midwestern values permeate our culture and are just some of the factors contributing to the success of the firm and our attorneys.
Thompson Coburn’s D.C. attorneys serve the needs of financial institutions, hospital systems, developers, government contractors, utilities, trade associations, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and distributors located throughout the country and around the world. Our premier transportation practice regularly advises transit agencies, shipowners and operators, ports, aircraft owners and air transportation associations.
We counsel companies operating in regulated industries and those affected by new legislation, providing daily advice on interactions with federal agencies and the U.S. Congress. Our finance attorneys handle all aspects of a variety of financing arrangements, including structured finance and domestic and international equipment finance. We also advise on the protection of intellectual property. Experienced counsel in the D.C. office work closely with colleagues throughout the firm, providing clients with access to the depth and breadth of resources necessary to handle a wide variety of legal obstacles to success.
Contracting with the Federal Government? We know the paths to success and can help you avoid the pitfalls. (Resources: The 10 Myths of Government Contracting and The 10 Commandments of Government Contracting)
Expanding the footprint of your office complex, manufacturing facility or international trade supply chain? Our talented attorneys will team with you and your staff to complete the project on time so that you are well-poised for growth. (Resources: Trade Compliance Handbook and Checklists of Foreign Countries Subject to Sanctions)
Need assistance in responding to or defending your company from agency action? Our lawyers have decades of experience representing clients in a wide variety of complex enforcement actions, rulemakings and other critical regulatory issues arising before federal agencies and courts, the U.S. Congress and international bodies.
Looking for new business partners or opportunities to license your technology for broader distribution and potential royalties? Our seasoned lawyers will help you develop potential prime-sub contracting relationships and other collaborative options, as well as implement joint ventures and software licensing agreements to help you reach your goals.
Facing potential litigation or challenging agency decisions? We assist you in seeking judicial review of agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act and with all phases of litigation. We are keenly aware that litigation strategy must always align with company goals. Our experienced attorneys handle litigation before federal agencies and at all levels in most state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Our appellate attorneys have appeared multiple times before the Supreme Court and argued two landmark constitutional cases arising out of transportation controversies.
Interested in testifying or scheduling meetings on Capitol Hill? Our attorneys and lobbyists influence agency and legislative action. We advocate on our clients’ behalf before members of Congress, congressional committee staff, Executive Branch appointees and independent agency officials. Our team develops legislative strategies and crafts industry position papers on complex legal and public policy matters. We have substantial experience in preparing witnesses to testify before Congress and the Executive Branch.
Looking for financing or investors? Our corporate finance attorneys have helped numerous businesses obtain less costly financing and have helped start-ups raise capital and structure their businesses for success.
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Publications
Trending Wonkology: What is 'Special Counsel'?
Gift-giving policies: Seven ethics checks in light of OGE’s Updated Standards
Tenth Commandment of Government Contracting: Thou shalt not stereotype thine opponent
Ninth Commandment of Government Contracting: Thou shalt be prepared to reciprocate
Eighth Commandment of Government Contracting: Thou shalt maintain thy integrity
Seventh Commandment of Government Contracting: Thou shalt avoid hostility
Sixth Commandment of Government Contracting: Thou shalt avoid political intervention
Fifth Commandment of Government Contractors: Thou shalt document thy actions
Fourth Commandment of Government Contractors: Thou shalt stay informed
Third Commandment of Government Contractors: Thou shalt start as low as possible
Second Commandment of Government Contractors: Thou shalt study thy adversary
First Commandment of Government Contractors: Thou shalt do thy homework
Myth No. 10: Solicitations are mostly boilerplate and we don’t have to read them closely
Government Contracting Myth No. 9: Only the big guys succeed
Myth No. 8: We can treat government customers the same as commercial ones
Myth No. 7: Our business information is safe with the government
Myth No. 6: We don’t have to market to federal agencies like we do in the commercial sector
Myth No. 5: My prime contractor will tell me what clauses should be in our subcontract
Ten myths of government contracting: Myth No. 4 - Subcontractors aren’t as exposed as primes
Ten myths of government contracting: Myth No. 3: The contracting officer isn’t really our customer
Ten myths of government contracting: Myth No. 2 - We should always protest
Ten myths of government contracting: Myth No. 1 - We should never protest
BIS releases final rule implementing STA license exception
Blog Posts
Make college great again: Higher education in the Trump era
ED’s new rules for teacher preparation programs
TCLE
A Tough Act to Follow: How to Comply with the Complex Trade Agreements Act
Government Contracts Update – Stay Informed
Election Prognostication: A Webinar on the State of the 2016 Presidential Election
News
Tim Noelker named General Counsel at the Corporation for National & Community Service
Help our D.C. office help those at risk of hunger
Thompson Coburn welcomes four attorneys to its nationally recognized utilities practice
Emily Wang Murphy appointed to Lawyers Have Heart board
Margie Krumholz elected to ELFA board
126 Thompson Coburn attorneys included in 2017 Best Lawyers® list
Thompson Coburn Management Committee welcomes Tony Anderson, Steve Sherman
Tony Anderson elected to Johns Hopkins University Board of Trustees
23 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA
Thompson Coburn's lobbying group honored as among the top in the nation
Sean McGowan, Tyler Black publish series on drone technology for global security publication
Updated trade compliance materials now available
Arcus Awards honor Thompson Coburn as a finalist for ‘Ameren Corporate Citizenship Award’
Warren Dean writes op-ed on Open Skies, Mid-East airline subsidies for The Hill
Tim Sullivan, Jayna Rust to lead ‘Lunch and Learn’ for federal contractors at Eastern Foundry
Download Thompson Coburn's 2016 Congressional Calendar
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2016
Closing the food gap in D.C. and L.A.
Claire Schenk to moderate Missouri Bar Health and Hospital Administration panel presentation
Jason Zeigler joins Thompson Coburn in Washington, D.C., as real estate partner
Thompson Coburn returns to the U.S. Supreme Court on state sovereign immunity
Congratulations to our 8 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
125 Thompson Coburn attorneys included in 2016 Best Lawyers® list
Aaron Lacey, Chris Murray author paper on regulatory hurdles for competency-based education
Betsy Haanes authors chapter on IP asset protection strategy
Tim Sullivan completes government contracting blog series on Federal News Radio
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2015
Margie Krumholz co-authors chapter on leasing commercial vessels
Tim Sullivan’s government contracting ‘myths’ featured on Federal News Radio
Thompson Coburn welcomes new associates
Chris Murray named to National Law Journal’s '40 under 40'
Jim Burger leads panels at 2014 ‘Entertainment Technology in the Internet Age’
Tim Sullivan wraps up blog series: ‘10 Myths of Government Contracting’
9 TC attorneys appear on 2014 Super Lawyers list for Washington D.C.
Jim Slear leads webinar on ‘Navigating the Russian and Ukrainian Sanctions Maze’
Federal Maritime Commission decides administrative action over ‘split routing’
U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with position of Thompson Coburn airline client
Dr. Betsy Haanes joins Thompson Coburn as a partner
108 Thompson Coburn attorneys featured in 2014 Best Lawyers list
Jim Burger writes about counterfeits for Defense One
Thompson Coburn files U.S. Supreme Court brief for international airline group
Margie Krumholz named the new chair of Marine Financing Committee
Lobbying & Policy group revs up with first three clients
Thompson Coburn launches new bipartisan Lobbying & Policy group in Washington, D.C.
Government contracts partners to speak at National Law Journal Regulatory Summit
102 Thompson Coburn attorneys featured in 2013 Best Lawyers list
Jim Slear featured in BBC reports on New York financial services regulator
Harvey Levin and Tim Sullivan listed as SmartCEO’s ‘Legal Elite’
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Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Nicole understands that her electric and natural gas clients have varying comfort levels when dealing with matters before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC),... Nicole understands that her electric and natural gas clients have varying c... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Over the past 30 years, Tony has been a legal advisor to many of the nation's largest transit systems. Over the past 30 years, Tony has been a legal advisor to many of the nation... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Jonathan's practice is focused on domestic and international maritime and shipping matters, as well as international trade regulation issues that are incidental to the gl... Jonathan's practice is focused on domestic and international maritime and s... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Tyler is an experienced regulatory attorney who analyzes federal regulations and provides comprehensive guidance to clients in a variety of sectors, including transportat... Tyler is an experienced regulatory attorney who analyzes federal regulation... |
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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Involved in energy regulatory law for decades, Tom helped shape the regulations that affect this complex industry. Involved in energy regulatory law for decades, Tom helped shape the regulat... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Bonnie has 40 years of experience focusing on wholesale ratemaking and regulatory policy in the electric utility industry, electric industry restructuring, antitrust issu... Bonnie has 40 years of experience focusing on wholesale ratemaking and regu... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Eileen is a successful negotiator and strategist who focuses on her clients' goals while keeping an eye on the big picture. Eileen is a successful negotiator and strategist who focuses on her clients... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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For more than 30 years, Jim has provided intellectual property counseling, communications, and government relations support to the information technology industry. For more than 30 years, Jim has provided intellectual property counseling, ... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Adrienne represents her clients in proceedings to enforce the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's (FERC's) rules for open access transmission service, formation and op... Adrienne represents her clients in proceedings to enforce the Federal Energ... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Warren focuses on federal regulation of business, both domestic and international, and represents several of the nation's largest transportation and energy interests befo... Warren focuses on federal regulation of business, both domestic and interna... |
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Technical Advisor
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Washington, D.C.
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With experience both in scientific research and in academic technology transfer, Susan assists in the drafting and prosecuting of patent applications as a Technical Advis... With experience both in scientific research and in academic technology tran... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Clients look to Milada, an attorney and a registered nurse, for critical assistance on complex regulatory compliance matters. Clients look to Milada, an attorney and a registered nurse, for critical as... |
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Legislative Director
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Washington, D.C.
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Ben serves as legislative director to Thompson Coburn's Lobbying & Policy Group. Ben serves as legislative director to Thompson Coburn's Lobbying &... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Betsy offers 20 years of legal experience and 10 years as a professional researcher to firm clients, especially those in the life sciences industries. Betsy offers 20 years of legal experience and 10 years as a professional re... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Jesse's practice focuses on electric transmission matters including open-access transmission service, cost-of-service and formula transmission rates, generation and trans... Jesse's practice focuses on electric transmission matters including open-ac... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Matt practices in the firm's Transportation and International Commerce group, focusing on maritime and trade finance and related United States government guarantee progra... Matt practices in the firm's Transportation and International Commerce grou... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Katie advises public transit agencies around the country on issues involving third-party procurement, Section 13(c) labor protection, Buy America compliance, and adherenc... Katie advises public transit agencies around the country on issues involvin... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Margie's practice spans more than 30 years representing borrowers, lenders, lessors, and lessees in structuring, negotiating, and closing financing transactions, includin... Margie's practice spans more than 30 years representing borrowers, lenders,... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Harvey has 30 years of experience as a civil litigator and commercial lawyer, representing banks and other public lenders, private lenders, metropolitan transit authoriti... Harvey has 30 years of experience as a civil litigator and commercial lawye... |
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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Peter's broad knowledge of the electric utility industry and considerable experience as both a negotiator and a litigator helps lead his clients to efficient – and favora... Peter's broad knowledge of the electric utility industry and considerable e... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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With 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, Sean helps his clients navigate through and maintain compliance with the complex web of federal regulations af... With 25 years of experience in the transportation industry, Sean helps his ... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Meg serves as an advisor and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) counsel to municipally-owned utilities around the country. Meg serves as an advisor and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) co... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Emily counsels owners and executives of private and public companies on day-to-day corporate matters, as well as their long-term business objectives. Emily counsels owners and executives of private and public companies on day... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Chris came to Washington to attend college and has been at the intersection of politics and education ever since. Chris came to Washington to attend college and has been at the intersection... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Jeff's practice focuses extensively on all aspects of government contracts, federal and state procurement, and administrative law and litigation. Jeff's practice focuses extensively on all aspects of government contracts,... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Kym works with companies in their dealings and contractual relationships with Federal government agencies. Kym works with companies in their dealings and contractual relationships wi... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Johann's transactional practice includes real estate, transportation regulatory, and corporate transactions. Johann's transactional practice includes real estate, transportation regula... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities, and other entities throughout the various stages of the contracting process and litigation. Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities, and other entities&nbs... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Ken has spent his entire legal career in the public and private sectors in Washington, DC and has a thorough understanding and appreciation of how lobbying can advance cl... Ken has spent his entire legal career in the public and private sectors in ... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Robert counsels clients in all aspects of international transactions with a focus on the trade and shipment of goods. Robert counsels clients in all aspects of international transactions with a... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Rebecca represents municipally-owned utility clients in electric rate proceedings before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). Rebecca represents municipally-owned utility clients in electric rate proce... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Jim advises domestic and international clients on trade compliance and enforcement, including the economic and trade sanctions administered by the Office of Foreign Asset... Jim advises domestic and international clients on trade compliance and enfo... |
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Advisor
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Washington, D.C.
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With more than 15 years of public policy experience in Washington, DC, Kristin is a passionate advocate for her clients before Congress and the Administration. With more than 15 years of public policy experience in Washington, DC, Kris... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of issues from funding to project development to procurement. Jane serves as counsel to transit agencies across the country on a range of... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Ray is a member of the Corporate and Securities, Government Contracts and Tax practice groups. Ray is a member of the Corporate and Securities, Government Contracts and T... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Tim has devoted his 40-year practice to the representation of Government contractors in all areas of Government contract law. Tim has devoted his 40-year practice to the representation of Government co... |
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Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Katie handles a wide variety of regulatory and transactional work for the nonprofit and for-profit higher education sector, including online education programs, and has e... Katie handles a wide variety of regulatory and transactional work for the n... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Kent is Chair of the firm's Public Transit group. Kent is Chair of the firm's Public Transit group. |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Jason is a trusted advisor to developers, bankers, and investors in all types of commercial real estate transactions. Jason is a trusted advisor to developers, bankers, and investors in all typ... |
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