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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
Diversity-related derivative actions are on the rise, and Corporate America is on edge
Commerce Department formally suspends most export license exceptions for Hong Kong
U.S., China ease commercial air carrier tensions
Executive Order 13936, Hong Kong, and China Section 301 Duties
Beware: It’s time to reevaluate your exports and deemed exports to Hong Kong
Your guide to the SBA’s certification requirement for women-owned small business concerns
What importers need to know about postponed duty payments during COVID-19
Importing face masks and personal protective equipment during COVID-19
Seven tips for companies or organizations seeking or receiving federal funds to fight COVID-19
FAA announces remote identification proposed rule for drones
Three key elements of good corporate governance
Blog Posts
Free Title IX compliance checklist for institutions of higher education
Thompson Coburn releases free Title IX training series for institutions of Higher Education
CARES Act funds: Significant new USED guidance includes surprises
ED issues instructions to Higher Ed to obtain CARES Act funds
The CARES Act: More options for higher education
The CARES Act: Summary of provisions impacting higher education institutions and borrowers
10 cybersecurity tips for a safe holiday season
HHS proposes significant changes to Stark, Anti-Kickback and CMP regulations
Cannabis banking bill heads to U.S. House for a vote
ABA urges Congress to reform federal cannabis policy
Ransomware attacks: What higher education institutions need to know
OCR reminds business associates of direct liability for noncompliance with HIPAA Rules
STATES Act reintroduced in Congress to harmonize federal, state cannabis law
Congress moves to address cannabis banking reform
HIPAA breach notification deadline is March 1
HHS issues voluntary health care cybersecurity guidelines
OCR seeks public input on potential modifications to the HIPAA Rules
Midterm 2018 postgame: What the outcome means for higher ed
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
Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’
Thompson Coburn’s Management Committee welcomes three new members
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2020 Chambers USA
Thompson Coburn’s 2020 Congressional Calendar now available
Eileen Brown named managing partner of Thompson Coburn’s D.C. office
Thompson Coburn recognized as Legal Innovator by Missouri Lawyers Media
President Trump signs bill approving commemorative coin to benefit client FIRST
Congratulations to our 14 ‘Lawyers of the Year’ for 2020
Thompson Coburn’s UAS practice launches Three Lawyers and a Drone podcast
Margie Krumholz named 2019 recipient of Edward A. Groobert Award for Legal Excellence
Thompson Coburn further expands Energy practice with addition of Erica Rancilio
Thompson Coburn adds energy and natural resources policy advisors to growing Lobbying & Policy team
Ben Grove elected President of Q Street
Three-part webinar series will help Government contractors face inherent challenges
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Tony Anderson among LGBTQ execs honored by the Washington Business Journal
Running to raise funds for the American Heart Association
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2018
Emily Wang Murphy named as co-chair of 28th Annual Lawyers Have Heart
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 utilities practice
Emily Wang Murphy appointed to Lawyers Have Heart board
Margie Krumholz elected to ELFA board
Thompson Coburn Management Committee welcomes Tony Anderson
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
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
Thompson Coburn returns to the U.S. Supreme Court on state sovereign immunity
Congratulations to our 8 ‘Lawyers of the Year’
Aaron Lacey, Chris Murray author paper on regulatory hurdles for competency-based education
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’
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
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
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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Nicole advises electric utilities and cooperatives, natural gas companies and local distribution companies on a wide range of FERC regulatory and policy matters. Nicole advises electric utilities and cooperatives, natural gas companies a... |
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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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Jonathan's practice is focused on regulatory and litigation issues that affect domestic and international maritime and shipping matters, as well as international trade re... Jonathan's practice is focused on regulatory and litigation issues that aff... |
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Henry is a partner in the Firm's Tax Practice Area. Henry is a partner in the Firm's Tax Practice Area. |
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Bonnie advises and advocates for clients on wholesale electric market rules and transmission access and pricing issues. Bonnie advises and advocates for clients on wholesale electric market rules... |
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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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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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Adrienne represents clients in electric and natural gas pipeline matters, and counsels on compliance and enforcement. Adrienne represents clients in electric and natural gas pipeline matters, a... |
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Geoff is a securities litigator who is known for successfully handling high-stakes internal investigations and complex commercial disputes. Geoff is a securities litigator who is known for successfully handling high... |
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Associate
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Christine represents clients in complex litigation and government contracts matters. Christine represents clients in complex litigation and government contracts... |
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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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Associate
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Mike focuses on transportation and international trade matters and provides guidance to clients in a variety of sectors. Mike focuses on transportation and international trade matters and provides... |
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Counsel
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A former deputy general counsel for a private university, Scott understands the unique challenges that our higher education clients face and how to best help them achieve... A former deputy general counsel for a private university, Scott understands... |
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Hospitals, health systems, physicians and other health care clients look to Milada, an attorney and registered nurse, for critical assistance on a range of complex regula... Hospitals, health systems, physicians and other health care clients look to... |
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Ed advocates for his clients across the country focusing on intellectual property, trade secrets, corporate technology, licensing, patent strategy, trademark prosecution,... Ed advocates for his clients across the country focusing on intellectual pr... |
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Legislative Director
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As a relentless builder of strategic networks, Ben leverages his bipartisan connections in Washington and throughout the country to connect clients to Congress, the Admin... As a relentless builder of strategic networks, Ben leverages his bipartisan... |
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Jesse advises cooperatives and other clients as they navigate complex FERC proceedings and comply with FERC rules. Jesse advises cooperatives and other clients as they navigate complex FERC ... |
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Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety of privately-held businesses, manufacturers, financial institutions, and nonprofits. Benjamin is a corporate advisor and business strategist for a wide variety ... |
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Advisor
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Jack has a wide range of public policy and strategic communications experience in regional and international law firms and public affairs firms, where he has worked with ... Jack has a wide range of public policy and strategic communications experie... |
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Associate
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Catherine counsels clients on a wide variety of international trade and transportation issues. Catherine counsels clients on a wide variety of international trade and tra... |
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Partner
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Matt's practice focuses on maritime and trade finance and related United States government guarantee programs. Matt's practice focuses on maritime and trade finance and related United St... |
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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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A successful negotiator and litigator, Peter is well-versed in the broad range of issues affecting the electric utility industry. A successful negotiator and litigator, Peter is well-versed in the broad ra... |
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Sean helps his clients navigate the complex web of federal regulations that affect their transportation and export operations. Sean helps his clients navigate the complex web of federal regulations that... |
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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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Emily works closely with company owners, executives, and boards on both their short-term and long-term business goals. Emily works closely with company owners, executives, and boards on both the... |
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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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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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Senior Counsel
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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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Counsel
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Jennifer provides counsel to a broad range of clients in the health care and life sciences industries, including institutional providers, medical practices, health system... Jennifer provides counsel to a broad range of clients in the health care an... |
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International Trade Analyst
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Ronen Plechnin is an International Trade Specialist who specializes in import and export trade issues, sanctions and general customs compliance. Ronen Plechnin is an International Trade Specialist who specializes in impo... |
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Erica guides clients and litigates in regulatory matters concerning natural gas and oil pipelines and electric utilities. Erica guides clients and litigates in regulatory matters concerning natural... |
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Associate
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Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities and other entities regarding their rights and obligations when doing business with the Federal Government. Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities and other entities rega... |
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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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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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Rebecca represents municipal and cooperative electric utilities in complex electric rate proceedings before FERC. Rebecca represents municipal and cooperative electric utilities in complex ... |
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Senior Advisor
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Kyle works with clients to build relationships with legislators, regulators and policy makers on Capitol Hill to achieve legislative, regulatory, investment and project d... Kyle works with clients to build relationships with legislators, regulators... |
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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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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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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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Peter is an environmental attorney who helps companies respond to major environmental incidents, navigate regulatory actions and successfully resolve civil and criminal l... Peter is an environmental attorney who helps companies respond to major env... |
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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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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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Jecoliah leverages her practical background in natural resource management to assist energy clients with a variety of regulatory issues. Jecoliah leverages her practical background in natural resource management ... |
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Kent practices in the surface transportation area, with emphasis on major public transit and highway projects, procurement, federal regulatory requirements, and transit l... Kent practices in the surface transportation area, with emphasis on major p... |
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