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If you do business internationally, in a regulated industry or with the federal government, you know that what happens in Washington directly affects you.
The attorneys and lobbyists in the D.C. office of Thompson Coburn represent clients before agencies, courts and Congress, helping businesses and public entities navigate legal, regulatory and legislative challenges in Washington and beyond. We are committed to achieving your goals with practical, value-driven legal and government relations counsel, solving problems and unlocking new opportunities for your success.
And, if you are an attorney or lobbyist considering a move, learn why so many have found Thompson Coburn to be an excellent platform for elevating already successful practices to the next level. Our culture is based on entrepreneurial spirit, collegial atmosphere and exceptional support for our teams, and of course, our commitment to providing value to our clients. Those are just some of the factors contributing to the success of our Firm and our attorneys.
This year, Thompson Coburn is celebrating the 40th anniversary of our Washington. D.C. office. Over the past 40 years, our D.C. office has developed unique experience representing clients with interests in heavily regulated fields like transportation, maritime finance, international trade, and energy. As a result, we serve clients from across the country and the world, representing them before courts, government agencies, and Congress.
We are incredibly proud that our Firm and D.C. office have a strong legacy of promoting and supporting creativity, respect, innovation, and inclusion. Watch a short video about the past, present and future of Thompson Coburn’s Washington, D.C.,
office.
Thompson Coburn’s D.C. attorneys and lobbyists serve the needs of financial institutions, hospital systems, developers, government contractors, energy purchasers and suppliers, trade associations, higher education institutions, 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 transportation associations.
How can we help you? Just take a look:
- Contracting with the Federal Government? We help companies navigate the intricacies of government contracting and offer practical solutions to problems that arise on a day-to-day basis. (Popular resources: The 10 Myths of Government Contracting and The 10 Commandments of Government Contracting)
- Do your technology, design, sales or supply chains extend beyond the borders of the United States? Our talented Transportation and International Trade attorneys will team with you and your staff to assure compliance, reduce regulatory hurdles and help you to realize cost savings. (Popular resources: Trade Compliance Handbook and Checklists of Foreign Countries Subject to Sanctions)
- Looking for guidance on navigating Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or state commission requirements and regulations? The attorneys in our top-ranked, nationwide Energy practice have decades of combined experience in this highly specialized area of law. We work closely as a team to provide legal guidance and creative solutions to a diverse group of energy industry clients across North America. We effectively counsel clients on all stages of energy litigation; compliance programs and guidelines; North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) reliability standards, audits and investigations; energy market design issues; strategic transactions including the purchase and sale of electricity, natural gas, oil, and facilities; the operation of hydropower facilities through the FERC licensing and relicensing processes and the corresponding state and federal resource agencies’ processes.
- Facing pressure to develop and maintain critical infrastructure, and provide safe and efficient transportation services within the diverse transportation sector? Our highly-experienced Public Transit attorneys provide comprehensive legal solutions and meaningful counsel on a wide range of federal transportation issues, including the development and implementation of major capital investment projects and assistance with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements in the project development process, procurement and contracting for vehicles and services, FTA grants, financing, and congressional authorization and appropriations measures. Our work involves advising on compliance with FTA’s Circulars and regulations, Buy America, Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), civil rights, 13(c) labor protection, pension and labor issues, and related claims, actions and litigation.
- Facing potential litigation or need assistance responding to or defending your company from agency action? We can help you seek judicial review of agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act and assist with all phases of litigation. Our experienced appellate attorneys handle litigation before federal agencies and most state and federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Our attorneys have appeared multiple times before the Supreme Court and argued two landmark constitutional cases arising out of transportation controversies.
- Seeking legal advice on a complex commercial or regulatory issue related to rail, motor, and air carriage? Our national Transportation practice regularly assists ocean carriers, ports, air carriers, motor carriers, public transit systems, trade associations, shippers and cargo owners, and can handle the variety of issues affecting the industry and its customers.
- Interested in scheduling meetings or testifying on Capitol Hill? Our lobbyists and attorneys have helped clients significantly impact legislative and agency actions. We advocate on our clients’ behalf before members of Congress, congressional committee staff, Executive Branch appointees and independent agency officials. Our team develops government relations strategies and crafts position papers and legislative language 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 team of finance attorneys has decades of hands-on experience representing lenders and investors in a myriad of secured and unsecured finance transactions in both commercial grade and alternative asset transactions of any size and nature. We successfully represent clients in all segments of infrastructure and are prepared to provide legal guidance and assistance with respect to even the most complex infrastructure projects.
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News
Celebrating 40 years of TC in DC
Katie Kraft rejoins Thompson Coburn to co-chair national Public Transit practice
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2022
Jayna Rust selected for NAPABA Leadership Advancement Program
Josh Adrian, Matt Rudolphi join Thompson Coburn’s national energy practice
U.S. Mint releases Christa McAuliffe Commemorative Coin to benefit client FIRST
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
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
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
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
Aaron Lacey, Chris Murray author paper on regulatory hurdles for competency-based education
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2015
Margie Krumholz co-authors chapter on leasing commercial vessels
Thompson Coburn welcomes new associates
Chris Murray named to National Law Journal’s '40 under 40'
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
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
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As counsel to a variety of electric industry participants, Josh helps clients navigate state and federal regulatory processes and resolve complex transactional and ratema... As counsel to a variety of electric industry participants, Josh helps clien... |
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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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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Henry's tax practice work emphasizes partnerships, limited liability companies and nonprofit organizations. Henry's tax practice work emphasizes partnerships, limited liability c... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Tyler is an experienced international trade and regulatory attorney who analyzes federal law and regulations, providing comprehensive guidance to clients in a variety of ... Tyler is an experienced international trade and regulatory attorney who ana... |
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Washington, D.C.
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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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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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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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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Evelyn focuses on international trade and finance matters to guide clients in various sectors. Evelyn focuses on international trade and finance matters to guide clients ... |
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Legislative Assistant
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Washington, D.C.
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For James, the thrill of walking the halls of Congress never grows old. For James, the thrill of walking the halls of Congress never grows old. |
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Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Christine advocates for clients in disputes against the federal government — in fraud investigations, challenging federal regulations, and administrative proceedings — an... Christine advocates for clients in disputes against the federal government ... |
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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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Counsel
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Washington, D.C. |
Birmingham |
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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Washington, D.C.
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C. |
Los Angeles |
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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Washington, D.C.
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Washington, D.C.
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Jack combines his policy and communications experience to help clients meet their legislative and regulatory goals. Jack combines his policy and communications experience to help clients meet... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Washington, D.C.
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Katie advises public transit agencies around the country on a variety of regulatory and compliance issues, including public sector procurement, project delivery, Buy Amer... Katie advises public transit agencies around the country on a variety of re... |
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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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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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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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Clients have consistently praised Emily for her "practical, common sense solutions" and "natural instincts" for deal flow. Clients have consistently praised Emily for her "practical, common sense so... |
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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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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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Senior Counsel
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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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Practice Area Specialist - Corporate/Trade/Regulatory
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Washington, D.C.
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Chuks is a practice area specialist in the Firm's corporate, international trade, and regulatory practice areas. Chuks is a practice area specialist in the Firm's corporate, international ... |
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Washington, D.C.
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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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Chicago |
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Matt is a highly experienced energy attorney who helps cooperative and municipal electric utilities and regulated pipeline clients across the country navigate federal and... Matt is a highly experienced energy attorney who helps cooperative and muni... |
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Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities, educational institutions, and other entities regarding their rights and obligations when doing business with (or rece... Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities, educational institutio... |
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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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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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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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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 including funding, project development, and 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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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Throughout her career, Hope has always found ways to help public institutions achieve their goals. Throughout her career, Hope has always found ways to help public institutio... |
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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 sectors, including distance education programs, and ha... Katie handles a wide variety of regulatory and transactional work for the n... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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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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