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Matthew Rizzolo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Matthew, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian Nixon’s practice spans advertising, technology, emerging media and privacy, with particular focus on clients implementing targeted advertising strategies and other data-driven marketing initiatives across various media channels. He provides forward-thinking counsel to clients ranging from startups (including social media platforms and emerging media ventures) to Fortune 500 companies. He advises organizations of all sizes on data optimization, mobile commerce, Telephone Consumer P...

Matthew B. Swartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Matthew B., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ken has many varied interests outside of the law. In addition to travel and hiking, he is an avid reader, boxes and takes yoga for exercise and release, and studies ancient texts for insightful meanings. He has a wife of 30 years who runs her own business, and two sons, one a COO and entrepreneur and the other music engineering whiz who founded a music artist promotion company. Ken brings his “better way” focus to his life, his work and his family. Family dinners are legendary, li...

Danielle Morris is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. Danielle, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Scott Kilgore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. R. Scott, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Victoria Lauterbach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law. Victoria, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Victoria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul Rosenblatt is a litigation partner in the Washington, D.C., office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Paul’s practice focuses on representing manufacturers in high-stakes product liability and mass tort litigation. He has played a key role in leading the national expert teams for some of the largest and most complex mass torts and MDLs in the country, including surgical mesh, military earplugs and PFAS. In addition to leading national expert teams, he has extensive experience preparing, ...

Biz is a leader in the field of criminal defense and internal investigations focusing on white-collar defense and health care cases. Biz regularly represents clients in congressional and criminal fraud investigations as well as qui tam, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), False Claims Act (FCA), civil RICO, and employment litigation. She has counseled clients — including boards, audit committees, and management — on the development and implementation of internal compliance and e...

Sean P. Schmergel has been consistently recognized as one the DMVs top divorce and family law attorneys, including by Washingtonian Magazine, Arlington Magazine, Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. He co-founded Schmergel & Mersberger, PLC over 20 years ago and has continued to hone his legal practice before the local courts, developing a reputation as a zealous and thoughtful family law advocate. A resident of Northern Virginia for over 30 years, Mr. Schmergel holds a genuine concern for the...