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Daniel S. Ward represents individuals, small businesses and corporations in a wide variety of business disputes, including disputes involving business torts, theft of trade secrets, unfair competition, franchisor/franchisee disputes, breach of contract actions, and intellectual property disputes.. In addition to his litigation practice, Dan provides legal and business advice and counseling on a variety of corporate matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and formation, best practices, and executive compensation. Dan's clients vary from individual executives to start-up companies to established large and small companies. Dan has acted as outside general counsel to a number of small and medium sized companies, as well as serving on the Board of Directors of a number of companies.Dan also represents businesses, inventors, and other technology innovators in various intellectual property disputes and licensing matters. Through both litigation and negotiation, Dan has obtained in millions of dollars in licensing revenues for his clients. In addition to his litigation and intellectual property practices, Dan also represents employees and employers in a variety of matters, including the litigation or mediation of age, race, gender and pregnancy discrimination disputes; the negotiation and drafting of employment contracts, restrictive covenants, and severance agreements; the enforcement and litigation of non-compete agreements; and advising employers on best employment practices.Prior to joining the firm, Dan worked at Williams & Connolly LLP in Washington, DC, where he focused on general civil litigation and intellectual property litigation. Dan is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center. While at Georgetown Law, Dan worked for the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill and at the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia. Dan also represented a number of indigent clients as a student attorney in the Georgetown Criminal Justice Clinic. Dan has a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Georgetown University.Dan is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, the United States District Courts for the Districts of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Eastern District of Virginia, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. Dan is a member of the American Bar Association. Dan lives outside of Annapolis, Maryland with his wife Tucker and their three boys, Ryan, Sean and Rowan. When he is not working, Dan enjoys sailing, crabbing, fishing, or doing just about anything on the Chesapeake Bay. Dan is a member of the Board of Directors of the Kevin E. Reichardt Foundation.

Dan Schy is a highly-regarded family law attorney known for his dedication to his clients and zealous advocacy in the courtroom. He helps families navigate all aspects of family law, including divorce, custody, spousal and child support, and cases involving domestic violence. Dan has a proven record of success handling complex cases, including those involving high-net-worth individuals, complex property division, and contested child custody matters.. A tough, strategic negotiator, Dan encourages cooperation between parties with the goal of reaching fair, amicable settlements. When that proves impossible, however, Dan is a skilled and experienced trial attorney who has successfully litigated cases throughout the courts of Northern Virginia.. Dan grew up in Northern Virginia and graduated with Honors from the College of William & Mary. He then earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Richmond School of Law, and has focused his practice exclusively on family law for nearly twenty years. Prior to joining Tucker PLLC, Dan served as the Chair of the Family Law Practice Group for Legal Services of Northern Virginia, a non-profit law firm dedicated to offering pro bono legal assistance to the indigent, elderly and disabled. While there, he played an instrumental role in creating a program that continues to provide legal aid to hundreds of victims of domestic violence each year.. Dan is trained in Collaborative Law, and has been recognized as a top lawyer by Super Lawyers. He has also served on the Advisory Board for the Safe Havens Supervised Visitation/Exchange Program, participated in Fairfax County’s Domestic Violence Network, and provided information sessions at Artemis House, a shelter for families affected by domestic violence.

Civil litigation attorney licensed in the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, and Massachusetts.

Christopher H. Mitchell concentrates his law practice on representing people who have suffered the wrongdoing of others.  For 25 years he has handled cases for patients victimized by medical malpractice; motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians seriously injured or killed in collisions; consumers harmed by unsafe commercial products; and visitors endangered on another’s property.  Mr. Mitchell’s clients have spanned all ages and backgrounds, and he has obtained substantial recoveries for them by judgment or settlement in federal and local courts throughout metropolitan Washington, D.C.  Since 2013 he has been named as one of the region’s best lawyers in the Washington Post  Magazine and SuperLawyers®.. Before joining Stein Mitchell Cipollone Beato & Missner LLP,  Mr. Mitchell was the Executive Director of the Johnstown Symphony Orchestra in Pennsylvania, served as law clerk to Judge John Bayly of the District of Columbia Superior Court, and was a litigation associate at Collier Shannon Rill & Scott, PLLC (now Kelley Drye) in Washington, D.C. Born and raised in the D.C. area, Mr. Mitchell is a graduate of Harvard and Georgetown, and the oldest of seven siblings

Carlos Lopez is a Washington DC family law attorney that puts the interests of his clients’ first in every matter. From navigating them through heated divorces to interstate child support actions.   Attorney Lopez is there for his clients every step of the way. He has extensive legal experience and proven success in and out of the courtroom. Most importantly, Attorney Lopez cares about the individuals and families he represents, always striving to secure the best possible outcome on their behalves. He offers after hour and weekend appointments to ensure his clients get the support and counsel they need during such a trying time. Interested in learning how Attorney Lopez can help with your family law issues? Reach his firm at.

Brigida Benitez is a partner of Steptoe & Johnson LLP, and focuses on global dispute resolution, internal investigations, and compliance matters.  She advises clients on US and international anti-corruption laws and regulations, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and regulations of Multilateral Development Banks.  She also represents clients in connection with corporate and related conduct in complex US and international legal settings.. Ms. Benitez is also experienced representing clients in complex commercial disputes and business controversies, including litigation and arbitration, and internal corporate investigations.  She has been cited by DC Super Lawyers for her work in civil litigation defense, and Hispanic Business magazine has named her a “Woman of the Year” and one of the “100 most influential US Hispanics.”  Additionally, Ms. Benitez was a key member of the team representing the University of Michigan in a landmark victory for diversity in higher education before the US Supreme Court.

Brian W. Thompson is a Director with Jackson & Campbell, P.C.  He is Co-Chair of the Firm's Real Estate Litigation and Transactions practice group and a member of  the Trust and Estate practice group.  His practice with the firm focuses primarily on real estate litigation and transactional matters in the District of Columbia and Maryland, with an emphasis on title and contractual issues. In addition to an area of practice in real estate, Brian represents clients in matters involving Trusts, Estates and Probate. Brian is an active litigation attorney, and has served as lead counsel in matters before the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, various Circuit Courts in the State of Maryland, the Court of Special Appeals of Maryland, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals.. Brian is the current Secretary of the D.C. Land Title Association (DCLTA) and previously served as DCLTA President.  Brian has served on the Board of Directors of DCLTA since 2014.  Brian also previosly served as a member of the elected Steering Committee of the Real Estate Housing and Land Use Community of the D.C. Bar. Brian is also an active member of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) and serves on several ALTA committees. Brian is also a member of the District of Columbia Bar and Maryland State Bar Association.. Brian received his Juris Doctor from Tulane Law School in 2004, and a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2001.

Attorney Zambri has extensive experience representing victims in catastrophic cases, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, product liability, car and truck accidents, Metro bus and train crashes, construction accidents, food poisoning, and premises liability.

Attorney Kamal Nawash is a nationally known attorney with superior courtroom skills.  He is known for his expertise in Landlord Tenant Law, Business Law,  car accidents,  immigration, & Family Law.. He has represented clients from all over the world and he is fluent in English, and Arabic, with a basic understanding of Spanish and Amharic.

Attorney Joseph Cammarata is a board-certified personal injury and civil trial lawyer who has received national recognition for his tenacious representation of his clients during all stages of litigation. He is a graduate of St. John’s University Law School of Law, and also holds a Masters degree in Taxation from the prestigious Georgetown University Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Maryland, Virginia, New York, and Washington, D.C.. His practice focuses on the areas of brain injury, personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. It is his goal to fight for the rights of those who suffer discrimination and other abuses of civil rights. He has won numerous high profile cases and has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. In his experience, he has fought against insurance companies, government entities, and even the President of the United States.. Mr. Cammarata, who is also a certified public accountant, has served as a Chairman of the Criminal Justice Advisory Board and has been involved with the Community Initiative to Reduce Youth Violence, both of which are based in Fairfax, VA. He has also served as a Chairman of the Public Safety Committee of the Visioning Task Force of Mount Vernon, VA, and is a past Chairman of the Red Cross’s largest outdoor fundraising event, the Alexandria Red Cross Waterfront Festival.. As an intelligent, well-spoken, and highly accomplished public speaker, Mr. Cammarata has appeared many times on national and international cable and network television programs and national radio shows. His words have been widely quoted in national and international newspaper and magazine publications. Additionally, he serves as a contributing author for Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, a book edited by Larry King of CNN.. Attorney Cammarata once secured a unanimous decision from the U.S. Supreme Court that guaranteed people the right to equal access to justice, especially against powerful and intimidating opponents. In 1989, he was honored with the Outstanding Attorney Award by the U.S. Department of Justice. He also authored legislation designed to safeguard young athletes from known concussion risks in the “Athletic Concussion Protection Act of 2011.”. Every year since 2007, Attorney Cammarata has been named a Washington, D.C. area “Super Lawyer” by Law & Politics Magazine.. Washingtonian magazine has consistently named him one of the area’s top lawyers every year since 1997, including:. Mr. Cammarata currently serves as the Secretary of the Trial Lawyers’ Association of Metropolitan Washington, D.C. and is a founder of the non-profit organization Brain Injury Association of D.C., which is devoted to helping people suffering from brain injuries through research, education, prevention, and advocacy.

Attorney David A. Branch has been an attorney for over 25 years. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in both Political Science and Economics from Southern Methodist University in 1987. He went on to obtain his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1990. He has served both his clients and his community for three decades.. David Branch, Esq. understands what it takes to get his clients justice. He is committed to getting his clients the compensation they deserve. He represents his clients in a variety of cases, including Employment discrimination; Employment Contracts; Labor disputes; Wage and Hour disputes; and employment negotiations. Attorney Branch handles individual cases as well as class-action lawsuits. One of the largest class actions he’s ever handled was a group of revenue officers who filed suit against the Internal Revenue Service.. In 2018, Attorney Branch successfully represented a deaf employee in an EEO claim against the National Security Agency (NSA) who was denied interpreting services at the Agency. After winning the case, he established a grant to pay for interpreters so individuals in the deaf community in Washington DC could attend a weekly Bible Study held in his law office.. David A. Branch specializes in Employment Law. He has extensive experience in this area of law. Prior to opening his own practice, David served as Staff Attorney for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. He has over 25 years of litigation and trial experience. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area, where he is an active volunteer and community leader.. Attorney Branch volunteers his time with several organizations, including the Children of Mine Youth Center in Washington, D.C., where he sponsors as many as 50 children from the Annual Angel Tree.. Attorney Branch regularly supports international missions, and provided financial support for individuals to perform mission work in Cuba, Kenya, Uganda, Peru, and Honduras, and purchased health products for AIDS/HIV patients in Uganda, school supplies for children in Malawi, and graduation gowns for a high school class in Haiti. Attorney Branch is a Bible teacher and teaches a class on "Defending and Presenting Cases in the Courts of Heaven."

Attorney Christopher Hoge focuses on civil litigation in the District of Columbia and Maryland local and federal courts, and has developed expertise in the areas of legal malpractice and controversies between lawyers and clients, including fee disputes. Chris graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (BA 1970) and the American University Law School (JD 1974), and served as law clerk to Judge Revercomb of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. He has been in practice since 1975, handling a wide variety of civil and criminal cases, a number of which have been highly publicized and established important legal precedents. He has served as President of the Bar Association of the District of Columbia (1998 – 1999) and the George Washington American Inn of Court (1996 – 1997), and as Chair of the District of Columbia Bar Practice Management Service Committee (2007-2008), as well as holding several other honorary positions. He has lectured frequently at District of Columbia Bar continuing legal education programs and been involved in judicial training programs. Mr. Hoge has the highest possible rating from the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, and has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” and a Top Attorney in the Washington, D.C. area by the Washington Post. He has been profiled in Lawyer’s Weekly – a national legal periodical – for his work in the area of legal malpractice.

As principal of Conrad Law & Policy Counsel, Jamie Conrad provides legislative and regulatory representation to businesses, associations and coalitions in the areas of homeland security; environment, health and safety; and science policy/information quality. With 14 years of experience at the American Chemistry Council and 8 years at major national law firms, he has a broad and sophisticated perspective on how to achieve results and defend interests in the federal regulatory environment.

As a Partner at Tully Rinckey PLLC, she concentrates her practice on federal labor and employment law, routinely representing employees before United States District Courts, Appeals Courts, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB). She has extensive experience with cases involving violations of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Rehabilitation Act, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Stephanie was recognized by Lawyers of Distinction in 2018 for her excellence in civil litigation.. Prior to joining Tully Rinckey PLLC, Stephanie served as an associate for a Silver Springs, Maryland law firm, where she similarly represented Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) complainants alleging discrimination based on disability, failure to accommodate, national origin, religion, and ethnicity. She represented clients before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. She began her career as a lawyer at another Silver Spring law firm, where she gained valuable experience handling cases involving ADEA, Title VII, USERRA, and state employment discrimination law. She represented clients before the EEOC, MSPB, and Maryland Commission on Civil Rights.. While attending law school at the Touro College Law Center, Stephanie interned with the Legal Aid Society of Nassau County in Hempstead, N.Y., the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York in Central Islip, N.Y., the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps in Vilseck, Germany, and the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. She also participated on the Moot Court Honors Board. At Touro, where she ranked in the top 16 percent of her class, Stephanie received the Exemplary Contribution to the Quality of Student Life Award and the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI) Award for Best Oral Advocate.. Before pursuing a career in law, Stephanie worked in the entertainment industry, serving as a talent manager’s executive assistant in Beverly Hills and as a producer’s intern for “The West Wing” political drama television series.

Ariel E. Solomon, Esq., concentrates her practice in the areas of Federal Employment Law and Civil Litigation. She has significant experience asserting rights of employees in complex litigation matters, including but not limited to, providing aggressive representation for employees in adverse action cases before the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), discrimination cases before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, federal retirement and whistleblower retaliation cases.. Her practices areas include:

Andrea Gold earned her law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 2004, where she was an associate editor of the Journal of Law Reform, co-President of the Law Students for Reproductive Choice, and a student attorney at the Family Law Project clinical program. Ms. Gold graduated with high distinction from the University of Michigan Ross School of Business in 2001, concentrating her studies in Finance and Marketing.. After finishing law school, Ms. Gold was awarded a prestigious public interest fellowship by the Skadden Fellowship Foundation. The Skadden Fellowship Foundation was created by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP, one of the nation's top law firms, to support the work of new attorneys at public interest organizations around the country. The Skadden Fellowship Foundation receives hundreds of applications each year, but only a very small number of Skadden fellows are selected.. As a Skadden fellow, Ms. Gold represented indigent battered women in dissolution of marriage, paternity, and order of protection matters.  In this capacity, Ms. Gold was lead counsel at both trial and various evidentiary hearings.  In addition to the aforementioned litigation experience, Ms. Gold provided legal counsel to clients, members of the legal community, and social service providers regarding the Illinois Victim's Safety and Security Act (VESSA), a state law protecting survivors of abuse from employment discrimination and providing for unpaid leave.. Ms. Gold became an associate at Tycko & Zavareei LLP in October 2006.  Since that time, Ms. Gold has taken and defended numerous depositions in various cases, drafted appellate briefing and assisted in preparation for oral argument, participated in an over 25-day civil jury trial (including conducting a direct examination, writing and arguing various motions, preparing witnesses, and drafting jury instructions), and successfully brought and/or defended several case-dispositive motions.. Ms. Gold is a member of the District of Columbia Bar and a licensed member of the State Bar of Illinois.  She is also a member of the National Employment Lawyer’s Association and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyer’s Association.

Alison Rogers is an associate at Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC. Alison focuses on general litigation, representing clients before state and federal courts. Alison also has experience in small business and corporate matters. Alison graduated from The University of Michigan Law School in 2015, where she served as executive editor on the Michigan Journal of Race and Law.. While in law school, Alison served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Judge Judith E. Levy in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and as a student-attorney in The University of Michigan Pediatric Advocacy Clinic. She interned at the Office of the Inspector General for the New York Police Department, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the Department of Justice.. Prior to joining Bailey & Ehrenberg PLLC, Alison was a legal fellow at the Community Defender Division of the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia.

Alan Lescht has been successfully litigating employment discrimination, civil rights, and commercial litigation cases for more than 25 years. He is a founding partner of Alan Lescht & Associates, PC, where he oversees the firm's employment litigation and counseling practices.. Top Ten Leaders Program named Alan one of Washington's top employment lawyers.  Washingtonian Magazine recognized Mr. Lescht as one of the top employment and civil rights lawyers in Washington, DC.. Mr. Lescht has been quoted in the Washington Post, Federal Employees News Digest,  National Public Radio, CBS and ABC.. Mr. Lescht is an active member of the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association, the National Employment Lawyers Association, and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association.. Mr. Lescht received a Bachelor of Arts degree, from George Washington University and he received a J.D. degree, from St. John's University .  Mr. Lescht practiced in New York with Dreyer & Traub and later with Reid & Priest, in New York and Washington, DC , before founding his firm.. Federal Service :. Jeffery Smith v. Dep't of the Treasury , (EEOC Docket No.l00-2005-00704X): We obtained decision finding that the Agency unlawfully retaliated against an employee.. Janyce Wiggins v. Dept of Veterans Affairs , (EEOC CASE NO. 100-AO-7779X): Alan Lescht obtained a decision finding that the Agency unlawfully retaliated against an employee in a non-selection case.. Contract/Non-Competition/Trade Secrets :. Healthcare Strategies, Inc. v. The WellNet Healthcare Plan, Inc . Case No. 13-C-07-70195 (Howard County, Maryland, 2007): Alan Lescht obtained a decision defeating a motion for preliminary injunction following a hearing on the merits in a case where the plaintiff alleged that the defendant misappropriated trade secrets and customers.. Robinson v. East Capitol View Community Development Corporation, Inc., Case No. 04CA 5416 (Broderick, J., 2006): Alan Lescht obtained a jury verdict finding breach of an employment contract.. Sexual Harassment :. Faraci v. CACI , 464 F. 527 (E.D. VA 2006) Alan Lescht obtained a verdict following arbitration on a claim of sexual harassment and retaliation on behalf of an employee of a government contractor who was stationed overseas. The arbitration award was upheld in federal court.. Figueroa v. Savanar , 2002 WL 83667 (S.D.N.Y. 2002): Alan Lescht obtained a $200,000 verdict where he represented former female employees of a Bonanza Steakhouse who alleged that the owner/manager sexually harassed them. The jury awarded each plaintiff 25,000 in compensatory damages and 25,000 in punitive damages following a two and one half day trial.. Chadwick v. D.C . , 56 F. 69 (D.D.C. 1999): Alan Lescht obtained a $400,000 verdict in case where he represented a former employee of the District of Columbia's Oak Hill Youth center who alleged that she was sexually harassed by her former supervisor. The jury awarded his client $400,000 in compensatory damages and the Court later added $63,981 in lost wages to the award following a five day trial.. Disability Discrimination :. Grullon v. South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corp ., 712 N.Y. Co. 2000): Alan Lescht obtained a $125, verdict in case where he represented a former case manager of a work training center who alleged that his former employer terminated his employment because he was a recovering alcoholic. The jury awarded him 25,000 in compensatory damages, 50, in lost wages and 50,000 in punitive damages, following a three day trial.. Assault And Battery/Civil Rights :. Yousif v. Safeway , 97-CV-200 (D.Md. 1999): Alan Lescht obtained a $422,500 verdict in a case where he represented a former night stocker who alleged he was fired because of his national origin and other civil rights violations. The jury awarded him $22,500 in compensatory damages and $400,000 in punitive damages following a five day trial.. Race Discrimination :. Juliette Johnson v. Reliable Mail Service, Inc. , Case No. 99 Civ. 5877 (McKenna, J., 2002): Alan Lescht obtained a $30,000 jury verdict where he represented a Black employee who had worked for the defendant for about one week and earned about $300 before she was fired. The Judge awarded her attorney's fees as well.. Retaliation :. Reginald Fortune v. Joseph Smith & Sons, Inc. , CAL06-15017 (Circuit Court, Prince George 's County, 2008): Alan Lescht obtained a jury verdict finding unlawful employment discrimination retaliation on behalf of a warehouse employee who alleged he was fired for complaining about discrimination.. Linwood Jackson v. HABC , Civ. No. 03-86 (BG)(JKB), (D. Md., 2004): we obtained a jury verdict finding unlawful employment discrimination retaliation on behalf of a painter who alleged that he was fired because he complained about what he believed to be unlawful discrimination at work.. Taylor v. ARE, Inc. , Case No. 01-7204 (Blackburne-Rigsby, J., 2005): Alan Lescht obtained a jury verdict finding unlawful employment discrimination retaliation in violation of the DC Human Rights Act on behalf of three former employees of a restaurant who alleged that they were fired because the opposed and complained about discrimination at work.. Unpaid Wages :. McFarlane v. Gremillon , Case No. 242492-V (Circuit Court, Mont. Co., Md. ): Alan Lescht obtained a jury verdict fining a violation of the Md. Wage Payment Act on behalf of a household employee.. Public Policy Termination:. Sandra Brown v. Noyes Air Conditioning Contractors, Inc ., Case No. 279648 (Circuit Court, Montgomery County, Md., 2007): We obtained a jury verdict finding that the defendant violated the public policy of the State of Maryland by terminating her employment because she filed a claim for worker compensation benefits.

Alan Kabat received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington in 1983. He received a Ph.D. in Biology from Harvard University in 1990. Mr. Kabat received a J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 1998. He was a member of the American Criminal Law Review, and served as Editor-In-Chief for its Thirteenth Survey of White Collar Crime. Mr. Kabat is a member of the American Bar Association and the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers’ Association (MWELA). He is currently co-chair of the Amicus Committee for MWELA. He also serves as discovery coordinator for a complex multidistrict litigation matter.. Mr. Kabat has been admitted to practice law in Maryland since 1998, in the District of Columbia since 1999, and in Virginia since 2008. He is also admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court; the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia, Second, Fourth, Sixth, Ninth, and Tenth Circuits; and the U.S. District Courts for District of Columbia, Maryland, and the Eastern District of Virginia.. Mr. Kabat has represented a variety of matters including: employees with gender, race, and age discrimination claims against their employers, government and private-sector employees who reported illegal conduct in their workplace, non-profit organizations in constitutional challenges to government investigations, law firm partners moving from one law firm to another law firm, and individuals and organizations in defamation, non-compete, and tortious interference litigation.

After service in the United States Navy during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, I went to law school in the Middle West and then returned to Washington, D.C. to practice communications law.  Leaving the technical side of that field, I focused on libel and defamation law and public employee rights to report wrongdoing in the workplace.  Our Federal employees caretaking the environment were my primary focus through to 2004.  I then returned to Federal service to set up the modern whistleblowing programs for the Defense Department and the Intelligence Community.  The work was exhilarating.  My skills in Federal Employment Law were honed and I picked up new insights as a National Security lawyer focused on oversighting of the security clearance adjudication process, 2004 to 2018. In 2018, I returned to private practice on Connecticut Avenue, using the experience of the previous quarter century to continue helping our Federal workers. Home is Upstate New York, where I came of age at Ithaca, New York and received my collegiate education at Cornell University.  My husband and I live in western Maryland, close to both our families.  In my spare time, I grow tomatoes, cucumbers, a variety of herbs and spices, and green beans. I tend to be a dog-person, but am courteous to cats.

A highly respected and professionally recognized attorney, Andrew Bakaj is a former intelligence officer and criminal investigator who brings a history of distinguished service to the firm. This experience enables the firm to represent individuals in adverse security clearance actions, whistleblower activities, employment matters (to include appearing the Merit Systems Protection Board), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) matters, and individuals, corporations, and organizations who are facing investigation. Notably, his background as a subject-matter expert in whistleblower reprisal investigations makes him uniquely qualified to represent individuals who have experienced retaliatory action as a result of lawfully engaging in protected activity—whistleblower reprisal—particularly when the action involves a security clearance. Moreover, he is a leading expert in security clearance matters. In his professional capacities, Andrew has advised and counseled numerous senior U.S. Government officials in a variety of legal and investigative areas.. Andrew has been lauded by colleagues and professional organizations alike. Notably, he was named “Lawyer of the Year” by his peers at the Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association, and Washingtonian Magazine named him among Washington, DC’s top attorneys. Perhaps most unique is that Washingtonian named Andrew among “Washington’s 250 Most Influential People”, identifying him among “the 250 experts and advocates—outside the government—who’ll be shaping the policy debates of the years to come.”. In naming Washington’s Most Influential People, Washingtonian wrote:. “Policymaking changes as governments come in and out of power. But the bedrock underlying it—expertise that enables public service and good-faith debate and explains why idealists still come to Washington—remains. Here’s a look at who’s wielding that influence right now.”. This distinction directly corresponds with many of Andrew’s cases and his publicly-stated personal mission: that his work be timely, relevant, and have impact.. To that end, you have certainly seen his work as he has successfully represented clients in some of the nation’s highest profile matters. Andrew also lends his voice to addressing specific legal and policy issues when appropriate. As such, he has written numerous articles on security clearance issues, federal investigations, and whistleblower matters.. Previously, Andrew also served as Senior Investigator with the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of Inspector General.  While with DoD, he led and managed global investigative operations involving time-sensitive and high profile investigations, many of which involved senior officials.  Further, Andrew developed a legal and investigative framework in conducting the Federal Government’s first investigations involving security clearance actions as a pretext for whistleblower reprisal.  This framework was ultimately used as the basis for oversight over such investigations to comply with a Presidential Executive Order.  Andrew's proven ability to conceptualize and illustrate the long-term impact of significant regulatory and policy initiatives has been invaluable to the senior officials whom he has advised.  As a result, the Department of Defense recognized Andrew by awarding him Investigator of the Year, Investigations of the Year, and the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General Career Achievement Award.Prior to serving with CIA and DoD, Andrew practiced law in New Jersey and Washington, DC. Further, he has had numerous federal internships, which include serving with the State Department in Kyiv, Ukraine; as a law clerk with the Department of Justice; and serving three United States Senators.. Andrew's practice areas include:. Security Clearance and Polygraph. Whistleblower Representation & Federal Employment Law. Criminal and Administrative Investigations. Internal Investigations. Congressional Investigations. Government & Media Relations. Freedom of Information Act and Pre-Publication Guidance. The Compass Rose Financial Debt Recovery Program

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