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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.
We are proud to announce that Thompson Coburn has been ranked among the top 100 law firms by the Washington Business Journal!
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.
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Nicole is a seasoned legal advisor focusing on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) regulatory and policy matters on behalf of electric cooperatives, natural ... Nicole is a seasoned legal advisor focusing on Federal Energy Regulato... |
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Senior Counsel
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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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Senior Counsel
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Washington, D.C.
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Jonathan focuses on regulatory issues and litigation affecting domestic and international maritime and shipping matters, as well as international trade regulation issues ... Jonathan focuses on regulatory issues and litigation affecting domestic and... |
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Tyler is an experienced international trade and regulatory attorney who provides comprehensive guidance to clients regarding the impact of federal law and regulations on ... Tyler is an experienced international trade and regulatory attorney who pro... |
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Senior Counsel
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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. |
Birmingham |
Former United States Attorney Kenyen Brown focuses his practice on white-collar criminal litigation and compliance counseling, including matters involving internal and go... Former United States Attorney Kenyen Brown focuses his practice on white-co... |
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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 regulatory compliance to guide clients through federal law and regulations impacting domestic and international transactions. Evelyn focuses on international trade and regulatory compliance to guide cl... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Jenna is an associate in the Firm's Energy practice. Jenna is an associate in the Firm's Energy practice. |
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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Warren Dean practices in the field of federal regulation of transportation services, both domestic and international. Warren Dean practices in the field of federal regulation of transportation ... |
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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Dani focuses her practice on assisting clients in the life sciences and healthcare industries. Dani focuses her practice on assisting clients in the life sciences an... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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Partner
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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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With her wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of electric transmission and generation, Jesse is a highly sought-after advisor for clients seeking to navigate t... With her wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of electric transm... |
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Senior Counsel
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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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Partner
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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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Senior Counsel
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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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Law Clerk
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Washington, D.C.
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Joyce focuses on representing higher education institutions in complex litigation and regulatory matters. Joyce focuses on representing higher education institutions in complex liti... |
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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. |
Los Angeles |
Meg advises and represents municipally-owned utilities across the nation as a sought-after legal counsel on Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) matters. Meg advises and represents municipally-owned utilities across the nation as... |
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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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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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Counsel
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Washington, D.C. |
New York |
Kristin is a versatile commercial real estate and finance attorney, concentrating her practice in all aspects of commercial real estate finance and development. Kristin is a versatile commercial real estate and finance attorney, concent... |
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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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Partner
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Chicago |
Washington, D.C. |
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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Partner
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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 recei... Jayna advises companies, transportation authorities, educational institutio... |
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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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Partner
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Washington, D.C.
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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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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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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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Roger represents institutions of higher education in a wide array of regulatory, accreditation, and operational issues. Roger represents institutions of higher education in a wide array of regula... |
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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 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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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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Associate
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Washington, D.C.
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Yasmin is a dynamic and accomplished legal professional, bringing her knowledge to the forefront as an associate in the International Trade and Transportation, and Regula... Yasmin is a dynamic and accomplished legal professional, bringing her knowl... |
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