Washington, D.C. Located at the intersection of public policy and the private sector, Michael Best’s Washington, D.C. office combines deep industry knowledge with a big-picture perspective. Our lawyers — many of whom are alumni of prominent federal agencies — provide comprehensive regulatory, policy, and litigation services to domestic and international clients in many different industries. Our office is located on Maine Street in the Wharf, a revitalized waterfront neighborhood abuzz with the unique energy of D.C. We’re within easy reach of Capitol Hill, the Federal Trade Commission, the US Patent and Trademark Office, and the District of Columbia courthouse. This proximity to key federal institutions is invaluable to our clients, giving us direct and frequent access to the infrastructure that shapes business law. Housed in the same building is the D.C. office of our affiliate Michael Best Strategies (MBS), a consulting firm specializing in lobbying, government relations, crisis management, and community/stakeholder engagement strategies. Michael Best lawyers often collaborate with MBS consultants to help our clients navigate the complex federal regulatory and policymaking environment. Office DirectionsWe are located along the Potomac River between the L’Enfant Plaza and Waterfront metro steps and just 5 minutes from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. For detailed directions and information on parking, click here. Related People Preview Attorney's BiographyLucia is an experienced government relations professional with more than 10 years of experience effectively advocating for her clients on Capitol Hill. She helps clients develop and execute short- and long-term policy strategies to achieve their business objectives. Lucia’s areas of expertise include homeland security, defense, transportation, tax, immigration, workforce, education, healthcare, economic development, and appropriations. Lucia M. Alonzo* Principal Michael Best Strategies LLC *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAlex is a Principal with Michael Best Strategies. He helps clients build strategic relationships with policy makers in order to influence favorable outcomes. Alexander J. Angelson* Principal Michael Best Strategies LLC *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAleksandra supports the firm’s U.S. and international clientele with intellectual property and other legal matters. She is a seasoned translator and has experience translating English into Japanese and Japanese into English, allowing for ease of communication across for businesses working with the firm on both sides of the Pacific. Aleksandra N. Baker* Intellectual Property Assistant Translator *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.  Preview Attorney's BiographyKevin provides clients in a wide range of technologies with strategic counsel in the areas of procurement and enforcement of their patent portfolios both in the United States and around the world.  Preview Attorney's BiographyDenise is a nationally recognized policy expert with more than three decades of experience in regulatory law, tax, trade, energy, environment, food, and agriculture with extensive trade association and coalition management at the state and federal levels. As a partner Michael Best Strategies, Denise builds teams to effectively implement policy advocacy strategies to advance client interests. Denise A. Bode Partner
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Michael Best & Friedrich LLP  Preview Attorney's BiographyBill, who leads the firm’s Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) practice, has 25 years’ experience counseling a wide range of clients in the energy sector, including Regional Transmission Organizations (RTOs), retail regulators, investor-owned utilities and their affiliates, public power entities, transmission-dependent utilities, independent transmission developers, and cooperatives and municipals.  Preview Attorney's BiographyClients look to Bill for his rare combination of litigation and prosecution experience. His expansive knowledge of all aspects of intellectual property uniquely positions him to provide clients with a complete range of intellectual property services. For almost 20 years, Bill has litigated patents and other intellectual property rights relating to a wide variety of technologies.  Preview Attorney's BiographyRob helps clients protect their electronic and computer-based technologies. His Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, experience as a software developer, and experience patenting his own invention inform his practical patent prosecution counsel.  Preview Attorney's BiographyAs a Partner with Michael Best Strategies (Strategies), Tami assists businesses and organizations with government relations and federal policy matters. She has significant expertise in the areas of agriculture, food, nutrition, energy, and the environment. Tami leverages her 25 years of experience and the network she has developed to offer clients critical insights and actionable advice to help them deliver value for their shareholders and society. Tami Jackson Buckner* Partner, Michael Best Strategies LLC *Names that appear with an asterisk indicate a Michael Best professional not admitted to practice law.
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