Groom Law Group, Chartered is widely recognized as the leading benefits law firm in the United States with over 90 attorneys dedicated solely to the practice of employee benefits, health and retirement law. From our one office strategically located in Washington, DC, we maintain a national practice with a focus on novel, cutting edge solutions for our clients. Since our inception in 1975, we have focused on employee benefits, ERISA, health and retirement issues, including plan drafting and advice, administrative practice before governmental agencies, litigation of benefit matters in federal and state court nationwide, and advice and drafting of legislation. Our client base is diverse and includes more than 100 plan sponsors and benefit service providers across the United States, many of whom are Fortune 100 companies, as well as associations, insurers, state and local retirement systems, and tax-exempt organizations. Whether creating state-of-the-art benefit plans, advising financial institutions about their products, or litigating disputes at all levels of the judicial system, Groom’s attorneys are consummate technicians of employee benefits law, offering clients a depth of knowledge that is simply not found in any other firm in the country.

Founded in 1920, Miller & Chevalier is a Washington, DC law firm with a global perspective and leading practices in Tax, International Law, Litigation, ERISA, White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations, Government Contracts, and Government Affairs.

Founded in 1912, the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) was originally created by three independent scientific organizations to provide a forum in which to hold educational meetings, develop publications, and disseminate biological research results. What started as a small group of dedicated scientists has grown to be the nation’s largest coalition of biomedical researchers, representing 26 scientific societies and over 110,000 researchers from around the world. FASEB is now recognized as the voice of advocacy for biological and biomedical research scientists. FASEB's Mission Advance health and welfare by promoting progress and education in biological and biomedical sciences through service to our member societies and collaborative advocacy. FASEB Quick Facts * Website: www.faseb.org * Celebrated 100 years of service to the life sciences community in 2012 * 23 scientific societies / more than 110,000 researchers worldwide * Manages many scientific meetings, conferences, and exhibit halls each year * Publishes The FASEB Journal and FASEB BioAdvances * Provides career resources through job/resume postings, networking, and educational seminars

Kellogg Hansen works in complex trial and appellate litigation. Our lawyers are highly qualified, credentialed, and experienced. Our lawyers have extensive experience representing both plaintiffs and defendants in trials and appeals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on the exceptional results we achieve for our clients.

Zuckerman Spaeder LLP is consistently recognized as a leading national litigation boutique. For 45 years, the firm has attracted extraordinarily talented and experienced attorneys who are committed to each one of their clients. We help them with their most complex, high-stakes legal problems and consistently deliver positive results. The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience related to criminal investigations, securities violations, legal ethics, food and drug law, health care disputes, and tax controversy. With an approach that is both aggressive and savvy, Zuckerman Spaeder seeks to resolve matters before they get to trial—often saving clients from considerable expense and unwanted attention. And when needed, the firm’s focused trial lawyers know how to go toe-to-toe with government investigators, major corporations, and the largest law firms.

Lerch, Early & Brewer is a go-to law firm for middle-market businesses and individuals throughout Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Northern Virginia. We are known for creative and practical advice that guides our clients to sound, informed decisions. With 60 lawyers and more than half a century of experience, we can help you rise to every challenge. Experience the firm and meet the attorneys at the new lerchearly.com.

Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll PLLC champions the causes of real people—workers, consumers, small business owners, investors, and whistleblowers—working to deliver corporate reforms and fair markets for the common good. With Cohen Milstein on your side, count on uncommon legal talent, high-powered resourcefulness, and impactful results, often delivered in ways never imagined possible. Attorney Advertising For information on careers at Cohen Milstein, please visit our website at www.cohenmilstein.com/careers.

Van Ness Feldman is a nationally recognized mid-sized law firm specializing in the areas of energy, environment, and natural resources law and policy, with offices in Washington, DC, Seattle, the Bay Area, Houston and Baton Rouge. Our collaborative team of attorneys and policy professionals provide legal counsel, thought leadership, and policy strategy to a wide range of clients helping them navigate the complex intersection between business and government. Through our focused experience and the strong partnerships we form with our clients, we are able to find the effective strategies and creative solutions that help our clients achieve their goals.

From our very first year in practice, the goal at Nixon & Vanderhye has been to establish a first-rate firm that capitalizes on the experience of its attorneys to service high-quality clients in all aspects of intellectual property law, nationally and internationally. Our philosophy from day one has been to provide comprehensive services in intellectual property law with the highest quality and at a cost that ensures value, while steadfastly protecting the intellectual property of our clients. Nixon & Vanderhye has earned a long-standing reputation for putting the interests and needs of our clients first. With that philosophy, the firm has built a working environment where people enjoy coming to work and stay for many, many years.

Keller and Heckman, founded in 1962, has a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation, serving both domestic and international clients. Our firm is a pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving. Since 1971, we have had an in-house scientific staff that works closely with the firm's attorneys on matters of technical complexity. Many of our attorneys also have government experience and expertise in multiple areas of the law.

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, P.C. is the largest dedicated food and drug law firm in the country. Our niche practices in the areas of new drug development, controlled substances, advertising, and health care law complement our core FDA practice. Our knowledge of the laws and regulations governing drugs, medical devices, foods, dietary supplements, and cosmetics is unparalleled in breadth and depth.

Global Science & Technology was founded in 1991. Currently, Global Science & Technology has offices in six locations: Greenbelt, Maryland; Arlington, Virginia; Fairmont, West Virginia; Boulder, Colorado; and Asheville, North Carolina. Global Science & Technology has built a highly specialized workforce that includes experts in key domains of engineering, science, communications, and information technology. Global Science & Technology provides all levels of scientific and technical expertise and support within the federal Research and Development (R&D) laboratory environment. Global Science & Technology’s major clients include NASA Goddard Space Flight Center(GSFC), NASA Headquarters, NOAA, Department of Defense (DoD), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the State of West Virginia. Much of Global Science & Technology’s work has been in direct support of NASA and NOAA science missions and related data systems. Global Science & Technology’s signature emphasis is on systems interoperability and solutions based on open standards to create efficiencies and reduce overall cost of operations.