Alston & Bird’s office in Washington, D.C. reflects the firm’s approach to the global practice of law in the 21st century. It is home to a number of professionals who have served in Congress and the IRS, SEC, DOJ, FDA and other regulatory bodies, including former U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole and eight-term former Congressman Earl Pomeroy.
The Washington, D.C. office has more than 100 attorneys and policy advisors who focus on antitrust, capital markets and M&A, financial services, health care policy, cybersecurity, energy, environmental, sourcing, domestic and international regulatory, legislative and public policy, tax, ERISA, IP litigation and telecommunications matters, all areas of law having natural synergies with Washington’s regulatory focus.
Washington, D.C.
The Atlantic Building
950 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20004-1404
United States of America
P: 202.239.3300
F: 202.239.3333
Washington, DC 20004-1404
United States of America
P: 202.239.3300
F: 202.239.3333
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Highlights
Dennis Garris | An Introduction to the Washington, D.C. Office of Alston & Bird
Dennis Garris, partner-in-charge of the D.C. office, discusses why it’s an exciting time to work in the nation’s capital.
Car Capital Closes $20 Million Inaugural Debt Financing with Medalist Partners
Alston & Bird client Car Capital Technologies, an automotive FinTech company, has closed a $20 million line of credit in its first asset-based debt financing.
Alston & Bird: Celebrating 22 Years as a Fortune “Best Workplace”
Alston & Bird has been recognized once again by Fortune magazine in its annual survey of America’s “100 Best Companies to Work For®.”
Alston & Bird Named to BTI Client Service A-Team 2021
Alston & Bird has earned national recognition among general counsel as a leader in client service in a new study by BTI Consulting Group.
Five Alston & Bird Attorneys Recognized with JD Supra 2021 “Readers’ Choice Awards”
Five Alston & Bird attorneys have been recognized by JD Supra with its 2021 “Readers’ Choice Awards” as top authors for their insights and commentary.
Alston & Bird Launches Health Care Digital Transformation Service
Alston & Bird has introduced a new service offering to assist health care and technology companies in navigating the ever-changing health IT regulatory and policy landscape.
Alston & Bird Recognized Again as an ITC Market Leader by Patexia
Alston & Bird has once again been recognized by Patexia Inc. as a market leader representing respondents and complainants in Section 337 investigations conducted by the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC).
Alston & Bird Adds USDA Senior Advisor Kristi Boswell as Public Policy Counsel in Washington, D.C.
Alston & Bird has expanded its legislative and public policy capabilities with the addition of counsel Kristi Boswell, a former senior advisor to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) who also served in the White House and as the director of congressional relations for one of the country’s largest agricultural trade groups. Based in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, she will advise agricultural and food clients on complex regulatory and legislative issues.
29 Alston & Bird Attorneys Identified by Client Counsel as Standouts in 2021 Acritas Stars
Client counsel have recognized 29 Alston & Bird lawyers for their outstanding service and professional excellence in the 2021 Acritas Stars.
Alston & Bird Expands Bipartisan Health Care Policy and Regulatory Practice in Washington, D.C.
Alston & Bird has expanded its health care policy and regulatory capabilities with the addition of James “JP” Paluskiewicz, former Republican chief health counsel for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Health, and a strategic alliance with Neleen Rubin, a past Democratic member of the Senate Finance Committee health policy team. Both will be key senior policy additions to the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Cathy Burgess Honored as a 2021 “Health Care | Life Science Trailblazer” by The National Law Journal
Cathy Burgess, partner in Alston & Bird’s Health Care Group and leader of the firm’s FDA Compliance & Enforcement Team, has been recognized by The National Law Journal in its third annual list of professionals identified as agents of change in health care and life sciences law.
Trade X Secures New Growth Capital
Alston & Bird client Trade X, a Toronto business-to-business automotive trading platform, has closed a senior secured revolving line of credit of up to $100 million.