Lowenstein Sandler is proud to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Lowenstein Chair and Managing Partner Gary M. Wingens says: “Lowenstein’s presence in the nation’s capital has facilitated our firm’s growth far more than just geographically; it has heightened the firm’s national reputation and ability to serve clients across a wide range sectors who seek to do business throughout the global economy.”
Partner Zarema A. Jaramillo serves as Managing Partner of the D.C. office, overseeing the office’s strategic expansion that has more than doubled its headcount of attorneys and staff over the past five years. She credits the office’s growth to “Lowenstein’s ability to attract the highest caliber of attorneys who want to collaborate in a great culture that encourages an entrepreneurial mindset.” She adds: “The synergy of our core practices here in D.C., including Antitrust/Competition, Global Trade & National Security, and Data Privacy and Cybersecurity—are synergistic with our market-leading corporate and transactional practices, allowing us to serve national clients in technology, privacy equity, and life sciences. At the same time, our expansion of the Chambers-ranked Private Client Services, and the addition of the Emerging Companies & Venture Capital practice in Washington, have deepened our already-impressive bench and have elevated our service offerings to clients across multiple geographies.”
Jaramillo adds: “I truly believe you will be hard pressed to find a better, more collegial group of talented lawyers to work alongside.”
Recent additions to the D.C. office include:
- Partner Matt VanderGoot, who has increased the firm’s corporate work in the DMV area, particularly in the ECVC and government contracting spaces;
- Partners Beth Shapiro Kaufman, Megan E. Wernke, and Melissa L. Wiley, and associates Meghan M. Federman and Molefi McIntosh, who all joined the firm in 2023, significantly increasing the firm’s capabilities in Private Client Services, Trusts & Estates, and Tax;
- Partner Elinor Ramey, who also joined in 2023 to lead Lowenstein’s Exempt Organizations practice;
- Partner and Chair of Lowenstein’s Data, Privacy & Cybersecurity practice Amy S. Mushahwar, who is leading the firm’s expansion in this burgeoning area, along with new counsel "Kai" Knight and Tricia Y. Wagner, and associate Cairon S. Overton;
- Counsel Trevor A. Levine, who joined earlier this year, offering Investment Management clients his experience in the area of FinTech; and
- Partner Carl J. Hessler, whose practice focuses on Emerging Companies & Venture Capital transactions and now divides his time between D.C., New York, and Silicon Valley.
Doreen M. Edelman, a widely recognized adviser on foreign trade and investments by such organizations as Foreign Investment Watch and Chambers, joined the firm in 2018 as Chair of the firm’s Global Trade & National Security practice in D.C; she says she is thrilled by the firm’s growth in these interrelated practices. Edelman says: “The ongoing challenges of cross-border business have made the interdisciplinary services that our lawyers provide particularly important. The entrepreneurial and innovative approach we take across all of our locations and practices has proved highly valuable for both startups and established corporations that want to make their mark in the global economy.”
The firm celebrated its D.C. office’s milestone with a festive event on the roof of The Hay-Adams historic hotel on October 17.
About Lowenstein Sandler LLP
Lowenstein Sandler LLP is a national law firm with over 350 lawyers based in New York, Palo Alto, New Jersey, Utah, and Washington, D.C. The firm represents leaders in virtually every sector of the global economy, with particular emphasis on investment funds, life sciences, and technology. Recognized for its entrepreneurial spirit and high standard of client service, the firm is committed to the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.
