Women Leaders In Law

Lisa Brauner, Partner
Co-Chair of Women’s Initiative Network

The firm is committed to cultivating a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and respect, where diverse perspectives and experiences are valued and celebrated. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with colleagues and clients who share these values.

Lisa Brauner, Partner
Co-Chair of Women’s Initiative Network

In The News

Leading Litigator Mariam Tadros Remy Joins Whiteford in Falls Church

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Mariam Tadros Remy has joined the firm as a Litigation Partner. She will be based in the firm’s Falls Church, Virginia, office.

Whiteford Names Five New Partners

Baltimore – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Ross C. Allen, Robert N. Drewry, Rafiq R. Gharbi, Claudia Lopez-Knapp and Joshua D. Stiff and have been named Partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2026.

17 Whiteford Attorneys Named Legal Elite by Virginia Business Magazine for 2025

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Virginia Business Magazine has recognized seventeen of its attorneys across the Commonwealth as Legal Elite for 2025. This marks Virginia Business Magazine’s 26th edition of its Legal Elite list.

Rogers Receives DC Advocate of the Year Award

Jane Rogers was presented the DC Advocate of the Year Award at the Annual Dinner of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute. The award recognizes a volunteer who has championed legislative issues on behalf of the Chapter and distinguished themselves in promoting and advancing community associations.

Three Whiteford Attorneys Recognized by Virginia Lawyers Weekly

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has recognized three Whiteford attorneys for its 2025 “Leaders in Law” and “Up and Coming Lawyers” awards. Partners Vernon E. Inge, Jr. and Stephen M. Faraci, Sr. have been named “Leaders in Law” and associate Claudia Lopez-Knapp has been named an “Up and Coming Lawyer.”

Leading Corporate Lawyer Clare Lewis Joins Whiteford in Richmond

Whiteford has announced that Clare Lewis has joined the firm as a Partner in Richmond. Ms. Lewis represents independent sponsors, private equity and venture capital fund investors, and emerging growth and middle market companies on mergers and acquisitions, equity financings, corporate governance, fund formations and other matters.

International Corporate Partner Danila Duo Joins Whiteford in New York

Whiteford announced today that Danila Duo' has joined the firm as a Partner in New York. An experienced international business and corporate lawyer, Ms. Duo' is the most recent addition to a New York office that has seen significant recent expansion. She will co-head the firm’s International Practice with Enayat Qasimi in Washington, DC.

Whiteford Welcomes Political Law & Compliance Partner Heidi Abegg in Washington

Whiteford is pleased to announce that Heidi Abegg has joined the firm as a Partner in Washington. Ms. Abegg brings over twenty years of experience in political law, lobbying compliance, government ethics, campaign finance and nonprofit law at the state and federal levels.

Whiteford Names Five New Partners

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston is pleased to announce that Christopher Chaisson, Mario A. de Castro, Alexandra L. Neifert, Nasim J. Saeidi and Jeffrey C. Seaman have been named Partners of the firm, effective January 1, 2025.

Virginia Lawyers Weekly Names Betsy Davis as Go To Lawyer for Employment Law

Virginia Lawyers Weekly has recognized Mary Elizabeth "Betsy" Davis as a "Virginia Go To Lawyer" for Employment Law.

Lawdragon Names Brandy Rapp A Leading Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyer

Lawdragon has recognized Brand M. Rapp, a Roanoke-based Partner with Whiteford, as a 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyer.

Whiteford Names Griffith and Deng to New Leadership Roles

We are pleased to announce that Daniel A. Griffith has been appointed Co-Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department and Dorothy Deng has been appointed Co-Chair of the Associations, Nonprofits, and Political Organizations Section.

Betsy Davis Elected to Whiteford’s Executive Board

We are pleased to announce that Mary Elizabeth “Betsy” Davis has been elected to Whiteford’s Executive Board.

Rogers Receives Hall of Fame Honor

Jane Rogers was presented the Hall of Fame award at the Annual Dinner of the Washington Metropolitan Chapter Community Associations Institute. The award was bestowed in recognition of her many years of dedicated work and service in the industry.

Labor & Employment Attorney Lisa Brauner Joins Whiteford in New York

As reported in Law360, Whiteford announced today that Labor & Employment attorney Lisa Brauner joined the firm as partner in New York.

Labor & Employment Attorney Randi Hyatt Joins Whiteford in Baltimore

Whiteford announced today that Randi Hyatt has joined the firm, resident in Baltimore.

Sigrid Haines Honored as Healthcare Professional of the Year

Sigrid Haines received the “Healthcare Heroes Award-Healthcare Professional of the Year” from Continuum Healthcare Network.

ABI Names Brandy Rapp an Emerging Leader in Insolvency Practice

The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) has recognized Brandy M. Rapp, a Roanoke-based Partner with Whiteford, Taylor & Preston, as a “40 Under 40” Emerging Leader in Insolvency Practice.

Eminent Labor & Employment Attorney Betsy Davis Joins Whiteford in Richmond

Richmond – Whiteford, Taylor & Preston announced today that Betsy Davis has joined the firm, resident in Richmond.

Women's Initiative Network

The Women’s Initiative Network aims to support female attorneys who are in various stages of their practice and are actively involved in numerous professional and business organizations. WIN focuses on internal networking, professional development, advancement, leadership, and business development opportunities for our women attorneys.

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