Practice Areas

Education & Admissions

  • George Washington University Law School, J.D.
  • Georgetown University School of Law, LL.M.
  • Trinity College, B.A.
  • District of Columbia
  • Maryland

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
    • Sections on Business Law and Taxation; Trusts and Estate Law
    • Committee on Unincorporated Business Committee
  • Maryland State Bar Association
    • Member, Board of Governors, 2014-2016
    • Committee on Budget and Finance 2016-2020
    • Committee on Unincorporated Business Associations-Drafting Committee for Revisions to Maryland Limited Liability Company Act, 2010-2013; 2021-present
    • MSBA Bylaw Revision Committee, 2022-2023
    • Continuing Legal Education Committee, 2011-2021
    • Member, Board of Governors, 2010-2012
    • Business Law Section Council, Chair 2009-2010
    • Business Law Section Council, 2002 - present
  • Lieutenant Governor's Technology Law Task Force, 2001 - 2002
  • Housing Unlimited, Inc., Advisory Board and General Counsel
  • Home Builders Association of Maryland
    • Board Member (Ex-Officio), 2000-2014
    • Executive Committee, 2007-2009
  • Home Builders Care Foundation
    • Board Member, 2000-2014
    • Secretary, 2007 - 2014
  • Maryland Building Industry Association
    • Life Director, 2021 - present
    • Board Member (Ex-Officio), 2014-2021
    • Legal Counsel, 2014 - 2021
  • Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
    • Legal Counsel 2014 - Present
    • President 2012-2014
    • Board Member 2011-2016

Posts

Newly Enacted Requirements for Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership of US Business Entities

Congress has passed legislation over the veto of former President Trump to require the disclosure of the direct or indirect…

FinCEN Issues Final Rule for Beneficial Ownership Reporting under Corporate Transparency Act

On September 30, 2022, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within the U.S. Department of Treasury issued final regulations under…

Treasury Department Issues Proposed Regulations on Disclosure of Beneficial Ownership for Most Business Entities

On December 8, 2021, the Department of Treasury issued a release containing a set of proposed regulations that would implement…

Employer Restraints on Employee Competition Under Attack

In many employment relationships, particularly those involving employees with management roles, customer contacts or specialized knowledge, employers have sought to…

SEC Expands Definition of Accredited Investor for Regulation D Exempt Offerings

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted revisions to the definition of “Accredited Investor,” which expands the list of…

Recent Amendments to the Maryland LLC Act –What Happens After the Last Member Dies?

A problem that occurs not too infrequently in the realm of businesses owned by individuals organized as limited liability companies…

Report Issued by the Urban Institute Critical of Opportunity Zone Program

The Urban Institute, a nonprofit research organization, has issued a research report entitled, “An Early Assessment of Opportunity Zones for…