Brian Finch > Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP > Washington DC, United States > Lawyer Profile

Energy clients, technology providers, trade associations, educational institutions and nonprofits belong to Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP’s government law and strategies stellar client base, who seek out the firm for federal funding, congressional investigations, policy strategy and regulatory and legislative counsel. The team also houses a well-established AI policy practice, led by practice head Elizabeth Vella Moeller in Washington DC, who is highly experienced in regulatory, governance and safety issues around AI. Also in DC is Brian Finch, who has extensive expertise in all aspects of security law and is involved in government relations and policy advocacy in this area and Craig Saperstein, who focuses on financial services and cybersecurity regulations. Matthew Oresman splits time between London and DC and advises on compliance and strategy initiatives with US and international regulations, while Aimee Ghosh, in DC, focuses on the federal funding opportunities available to clients under the Investment and Jobs Act, the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act.

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP‘s multidisciplinary National Security team provides a range of clients with the guidance and representation needed to comply with policies, mitigate against challenges, and grow their businesses. The team has experience across a range of practices including CFIUS, supply chain, export controls, customs, and sanctions. Nancy Fischer co-heads the practice, and coordinates the Regulatory Business Unit, which advises corporates on a range of regulations, conducts internal investigations, and defends against enforcement action. Stephan Becker, described by a client as ‘the best trade counsel in business right now’, has a broad range of trade advisory capabilities including export controls, sanctions, and CFIUS. Brian Finch has a deep understanding of cybersecurity issues which allows him to offer clients cyberattacks and ransomware response services. Richard Donoghue, based in New York, represents clients who are facing government investigations. Aaron Hutman is a key member with an intricate knowledge of national security-sensitive issues. All named lawyers are based in Washington DC, unless stated otherwise.