ArentFox Schiff represented top national civil engineering firm, Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB), in the acquisition of Pennsylvania-based transportation engineering firm, Drive Engineering Corp.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Nonprofits & Associations Industry Group Co-Leader Brian D. Schneider has been recognized by RISMedia as an industry influencer for their 2026 Real Estate Newsmakers honoree list.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Holly M. Bastian and Molly F. James have been recognized by the Washingtonian on the 2026 “Top Financial Adviser” list.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the addition of Nicholas M. W. Hoffman as a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group in the New York office. Nick brings more than 25 years of experience structuring and closing complex financing transactions.
ArentFox Schiff’s Sports Industry Group had a banner year, continuing its industry-leading sports work while closing numerous historic deals.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Aram Ordubegian has been named managing partner of the firm’s Los Angeles office. He succeeds Aaron Jacoby, who will continue in his active practice and role as chair of ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive & Transportation industry group. Both attorneys also sit on the firm’s Executive Committee.
On behalf of a coalition of the nation’s leading organizations dedicated to the care, health, education, well-being, and welfare of children and families, ArentFox Schiff, filed an amicus brief in the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in support of the plaintiffs.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the additions of Partner Nichole D. Shustack, Counsel Michael Rudy, Senior Associate Isabelle R. Cunningham, and Director Helen C. Plunkett to its Food, Drug, Medical Device & Cosmetic Practice with a focus on the alcohol beverage industry. Nichole and Helen join in Washington, DC, with Michael and Isabelle joining in Boston and New York, respectively. Nichole and Isabelle are both recognized in Chambers USA 2025 and join ArentFox Schiff from a Chambers‑ranked team.
AFS counsel James Fahy has been selected to serve as a juror for the 2026 Opus Prize in collaboration with DePaul University.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the launch of its Longevity & Healthspan Industry Group, a cross-sector initiative supporting the rapidly expanding ecosystem of companies advancing anti-aging innovation, wellness, and preventive health.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Ilana Bley has joined the firm’s Private Clients, Trusts & Estates practice in Chicago as a partner, the latest in a series of partner additions to the practice over the last 12 months.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm’s Sports Industry Group has been named a Law360 “Practice Group of the Year” in the Sports & Betting category.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that the firm has been ranked #29 in the Washington Business Journal’s 2026 list of the Largest Law Firms in Greater Washington.
ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive Practice Group represented Sunroad Auto in selling its Kearny Mesa Genesis and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram dealerships to separate buyers.
ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive Practice Group represented Knight Automotive Group in selling Sunrise Ford Fontana and Sunrise Ford North Hollywood to GoAuto, a Canadian dealership group that has been expanding its US presence.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Ucheora Onwuamaegbu has been appointed president of the Silicon Valley Arbitration & Mediation Center (SVAMC).
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce the election of 18 new partners, effective January 1, 2026.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Julia Zhu-Morelli has joined the firm’s Corporate & Securities practice in Los Angeles as a partner. Julia brings extensive experience representing US and Chinese companies in complex corporate and transactional matters.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Kay C. Georgi has been named “Lawyer of the Year” in Trade & Customs in the 2025 Lexology Index Awards.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Real Estate Practice Leader Thomas R. Castiello has been selected by Connect CRE for Connect Media’s 2025 Lawyers in Real Estate Awards, representing the Washington, DC, Region.
ArentFox Schiff’s Automotive Group secured a jury verdict for $1.185 million in damages for our client M5 Automotive LLC, following a contract dispute over the sale of a Kastner Honda, a dealership in Napa, California.
ArentFox Schiff is pleased to announce that Partner Joseph M. “Joe” Maraia has been named to the IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders 2026 in the United States. IAM Strategy 300 Global Leaders showcases many of the world’s foremost IP professionals across major markets in North America, Europe, and Asia.
ArentFox Schiff served as legal counsel to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) for the transaction awarding its 17th franchise to the City of Atlanta.
ArentFox Schiff advised Ramaco Resources, Inc., an operator and developer of high-quality, low-cost metallurgical coal and a developing producer of coal, rare earth, and critical minerals, in a novel, three-pronged registered public financing — requiring the utmost sophistication in securities law.
ArentFox Schiff has been awarded 62 top rankings in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, which recognizes firms for professional excellence based on consistently positive ratings from clients and peers.