Venable LLP announced today that it has elected six attorneys to the firm partnership. The new partners – from Venable's offices in Baltimore; Tysons, Virginia; and Washington, D.C. – are emerging leaders from a broad cross-section of the firm’s practice groups, including Commercial Litigation, Corporate,Political Law, Real Estate, Tax and Wealth Planning, and Zoning and Land Use.

Stu Ingis, chairman of Venable, said, “We are excited to welcome this group of attorneys to the firm’s partnership. They have each made significant contributions to the firm through their dedication to client service, outstanding legal abilities, and commitment to the communities in which we work. Their promotions reflect our confidence in their continued success and contributions to the strength of the firm. In these challenging times, developing and promoting our attorneys remains a core area of focus at Venable.”

The following attorneys are joining Venable's partnership effective June 1, 2020.

Baltimore Office

Christopher S. Davidson advises clients on a wide range of federal and state tax issues involving corporate, partnership, international, and individual income tax.

Evan T. Shea is an experienced trial and appellate attorney who focuses on complex commercial litigation and white-collar criminal defense.

Ashley C. Short focuses on estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. She assists clients with preserving assets for future generations, leaving a charitable legacy, and administering complex estates.

Tysons Office

G. Evan Pritchard focuses on securing zoning and land use approvals for developers and landowners in jurisdictions throughout Northern Virginia, including Arlington County, Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, and the City of Falls Church, among others.

Washington Office

Julia Lane Mooney focuses on commercial real estate law, concentrating her practice on the acquisition, disposition, development, financing, and leasing of retail, office, multifamily, and industrial property.

James E. Tyrrell III focuses on complex political law compliance and campaign finance regulation for a wide range of corporate and political clients.

Venable LLP is an American Lawyer Global 100 law firm headquartered in Washington, DC that serves as primary counsel to a worldwide clientele of large and mid-sized organizations, nonprofits, high-net-worth entrepreneurs, and other individuals. With more than 850 professionals across the country, including California, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the firm strategically advances its clients' objectives in the U.S. and around the globe. Venable, which is celebrating its 120-year anniversary, advises clients on a broad range of business and regulatory law, legislative affairs, complex litigation, and the full range of intellectual property disciplines. For more information, please visit www.venable.com.