The Best Lawyers in America® Recognizes Keller and Heckman Attorneys in 2026 Edition
Keller and Heckman LLP is pleased to announce that 11 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, with an additional 6 attorneys named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list.
These noteworthy awards reflect the continued excellence and dedication of Keller and Heckman attorneys across a range of key practice areas. The firm congratulates the following attorneys on their well-deserved recognition:
Washington, DC:
Thomas C. Berger, Partner
Environmental Law
Katie Bond, Partner
Advertising Law
Rachel A. Bond, Partner
FDA Law
Azim Chowdhury, Partner
Cannabis Law
Arthur S. Garrett, Partner
Litigation – Insurance
Devon Wm. Hill, Partner
FDA Law
Sheila A. Millar, Partner
Advertising Law
Evangelia C. Pelonis, Partner
Food and Beverage Law
Manesh K. Rath, Partner
Employment Law – Management
Litigation – Labor and Employment
Frederick A. Stearns, Partner
Cannabis Law
FDA Law
San Francisco, California:
Sophie B. Castillo, Partner
Environmental Law
Litigation – Environmental
Additionally, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® awards recognize attorneys earlier in their careers who demonstrate outstanding professional excellence in private practice. The following attorneys were selected:
Washington, DC:
Samuel A. Butler, Associate
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Commercial Litigation
Corporate Law
Timothy A. Doughty, Partner
Technology Law
Josephine Hsu, Associate
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Alexa M. Pecht, Associate
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Environmental Law
Nicholas S. Prust, Associate
Administrative / Regulatory Law
Anushka R. Stein, Associate
Environmental Law
About Best Lawyers®
For over 40 years, Best Lawyers® has been respected by both legal professionals and the public as a premier benchmark for legal integrity and distinction in the United States. Thus, being recognized by Best Lawyers® is a testament to an exceptional law practice. For more information on Best Lawyers® methodology, click here.
About Keller and Heckman
Keller and Heckman LLP is an internationally renowned law firm with a broad practice in the areas of regulatory law, public policy, and litigation. From offices around the world, our attorneys represent global companies and trade associations servicing a range of industries, including advertising and promotions, food and food additives, tobacco and e-vapor, plastics, pesticides, industrial and specialty chemicals, consumer products, drugs and medical devices, transportation, and telecommunications. Keller and Heckman is a pioneer in the use of interdisciplinary approaches to problem-solving with an in-house scientific staff that works closely with the attorneys on matters of technical complexity.