Press Release June 4, 2026

Chambers USA 2026 Recognizes Wiley Lawyers and Practices

Wiley’s Government Contracts, International Trade, Telecom, Media & Technology, Election Law & Government Ethics, Litigation, and Insurance Practices Rank Band 1

June 4, 2026

Chambers and Partners, in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, has recognized more than 40 of the firm’s lawyers, as well as 10 of the firm’s practice areas across 14 of the publication’s nationwide and District of Columbia categories.

Chambers also recognized Wiley among “The Elite” law firms in Government Contracts and as “Highly Regarded” in the International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions; Litigation: General Commercial; and Privacy & Data Security practice areas.

Wiley’s ranked practices and attorneys are as follows, with ranked categories in bold.

Government Contracts

Ranked in Chambers USA for over 25 years, Wiley’s Band 1 Government Contracts Practice is recognized as among The Elite for its work on high-stakes and multidisciplinary contracting matters; practical, tactical, and effective representation; and deep bench of talent.

Nationwide:

Government Contracts: The Elite

Government Contracts

Government Contracts: Bid Protests

Paul F. Khoury
Scott M. McCaleb
Brian Walsh

International Trade

Wiley’s International Trade Practice, recognized by Chambers USA as Band 1 in the Trade Remedies & Trade Policy and Export Controls & Economic Sanctions categories, has been ranked by Chambers USA for 10 years, reflecting the depth and breadth of its capabilities in complex, high-profile trade and global policy matters.

Nationwide:

International Trade: Customs

Maureen E. Thorson

International Trade: Export Controls & Economic Sanctions: Highly Regarded

International Trade: Trade Remedies & Trade Policy

Telecom, Media & Technology

Wiley’s preeminent Telecom, Media & Technology Practice, recognized by Chambers USA for over 15 years and as Band 1 in the Media & Entertainment: Regulatory and Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite categories, is well-known nationally for its innovative handling of a full scope of telecommunications, wireless, litigation, international, satellite, and media issues, for which it is also recognized in Chambers USA’s Space Law category.

District of Columbia:

Media & Entertainment: Regulatory

Telecom, Broadcast & Satellite

Nationwide:

Space Law

Henry Gola
Jennifer D. Hindin

Privacy, Cyber & Data Governance

The firm’s Privacy, Cyber & Data Governance Practice is a “Highly Regarded” practice in Chambers USA in the Privacy & Data Security category for its work on emerging regulations, litigation, enforcement, investigations, and transactional diligence related to the full spectrum of privacy, cybersecurity, and data governance issues.

Nationwide:

Privacy & Data Security: Highly Regarded

Privacy & Data Security: Cybersecurity

Megan L. Brown

Election Law & Government Ethics

Wiley’s Election Law & Government Ethics Practice has been recognized by Chambers USA for over 20 years and is ranked as Band 1 in Political Law for its lawyers’ deep knowledge and experience in, and strategic approach to, all aspects of political law, including campaign finance, lobbying, government ethics, and elections.

Nationwide:

Political Law

Litigation

Known for their work in complex, government-adjacent litigation for clients worldwide, Wiley’s Litigation Practice is ranked Band 1 in the Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded category by Chambers USA for its regulatory, political, criminal disputes, and investigations work.

District of Columbia:

Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded

Stephen J. Obermeier

Nationwide:

International Arbitration: Counsel

Tatiana Sainati

White Collar Defense & Government Investigations

Recognized by Chambers USA for over 10 years, Wiley’s White Collar Defense & Government Investigations Practice is recognized in the Litigation: White Collar Crime & Government Investigations and False Claims Act categories for its work in high-stakes criminal and civil liability and whistleblower matters.

District of Columbia:

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Nationwide:

False Claims Act

Insurance

Ranked by Chambers USA for over 20 years, Wiley’s Insurance Practice is recognized as Band 1 in the Insurance: Insurer category for its deep industry understanding and track record of handling high-profile, complex disputes and novel legal challenges on behalf of insurers on a national and global scale.

District of Columbia:

Insurance: Insurer

Nationwide:

Insurance: Dispute Resolution: Insurer

Kimberly M. Melvin

Environment & Product Regulation

Recognized by Chambers USA in the Environment category for its considerable experience handling high-level policy, regulatory, litigation, and enforcement matters, Wiley’s Environment & Product Regulation Practice is known for its deep industry and technical knowledge, as well as its regulatory and compliance capabilities.

District of Columbia:

Environment

Food & Drug

Wiley’s Food & Drug Practice is recognized by Chambers USA in the Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation category as a notable force in the food and beverage regulatory space for its deep institutional knowledge and integrated regulatory, legal, and strategic counsel to a wide array of industries.

Nationwide:

Food & Beverages: Regulatory & Litigation

Ann M. Begley

Issues and Appeals

Wiley’s Issues and Appeals Practice, pairing deep knowledge of the federal regulatory environment and commercial litigation with experienced appellate litigators, is well-known for its advocacy skills, deep bench of talent, and track record of innovation in solving complex client needs.

Nationwide:

Appellate Law