Advises hedge funds, venture capital funds and other pooled investment vehicles on all matters related to private funds, including formation, structuring, investor negotiation and ongoing operations.

Eileen negotiates seed and strategic investments, funds-of-one, managed account arrangements and other alternative investment relationships, and also advises asset managers and institutional investors with respect to co-investments and single-asset funds.

She focuses particularly on the business arrangements between the principals of asset management firms, including governance of the investment manager and general partner entities. In addition, Eileen structures employee compensation and employee separation arrangements for both asset managers and their most senior employees and partners.

Eileen is recognized as a leading investment funds lawyer for her work in the hedge funds space by Chambers USA, with clients stating that “she is highly strategic and can turn around issues quickly.”

Daniel (Dan) Graham leads the Firm’s Government Contracts Group. Highly regarded in government contracts litigation, Dan has more than two decades of experience assisting clients across industry sectors on bid protests, Contract Disputes Act appeals, prime and subcontractor disputes, and commercial litigation.

Chambers USA has ranked Dan in Band 1 for Government Contracts (Nationwide). A client quoted by Chambers said Dan “is an expert in his field and he is very practical.” Another noted, “He is a top-notch government contracts attorney. He thinks creatively and provides excellent advice and guidance on a wide range of issues.”

Dan litigates cases before the US Court of Federal Claims (COFC), the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), and the Boards of Contract Appeals, as well as before Federal District Courts and Courts of Appeals across the country.

In addition, Dan advises clients on cost accounting matters, compliance with evolving cybersecurity requirements, identifying and resolving organizational and personal conflicts of interest, mergers and acquisitions, business restructurings and reorganizations, internal investigations, and suspension and debarment proceedings. Dan also advises clients on all aspects of compliance with Federal Grants law and with the compliance requirements applicable to projects and loan guarantees funded by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act of 2021. He also counsels clients on complying with ethics laws and regulations, including post-employment restrictions applicable to government employees.

Dan is committed to pro bono service and has argued before the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the US Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in several veterans’ benefits cases.

Dan clerked for the Honorable D. Brooks Smith for the US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the Honorable Christine Odell Cook Miller for the US Court of Federal Claims.

Llewelyn Engel focuses her practice on government investigations, government contracts, lobbying, political contributions, government ethics, and public policy matters. Llewelyn has successfully represented clients in high-profile investigations by the Department of Justice and Congress that entail significant legal, political and reputational risks. Llewelyn is experienced in navigating the political vetting process and has helped a high-profile client nominated by the President undergo the confirmation process.

Llewelyn also advises government contractors in adhering to federal regulations, has litigated successful bid protests before the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and US Court of Federal Claims and advises government contractors in transactional matters. Llewelyn has extensive experience with the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). She has counseled hundreds of borrowers in connection with PPP loans and other Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act programs, including on eligibility issues, loan forgiveness, government audits and appeals of denials of PPP loan forgiveness.

Llewelyn assisted a client undergoing a global recall of a consumer product, which included developing a media strategy and working with regulatory authorities in a dozen countries. She has also represented a cryptocurrency company in litigation before the US District Court for the District of Columbia and advised other cryptocurrency clients on regulatory and contractual issues.

Llewelyn represented a leading e-cigarette company in a highly publicized and politically charged House Committee on Energy and Commerce investigation and hearing. Llewelyn has argued before the Court of Federal Claims in a bid protest case for a contract worth billions of dollars. She has successfully represented a defense contractor on numerous occasions in challenging the improper award of a contract. She frequently advises private equity clients looking to acquire government contractors or companies looking to enter the government contracting space.

Prior to joining the firm, Llewelyn served as the senior law clerk for the Honorable Judge Lydia K. Griggsby at the US Court of Federal Claims. Llewelyn was Judge Griggsby’s first law clerk, joining chambers in January 2015 just after Judge Griggsby was appointed to the court.

Llewelyn has significant federal legislative experience, most recently as a law fellow on Senator Dianne Feinstein’s Judiciary Committee staff, as well as considerable experience working in the offices of former Senator Carl Levin, Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congressman Gerry Connolly.

During law school, Llewelyn served as an intern at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Justice (DOJ), Environment and Natural Resources Division.

Michael Ray Tregle, Jr. focuses his practice on government contracts matters, bringing more than 20 years of experience advising and litigating on behalf of the US Army and Department of War. He helps contractors navigate high-stakes procurement challenges, from pre-award strategy through bid protests, claims, and appeals. Mike combines deep knowledge of the FAR with a practical understanding of agency decision-making.

Mike has led and litigated complex matters across every major forum for government contract disputes and is known for developing clear, outcome-focused strategies in fast-moving, high-risk environments. His experience advising senior government leaders on acquisition, international and operational issues, classified contracting, data rights, domestic preferences, government ethics, and fiscal law provides a distinctive insider perspective that helps clients anticipate agency priorities and resolve disputes efficiently.

Leads McDermott’s AdTech and Data Monetization group, combining practical business advice with deep technical experience

Advises on cutting edge issues spanning AI, digital health, connected vehicles, fintech, biometrics, advertising, and other complex topics

Draws on Chief Privacy Officer secondment to design and operationalize global privacy programs, including a library of easy-to-implement materials

Kathryn Linsky, CIPP/US, is an experienced privacy, data protection and cybersecurity lawyer counseling on data protection practices throughout the information lifecycle, including compliance with national and international regulations and data processing in emerging technologies.

Kathryn works directly with legal and business stakeholders to advise clients on product and feature development, with a focus on privacy by design. Kathryn is solutions-oriented and skilled in providing practical, business-facing advice, taking into account the particulars of each client’s industry and risk tolerance.

Kathryn represents clients on the full spectrum of privacy, cybersecurity and information management issues in the context of governance and compliance, business strategy, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, incident preparedness and response, and legislative and regulatory strategy.

Prior to joining the firm, Kathryn was an in-house senior privacy counsel at an American multinational technology company that specializes in consumer electronics, software and online services. In this role she managed a team that covered Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and software engineering.

Michael Roberts advises clients on issues at the intersection of privacy, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), emerging technologies, and crisis management. He provides strategic counsel to clients on managing data risks, enhancing data security programs, preparing for and responding to cybersecurity incidents, and conducting internal investigations and regulatory defense.

With extensive experience guiding companies through matters before US regulators and agencies, Michael has a comprehensive understanding of how investigations and enforcement actions unfold and how best to advocate for clients. He draws on this deep experience in assisting clients with matters before the CFTC, CISA, DOJ, FCC, FINRA, FTC, HHS OCR, NYDFS, SEC, and state attorneys general.

Michael also regularly advises clients on compliance strategies, product design, privacy program development, and risk management with respect to federal and state privacy and data security laws and regulations. He has guided clients through complex issues on an expansive array of counseling matters, including those that involve compliance with CAN-SPAM, COPPA, FCRA, FERPA, the FTC Act, GLBA, HIPAA, NYDFS Part 500, TCPA, and state privacy laws, as well as industry self-regulation on advertising and PCI DSS. Additionally, Michael regularly counsels clients in evaluating and mitigating data-related risks in complex transactions.

Michael frequently contributes to thought leadership on privacy, cybersecurity, and AI legal issues. He has served as the managing editor for the Practising Law Institute’s Privacy Law Answer Book (2023 and 2024 editions). Michael has also co-authored articles in publications including the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance, the Cybersecurity Law Report, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Computational Law Report, and the Review of Banking & Financial Services.

Counsels private fund managers on regulatory compliance, with a focus on the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

Guides clients through SEC registration, examinations, and enforcement matters

Designs and enhances compliance testing programs and trainings

Advises on regulatory considerations for blockchain technology, digital assets, and virtual and digital currency business initiatives

Head of Fund Finance. Represents hedge funds, private equity funds, asset managers, specialty finance companies and investment banks in a wide range of financing transactions.

Dan has particular experience in fund finance, ABL facilities and structured credits, including CLOs, CBOs, CFOs, warehouse lines, leveraged finance vehicles, capital call facilities, NAV facilities, GP, LP and management company financings, secondary facilities, rated feeders and fund-of-fund loans.

He also focuses on a variety of other secured and unsecured finance transactions, both on the borrower and lender side, including cash-flow and asset-based loans, acquisition financing, Term B loans, unitranche loans, mezzanine and subordinate loans, distressed debt investments, workout and restructuring transactions, debtor-in-possession and exit financings, cross-border transactions and other complex credit arrangements.

Dan is recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, and New York Super Lawyers.

Publications

• “U.S. and EU CLOs: Market Trends and Recent Regulatory Developments,” International Comparative Legal Guide – Securitisation 2025, May 2025

Head of Fund Finance. Represents hedge funds, private equity funds, asset managers, specialty finance companies and investment banks in a wide range of financing transactions.

Dan has particular experience in fund finance, ABL facilities and structured credits, including CLOs, CBOs, CFOs, warehouse lines, leveraged finance vehicles, capital call facilities, NAV facilities, GP, LP and management company financings, secondary facilities, rated feeders and fund-of-fund loans.

He also focuses on a variety of other secured and unsecured finance transactions, both on the borrower and lender side, including cash-flow and asset-based loans, acquisition financing, Term B loans, unitranche loans, mezzanine and subordinate loans, distressed debt investments, workout and restructuring transactions, debtor-in-possession and exit financings, cross-border transactions and other complex credit arrangements.

Dan is recognized as a leader in his field by Chambers USA, The Legal 500 US, and New York Super Lawyers.

Publications

• “U.S. and EU CLOs: Market Trends and Recent Regulatory Developments,” International Comparative Legal Guide – Securitisation 2025, May 2025

Elise J. McGee advises high-net-worth individuals and business owners on all aspects of wealth-transfer planning, including estate and trust administration, leveraged wealth-transfer techniques, tax matters, cryptocurrency and QSBS planning, real estate transactions and closely held business matters. Elise has extensive experience working with owners of closely held businesses to develop governance and succession plans, and on corporate, tax and compliance matters relating to those businesses.

Elise specializes in the formation and operation of private trust companies, and has advised clients on these structures in multiple jurisdictions. Elise has worked with state regulators to develop customized private trust company structures for clients, including for international families. Most recently, she co-drafted Wyoming’s 2019 trust company legislation including 2021 legislative updates. Elise has analyzed SEC and regulatory compliance issues facing private trust companies, and has helped clients develop policies and procedures for their private trust companies. She also advises clients on the litigation and regulatory risks facing private trust companies and their decision-makers.

Elise works with clients, including registered investment advisers and multi-family offices, to establish and transition trusteeship to retail trust companies. She also advises retail trust companies on cryptocurrency custody matters. She helps clients structure the multi-jurisdictional relationships between trust companies, family offices and closely held businesses.

Elise speaks frequently on the subject of estate planning, state income tax strategies, digital assets and trust companies. She has lectured at the University of Wyoming College of Law and serves on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Bar Association Trust Law Committee.

While in law school, Elise was an executive editor for The Michigan Journal of Race & Law. Prior to law school, she worked as a senior research analyst for Lexecon, where she performed research and statistical analyses focusing on the application of economics to litigation.

Elise J. McGee advises high-net-worth individuals and business owners on all aspects of wealth-transfer planning, including estate and trust administration, leveraged wealth-transfer techniques, tax matters, cryptocurrency and QSBS planning, real estate transactions and closely held business matters. Elise has extensive experience working with owners of closely held businesses to develop governance and succession plans, and on corporate, tax and compliance matters relating to those businesses.

Elise specializes in the formation and operation of private trust companies, and has advised clients on these structures in multiple jurisdictions. Elise has worked with state regulators to develop customized private trust company structures for clients, including for international families. Most recently, she co-drafted Wyoming’s 2019 trust company legislation including 2021 legislative updates. Elise has analyzed SEC and regulatory compliance issues facing private trust companies, and has helped clients develop policies and procedures for their private trust companies. She also advises clients on the litigation and regulatory risks facing private trust companies and their decision-makers.

Elise works with clients, including registered investment advisers and multi-family offices, to establish and transition trusteeship to retail trust companies. She also advises retail trust companies on cryptocurrency custody matters. She helps clients structure the multi-jurisdictional relationships between trust companies, family offices and closely held businesses.

Elise speaks frequently on the subject of estate planning, state income tax strategies, digital assets and trust companies. She has lectured at the University of Wyoming College of Law and serves on the Executive Committee of the Chicago Bar Association Trust Law Committee.

While in law school, Elise was an executive editor for The Michigan Journal of Race & Law. Prior to law school, she worked as a senior research analyst for Lexecon, where she performed research and statistical analyses focusing on the application of economics to litigation.