Laura Riposo VanDruff Quoted in Law.com
Partner Laura Riposo VanDruff was quoted in “Riding a Wave of Trump Policy Shifts, Law Firms Have Stayed Busy in DC” for Law.com. The article examines how Washington, D.C., law firms navigated shifting regulatory and enforcement priorities in 2025 under the Trump administration, and how those changes affected demand across key practice areas.
Laura noted that despite changes in enforcement focus, Kelley Drye experienced a strong year in its D.C. office, with sustained demand across multiple practices. She highlighted a “large shift across our practices because of the focus of this administration,” as attorneys adapted to evolving client needs. Looking ahead to 2026, Laura also pointed to continued growth in trade-related work, including import compliance, supply chain guidance, export controls, and sanctions.
She also notes that Kelley Drye’s continues its growth with the relocation of the D.C. office to The Wharf from their previous space in Georgetown. “The space was really built with growth in mind. D.C. is a core market for our firm, and the office design at the Wharf gives us flexibility to expand as client needs evolve,” said Laura.
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