Berenzweig Leonard

11/03/2026

Last week, our BL Team took a trip down to Midlothian to celebrate our very own Drew Smith and Charles Bonani for their recognition in Virginia Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Leaders in the Law and Up & Coming Lawyer Awards!

The venue was new, but the energy was as wonderful as always as attorneys from across the state came together to recognize excellence among their peers. It was a joy to sponsor this great event and honor Drew and Charles, two outstanding attorneys who have proven time and time again that they are leaders in the office and beyond. We appreciate all of their hard work and cannot wait to see what they accomplish next!

Congratulations to all of this year's Leaders in the Law and Up & Coming honorees!

10/30/2026

Finding new ways to grow your business doesn’t have to be a fright fest. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores how fall icon Spirit Halloween is trading in its costumes for Christmas trees to capitalize on a new season of retail spending.

Finding new ways to grow your business doesn’t have to be a fright fest. In this edition of Your M&A and Corporate Partner, Connie Phelps explores how fall icon Spirit Halloween is trading in its costumes for Christmas trees to capitalize on a new season of retail spending.

10/29/2026

In the latest episode of the GovCon HR Round-Up, Seth Berenzweig, Declan Leonard, and Joe Young explore the strategies and best practices government contractors can use to protect their trade secrets and other valuable IP. They discuss ownership issues, how HR leaders can help protect confidential information throughout the employee lifecycle, and the emerging risks AI tools pose to sensitive business information.

https://lnkd.in/eyDEWdat

Register for the GovCon HR Round-Up to stay informed on the legal, HR, and compliance challenges affecting government contractors. https://lnkd.in/ef3qEjjh

Berkshire Associates

10/23/2026

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a new and creative international marketing partnership between Nestlé and the National Basketball Association (NBA). Under the multi-year agreement, Nestlé’s Milo, NESCAU, and Nesquik brands will become official NBA partners, creating new opportunities to connect with basketball fans and families worldwide.

Read article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/nba-nestl%C3%A9-score-big-new-brand-partnership-berenzweig-leonard-llp-7txde

10/22/2026

How is your company protecting the valuable trade secrets and intellectual property that set it apart from the competition?

In last week's episode of the GovCon HR Round-Up, Seth Berenzweig, Declan Leonard, and Joe Young discuss the importance of protecting sensitive business information in the government contracting industry. They cover common IP ownership challenges in the govcon space, the role HR plays in protecting trade secrets during employee onboarding and offboarding, and how AI tools are creating new risks for confidential information.

https://lnkd.in/e3V_WBWr

Register for the GovCon HR Round-Up for more insights on the legal, HR, and compliance issues shaping the government contracting industry. https://lnkd.in/ef3qEjjh

Berkshire Associates

10/20/2026

We are excited to celebrate the seven members of our BL Team who are recognized as 2026 Top Attorneys by Arlington Magazine!

Seth Berenzweig - Business Corporate
Declan Leonard - Employment Law: Employer
Stephanie Wilson - Government Contracts
Nicholas Johnson - Employment Law: Employer
Kristin Zech - Immigration
Elizabeth Payne-Maddalena - Litigation
Charles Bonani - Government Contracts
Shelby Julien - Business Corporate

These outstanding lawyers go above and beyond to serve our clients and pursue positive outcomes, and we are proud to see them honored in a recognition chosen by their peers - fellow legal pros who understand the hard work and dedication required to be a leader in the field. Please join us in congratulating this year's honorees!

See all of this year's Top Attorneys honorees: https://www.arlingtonmagazine.com/listing_category/top-attorneys/

10/13/2026

How can GovCon HR leaders help protect their company’s trade secrets and intellectual property?

Join GovCon HR Round-Up hosts Seth Berenzweig, Declan Leonard, and Joe Young this Thursday, October 15th at 1 PM where they'll discuss the importance of safeguarding valuable company information and intellectual property. They’ll explore what types of information and assets companies should protect, common mistakes to avoid, how AI usage can impact protection claims, and practical steps HR can take to help keep these assets secure.

https://lnkd.in/ef3qEjjh

Catch up on the latest episode of GovCon HR Round-Up for practical insights on how to navigate employee removal requests. https://lnkd.in/ebEpD5_s

Berkshire Associates

10/09/2026

This week’s BL Business Branding Newsletter takes a look at a trademark dispute between Stateside Brands, the owner of Surfside, and Anheuser-Busch over the packaging design of their ready-to-drink beverages. The dispute was centered on similarities between Surfside and Anheuser-Busch’s Skimmers hard iced tea and lemonade packaging.

Read the article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/stateside-brands-anheuser-busch-close-case-can-uuo4c

10/05/2026

Our Managing Partner Seth Berenzweig appeared on NewsMaxLive today to discuss the key cases from the Supreme Court's new 2026 term. Kicking off the new session is a major energy and climate change hearing between Boulder, Colorado and Suncor and ExxonMobil that tests the balance of state and federal powers in this high stakes case.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/7GoctoyaXvA

NEWSMAX

10/05/2026

Members of our BL Team had a license to party at last week's Staying Connected fundraiser, hosted by RIVA Solutions!

Naveen Krishnamurthy, Neelu Modali, Jennifer Bonner, and the entire team at RIVA went above and beyond to make this year's event unforgettable, bringing together the local govcon and tech communities for a great night of casino games and connection with an extra Bond flair at the Aston Martin dealership in DC.

We are proud to once again sponsor this can't-miss event to support the SevaTruck Foundation in its mission to fight hunger. Sonny Kakar, Caroline Barbosa, and the incredible SevaTruck team are doing impactful work, and 100% of this year's ticket sales will go towards supporting addressing the crisis of food insecurity in our community.