Our Team
Abbe David Lowell
Founding Member
Abbe David Lowell is frequently recognized by numerous legal publications as one of the most successful white collar defense and trial attorneys in the United States. He has also been named as one of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in the country. Abbe has successfully tried high-profile criminal and civil cases ranging from public corruption, financial fraud (securities, bank, tax, accounting, bankruptcy), conspiracy, defamation, civil rights, election law, obstruction and false statements, APA, unfair trade practices, and the Foreign Agents Registration and Espionage Acts before juries in more than 15 different states and over 20 federal districts. He also has argued appeals in more than half the federal courts of appeals, the highest courts in half a dozen states, and before the U.S. Supreme Court. He has represented clients in numerous congressional oversight and other hearings as well as enforcement actions brought by various federal agencies, state attorneys general, and local prosecutors.
Abbe served as Chief Minority Counsel to Congress during the impeachment proceedings of President Clinton. He is a former Special Counsellor to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, New York, Rwanda, and the former Yugoslavia. In legal and non-legal publications, he has authored numerous articles on the law, and he teaches criminal procedure, evidence, trial practice, and congressional oversight and investigations at Georgetown Law Center and Columbia Law School. He serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and Chair of the Bard (Lawyer) Association of the Shakespeare Theatre Company, Board of Georgetown Ministry Center, and has been Vice President and General Counsel of the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington. He is a graduate with honors of Columbia College and Columbia Law School.
Abbe is admitted to the Bars of the District of Columbia, New York, and Maryland.
Brenna Frey
Counsel
Brenna Frey has more than a decade of experience representing a variety of clients, including representation of large companies involved in complex civil litigation and consumer class actions in state and federal courts. Brenna has significant experience counseling clients through internal and external investigations and has coordinated all aspects of pre-trial discovery in multijurisdictional litigation. She has successfully defended numerous clients against challenges to claims of privilege and regularly advises clients on best practices to protect confidentiality of their privileged communications.
Brenna has represented clients in connection with congressional investigation and governmental enforcement actions, as well as inquiries from states attorneys general. She has devoted pro bono time to representing students to ensure they receive the free, appropriate public education to which they are entitled under the Individuals with Disabilities in Education Act.
Brenna joins the firm from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. She is a graduate with honors of University of Delaware and of New York University School of Law.
Brenna is admitted to the Bars of New York and the District of Columbia.
David Kolansky Counsel
David Kolansky is an experienced litigator whose practice focuses on white collar criminal defense and government investigations, congressional inquiries, DOJ and SEC enforcement actions, complex commercial litigation, digital assets, and assisting clients with compliance in a variety of industries, including foreign agent registration laws and financial compliance. He has served as presenting trial counsel in criminal and civil cases, has represented clients before committees of Congress, and maintains an active pro bono practice.
As part of his work, David has experience navigating clients through the glare of media scrutiny, often involved in high-profile representations and highly sensitive government investigations and matters.
David joins the firm from Winston & Strawn LLP, where he began his legal career. David participated in Winston’s Public Interest Fellowship Program at Legal Services NYC, where he assisted with impact litigation stemming from the closure of New York City public schools due to COVID-19. Prior to joining Winston, he was a legal intern for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and a consultant in Washington, DC. He is a graduate with honors of University of Pennsylvania and of Vanderbilt University Law School.
David is admitted to the Bars of New York and New Jersey.
Isabella Oishi
Associate
Isabella (Bella) Oishi represents clients in white collar criminal prosecutions and government investigations, up to and including trial, complex civil and regulatory litigation, as well as congressional inquiries, and regulatory and internal investigations. She counsels individuals and organizations across a range of high stakes, high profile, and sensitive matters. Bella has served as a key member of trial teams in jurisdictions across the country.
Isabella joins Lowell & Associates from Winston & Strawn LLP, where she began her legal career. She is a graduate with honors of the University of Arizona and of Georgetown Law.
Isabella is admitted to the Bar of the District of Columbia.
Rachel Cohen
External & Strategic Affairs Coordinator
Rachel Cohen is an attorney and former educator. She began her legal career as a finance associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, where she maintained a robust pro bono practice focused on immigration and housing law. Prior to law school, she spent four years as a public school teacher in Providence, Rhode Island, where she provided volunteer communications support to the Rhode Island Democratic Party’s Women’s Caucus and was a frequent door-knocker for progressive candidates and causes.
Rachel is a graduate of the Ohio State University, where she graduated with honors, and Harvard Law School, and is a Teach for America alumna.
Rachel is admitted to the Bar of Illinois.
Angela Reilly
Chief of Staff
Angela Reilly directs firm strategy and operations, leveraging her background as a plaintiff-side and nonprofit litigator. Her legal experience is rooted in complex litigation focused on environmental law, consumer protection, disability rights, mass torts, and shareholder advocacy.
While at the University of Chicago Law School, Angela was an active member of the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic and received Pro Bono Honors recognition for completing over 500 hours of public service. Prior to her legal career, she was a psychology researcher and grant coordinator. Angela is excited to bring her legal and non-legal experience to her role as Chief of Staff.
Angela is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago Law School.
Angela is admitted to the Bar of Illinois.
Margaret McGuire
Practice Coordinator
Margaret (Maggie) McGuire specializes in legal support services, practice group administration, and overseeing client intake processes. She has experience in preparing and processing employment visas and green cards while working as a legal assistant at an immigration firm. Ms. McGuire joins the firm from Winston & Strawn LLP, where she supported litigation practices and managed administration for a team of attorneys. She has been involved in trial teams and has worked on regulatory and congressional client matters.
Margaret is a graduate with honors of the University of Connecticut, where she authored her honors thesis on the First Amendment and disinformation. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, she interned for two congressional campaigns and was a staff writer for the UConn Undergraduate Political Review.