Attorney Profiles

At Brustein & Manasevit, our partners and associates work closely together so that all attorneys develop a thorough knowledge of the major federal education programs and key issues affecting state and local educational agencies. Our team approach permits our lawyers to provide the comprehensive information regarding federal education legal matters.

Attorneys (in alphabetical order)


Michael  Brustein  - Partner
Kristen Tosh Cowan  - Partner
David  DeSchryver  - Legislative Director
Melissa Clarry Junge  - Senior Counsel
Sheara  Krvaric  - Associate
Leigh M. Manasevit  - Partner
Jennifer  Mauskapf  - Associate
Christine Marie Plagata-Neubauer  - Associate
Christopher W. Porter  - Associate
Tiffany Rae Winters  - Associate

Staff (in alphabetical order)

Nicole Brooks, Administrative Assistant
Kris Hartley, Office Manager
Tatiana Petrone, Administrative Assistant
Steven A. Spillan, Legislative Assistant

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Brustein & Manasevit Attorneys at Law

3105 South Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20007

Telephone: (202) 965-3652
Fax: (202) 965-8913

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