News & Publications

24 Bean, Kinney & Korman Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Edition; Six Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America

Bean, Kinney & Korman, P.C. is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, and six attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

August 20, 2026

Defamation

How I Beat a Trump Official's Nasty Lawsuit

Bean, Kinney & Korman shareholders Kandis M. Koustenis and Allison K. Riddle were featured in a recent SpyTalk article discussing their successful defense of independent journalist Jeff Stein in a defamation lawsuit.

August 5, 2026

2026 Super Lawyers

2026 Super Lawyers

May 29, 2026

Bean, Kinney & Korman Honored at the 40th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards

Bean, Kinney & Korman Honored at the 40th Annual Arlington Best Business Awards

May 20, 2026

Business and Financial Services

Lauren P. Farrar Joins Bean, Kinney & Korman

Bean, Kinney & Korman welcomes associate attorney Lauren Farrar, whose litigation practice serves individual and corporate clients in Virginia and Washington, D.C.

April 27, 2026

Business and Financial Services

Anthropic’s Leaked Code Tests Copyright Challenges in A.I. Era

Kandis Koustenis quoted, offering her insight on the use of AI tools and impact on copyright violations.

April 23, 2026

Business and Financial Services

AI-induced privilege waiver has attorneys taking notice

Andrew Gregg and Harrison Clinton quoted, offering their insight into a recent federal court decision surrounding the ramifications of AI use.

March 16, 2026

Bean, Kinney & Korman Represents SCAN of Northern Virginia in Merger Transaction with Northern Virginia Family Service

Bean, Kinney & Korman provided pro bono legal representation to SCAN of Northern Virginia in its merger with NVFS, expanding critical family and child advocacy services throughout the region.

January 14, 2026

Business and Financial Services

Margaret M. Marks and Nicole A. Salisbury Join Bean, Kinney & Korman

Bean, Kinney & Korman welcomes shareholder Margaret Marks, focusing on complex litigation, and associate Nicole Salisbury, practicing family law, both licensed in Virginia, Maryland, and D.C.

December 11, 2025

How AI Is Changing Divorce Communication—and Where Legal Risks Remain

More couples navigating divorce are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT to help draft texts, emails, and co-parenting communications, aiming to reduce conflict and improve tone during emotionally charged disputes. The growing trend reflects a practical need: clearer, less reactive communication can influence both negotiations and court outcomes, especially when written exchanges become evidence in custody or support cases. In the article, Bean, Kinney & Korman attorney Jill Seiferth observes that…

December 10, 2025