About Us

Boutique Experience. Big-Firm Results.

Most law firms make you choose between elite expertise or personal attention. Not both.

Verdi & Ogletree was founded on a different principle. Kerry Brainard Verdi and Benjamin R. Ogletree began their careers at the same large firm, then went on to build distinguished careers at some of Washington’s most prestigious legal institutions. They reunited to create something better: a woman-owned litigation boutique where clients get direct access to senior counsel and courtroom-tested experience—without the layers and delays of a traditional firm structure.

Today, Verdi & Ogletree represents individuals and corporations in high-stakes litigation, government investigations, and appeals nationwide. We deliver the strategic firepower of a large firm with the focus, flexibility, and responsiveness only a boutique can offer.

How We Work

We believe the best legal work starts with understanding what’s at stake for you—not just what’s in the file. Even in business litigation, there’s always a personal dimension: a career on the line, a company’s future in jeopardy, or a reputation at risk.

That’s why our clients work directly with the attorneys handling their matters—not junior staff. We listen carefully, assess risks honestly, and design litigation and investigation strategies that reflect your legal goals, business needs, and appetite for risk.

Our clients turn to us when the stakes are too high for generic advice. We’ve helped business leaders avoid charges, overturned adverse judgments on appeal, and defended professionals in matters that threaten their livelihoods. Whether you’re navigating a sensitive whistleblower complaint or a public-facing federal investigation, we know how to handle pressure—and deliver results.