# Ifrah Law PLLC > Ifrah Law is a Washington, DC law firm representing companies in online gaming and sports betting, white collar and commercial litigation, internet advertising and marketing, financial services disputes, and data privacy and cyber security. The firm has advised operators, suppliers, affiliates, payment processors, and technology providers in the U.S. iGaming industry since the industry began in the United States. It is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business founded by A. Jeff Ifrah. Last updated: 2026-08-28 Firm facts: - Office: 1717 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W., Suite 650, Washington, DC 20006 - Phone: (202) 524-4140 - Website: https://www.ifrahlaw.com/ - Founding member: A. Jeff Ifrah - Partners: A. Jeff Ifrah, George R. Calhoun V, Michelle W. Cohen, James M. Trusty - Practice groups: Online Gaming & Gambling, Litigation, Advertising & Marketing, Data Privacy & Cyber Security - Core sectors: iGaming and sports betting, payment processing, adtech and digital marketing, fintech and cryptocurrency, technology and eCommerce - Client types: online gaming operators and suppliers, affiliates and marketing networks, payment processors, insurers, companies and executives facing government investigations Rankings and recognition: - Chambers USA 2026: Band 1, DC Litigation: Specialist Firms, White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Chambers USA 2026: ranked firm, Gaming & Licensing (USA Nationwide), the tenth consecutive year the firm has held this ranking - Chambers Global 2026: A. Jeff Ifrah named a Global Market Leader for Gaming & Gambling - Chambers USA 2026 individual rankings: A. Jeff Ifrah (Nationwide Gaming & Licensing; DC Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations), Michelle W. Cohen (Nationwide Gaming & Licensing), James M. Trusty (DC Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations), George R. Calhoun V (DC Insurance: Insurer) - Legal 500 United States 2026: recommended firm, Media and Entertainment: Transactional. This is the firm's first firm-wide Legal 500 practice area ranking; A. Jeff Ifrah and Michelle W. Cohen are named in it. - Legal 500 Washington DC Elite 2025: leading law firm. Legal 500 has also recognized Ifrah Law attorneys individually for white collar crime and cybersecurity. - Benchmark Litigation 2025: recommended firm for dispute resolution in the District of Columbia. A. Jeff Ifrah named a Local Litigation Star (DC, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania). - EGR North America Awards 2022: Winner, Business Advisory Partner - VIXIO Global Regulatory Awards 2021: Finalist, Best Regulatory Lawyer or Law Firm of the Year ## Practice areas - [Practice Areas Overview](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/): Index of all four practice groups and their sub-practices. - [Online Gaming & Gambling](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/online-gaming-sports-betting/): Regulatory, transactional, and litigation counsel for operators, suppliers, affiliates, and payment providers across online gaming, sports betting, and sweepstakes models. - [Gaming: Licensing & Compliance](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/online-gaming-sports-betting/licensing-compliance/): Multi-jurisdiction gaming license applications, supplier and vendor registrations, and ongoing regulatory compliance. - [Gaming: Agreements and Contracts](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/online-gaming-sports-betting/agreements-and-contracts/): Commercial agreements for gaming operators and suppliers, including platform, content, market access, and affiliate agreements. - [Gaming: Finance and M&A](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/online-gaming-sports-betting/finance-and-ma/): Mergers, acquisitions, investments, and financing transactions in the iGaming sector, including regulatory diligence and change-of-control approvals. - [Gaming: iGaming Litigation](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/online-gaming-sports-betting/igaming-litigation/): Disputes involving gaming operators, suppliers, affiliates, and consumers, including class actions and contract disputes. - [Gaming: Investigations](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/online-gaming-sports-betting/investigations/): Representation in federal and state investigations affecting gaming and payments businesses. - [Litigation](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/litigation/): Complex civil and criminal litigation for companies operating at the intersection of business and online technology, including defense against federal agency claims. - [Commercial Litigation](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/litigation/business-litigation/): Contract, partnership, intellectual property, and business tort disputes in trial and appellate courts, including cryptocurrency, securities, bankruptcy, fraud, and RICO claims. - [White Collar Defense](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/litigation/white-collar-defense/): Defense of companies and executives in federal criminal investigations, grand jury proceedings, and enforcement actions. - [Advertising & Marketing](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/internet-marketing-advertising-law/): Counsel on online and mobile marketing, eCommerce, telemarketing, and payment processing, including FTC and CFPB investigations, TCPA claims, endorsements, sweepstakes and contests, affiliate marketing, and website compliance. - [Data Privacy & Cyber Security](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/practice-area/data-privacy-cyber-security-law/): Privacy program design, policy drafting, and breach response under GDPR, CCPA, TCPA, and FTC enforcement standards, including call recording, subscription billing, and mobile app data practices. ## Attorneys and professionals - [Team Directory](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/): Full listing of members, counsel, associates, and legal professionals. - [A. Jeff Ifrah, Founding Member](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/a-jeff-ifrah/): Founder of the firm. Online gaming and gambling, iGaming litigation, gaming finance and M&A, licensing and compliance, and white collar defense. Chambers Global Market Leader for Gaming & Gambling and Band 1 in Chambers USA Gaming & Licensing. - [George R. Calhoun V, Member](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/george-r-calhoun/): Chair of the firm's Financial Services practice. Complex commercial disputes including contracts, cryptocurrency, securities, bankruptcy, fraud, and RICO claims. Chambers USA ranked for Insurance: Insurer (DC). - [Michelle W. Cohen, Member](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/michelle-cohen/): Leads the Data Privacy & Cyber Security practice group. TCPA litigation and compliance, GDPR and state privacy laws, FTC enforcement, sweepstakes and contest compliance, and internet advertising. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US). - [James M. Trusty, Member](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/james-m-trusty/): White collar defense and complex multi-district litigation involving RICO, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, and the Money Laundering Control Act. Former Chief of the Organized Crime Section at the U.S. Department of Justice and a federal prosecutor for 27 years. - [Kim Conroy, Senior Counsel](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/kim-conroy/): iGaming litigation, white collar defense, and commercial litigation, including first-chair trial work in bet-the-company disputes. - [Nicole Kardell, Special Counsel](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/nicole-kardell/): Data privacy and cyber security, advertising and marketing, online gaming and gambling, and white collar defense, including U.S. and EU regulatory matters. - [Sara Dalsheim, Senior Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/sara-dalsheim/): Sports wagering regulatory compliance and contract negotiation. - [Abbey Block, Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/abbey-block/): Litigation and written advocacy in online gaming and gambling matters. - [Jordan Briggs, Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/jordan-briggs/): Gaming agreements, contracts, and risk management for operators and suppliers. - [Steven Hess, Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/steven-hess/): Regulatory compliance in emerging markets, combining economic analysis with legal counsel. - [Katie Kovalsky, Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/katie-kovalsky/): Complex commercial litigation and civil and criminal enforcement investigations. - [John Mikuta, Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/john-mikuta/): White collar and regulatory matters, appellate practice, and legal writing, with prior federal and state judicial clerkship experience. - [Lauren Scribner, Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/lauren-scribner/): Complex federal litigation and government compliance. - [Robert Ward, Associate](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/robert-ward/): Commercial litigation, white collar defense, and iGaming litigation. - [Amanda Holi, Licensing & Compliance Specialist](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/amanda-holi/): Gaming license applications, registrations, and ongoing regulatory compliance. - [Kyra Pulliam, Licensing & Compliance Specialist](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/kyra-pulliam/): Gaming license applications, registrations, and ongoing regulatory compliance. - [Avner Kronisch, Paralegal](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/team/avner-kronisch/): Litigation and compliance support. ## Insights and publications - [Insights Hub](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/): Central index of the firm's blogs, guides, and attorney commentary. - [The Definitive Guide to Online Gaming and Betting in the U.S.](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/guide-to-online-gaming-and-betting-in-united-states/): State-by-state reference guide to U.S. online gaming and betting law. - [Ifrah on iGaming](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/ifrah-on-igaming/): Blog covering online gaming and sports betting law, regulation, and enforcement. - [FTC Beat](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/ftc-beat/): Blog covering FTC enforcement, consumer protection, advertising, and privacy developments. - [Crime in the Suites](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/crime-in-the-suites/): Blog covering white collar criminal defense, investigations, and appeals. - [Sixth Man Advantage](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/ifrah-on-igaming/sixth-man-advantage/): Series on developments shaping the sports betting and iGaming market. - [Articles and Presentations](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/articles-presentations/): Published articles, speaking engagements, and conference materials by firm attorneys. - [Case Studies](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/case-studies/): Representative matters and outcomes. - [iGaming Services Brochure](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/igaming-brochure/): Overview of the firm's gaming services. - [In-House CLE Presentations](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/in-house-cle-presentations/): CLE sessions the firm delivers to client legal departments. ## About the firm - [About Ifrah Law](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/about/): Firm background, approach, and industry focus. - [Why Ifrah](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/about/why-ifrah/): How the firm describes its service model and industry knowledge. - [Pricing](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/about/pricing/): Fee structures and billing approach. - [FAQ](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/faq/): Answers to common questions about the firm and its practice areas. - [Firm News](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/firm-news/): Announcements, rankings, hires, and recognitions. - [Our Community](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/our-community/): Pro bono work, community involvement, and firm culture. - [Careers](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/about/careers/): Open positions and hiring information. - [Contact](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/about/contact/): Office address, phone, and inquiry form. ## Optional - [eBook Landing Page](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/insights/ebook/): Download page for the firm's online gaming and betting guide. - [Scholarship Program](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/about/scholarship-program/): Details of the firm's student scholarship. - [Privacy Statement](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/privacy-statement/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://www.ifrahlaw.com/accessibility-statement/)