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Austin Appleby is an attorney with deep experience across multiple facets of the policymaking process, particularly in the natural resources and energy sectors. A graduate of The George Washington University Law School, he most recently served on Capitol Hill, advising on legislative and regulatory matters related to public lands, energy, and environmental policy. Before that, he spent time at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, focusing on financial regulation, and at an energy-focused trade association, where he navigated complex industry policy issues. As a member of the District of Columbia Bar, Austin combines legal expertise with a strategic understanding of government affairs, helping clients effectively engage with […]

Katie is a dedicated litigator with a deep commitment to Constitutional Law, especially First Amendment rights. She actively championed free speech on her college campus by building a coalition to host a free speech panel, working with top administrators and FIRE staff to advocate for speech code reform, and collaborating with The Spectrum student newspaper to support student representation in campus judicial proceedings taking second place in FIRE’s national Speak Truth To Power campaign in 2017. Katie, licensed to practice law in New York, joined Binnall Law Group after gaining practical courtroom experience with Neighborhood Legal Services and a federal […]

Parker is a dedicated litigator with a strong commitment to Constitutional Law, particularly the First Amendment. Before joining Binnall Law Group, he was an active advocate for free speech and conservative causes on college campuses, notably through his work with the Young America’s Foundation. Parker earned his J.D. from the Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University in 2024, where he served as President of the Republican Lawyers Association and was an active member of the Federalist Society. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Kentucky. Parker is licensed to practice law […]

John Sullivan is Of Counsel who brings 30+ years of law firm and in-house counsel experience in various capacities managing litigation and compliance. Prior to joining Binnall Law Group, John was the first General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at Project Veritas in New York managing investigative journalism, media, non-profit organizations, and board governance. The harvester of hundreds of retractions from journalists internationally, John spearheaded offensive efforts against defamation, fueling the Retracto series of video releases and worked with the team to combat, and defeat, censorship of any ideology. In tandem with outside counsel, John implemented Project Veritas’ initial efforts with brave whistleblowers and […]