Ari Ghosal

Ari Ghosal has a diversified business practice, not only representing clients with a broad spectrum of general corporate legal matters, but he also provides legal representation to clients in more specialized areas such as government contracts, employment law, and intellectual property and technology including cybersecurity, data management and privacy. He serves as outside general counsel to various corporations, small businesses, government contractors, technology professionals, and other business owners to assist them with corporate formation, joint ventures, contract review, corporate governance issues, sale of businesses, employment matters, compliance programs and regulatory concerns. Ari has represented clients on computer and internet law matters involving website audits, domain name and ecommerce issues. Ari counsels clients on state and federal labor and employment laws, including compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations. He handles all kinds of employment-related matters. Ari has a focus on representing minority, women and veteran owned contractors in all aspects of government contracting including regulatory, compliance, corporate governance, contracts and associated legal relationships ranging from transactional documents to enforcement actions including litigation. Equally significant, Ari has represented clients in a variety of legal disputes in all phases of civil litigation before state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation proceedings in state and federal courts and before the American Arbitration Association. Ari is a “people’s lawyer,” not only in his unwavering commitment to support his clients and provide them with the most efficient and cost-effective solutions to their legal matters, but also in his commitment and dedication to give back to the community and legal profession. Fellow, Maryland Bar Foundation, MSBA (2020); Montgomery County Bar Foundation’s Andrew L. Sonner Excellence in Diversity Award (2017); Member, Bar Association of Montgomery County, Diversity Committee; President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Maryland (APABA-MD) (2019-2020); Panel Member, Peer Review Committee of the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (2010-Present); Character Committee, 7th Circuit of the Court of Appeals for the Maryland Bar (2018-Present); CPA & ESQ Awards Finalist by Washington SmartCEO Magazine; “Power Player” Finalist by Washington SmartCEO magazine (2014, 2015); “Hot List” Lawyers of Color (2013).