Sydney E. Leifermann

Sydney Leifermann is an associate at Moore & Lee, P.C.

During her tenure at The George Washington University Law School, Ms. Leifermann worked as a judicial intern for the Office of Special Masters in the Court of Federal Claims, and for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. Ms. Leifermann engaged in mentorship as a Dean’s Fellow for the first-year students’ legal research and writing program, and as a tutor for Civil Procedure, Torts, Property, and Evidence. She served as the Managing Editor for the Federal Circuit Bar Journal and has published scholarly writing of her own. Ms. Leifermann was also a board member on the Student Health Law Association and involved in the Student Bar Association.

Before pursuing her J.D., Ms. Leifermann worked as a clerk at a family law firm in Gainesville, Florida and at a medical diagnostics laboratory in Miami, Florida.

Ms. Leifermann initially joined Moore & Lee as a summer associate in 2025. She graduated from The George Washington University Law School with a concentration in Health Law & Policy.

Education 

• J.D., The George Washington University Law School, 2026
• B.A., University of Florida, 2023

Brian D. Taylor is an associate at Moore & Lee, P.C. His practice focuses on government contracting and commercial litigation matters, including bid protests and construction disputes.

A graduate of Georgetown University, Mr. Taylor served as a student analyst at the Government Accountability Office and as a mathematics tutor before attending William & Mary Law School. Prior to joining Moore & Lee, Mr. Taylor externed in the chambers of Judge Eleni Roumel of the Court of Federal Claims, where he worked on cases involving government contracting, labor law, and pro se litigation. He additionally externed with the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s procurement law branch, researching the overhaul of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Mr. Taylor graduated cum laude from William & Mary Law School with a concentration in political law.

Education 

• J.D., William & Mary Law School, 2026, cum laude
• B.A., Georgetown University, 2021

Allison K. Holt is an associate at Moore & Lee, P.C. Her practice focuses on defending clients in employment, professional and medical malpractice, general negligence, and commercial litigation claims. She also works closely with clients in long-term health care, including assisted living and skilled nursing facilities, to respond to incidents with mitigation efforts to avoid claims or achieve early resolution.

Ms. Holt first joined Moore & Lee in January 2020 as a paralegal. During law school, Ms. Holt worked as a full-time paralegal at the firm and served as a dean’s fellow, teaching supplemental courses in Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and Federal Civil Procedure. She also worked as a research assistant, conducting in-depth legal research on civil and criminal issues, and assisting in the preparation of scholarly articles for publication. Ms. Holt graduated summa cum laude from Barry University’s School of Law in December 2025.

Education

• J.D., Barry University School of Law, summa cum laude, 2025
• B.A., George Mason University, 2018

Bar Admissions

• Florida

Affiliations 

• The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division, Member

Matthew P. Lee is an associate at Moore & Lee, P.C. His practice primarily focuses on the defense of corporate and individual healthcare providers, including claims against skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, memory care providers, hospice providers, acute care facilities, and insurers and investment groups. Mr. Lee’s practice also includes a diverse range of commercial litigation matters. He assists clients with case evaluation, management, and implementation of efficient legal strategies to obtain favorable outcomes in litigated disputes.

Mr. Lee’s career began at a plaintiff’s litigation firm in Chicago, where he successfully represented clients against long-term healthcare providers in claims of elder abuse and neglect, wrongful death, and medical malpractice. Thus, he has an enhanced understanding and knowledge of the strengths and weaknesses of negligence claims brought against long-term healthcare providers. Mr. Lee’s valuable experience as a plaintiff’s attorney gives him a unique perspective and approach in the defense of long-term healthcare providers, allowing him to anticipate opposing legal arguments and strategies and provide the most comprehensive representation of his clients in all stages of litigation.

Mr. Lee is a Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology graduate. While attending law school, he competed in the school’s nationally ranked Trial Advocacy program and worked as a judicial extern for the Cook County Judicial Circuit Court. As a judicial extern, Mr. Lee participated in pretrial conferences, and he observed and evaluated multi-faceted issues of complex dispute resolution involving various matters related to personal injury and commercial litigation.

Education

• J.D., Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
• B.A., Marquette University

Bar Admissions

• California (pending)
• Illinois

Affiliations

• American Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association
• Illinois State Bar Association
• Illinois Trial Lawyers Association

Personal

Mr. Lee was born in Arlington, Virginia. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, skiing, live music, traveling to new countries, keeping up with his favorite sports teams, and spending time with his wife and family.

Elizabeth L. McGee is an associate attorney at Moore & Lee, P.C., where she focuses on a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including construction disputes, healthcare litigation, and class actions.

Before earning her J.D. From Georgetown University Law Center, Elizabeth worked as a paralegal at Moore & Lee, gaining hands-on experience in complex litigation and case management. She later returned to the firm as a summer associate in 2022 before officially joining as an associate upon graduation.

During law school, Elizabeth honed her advocacy skills as a student-attorney with the Federal Legislation Clinic, where she represented nonprofit clients navigating pending legislative issues on Capitol Hill.

Education

• J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2024
• B.A., College of William & Mary, 2019, summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

• Virginia

Affiliations

• Virginia Bar Association
• American Bar Association

Kenny Rafter is an associate at Moore & Lee, P.C. He focuses on construction law, representing contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and owners.

Kenny brings a unique blend of legal expertise and extensive, hands-on experience in the construction industry. Before joining Moore & Lee, Kenny worked for leading engineering firms and contractors, overseeing complex transportation infrastructure projects in Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. This practical experience has given him valuable insights into construction operations and project management, which he now leverages in his legal practice. In addition to his legal qualifications, Kenny is a licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia.

Kenny graduated cum laude from The Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law. He attended law school while working full-time at a large engineering firm. Kenny worked as a Summer Associate at Moore & Lee and continued at the firm as a full-time law clerk during his final year of law school.

Education

• J.D., The Catholic University of America, 2024, Cum Laude
• B.S. in Civil Engineering, Virginia Tech, 2016, Cum Laude

Bar Admissions

• Virginia

Affiliations

• Professional Engineer, Virginia