Samantha Abeysekera advises and litigates on behalf of management in a diverse array of industries, including financial services, market research, real estate, aviation, and technology start-ups. Both her litigation and advice-and-counseling work focuses on employment discrimination, harassment,…

Kenneth Agee focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate governance, and other general corporate matters.

Ashley Akapo focuses her practice on commercial litigation, including contract disputes and other commercial matters in federal and state courts. She has experience preparing and managing cases throughout the various phases of litigation, including developing strategies and arguments in preparation…

Kenneth Alberstadt is a senior member of the firm’s Corporate Department. Ken’s practice focuses on M&A, private equity, growth capital and early-stage financing transactions. He has extensive experience representing private equity sponsors, public and private companies and management teams in…

Monique Arrington is an associate in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Monique represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. She regularly defends financial services providers against…

Michael Bailkin focuses in two value creation areas of real estate:  (i) development incentives; and (ii) structuring and helping implement real estate development projects.  Development incentives includes a broad range of programs that utilize public sector resources to add…

Beau Baker focuses his practice on real estate capital markets, securitizations, financial services, structured and commercial finance, creditors' rights, loan portfolio management and servicing, and financial restructuring. He represents traditional and non-traditional lenders in a variety of…

Internationally recognized for his cross-border, Latin America, and U.S. experience, Arturo Banegas Masiá represents financial institutions, telecommunication companies, Fortune 100 companies, and buyers and sellers in corporate, finance, and restructuring transactions. He has been recognized across…

A licensed professional planner and an American Institute Certified Planner (AICP), Richard Bass helps clients navigate the regulatory and political landscapes of New York and New Jersey to guide complex rezoning, special permit, variance applications, and redevelopment plans. His practice focuses…

David Bayne litigates complex, high profile commercial disputes and arbitration matters with a focus on professional liability defense, general commercial, and employment litigation. His clients include law firms, manufacturers, insurers, investors, information service providers, educational…

Colby Berman focuses her practice on employment disputes, representing employers in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative proceedings, in a broad range of employments matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, breach of contract, wage and hour, and varied labor law…

Ricardo Bernard focuses his practice on private equity, venture capital, M&A, and general corporate matters. He regularly advises investment firms and their portfolio companies in connection with domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, buyouts, joint ventures, restructurings, and other…

Joshua Bernstein serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team, a multidisciplinary group providing an extensive range of legal counsel and services to lodging and lifestyle companies. Josh's clients include hotel owners and operators, commercial property owners, lenders,…

Ray Berti focuses his practice on employment litigation and counseling, representing companies across a wide variety of industries in all types of employment-related matters. As a litigator, Ray regularly represents employers in disputes involving claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment,…

Angad Singh Bhai focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation. He represents private and public companies in state and federal courts, defending and prosecuting actions involving contract disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business torts (including fraud, tortious interference, and unfair…

Claire Bjerke focuses her practice on commercial litigation. She has experience working on various securities, derivative, white collar, data privacy and cybersecurity, and trade secrets litigation matters. She has represented clients in trials, mediations, and arbitrations.

An experienced corporate lawyer, Lorenzo Borgogni represents public and private companies in sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions, with a focus on U.S. inbound M&A transactions by foreign buyers. Lorenzo has structured, negotiated, and completed more than $40 billion worth of…

Joseph Brasile focuses his practice on complex commercial real estate transactions for owners, developers, institutional and private lenders, borrowers, landlords, and tenants. Joe has broad real estate financing experience with respect to permanent loans, acquisition loans, construction loans,…

Scott Brenner is an associate in Akerman's Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Scott represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. He regularly defends financial services providers against…

A high stakes litigator and expert counselor, Richard Brosnick represents U.S. and international companies in antitrust litigation and counseling, financial services and securities litigation, and commercial contract litigation and arbitration. His clients span numerous sectors, including financial…

Brittany Buccellato concentrates her practice on labor and employment litigation. She represents employers in matters involving discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful discharge, wage and hour violations, breach of contract, collective bargaining, and unfair labor practices. Brittany also…

Thomas Bullock focuses his practice on commercial litigation. He has experience representing clients in regulatory and compliance matters and internal investigations.

John Campo is a veteran bankruptcy practitioner with a focus on Chapter 11 and large, complex Chapter 7 proceedings, as well as out-of-court workouts. With extensive experience in both the litigation and the corporate and transactional sides of bankruptcy matters, as well as corporate…

Mariana Cardona is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group. Mariana focuses her practice on the representation of institutional lenders, debt funds and banks in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, developments and the origination, syndication and…

Michael Carr focuses his practice on real estate litigation with an emphasis on real estate operations and landlord/tenant lease litigation. Michael regularly advises some of New York City’s largest landlords, developers, and managers to address their ever-changing real estate operational needs. He…

Steven Chudnow focuses his practice on commercial real estate and real estate finance. Steven advises lenders (banks, debt funds, REITS, and family offices), owners, and developers on a diverse range of complex real estate financing matters, ranging from complex mortgage, mezzanine, bridge and…

Diana Clarkson focuses her practice on federal and state tax aspects of corporate transactions, including entity planning, mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, tax-free spin-offs, and restructurings. Her significant tax background adds value to the counsel she gives businesses and their…

Alan Cohen serves as co-office managing partner of Akerman’s New York office. With more than 30 years of experience, Alan has handled virtually every type of commercial real estate transaction over the course of his career. He is a real estate strategist, providing clients with a comprehensive view…

Dale Alexandra Cohen focuses her practice on domestic and international franchising, distribution, and licensing law. Dale advises new emerging brands as well as widely recognized mature brands with respect to structuring and implementing their franchise, distribution, and licensing programs. Her…

Jordan Cohen advises clients on transactions involving healthcare providers and other healthcare-related platforms. Jordan routinely provides legal counsel related to federal and state privacy and data security matters, including compliance with HIPAA's Privacy, Security and Breach Notification…

With over three decades of experience in the practice of trusts and estates law, Paul Collins helps individuals and families preserve their assets and plan for the future. His work includes trust and estate planning and administration, both in the United States and internationally. His particular…

Steven Cordero focuses his practice on commercial litigation in federal and state courts, mediations, and arbitrations. He defends and prosecutes on behalf of a wide range of clients, including law firms and businesses, actions pertaining to commercial, professional liability, directors and officers…

Andre Cortes focuses his practice on managing intellectual property portfolios for clients from a variety of industries, including medical devices, electronics, manufacturing, and real estate. Andre regularly prepares and prosecutes patent and trademark applications, drafts responses to office…

With more than 40 years of continuous experience, Charles Critchlow focuses his practice on export antitrust matters. Chuck counsels clients on competition law applicable to joint venture export corporations, and also advises on antitrust exemptions and a broad range of corporate-related…

Donald David is a litigator with experience in real estate, entertainment, estates, close corporations and partnerships, intellectual property and financing disputes. His clients include the estate of an internationally known rap artist (as well as other entertainers), the widow of the owner of one…

Gina DelChiaro is a partner and the firm's Director of Pro Bono Initiatives, a signature program designed to cultivate pro bono opportunities that leverage the skills and interests of Akerman lawyers to meet the legal needs of those who are least able to afford and most in need of legal…

Chad Devlin is an associate in Akerman's Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Chad represents an array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. Licensed in New York, New Jersey, and South Carolina, he regularly…

Thomas Diorio represents clients in connection with the financing, acquisition, sale, leasing, and development of a full range of real estate assets including office buildings, shopping centers, hotels, warehouses, mixed-use properties and U.S. ports. He also assists clients with real estate issues…

Michael Doherty focuses his practice on the representation of Japanese industrial, trading, and service companies and their foreign affiliates, as well as other international and U.S. companies, in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and strategic alliances, patent, technology and intellectual…

Martin Domb is a first chair trial and appellate lawyer serving businesses engaged in commercial and corporate litigation. Companies spanning many sectors retain him to handle high stakes, complex disputes, in courts and in arbitrations. His experience includes banking and finance, corporate and…

Brenden Dougherty focuses his practice on insurance coverage matters on behalf of carriers. He regularly advises insurance companies on policy coverage issues, policy coverage disputes, and bad faith claims. Brenden has experience with a wide array of commercial insurance policies, including…

With a practice devoted to M&A, private equity and venture capital investments, and investment fund formation, Max Drake counsels business entities and their owners through all stages of development, from startup, to growth financing, to ultimate sale. Clients rely on Max's practical general…

Steven Eareckson focuses his practice on representing borrowers and lenders in connection with a variety of capital markets and financing transactions. Steven has represented purchasers and sellers in connection with whole loan trades (fix and flip, DSCR, SFR and other loan types).

Barbara is a valued and trusted partner to the companies, financing parties, and other stakeholders she counsels. Barbara is relied upon to provide solutions to the most challenging legal and business issues by providing critical assessment to guide clients in decision making that appropriately…

Mario Fallone focuses his practice on venture capital, private equity, and general corporate matters, with an emphasis on representing startups, strategic investors, and venture capital funds in all aspects of venture financings, including initial and follow-on financings with preferred equity and…

Andrew Fernandez focuses his practice on the financing and development of multidisciplinary energy and infrastructure projects within the public-private partnership (P3) space. He has experience working closely with borrowers, sponsors, lenders, and government agencies on complex, multinational…

Joel Forman defends financial services companies and professionals in securities litigation and government investigations concerning allegations of corporate and individual misconduct. His litigation experience includes federal and state court trials and appeals, arbitrations and mediations…

Candice Furnald is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group, focusing her practice on the leasing, acquisition, and disposition of healthcare facilities involving medical offices, laboratory, and clinical spaces. She negotiates all aspects of commercial lease transactions, including subleases,…

Alejandro García-Villalpando advises public and private companies, private equity firms, and hedge funds on domestic and international tax and corporate matters, with a focus on the tax aspects of cross-border transactions, including the structuring of inbound and outbound U.S. investments.…

A versatile tax lawyer, Stefi George advises clients in tax planning, compliance, controversy, and litigation. Versed in state and local, international and federal taxation, clients value her expansive knowledge of the intricacies of tax issues and her ability to navigate complex tax issues in all…

Jessica Goldstein focuses her practice on New York City land use and zoning matters, representing developers, non-profits, and owners. She has extensive experience with 421-a Tax Exemptions and the Affordable New York Housing Program. Jessica advises and assists with the processing of 421-a, 420-a,…

For more than 55 years, Kenneth Gordon has concentrated his practice in all facets of real estate development, leasing, sales and acquisitions, 1031 exchanges, condominium development, construction contracting, license agreements, and financing, including workouts for lenders and securitized lending…

Kurt Gosselin is an associate in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Kurt represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. He regularly defends financial services providers against…

Darryl Graham is a federal and state litigation practitioner, and regularly arbitrates domestic and cross-border disputes before the AAA and the ICC. His nationwide trial and arbitration experience includes prosecuting and defending claims involving securities and investment-related fraud, general…

Bert Greenwell focuses his practice on the representation of institutional lenders, equity firms, and companies in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, lending, and securitizations. Bert also represents investors in the acquisition, development,…

Sahar Hakakian represents investors, owners, lenders, and developers in diverse real estate matters, including joint ventures, development, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, operation, and leasing of various assets. The real estate asset types covered by Sahar’s practice range from office…

Joshua Hamlet focuses on a broad range of state and local, international, and federal taxation matters. He advises privately held businesses, partnerships, and tax-exempt organizations on tax planning, controversy, and compliance related issues. Joshua represents clients before the Internal Revenue…

Maureen Hannon focuses her practice on commercial real estate transactions with particular emphasis on domestic and international acquisitions and sales, and real estate finance for clients in the healthcare, affordable housing and construction, and hospitality industries. She regularly represents…

Darcy Hansen represents major financial institutions, film studios, and other multinational clients in a wide array of complex litigation before federal and state courts, and international arbitrations before arbitral tribunals. He has experience in all phases of litigation and arbitration,…

Naheem Harris focuses his practice on representing domestic and international real estate companies, institutional lenders, real estate investment trusts (REITs), funds, and other real estate investors and operators on a wide range of real estate matters, including bespoke financings (mortgage,…

Peter Haveles represents and counsels financial institutions, corporations, and individuals in litigation matters related to the financial services industry and markets and distressed assets. Clients seek Peter's advice and representation on breach of contract, lender liability claims, enforcement…

With a wealth of experience in complex commercial real estate transactions, Marc Heller focuses his practice on acquisitions and dispositions of multifamily properties and development throughout the United States and related joint ventures and debt. Marc helps clients navigate complex ownership…

Ricardo Hollingsworth focuses his practice on the representation of private equity and venture capital firms in connection with their fund formation and portfolio company investments. In addition, he represents institutional investors, including foundations, endowments, public and private…

Will Hoy focuses his practice on the representation of private equity sponsors, family offices and their portfolio companies in complex mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, recapitalizations, rollup strategies and growth equity financing transactions, including creating and capitalizing platform…

Benjamin Joelson litigates complex commercial disputes at both the trial and appellate levels, in state and federal courts, and in arbitrations. His practice focuses on representing real estate developers, commercial landlords and tenants, hotel owners and operators, and construction companies in a…

Andrew Karter represents employers before federal and state courts as well as administrative agencies, including the EEOC, the NLRB, and state agencies across the country. Andrew’s employment litigation experience includes discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims, individual and…

Scott Kessler litigates complex commercial and intellectual property disputes at both the trial and appellate levels. He has tried and argued numerous cases in federal and state courts. His experience encompasses corporate and private equity transactions, trademarks, copyrights, real estate,…

Reeya Khurana focuses her practice on unemployment disputes, wage and hour, harassment, wrongful termination, and discrimination claims. She has experience representing employers in individual and class/collective litigation matters before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and…

Andrew Kim focuses his practice on private and public M&A transactions and registered equity and debt offerings. He regularly performs various corporate governance functions for private equity portfolio companies, including maintaining corporate ledgers, and drafting corporate resolutions,…

With a diverse, national practice focusing on employment law, complex commercial litigation, and crisis management, Jeffrey Kimmel represents clients in federal and state courts, as well as in various arbitration forums and before federal, state, and local administrative bodies. His clients operate…

Focused on M&A, corporate, and general business matters, Fran Kleiner represents public and privately held companies in all aspects of their businesses, including formation, structuring, organization, financings, and day-to-day operational matters. Her broad experience covers a spectrum of…

Karyn Koiffman represents private equity funds, family offices, private companies and public corporations in a wide variety of complex domestic and cross-border transactions. Karyn’s practice focuses primarily on acquisitions and divestitures, including leveraged buyout transactions, follow-on…

Ronald Kornreich is a partner in Akerman’s Real Estate Practice Group and a member of Akerman’s Chambers USA - nationally recognized Hospitality Sector Team. He is a highly versatile transactional lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience representing clients in a wide range of commercial…

With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland has more than 45 years’ experience representing real estate developers, universities, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use. Rick’s…

Anne Levin-Nussbaum, a federal income tax lawyer for more than 25 years, focuses her practice on transactions involving the development, financing, sales and acquisitions of renewable energy projects.  She advises her clients on energy tax credits, depreciation and other tax incentives for…

Mark Lichtenstein focuses his practice on a broad range of corporate and bankruptcy matters, including restructuring of private equity portfolio companies, bankruptcy litigation, and the acquisition of assets in bankruptcy cases, as well as workouts, creditors’ rights litigation,…

Greg Limoncelli represents financial institutions and borrowers in commercial lending, trade finance, receivables purchase, and workout matters. His experience includes single lender, unitranche and syndicated facilities for cash flow, secured, asset-based, acquisition, highly leveraged, factoring,…

Robert Loewy focuses his practice on U.S. and international tax planning. He advises both domestic and foreign clients with regard to tax efficient transactions. Rob's practice is both transactional and advisory, focusing on the taxation of financial instruments and products, hedge funds, and…

Thomas Maira advises real estate private equity funds, investors, buyers, developers, borrowers, sellers, and lenders in connection with joint venture and preferred equity investments, acquisitions, development, mortgage and mezzanine loans, workouts and dispositions in connection with various asset…

Jorge Maldonado Vargas is an associate in the Tax Practice Group. He has experience in a broad range of domestic and international tax and corporate matters and has advised international and domestic companies. Among his areas of expertise, Jorge focuses on the tax and corporate aspects of cross…

Nora Martins concentrates her practice on New York City zoning and land use, particularly applications for discretionary approvals from the City Planning Commission (such as zoning map amendments, City map changes, zoning text amendments, and special permits) and the Board of Standards and Appeals…

For nearly four decades, Rory McEvoy has practiced exclusively in the field of labor and employment law, including litigation in federal and state courts and before federal, state and local anti-discrimination agencies. Rory represents many of New York’s large hospitals and healthcare systems,…

Swapnil Mehta focuses his practice on mergers, acquisitions and dispositions, private offerings of equity and debt securities, and private equity investments for private clients, small businesses, emerging companies, venture capital funds, and private equity firms and their portfolio companies. He…

Bruce Meyerson focuses his practice on real estate transactions, including commercial real estate, development, acquisitions and divestitures, joint ventures, permanent loans, construction loans, mezzanine loans, private equity investments, workouts, and securitized lending. He represents real…

Ashley Miller is a partner in Akerman's Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Ashley represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. She regularly defends financial services providers against…

James Ng is an associate in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. James represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. He regularly defends financial services providers against individual…

Renee Oliyide is a real estate and urban planning professional with a concentration in land use and zoning in New York City. Renee regularly reviews land use applications for zoning actions to determine compliance, clarity, and completeness in adherence to the NYC Zoning Resolution, technical and…

Asami Ono focuses her practice on domestic and international M&A transactions and strategic investments. Asami regularly advises multinational companies across various industries on corporate transactions, international joint ventures, corporate restructuring transactions and other general…

Lisa Orrantia assists clients with real estate matters involving the New York City Zoning Resolution, New York City Construction Codes, and New York State Multiple Dwelling Law. Lisa helps clients obtain approvals from the City Planning Commission for zoning map and text amendments, special permits…

For more than four decades, clients have turned to Lansing Palmer to protect their interests and rights in high-profile trusts and estates disputes as well as commercial and business litigation matters. Over his career, he has appeared in state and federal courts in multiple jurisdictions, including…

Palash I. Pandya serves as the Co-Deputy Chair of the Corporate Practice Group. Palash advises public and private companies, private equity funds, family offices and entrepreneurs in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, tender offers, spin-offs and venture capital investments. He also…

Steve Polivy serves as chair of Akerman's Economic Development and Incentives Practice. He represents developers, international investors, Fortune 500 companies, family-owned businesses, and other real estate end-users in securing crucial government incentives and tax benefits for major urban…

Kathleen Prystowsky is a partner in the Litigation Practice Group with a focus on real estate and hospitality. Her practice includes representing clients within both the real estate and hospitality sectors, including hotel owners, hotel operators, family offices, private equity firms, lenders, and…

Elizabeth C. Puccio-Williams is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Elizabeth works on a diverse range of commercial litigation disputes, particularly those arising in the real estate, hospitality, and healthcare staffing industries. She has experience drafting and responding to…

Tara Raghavan is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group. Her practice includes representing clients within the real estate and hospitality sectors, including owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, investors, and developers. She has experience representing clients in real estate,…

Bryan Reese specializes in finance and financial restructuring, and has strong capabilities in capital markets, leveraged finance, mergers and acquisitions, private credit and special situations investing, and private equity. He represents administrative agents, lenders and borrowers in domestic and…

Jerry Reichelscheimer chairs Akerman’s Retail Leasing and Development Practice and primarily represents clients in commercial, warehouse, retail, office, and ground leasing and well as in the completion of sales and acquisitions of real property and the acquisition of public and private sector…

Joshua Rinesmith focuses on real estate development, with a concentration in land use and zoning law and related transactional matters. He advises property owners, developers, architects and engineers on New York City zoning compliance and the development potential of property throughout the city.…

Andy Robins serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team, a multidisciplinary group providing an extensive range of legal counsel and services to lodging and lifestyle companies. In this capacity, he works on a broad variety of hotel and resort development, operations and regulatory…

Ted D. Rosen is a preeminent corporate lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, and securities law. Ted is known as a consummate deal maker with the ability to lead and close deals of all sizes. He is regularly recognized in…

Paul Rutigliano has been instrumental in developing the Firm’s transactional risk practice, primarily focusing on representing underwriters in connection with transactional risk insurance policies, including representations and warranties insurance, tax insurance, and contingent risk…

このプロフィールを日本語でご覧になりたい方は、ここをクリックしてください。 Ranked by Chambers Global as among the top lawyers worldwide for cross-border Japan-U.S. Corporate/M&A, Hiroshi Sarumida has nearly 30 years of experience counseling Japanese multinational corporations on a broad range of transactions. His comprehensive…

Joseph Sbarro focuses his practice on land use and zoning real estate matters. In particular, he concentrates on land use and zoning diligence and applications for discretionary approvals with governmental agencies including the New York City Planning Commission, Department of City Planning,…

Jaclyn Scarinci focuses her practice on advising property owners, developers, lender, institutions and nonprofit organizations on a wide range of land use, zoning, regulatory, and transactional matters affecting the development and use of real estate in New York City. She works with architects,…

Danielle Shannon is Akerman's Chief Talent Officer, overseeing the firm's recruitment efforts across 25 offices throughout the United States. Danielle is responsible for all aspects of lateral partner, associate, and law student recruiting and onboarding for the firm. She also manages the firm's…

Jamie Shyman is a partner in Akerman’s Litigation Practice Group with significant experience in New York federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels. Jamie focuses her practice on representing clients in an array of staffing, global procurement, supply chain, and commercial…

Joseph Silver evaluates professional liability claims against law firms and advises their general counsel on pre-suit, confidential resolutions, as well as leading the defense for AmLaw 100 and 200 firms in high-stakes legal malpractice matters. He works with clients to negotiate and draft…

Chelsea Silverman Hallowell has experience with a wide variety of real estate transactions, including the acquisition and disposition of commercial, residential and hotel properties, mortgage and mezzanine financing regarding bridge, construction and term loans, secondary market transactions, joint…

Steven Sinacori has broad experience in both land use and transactional real estate matters. He has represented numerous clients before the Board of Standards and Appeals, the City Planning Commission, the Landmarks Preservation Commission, the Department of Buildings, the Department of Housing…

Adrian Smith primarily represents private equity and corporate clients in a range of complex transactions including leveraged buyouts, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, recapitalizations, equity, and debt financings (including mezzanine financing). He regularly advises corporate clients and…

Grasford Smith, President of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, focuses his practice on complex commercial litigation matters and is certified by the Supreme Court of Florida as a Circuit Civil Mediator. He has experience representing a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies,…

Jordan Smith is a partner in Akerman's Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group.

Frank St. Jacques represents clients in real estate development matters with a focus on New York City land use and zoning. Frank has extensive experience seeking discretionary approvals for rezonings, zoning text amendments, special permits, variances, and authorizations. He works closely with…

Jason St. John is an associate in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Jason represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. He regularly defends financial services providers against…

Matt Steinberg is co-office managing partner of the firm’s New York office, a member of the firm's board of directors, and previously served as the deputy chair of Akerman’s national Labor & Employment Practice Group. Matt focuses his practice on employment law, both by advising clients on day…

Edward Stone focuses his practice on advising private equity funds, strategic investors, operating companies, and entrepreneurs. Ed represents clients in all aspects of corporate transactions and equity investments, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, leveraged…

David practices in the areas of growth equity, private equity and venture capital (U.S. and emerging markets), M&A, and technology transactions. He commonly counsels investment firms and the companies in which they invest from inception to M&A, capital raise and operational milestones…

Alaric Taves is an associate in Akerman’s Consumer Financial Services, Data and Technology (CFS+) Practice Group. Alaric represents a wide array of financial services companies in state and federal litigation including class actions. He regularly defends financial services providers against…

Philip Touitou is a partner in the New York office and a member of the firm’s national Litigation Practice Group and Professional Liability Practice. An experienced trial and appellate lawyer, Phil regularly represents and defends law firms, including those listed annually in the AmLaw 100 and…

Genaira L. Tyce represents employers in a wide array of traditional labor law and employment law matters, with a substantial portion of her practice devoted to advising and counseling employers that are actively confronting union organizing campaigns and those that have unionized…

Christina van Slyck focuses her practice on document review for a high volume of internal compliance, regulatory and civil litigation matters. As a member of Akerman’s eDiscovery Services team, Christina regularly advises clients on eDiscovery, information governance, litigation readiness and…

D'juro Villaran-Rokovich works with clients to secure economic development and tax incentives in their relocation efforts. With a background in real estate development and architecture, D’juro specializes in analyzing projects for potential incentive packages and forecasting the impact of a…

Samuel Vitello represents clients in complex, high-stakes litigation in state and federal courts across the country and at every stage, from pre-filing negotiations through the end of trial and on appeal. Samuel helps clients in a wide array of industries and circumstances, including the financial…

Wayne Wald focuses his practice on corporate and securities law, including capital formation and M&A transactions, with a strong emphasis on middle market deals. Wayne is the Corporate practice group leader in the firm’s New York Office and he is the founder and Chair of the firm’s…

Philip Weingold focuses his practice on federal, state, local, and international tax and corporate matters. He represents limited liability companies, partnerships, public and private corporations, joint ventures, and individuals in a variety of industries and commercial sectors, including media,…

Steve Wirth is a commercial and business litigator focusing a large percentage of his practice on corporate bankruptcy matters. He has participated in some of the largest bankruptcy cases in the United States, including WorldCom, Enron Corporation, Global Crossing Limited, Refco, Inc., Lehman…

Alex Woo focuses his practice on real estate private equity matters. He has experience representing real estate private equity funds, investors, buyers, developers, borrowers, sellers, and lenders with joint ventures and preferred equity investments, acquisitions, development, mortgage and mezzanine…

John Busey Wood advises public and private companies on real estate acquisitions, facilities management, construction and development, commercial, hospitality, retail, and ground leasing, commercial property management, and brokerage. For more than 45 years, John has represented owners in the design…

M. Adil Yaqoob has experience representing clients in various labor and employment matters. With the United States Department of Labor, he represented the agency in enforcement actions in federal district court and administrative fora pertaining to the Fair Labor Standards Act, Occupational Safety…

Beth Zafonte has helped real estate developers, Fortune 500 companies, institutions, and other public and private businesses across the United States identify more than $3 billion in economic development incentives over the last 35 years. She has represented, Forest City Ratner Companies,…

With more than three decades of national experience in a broad range of real estate transactions, Samuel Zylberberg is a leading authority in the representation of financial institutions, private equity funds and real estate investors in real estate financing transactions (including balance…