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Maureen Brennan Gershanik practices primarily in the areas of corporate law and governance, securities law, and mergers and acquisitions. Maureen has an active business transactional and advisory practice. She works with clients on public and private offerings of debt and equity securities, acquisition transactions, restructuring transactions, business separations, new business formations, and other transactions. She also advises a range of public companies and private businesses and counsels...

An Truong is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy and part of the firm’s Complex Litigation Department. Located in the firm’s New York City office, An works with a team of attorneys to give clients a voice against corporations who prioritize profits over individuals’ health and safety. Her practice is focused on advocating for the rights of consumers against large corporations, including class actions involving product liability, consumer fraud, and data privacy violations. &...

Koger M. Bradford is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Koger M. practices law in Spartanburg, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Koger M. Bradford since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Koger M. Bradford is held by other lawyers.

When Fortune 500 companies and other businesses face product liability and other large, complex litigation, they turn to Randy Cangelosi for disciplined advocacy and practical litigation strategy across Louisiana, Texas, and jurisdictions nationwide. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Randy represents corporate defendants in high-exposure matters while maintaining a steady focus on risk management, efficiency, and sound judgment. Randy’s practice centers on Product Liability Litigation &n...

Jeffrey A. Fickes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Fickes since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Jeffrey A. Fickes is held by other lawyers.

Brian P. Lundgren is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian P. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Brian P. Lundgren since 2027. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Brian P. Lundgren is held by other lawyers.

EDUCATION Creighton University (J.D., Cum Laude, 1983) Boston University (M.Ed., 1975) Hastings College (B.A., 1970) PRACTICE EMPHASIS Civil Litigation Workers’ Compensation Litigation & Mediation HONORS & AWARDS The Best Lawyers in America

Grant Esposito focuses his trial and arbitration practice on complex commercial litigation, including accountants’ liability, intellectual property, product liability, and securities law. Mr. Esposito has particular expertise in representing clients in the life sciences and professional-services industries in the United States, Canada, and Europe. A former Chair of Morrison & Foerster’s Litigation Department, he also advises on litigation management and business development is...

Rex Heinke is widely recognized as one of the most accomplished and experienced appellate practitioners in California, and among the best in the nation. He has argued more than 150 appeals in federal and state courts across the country. Between 2001 and 2020, Rex was co-head of Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld’s nationally renowned Supreme Court and Appellate practice. He is regularly called on to defend major corporations and high-profile individuals in some of their most hotly conte...

A. Ilyas Akbari is the Founder and President of KENNEDY WILSHIRE PC. In addition to a trial lawyer, he is also a bioengineer. Ilyas was a Senior Shareholder and Senior Partner at two of the most prestigious law firms in the country prior to starting his own firm. He is an experienced aviation litigator, having worked on over 200 aviation cases since 2005. Ilyas has litigated crashes and incidents involving commercial airlines, charter operations, general aviation aircraft, military aircraft, ...