Albert J. Boardman

Lori D. Bauer is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. Since joining the firm in 1988, she has devoted her time exclusively to counseling management in a wide variety of employment matters and litigating employment claims before administrative agencies and state and federal courts. Lori’s litigation practice includes the defense of employers in single and multi plaintiff actions in state and federal court on claims of discrimination, sexual harassment,...

Joel Krooks is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. Joel practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Joel Krooks since 2024. 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 Joel Krooks is held by other lawyers.

Caroline Krauss is a fierce advocate for individuals in all matrimonial and family law matters, from pre-nuptial agreements to custody trials. She often protects the interests of clients whose legal issues are complicated by their significant assets and heightened public profiles. For more than 25 years, Caroline has focused exclusively on matrimonial and family law, earning widespread praise in the area, including designation as a Trailblazer by The National Law Journal. Appreciating the int...

Martin L. Schmelkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Martin L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin L. Schmelkin since 2017. 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 Martin L. Schmelkin is held by other lawyers.

Steven J. Friedman advises employers on a variety of aspects of employee benefits law, including: The structuring and implementation of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Welfare and fringe benefits programs Early retirement programs Severance plans He also has extensive experience counseling employers on Employee Retirement Income Security Act and tax compliance issues related to employee benefits plans, dealing with the governmental agencies that regulate such plans and construing...

Bryan Chegwidden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mutual Funds Law. Bryan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan Chegwidden since 2013. 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 Bryan Chegwidden is held by other lawyers.

David Donahue brings the benefit of his extensive courtroom experience when advising clients on protection and enforcement issues relating to copyright, trademark, unfair competition, right of publicity, design patent, and related commercial matters. His commercial litigation experience also informs his approach to negotiating and drafting commercial agreements involving intellectual property matters. David’s deep litigation experience includes successes in federal and state trial and a...

Anne McGuire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television. Anne practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Anne McGuire since 2025. 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 Anne McGuire is held by other lawyers.

Philip H. Cohen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Philip H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Philip H. Cohen since 2025. 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 Philip H. Cohen is held by other lawyers.

Bill Bernstein is the chairperson of Manatt's Board of Directors and leader of Manatt Health. Manatt Health integrates legal and consulting expertise to better serve the complex needs of the healthcare industry. Bill’s practice concentrates on providing strategic, business and legal advice to clients in the healthcare industry. He has led engagements to create new business models for the organization and payment of health services, developed plans for the broad use of health information...