Amanda Raines

Ms. Cohen primarily concentrates her practice on domestic and international franchising, distribution and licensing law. She is co-head of her firm’s international franchise practice. Ms. Cohen advises both emerging and mature companies with respect to planning, structuring and implementing their franchise, distribution and licensing programs. Her experience includes drafting franchise, master franchise, license and distribution agreements; preparing franchise disclosure documents (FDDs...

Andrew L. Fabens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Andrew L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew L. Fabens 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 Andrew L. Fabens is held by other lawyers.

Joseph F. De Simone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Joseph F. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph F. De Simone 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 Joseph F. De Simone is held by other lawyers.

Christopher G. Boies is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christopher G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher G. Boies 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 Christopher G. Boies is held by other la...

Brian J. Gershengorn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Gershengorn 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 Brian J. Gershengorn is held by other lawyers.

Aldo is co-chair of the Technology Antitrust Group and a first-chair trial lawyer with 40 years of experience litigating cutting-edge issues at the evolving intersection of IP, antitrust, and technology. He represents clients in the high-tech, pharmaceutical, metals/mining, and food industries. Admitted in California, New York, and D.C., Aldo has spent significant time practicing in Northern California. He is also an adjunct professor at the University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School ...

Lee Goldberg is Counsel to the Entertainment Group. Ms. Goldberg has substantial experience handling a broad range of entertainment transactions, with a special focus on scripted television. She also handles copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property law matters. Best Lawyers in America included Ms. Goldberg in the 2024-2025 editions for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television. Ms. Goldberg’s practice includes representing financiers and creatives from develo...

Trevor Hoffmann is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Trevor practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Trevor Hoffmann since 2021. 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 Trevor Hoffmann is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Maya grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He attended New York University. While at NYU, he worked as a paralegal for Brown, Wood, Ivey, Mitchell & Petty (now Sidley Austin Brown Wood). He also interned for the Legal Aid Society of New York and Legal Services of New York City. Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Maya worked full time as a paralegal prior to attending law school at the University of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan Law School, Mr. Maya began his legal career at Rogers &...

Barry leads the Public Finance department’s derivatives practice, acts as bond counsel and additionally acts as counsel to nonprofit borrowers, underwriters and liquidity/credit providers. His derivative clients include municipal entities, for-profit and nonprofit corporations, retirement systems, and swap providers. What do you focus on? Swap Transactions I have extensive experience in drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and related Credit Support Documentation and Confirma...