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Jordan Wimpy is an environmental lawyer with a dynamic practice covering issues across the spectrum of environmental, agricultural, energy and natural resources law. He regularly represents trade associations, utilities and business clients in administrative rulemaking matters and all aspects of the environmental permitting, compliance and enforcement processes. He also provides counsel to agricultural producers and landowners regarding agricultural conservation programs, conservation easemen...

Anthony J. Borrelli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration. Anthony J., who practices law in Madison, New Jersey, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

LaVerne Woods is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Nonprofit / Charities Law and Tax Law. LaVerne, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which LaVerne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jason G. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Jason G., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jason G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James B. Cunningham is a resident in our Nashville, Tennessee and Troy, Michigan offices and focuses his national practice in four primary areas: 1. Commercial real estate acquisition, divestiture and development matters, 2. Real estate finance and capital markets transactions, 3. Commercial loan workouts, resolutions and enforcement actions, specifically in the CMBS industry and 4. Corporate matters, with an emphasis on corporate mergers and acquisitions. James' commercial real estate practi...

Timothy P. Reardon is a business lawyer working with a wide array of companies—global, national and regional—in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, service, distribution, health care, real estate and professional associations. Business clients value Tim as a trusted advisor and legal strategist who draws on his vast knowledge and experience base to provide creative, cost-effective solutions for a wide array of complex business and legal issues. Tim is a...

Christine Parkins Johnson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Christine Parkins, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christine Parkins is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bryan Ives is co-chair of the Firm’s Corporate Transactions & Securities Group and has recently concluded a 4-year term on the Firm’s management committee and service as the Firm’s Financial Partner. Bryan has deep experience in a wide range of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, taxation and corporate governance, and debt and equity financing. Bryan began his career as a tax lawyer and is a member of the American College of Tax Counsel. Using his ...

Richard’s multinational clients benefit from his extensive experience with tax planning and controversy and trust his guidance to resolve challenging transfer-pricing issues as well as to develop, implement, and defend tax-efficient cross-border structures. For more than 25 years, he has advised clients on tax matters, with a focus on transfer pricing. Richard’s international clients span multiple industries, including transportation, finance, hospitality, electronics, food and be...

Michael Maroko is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael, who practices law in Los Angeles, California, has been recognized since 1991. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.