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Real Estate Practice co-chair Mark Maltz advises on all facets of complex commercial leasing arrangements, acquisitions, dispositions, financings and construction-related agreements. Representing building owners and tenants in the financial services, technology, professional services, private equity and communication industries, Mark counsels Fortune 100 companies, some of the country’s biggest law firms, and single-office tenants. He also represents high net worth individuals in reside...

Elena M. Coyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Elena M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elena M. Coyle since 2026. 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 Elena M. Coyle is held by other lawyers.

With a focus on land use, environmental law and litigation, Rick Leland represents real estate developers, universities, hospitals, non-profit organizations, and industrial companies on the environmental aspects of real estate transactions, development, and land use. Rick’s work has been central in gaining approvals for – or defending lawsuits against – multiple billion dollar developments. He works with clients nationwide on a range of matters, including environmental impac...

Bob Allen is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s Litigation and Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations practice groups. Bob’s practice focuses on representing corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as complex litigation. Prior to rejoining Kirkland, Bob served in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. As a member of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Taskforce, Bob investigated a...

Bryan Arce is an attorney at Phillips & Associates whose practice focuses on Litigation - Labor and Employment. He represents clients in matters involving workplace disputes and employment-related litigation in New York, New York. Bryan has been included in Best Lawyers beginning in 2026. This distinction is based on a peer-review survey of attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and practice area, reflecting professional recognition among members of the legal community.

Kristine Manoukian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Kristine practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kristine Manoukian since 2023. 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 Kristine Manoukian is held by other lawyers.

Todd McClelland is a partner in Sterlington's Cybersecurity, Data Privacy , AI, and Litigation practices, where he advises companies on complex legal issues related to cybersecurity breaches and compliance, data privacy compliance, AI, and technology transactions. Todd’s practice includes advising on global cybersecurity incidents, designing cyber governance and risk management programs, advising on global data privacy compliance issues, and supporting companies with data licensing and ...

Litigation partner Kate Campbell handles environmental, toxic tort and class action litigation and Superfund and RCRA remediation matters*. Since joining the firm in 2003, she has developed considerable experience in defending complex toxic tort claims for personal injury, wrongful death, medical monitoring and property damage, in representing potentially responsible parties across the country in CERCLA and RCRA matters, and in litigating federal, state and private enforcement actions under a...

Jeffrey A. Udell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jeffrey A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Udell 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 Jeffrey A. Udell is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer M. Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Jennifer M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. Dunn since 2026. 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 Jennifer M. Dunn is held by other lawyers.