Carmen M. Ortiz

Sean is a corporate partner in Kirkland’s Investment Funds Group who focuses on representation of investment managers in all aspects of their business and operations, with a particular emphasis on formation of private investment funds, and in structuring and execution of secondary transactions. He is described by clients in Chambers USA as “clearly a gem” who is “hands-on, precise and articulate” and “very practical and business-minded.” Chambers Glob...

Susan L. Barrett is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Susan L., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Arnold P. May is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law and Tax Law. Arnold P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arnold P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mark E. Swirbalus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Mark E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Aaron A. Harsh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Aaron A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aaron A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

James G. Ward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. James G., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael T. Siekman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Michael T., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen W. Bernstein specializes in e-health, “big data,” deployment of electronic health record systems and health-related matters affected by the internet and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as well as private equity investments, mergers, acquisitions, affiliations and joint ventures involving technology, hospitals and physicians. Stephen is the global head of McDermott's Health Practice. Please visit our website for more on Stephen's biography: ...

Keith H. McCown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Keith H., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Keith H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Michael, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. 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.