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Mike Sartor is a corporate partner in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mike focuses on representing private equity sponsors as well as public and private companies in connection with mergers and acquisitions. Mike also has substantial experience representing private equity firms in their fund formation activities and strategic transactions and representing public and private companies in general corporate law matters. Representative clients include 3i Group plc, Cerberus Capital...

Debra Dyleski-Najjar, Esq. , is the president and founder of Najjar Employment Law Group, P.C. , a North Andover, Massachusetts law firm focused on Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. With more than thirty-five years of experience representing employers, Ms. Najjar provides strategic counsel and litigation representation on a wide range of workplace and employee relations matters. In 2008, Ms. Najjar founded Najjar Employment Law Group, P.C. as a boutique labor, employment...

Jacob K. Baron is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jacob K. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jacob K. Baron 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 Jacob K. Baron is held by other lawyers.

Martin Carmichael is a retired partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry practice and is also a member of several focus areas at the firm including Fintech and Higher Education. With more than 30 years’ experience practicing corporate and securities law, Mr. Carmichael’s practice includes representing: public and private companies on matters involving general corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and other complex transactions, and corporate governance; issuers, underwriters, p...

Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Andrew (A.J.) practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts 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 Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts is held by other lawyers.

Dave has over 50 years of corporate and litigation experience, representing clients in the highly regulated insurance industry. He focuses on representing insurance regulators in complex issues, including material insurance company transactions, examinations and reorganizations, as well as counseling insurance companies and insurance agencies. Dave believes that what distinguishes successful lawyers is the ability to understand the client’s objectives in order to act effectively, to com...

Scott J. Pinarchick is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Scott J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Scott J. Pinarchick 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 Scott J. Pinarchick is held by other lawyers.

Jim Curley, a partner in the firm’s Private Equity group, has been recognized as one of the leading attorneys in his field by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Mr. Curley's practice focuses primarily on corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and the representation of private equity firms and their portfolio companies, and early and later stage growth companies in various industries including education, health care, manufacturing, retail and technology. Hi...

Sam Goldblatt, former chair of Nixon Peabody’s Litigation Department represents manufacturing and service businesses in disputes in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels. What do you focus on? I leverage my more than 30 years of experience to help clients manage their complex and high-stakes disputes with other businesses, individuals and governmental agencies. My practice focuses on three main areas. Products Liability, Mass Tort and Class Actions I’ve represente...

Leo V. Boyle is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Leo V. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Leo V. Boyle since 1987. 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 Leo V. Boyle is held by other lawyers.