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Michael T. Reese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael T., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. 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.

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...

Ronald Kornreich is a partner in Akerman’s Real Estate Practice Group and a member of Akerman’s Chambers USA - nationally recognized Hospitality Sector Team . He is a highly versatile transactional lawyer with more than 25 years’ experience representing clients in a wide range of commercial transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, license agreements, and general real estate and corporate matters. Ron advises his clients on all facets of hospitality i...

Jeffrey A. Udell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jeffrey A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Samuel M. Bayard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television and Media Law. Samuel M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Samuel M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jill Darrow focuses on financial services and private equity transactions, guiding clients through the tax aspects of fund and management company formation, partnership transactions and business acquisitions. Jill's broad knowledge, clear communication and practical advice make her a valuable part of our financial services and private equity representation.She speaks at conferences sponsored by Financial Research Associates and the Practicing Law Institute.

Nathan A. Haynes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Nathan A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Law Practice J. Bruce Maffeo is the co-chair of the Criminal Defense law practice in the New York City office of Meyer, Suozzi, English & Klein, P.C. Mr. Maffeo joined the firm as a member in January 2007 and represents individuals and organizations charged with crimes and regulatory offenses before the state and federal courts. He has litigated cases involving public corruption, securities fraud, tax evasion, and RICO. Among other matters, he successfully argued to limit the use of the f...

Kenneth B. Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law. Kenneth B., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Naidech has extensive experience representing U.S. and non-U.S. private fund sponsors in the structuring, establishment, and operation of their funds. He has formed buyout, growth capital, energy and infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital funds ranging in size from $50 million to over $15 billion of committed capital. His clients include investment advisers and alternative asset managers based in the U.S. and across the globe, including Latin America and other emerging markets...