Charlene C. McHugh

Jerome C. Katz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Jerome C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jerome C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregory H. Chertoff is Co-Managing Partner of Peckar & Abramson’s New York office and serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He specializes in construction law, regularly counseling general contractors, construction managers, engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contractors and owners on contract negotiations, risk management and as a dispute advocate. Greg’s practice emphasizes resolving complex construction disputes through negotiation, mediation, and, whe...

Roberta K. Chevlowe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Roberta K., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roberta K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven R. Pounian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Steven R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Virginia Wong is co-head of the firm’s Infrastructure Finance team and a member of the firm’s Public Finance and Project Finance practice groups. Mrs. Wong represents both issuers and underwriters in a full range of transactions including public offerings and private placements and, in particular, project bond transactions and tax-exempt revenue bond financings. What do you focus on? My practice focuses on capital markets transactions involving infrastructure and transportation as...

Scott D. Musoff represents financial institutions, corporations and individuals in federal and state trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Mr. Musoff has extensive experience in securities and other complex commercial litigation. He has represented, among others, Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc. and Société Générale in litigation relating to subprime and other matters. He was named Am Law Litigation Daily ’s “Litigator of the W...

Eric Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Eric, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gregg L. Weiner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Gregg L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregg L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Latoya D. Herring is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Latoya D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Latoya D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group. He joined the Firm in 1998. John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters. These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-s...