Cheryl E. Hader

With more than 20 years of experience fighting for victims of catastrophic accidents, David L. Scher has earned his reputation as one of New York’s most respected names in personal injury law. A partner at Block O’Toole & Murphy and a past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), Mr. Scher has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, including construction workers injured on the job, auto and pedestrian accident victims, and surviving fa...

Tim’s extensive experience includes patent office litigation matters such as patent interference proceedings, Inter Partes Review and reexamination proceedings. He has shaped and executed winning strategies in patent litigations. In helping clients achieve their business goals, Tim devises strategies for maximizing the value of patent portfolios for litigation, licensing or acquisition. He develops and implements strategies for protecting his clients’ key technologies and for avoi...

Karen B. Gelernt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Karen B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Karen B. Gelernt since 2020. 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 Karen B. Gelernt is held by other lawyers.

Ryan C. Chapoteau is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and is a co-leader of Jackson Lewis' African American resource group. His practice focuses on representing employers ranging from early stage startups to Fortune 50 companies throughout a broad spectrum of industries in workplace law matters. Ryan has experience litigating in federal court, state court and before administrative agencies, while also appearing regularly at arbitrations and mediations. ...

Rob Balin represents clients in all aspects of media law, including defamation, privacy, news gathering torts, First Amendment issues, copyright and trademark litigation and contracts. Rob handles complex litigation for multinational and national corporations, including publishers, broadcasters and new media. Rob's clients include: 02138 magazine, adidas, Business Week, CNN, Farrar Straus & Giroux, Thomas Friedman, Henry Holt and Company, Random House, Reader's Digest, St. Martin's Press,...

Michael T. Reese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Michael T. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael T. Reese since 2024. 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 Michael T. Reese is held by other lawyers.

Nicolai J. Sarad is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Nicolai J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Nicolai J. Sarad 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 Nicolai J. Sarad is held by other lawyers.

J. Christian Nahr is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. J. Christian practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized J. Christian Nahr 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 J. Christian Nahr is held by other lawyers.

Richard B. Heller is a partner at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, PC and a longtime member of the firm's Entertainment Group. His practice focuses on motion pictures and television, new media, publishing, celebrity branding and intellectual property. Mr. Heller's clients include on-screen talent, writers, producers, directors, production companies and distributors in the motion picture and television fields, as well as numerous foreign companies , charitable organizations and individuals d...

Frederick D. Braid represents management in the practice of labor and employment law, and leads Holland & Knight’s New York practice group. He has represented employers in the private sector for his entire career with respect to all aspects of labor relations and employment law, including counseling and litigation with respect to union organizing activity; collective bargaining and contract administration; grievance and interest arbitration; acquisitions, closures, relocations, rest...