Christopher E. Sawin

Tim Perla is a seasoned litigator and strategic counselor with over two decades of experience defending complex litigation involving securities, corporate governance, and life insurance. A results-oriented leader, he has repeatedly defeated class certification, secured dismissals, and led high-stakes defenses on behalf of banks, life insurance companies, life sciences and technology firms, healthcare companies, energy companies, and other companies across all sectors of the economy.

David J. Powers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. David J. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized David J. Powers since 2021. 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 David J. Powers is held by other lawyers.

Morgan J. Gray is the founder and principal attorney of Law Offices of Morgan J. Gray P.C. in Quincy, Massachusetts. For more than three decades, he has represented injured workers, maritime employees, and individuals pursuing disability benefits throughout Massachusetts. His practice includes Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants, Social Security Disability claims, maritime injury matters, accidental disability retirement claims, and public employee retirement cases. Attorney Gray has been r...

DANIEL C. COHN is founding partner of Cohn Whitesell & Goldberg LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, a leading boutique law firm addressing the problems of distressed companies. Formed in 1990, the firm has represented numerous middle market companies (sales of $25 to $500 million) in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court debt restructurings. The firm also represents acquirers of distressed businesses, creditors' committees, landlords, suppliers, equity sponsors and parties to litigation related...

Mark W. Batten is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Mark W. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Mark W. Batten since 2008. 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 Mark W. Batten is held by other lawyers.

John concentrates his practice in tax-exempt organizations, estate planning, sophisticated charitable giving, private foundation tax planning and the unrelated business income tax. He has also lectured extensively in the tax area. John has helped organize and establish the qualifications for numerous private and public foundations and other charitable organizations including schools, medical research, religious, social welfare and cultural organizations.

Daryl L. Wiesen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Patent. Daryl L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Daryl L. Wiesen since 2019. 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 Daryl L. Wiesen is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey W. Mittleman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Jeffrey W. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey W. Mittleman since 2017. 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 Jeffrey W. Mittleman is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Whelan's practice includes Patent Office practice, litigation, and counseling in the field of life sciences, including chemistry, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Her experience includes patent strategy across the spectrum from pre-litigation investigation and litigation, to Patent Office post-grant proceedings including inter partes review and reexamination, to analysis of the competitive landscape and IP due diligence, as well as obtaining patent protection and portfolio management.

Tamsin is an employment lawyer and business litigator, and serves as outside general counsel to diverse nonprofits and private schools. She has extensive experience representing businesses, executives and other high-level professionals in a full range of employment-related issues from recruitment through termination. Tamsin frequently conducts workplace investigations, provides trainings on diversity and harassment, and advises employers regarding employee handbooks, employment audits, and wo...