Christopher J. "Chris" McCarty

Bruce Francis Smith has over forty years of experience and he represents creditors’ committees, debtors, creditors, executory contract parties, plan of reorganization proponents and asset purchasers in a number of areas including: chapter 11 reorganizations, out-of-court restructurings, debtor-in-possession financing and inter-creditor relationships. Chambers USA ranks Bruce as a leader in the field of restructuring in Massachusetts. Chambers notes that he is “superb counsel in th...

Eric Gold is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Eric practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Gold since 2026. 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 Eric Gold is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Berdik is a partner in the Investment Funds Practice Group in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Stephanie’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and non-U.S. private investment fund sponsors on all aspects of their business, including establishment of private investment funds, portfolio investment activities, capital raising, fund regulatory and compliance matters, and firm ownership and operational issues. She has worked with a variety of private fund sponsors and, ...

Danielle M. Lauzon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Venture Capital Law. Danielle M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Danielle M. Lauzon 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 Danielle M. Lauzon is held by other lawyers.

For nearly 30 years, he has dedicated his energy to representing entrepreneurs and investors in venture-backed and pre-venture businesses. He works with companies from inception through exits that typically involve complex merger and acquisition transactions. David’s clients range from local start-up companies to multinational businesses, investors and entrepreneurs around the world that are active buying, selling and financing companies. Building on his core expertise in the technology...

Michael A. Leon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Michael A. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Michael A. Leon since 1995. 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 A. Leon is held by other lawyers.

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

William M. Shields is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. William M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Shields 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 William M. Shields is held by other lawyers.

Elaine Blais, head of the Litigation Department in Goodwin’s Boston office, focuses her practice on intellectual property litigation, particularly patent litigation, and she is a member of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes group. Ms. Blais has first-chaired numerous lawsuits and taken cases to trial in federal courts nationwide. She serves on Goodwin’s Executive Committee and on its Intellectual Property Steering and Attorney Development Committees. Ms. Blais is the co-found...

Bridget F. Schley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Bridget F. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Bridget F. Schley since 2023. 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 Bridget F. Schley is held by other lawyers.