Christopher J. Palmese

Ronald A. Hewitt is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Global Banking and Corporate Trust Group. Ron has extensive experience representing clients in connection with corporate restructuring, finance, and capital markets transactions. He also represents participants in an array of derivatives transactions and related regulatory compliance. Ron regularly represents clients in connection with complex distressed and non-distressed financial transactions.

Kelly Kotliar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Kelly practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly Kotliar 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 Kelly Kotliar is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Maya grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He attended New York University. While at NYU, he worked as a paralegal for Brown, Wood, Ivey, Mitchell & Petty (now Sidley Austin Brown Wood). He also interned for the Legal Aid Society of New York and Legal Services of New York City. Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Maya worked full time as a paralegal prior to attending law school at the University of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan Law School, Mr. Maya began his legal career at Rogers &...

Heather Shulman focuses her practice on out-of-court dispute resolution for individuals and families throughout New York, New York. At Mason Law & Mediation LLC , she represents clients in Collaborative Law: Family Law matters, Family Law Mediation, and negotiated matrimonial and family law disputes. Her practice includes resolving complex divorce and custody matters through mediation, Collaborative Law, and traditional settlement negotiations, as well as preparing and negotiating prenupt...

Scott T. Tross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Scott T. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Scott T. Tross 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 Scott T. Tross is held by other lawyers.

Evan Schein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Evan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Evan Schein 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 Evan Schein is held by other lawyers.

William F. Davis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. William F. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized William F. Davis 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 William F. Davis is held by other lawyers.

Steven J. Friedman advises employers on a variety of aspects of employee benefits law, including: The structuring and implementation of qualified and non-qualified retirement plans Welfare and fringe benefits programs Early retirement programs Severance plans He also has extensive experience counseling employers on Employee Retirement Income Security Act and tax compliance issues related to employee benefits plans, dealing with the governmental agencies that regulate such plans and construing...

Arthur R. Rosen focuses his practice on tax planning and litigation relating to state and local tax matters for corporations, partnerships and individuals. Formerly the deputy counsel of the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, as well as counsel to the governor’s Temporary Sales Tax Commission and tax counsel to the New York State Senate Tax Committee, Arthur has also held executive tax management positions at Xerox Corporation and AT&T. He has worked in accounting an...

Pamela M. Sloan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Pamela M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Pamela M. Sloan since 2003. 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 Pamela M. Sloan is held by other lawyers.