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Christine L. Richardson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Christine L. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christine L. Richardson 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 Christine L. Richardson is held by other lawyers.

Conte Cicala is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Conte practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Conte Cicala since 2013. 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 Conte Cicala is held by other lawyers.

Dena Sharp is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Antitrust Law, Litigation - Antitrust and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Dena practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Dena Sharp 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 Dena Sharp is held by other lawyers.

Ragesh K. Tangri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent, Patent Law and Trade Secrets Law. Ragesh K. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ragesh K. Tangri since 2007. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition refle...

Koray J. Bulut, a partner in Goodwin’s Employment practice and a leader of the firm’s Trade Secrets, Employee Mobility + Non-Competes group, focuses his practice on employment law, with an emphasis on litigation matters. He is experienced litigating cases in both state and federal courts, as well as before administrative agencies, in a wide variety of disputes, including employment discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unfair competition, enforcement of non-competes and other r...

Vidhya Prabhakaran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Vidhya practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Vidhya Prabhakaran 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 Vidhya Prabhakaran is held by other lawyers.

Peggy Otum is co-chair of WilmerHale’s Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Group. Ms. Otum represents large corporations, public companies and universities in federal and state environmental enforcement matters and litigation.

Max L. Kelley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Max L. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Max L. Kelley 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 Max L. Kelley is held by other lawyers.

Michael O’Bryan is a partner in the firm’s Corporate Department. His practice focuses on U.S. and international mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including “going private” and other related party transactions. He has been involved in more than 350 M&A transactions, advising companies, boards, and special committees, as well as investment banks, in both negotiated and contested transactions. Mr. O’Bryan has worked extensive...

Doug Straus is Shareholder and Chair of Litigation for Buchalter’s San Francisco office. He focuses his practice on high-stakes commercial litigation in the areas of financial services, real estate development and lending, solid waste management and healthcare. Mr. Straus represents both private and public sector clients in dispute resolution in business, real estate, and public sector conflicts.