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Attorney Laurence V. Nassif is the managing shareholder at Simmons Hanly Conroy. Based in the firm’s New York office, Larry is a seasoned plaintiff’s lawyer who has devoted over two decades to representing clients throughout the country in asbestos and mesothelioma litigation, pharmaceutical mass torts, and other complex personal injury cases. Since starting at the firm in 2015, Larry has played a key role in helping to secure more than $1 billion in settlements and verdicts for o...

Barbara E. Shiers is a partner in our Estate Planning & Administration Group. Ms. Shiers previously served as co-chair of the group, and as a member of the firm’s management committee, for many years. Ms. Shiers represents high net-worth individuals, professionals, and entrepreneurs in domestic and international estate , gift, and income tax planning, estate and trust administration, IRS audits, and probate and tax litigation. She has extensive experience advising individuals and fi...

Sarkis Jebejian is a corporate partner in Kirkland’s New York office and focuses his practice primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and shareholder activism defense. Sarkis’s clients include Accenture, Bain Capital, Eli Lilly, Infineon Technologies, Lazard, Moelis & Co., Nexstar Media, Six Flags, Tripadvisor and Vista Equity Partners. Sarkis has been repeatedly recognized as one of the country’s leading practitioners in mergers and acquisitions. In ...

Brian L. Miller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Elder Law. Brian L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian L. Miller 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 Brian L. Miller is held by other lawyers.

Joanna uses her experience as a trial lawyer and former prosecutor to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes. A skillful courtroom advocate, and accomplished in criminal, regulatory, and civil litigation, Joanna provides sophisticated, strategic counsel and drives extraordinary results for individual and institutional clients. She is known for her fierce advocacy, her courtroom skills and for her sophisticated, strategic counsel. With a career spanning nearly 30 years, Joanna represen...

Katherine Blostein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Katherine practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine Blostein 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 Katherine Blostein is held by other lawyers.

Wendy Stryker is Co-Chair of the Employment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. She represents marketing services agencies, media and entertainment companies, tech startups, and other sophisticated corporations and individual executives in New York State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies and self-regulatory organizations. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2025 edition for her expertise in Employment Law. Ms. Stryker also effectively plays the role of outside gener...

Nili Yolin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Nili practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Nili Yolin 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 Nili Yolin is held by other lawyers.

L. Donald Prutzman is a partner in Tannenbaum Helpern's Intellectual Property practice. His practice encompasses litigation and non-litigated matters. He has broad trial and appellate litigation experience, particularly in disputes involving trademark, copyright, art law, photographers' rights, apparel importation, antitrust issues and matters before the International Trade Commission. His litigation experience includes securities regulation and insurance coverage. Donald advises on a wide ra...

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