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Shanti Sadtler Conway is a partner in Kirkland’s New York office. Shanti focuses her practice on intellectual property, including copyright, trademark, false advertising, right of publicity, social media, licensing and contract issues. Her practice includes both counseling clients and litigating on their behalf, from trial through appeals and in a variety of fora. Shanti has been recognized by Law360 as a “Rising Star” and “Legal Lion,” by The National Law Journa...

Real Estate Jeanine focuses her practice on representing for-profit and not-for-profit owners and developers in connection with the acquisition, financing, development and disposition of commercial, mixed-use and residential properties, including affordable and supportive housing projects and skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living facilities. Such representation includes all aspects of acquisition, development, construction and financing through the use of tax-exempt bond iss...

David W. Oppenheim concentrates his practice on domestic and international franchising, licensing and distribution matters. He is recognized by Chambers USA as a leading, national franchise attorney. He advises both emerging and mature companies with respect to planning, structuring and implementing national and international franchise, distribution and licensing programs, including negotiating franchise agreements, ancillary agreements, regulatory compliance, including the preparation of fra...

Pedro A. Jimenez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Pedro A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Pedro A. Jimenez since 2016. 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 Pedro A. Jimenez is held by other lawyers.

Ana Vermal is a partner in the Litigation Department and co-head of the firm’s International Arbitration Group. Ana Vermal is a seasoned quadrilingual lawyer with extensive experience in both common law and civil law. With over 20 years of experience, she represents corporations from around the world on complex arbitrations arising from cross-border business transactions including acquisitions, joint ventures, distribution and licensing agreements. Ana handles arbitral proceedings under...

Stephen Cerniglia is a partner in the firm’s Real Estate Finance & Investment Group. His practice is primarily focused on commercial real estate finance, representing commercial banks, investment banks, insurance companies, funds, regional and local banks and other financial institutions in a variety of loan transactions—including permanent, bridge and construction loans, mezzanine financings, credit facilities and split loan structures—secured by office buildings, shopp...

Nelson A. Boxer represents corporations and individuals in criminal prosecutions, criminal and regulatory investigations, and in commercial litigation. A trial lawyer, he served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York for seven years. In private practice, Mr. Boxer has been lead counsel in high-profile criminal and civil investigations and trials, involving securities, health care, banking, accounting, and tax, among other areas of law. Mr. Boxer also has e...

Ilan S. Nissan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Ilan S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ilan S. Nissan since 2012. 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 Ilan S. Nissan is held by other lawyers.

Robert P. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Robert P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert P. Smith 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 Robert P. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Sturgeon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Sturgeon 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 Jeffrey A. Sturgeon is held by other lawyers.