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Maryann E. Licciardi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Copyright Law. Maryann E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Maryann E. Licciardi 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 Maryann E. Licciardi is held by other lawyers.

Christopher G. Boies is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christopher G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher G. Boies 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 Christopher G. Boies is held by other la...

Diana M.A. Carnemolla is a distinguished NYC personal injury lawyer and partner at Gair, Gair, Conason, Rubinowitz, Bloom, Hershenhorn, Steigman & Mackauf, a firm known for securing some of the highest verdicts and settlements in New York. Recognized as a Super Lawyer in the New York Metro area since 2016, Diana has dedicated her career to representing victims of serious personal injury, medical negligence, and motor vehicle collisions with compassion, precision, and relentless advocacy. ...

Robert L. Boone, a former federal prosecutor and accomplished trial lawyer, focuses on government and internal investigations, white collar criminal defense, complex civil litigation and regulatory compliance. Recognized by Bloomberg Law as one of the top white-collar lawyers to know in the publication’s “They’ve Got Next” series, Mr. Boone has secured successful outcomes for prominent corporations and individuals in some of their most challenging criminal and civil ma...

Cristine Sapers advises high net worth individuals and families on their estate, charitable and income tax planning, helping clients identify and reach their personal planning goals while minimizing taxes along the way. Her clients include executives of public companies, investment fund managers, owners of closely held businesses, family offices and individuals with inherited wealth. Cristine’s practice covers all areas of estate planning, will and trust drafting, and administration of ...

Abigail Sterling Olsen, an attorney in Nixon Peabody’s Project Finance and Public Finance group, works with issuers, underwriters and financial advisors on a range of public finance projects. She advises clients on public offerings and private placements serving as bond, underwriters’, disclosure, and special counsel. What do you focus on? Public Finance Transactions I work on financings for transportation, education, public power and environmental facilities as well as on tobacco...

David G. Keyko is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law. David G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David G. Keyko 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 reflects the professional regard in which David G. Keyko is held by other lawyers.

John Ashmead heads Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy Group. John is a recognized expert in insolvency and distressed situations. His experience spans workouts, chapter 11, liquidations and foreign insolvency proceedings, where he represents trustees, agents, lenders, bondholders and other creditors, borrowers, equity holders, acquirers, members of and formal and informal creditor committees, and directors. In addition to restructurings, his engagements include...

Gabrielle Gould is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Gabrielle practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Gabrielle Gould 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 Gabrielle Gould is held by other lawyers.

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...