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Cari Dawson is a creative problem solver, legal strategist and committed advocate. She chairs the Class Action Practice Team and has an established track record of successfully defending Fortune 500 companies as lead counsel in high-profile litigation nationwide. Cari has defended hundreds of class actions across an array of industries and regularly assists clients in commercial litigation, strategic counseling and crisis management. In 2015, Cari was named one of the country’s “M...

Steven Backfisch is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steven practices law in New Providence, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Steven Backfisch 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 Steven Backfisch is held by other lawyers.

Jim is one of the Granite State’s most respected campaign and public affairs professionals. He serves as New Hampshire State Director of The Bernstein Shur Group, where he uses his extensive public affairs experience to lead a bipartisan group of public affairs professionals providing strategic, grassroots and media solutions for political, non-profit, real estate, energy, telecom, healthcare and education clients engaged in complex matters. Jim served as Marco Rubio for President senio...

Cherie Dessauer Nobles focuses her practice on bankruptcy and debtor-creditor rights, representing a broad range of clients—from large, complex companies to smaller businesses—in chapter 11 and chapter 7 proceedings and out-of-court restructurings. She has experience advising debtors, trustees, unsecured creditors’ committees, and individual creditors in complex commercial bankruptcies and related workout matters. As part of the firm’s bankruptcy team, Cherie has had s...

Matthew Pappas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance and Workers' Compensation Law - Employers. Matthew practices law in Boise, Idaho Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew Pappas 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 Matthew Pappas is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Hays is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Michael J. practices law in South Bend, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Hays 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 professi...

Laurie L. Kirkland is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Laurie L. practices law in Fairfax, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie L. Kirkland 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 Laurie L. Kirkland is held by other lawyers.

Ian Samson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Ian practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Ian Samson since 2027. 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 Ian Samson is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan B. Young is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Jonathan B. practices law in Lansdale, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan B. Young since 2027. 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 Jonathan B. Young is held by other lawyers.

Melissa A. Dearing is a partner with Rivkin Radler LLP , based in Jacksonville, Florida, and a member of the firm’s Immigration Practice Group. She advises employers on navigating nonimmigrant and immigrant visa processes in support of their workforce needs, with a focus on compliance and strategic planning. Her practice includes representing employers in Employment Law – Management matters related to workforce mobility, as well as Litigation – Labor and Employment issues th...