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Kevin G. Walsh co-chairs the Government & Regulatory Affairs Department and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He is the 2020-2021 President of the Essex County Bar Association. Mr. Walsh’s practice of law includes business litigation, government affairs, and criminal defense, overseeing a wide range of matters for clients facing critical, cutting-edge challenges and opportunities. In addition to helping his government affairs clients navigate the channels and leve...

Pam has been a Partner at O’Connell & Aronowitz for 23 years where she practices in our Personal Injury Litigation Department. She was the firm’s managing partner for fifteen years. Her accomplishments tackling the legal issues that arise during litigation have been critical to the firm’s overall success. Pam consistently obtains excellent results representing plaintiffs in all areas of personal injury lawsuits including wrongful death cases, medical malpractice, automob...

John I. Houseal, Jr., concentrates his practice in the areas of litigation, including health care and construction. In addition, his practice also focuses on compliance, ERISA, and insurance coverage. A significant portion of his practice involves representing clients regarding compliance with federal and state laws, as well as in the litigation of construction related issues. Practice includes: State and Federal Court Litigation Construction Litigation ERISA Litigation and Consultation Antit...

Matthew Williams is a skilled litigator and negotiator whose aggressive yet well-reasoned approach has delivered strong results for clients in Mississippi and Alabama. His practice includes first- and third-party insurance defense, trucking and transportation, employer’s liability, professional liability, and construction, with additional experience serving as local counsel for major insurers and advising on corporate transactions. As a member of Galloway’s Emergency Response Team...

Craig V. Rasile is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Craig V., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Craig V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephanie E. Harley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephanie E., who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Austin McMullen approaches his clients’ projects with a zeal to discover creative solutions to their problems. For Austin, the difficult and complex issues prove to be the most interesting and drive him to figure out all the contours of the law to help his clients. Focusing his practice on bankruptcy law, government relations, and commercial litigation, Austin represents creditors and Chapter 11 debtors; candidates in election contests; and clients involved in federal, state and local p...

John Risvold is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John, who practices law in Naperville, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas S. Ward is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Thomas S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vered Rabia joined Skadden, Arps in 1998 and is active in all areas of the firm’s real estate practice, including acquisitions, dispositions, developments, financings, restructurings, partnerships and joint ventures, lodging and restaurant development, and real estate debt and equity fund formations. Ms. Rabia has represented many clients in connection with the acquisition, financing, development and disposition of office buildings, hotels, resorts and residential developments, includin...