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S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group. He joined the Firm in 1998. John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters. These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-s...

William W. Weisner is chair of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin’s Real Estate practice and a partner in the Construction and Commercial Finance Groups. He represents lenders, owners, investors, developers, landlords and tenants on commercial real estate matters. His practice also includes financings, workouts and restructurings, sales and purchases, partnerships and joint ventures, leasing transactions and many other types of real estate transactions. Bill's practice focuses on identifying c...

Monica K. Arora is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Monica K., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Monica K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Yolanda Kanes is a partner and Chair of Tannenbaum Helpern’s Trusts & Estates practice. She has been practicing at Tannenbaum Helpern Syracuse & Hirschtritt LLP since graduating from Fordham University School of Law in 1984. Yolanda counsels individuals and families in the preparation of wills, trust agreements and related instruments pertaining to all phases of estate planning and administration. She advises high-net-worth individuals on complex estate and transfer of wealth pl...

Michael Hefter is a trial lawyer with decades of experience leading clients through complex jury and bench trials in federal and state courts. He brings bold solutions and tenacity to clients facing complicated disputes. Michael is a nationally recognized litigator and trial lawyer with extensive legal knowledge who brings a cutting-edge approach to high-profile and sensitive matters and bet-the-company litigation in cases involving every aspect of corporate and transactional disputes. Michae...

Lisa A. Alter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law and Entertainment Law - Music. Lisa A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lisa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel E. Lust is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Sports Law. Daniel E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jordan T. Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Jordan T., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jordan T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Deborah Bachrach uses her significant experience with both public- and private-sector health policy and financing to help states, providers, insurers and foundations analyze and implement the Affordable Care Act. She also counsels clients on Medicaid coverage, payment policies, delivery systems and other healthcare reforms. Before rejoining Manatt, Deborah served as Medicaid director and deputy commissioner of health for the New York State Department of Health’s Office of Health Insuran...

Steven C. Russo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law and Litigation - Environmental. Steven C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.