George S. Siafakas

Amy is experienced in representing employers in the retail, hospitality, warehouse, distribution, manufacturing, food production, transportation and healthcare industries. She advises and trains clients on employee relations, union avoidance, collective bargaining strategies, sexual harassment and compliance with state and federal employment laws. Amy also offers an in-depth understanding of Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA),...

Charles Skip Watson, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Energy Law and Oil and Gas Law. Charles Skip practices law in Austin, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Skip Watson, Jr. since 2008. 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 Charles Skip Watson, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

David Birke serves as co-chair of Akerman’s M&A and Private Equity Practice Group. David’s practice focuses on representing private equity funds, family offices and their portfolio companies in complex acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, restructurings, growth capital investments, and debt and equity financings. David’s wide ranging practice also encompasses representing other private and public companies with corporate governance, joint ventures, executive co...

Michael P. Judge is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Michael P. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Michael P. Judge since 2022. 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 Michael P. Judge is held by other lawyers.

Tom serves as chair of the Insurance Coverage practice group for the firm’s Phoenix office. He provides insurance coverage analysis and advice to many commercial insurance companies. At one time or another, he has provided his clients with coverage advice under the laws of nearly all 50 states. Tom offers a unique depth of experience, having analyzed coverage under commercial general liability policies as well as commercial auto, professional liability, public officials liability, law e...

Holly M. Robbins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Holly M. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Holly M. Robbins 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 Holly M. Robbins is held by other lawyers.

Neil B. Glassman is a member of the firm’s bankruptcy group. Neil focuses his practice on commercial transactions, bankruptcy and insolvency law, and insurance and entity law. He joined Bayard in 1986. Neil regularly represents debtors, official committees of unsecured creditors or equity holders, secured lenders, banks and insurance companies, financial institutions and publicly and privately held businesses in large bankruptcy cases and other insolvency proceedings including insurance...

Bryan Arce is an attorney at Phillips & Associates whose practice focuses on Litigation - Labor and Employment. He represents clients in matters involving workplace disputes and employment-related litigation in New York, New York. Bryan has been included in Best Lawyers beginning in 2026. This distinction is based on a peer-review survey of attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and practice area, reflecting professional recognition among members of the legal community.

Nellie represents parties in the acquisition (owned or leased), financing, entitlement, development, re-development, operation and disposition of real property throughout North America, including projects involving corporate expansions, relocations and acquisitions, mixed-use developments and multi-family developments. She represents developers, investors, corporations, lenders and governmental entities with commercial real estate interests. Nellie has earned LEED Professional Accreditation, ...

Salvador P. Simao is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Salvador P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Salvador P. Simao 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 Salvador P. Simao is held by other lawyers.