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Michael J. Grygiel focuses his practice on national media law, with an emphasis on defending news and entertainment organizations from news-gathering and publication-related claims, including defamation, copyright infringement and invasion of privacy matters. He also represents media companies and other clients in complex Lanham Act, trade secret and Internet-related litigation and counseling. Michael has served as lead trial counsel to media and other clients in bet-the-company litigation, i...

Donald Sonnenborn is co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He advises major U.S. developers as well as landlords and lessees on office, commercial and retail properties, from acquisition, finance, management and leasing through disposition. With clients that include some of the largest commercial landlords, property owners, best-known developers, national and international retailers, and financial services companies, Donald excels at negotiating large-scale leases for both ...

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Martin T. Hamilton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Martin T. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin T. Hamilton 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 Martin T. Hamilton is held by other lawyers.

Anjan Sahni serves as the firm’s managing partner. Mr. Sahni represents companies, boards, and senior executives in federal and state government investigations, litigation, and crisis-related matters. He returned to WilmerHale in 2015, after having been a federal prosecutor for over a decade at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, where he served in various senior roles. Since 2005, Mr. Sahni has been lead counsel in a dozen federal criminal t...

Danna Kivell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Danna practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Danna Kivell 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 Danna Kivell is held by other lawyers.

Sheldon E. Green M.D., J.D. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Sheldon E. practices law in Flushing, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Sheldon E. Green M.D., J.D. 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 Sheldon E. Green M.D., J.D. is held by other lawyers.

John J. Calandra represents clients in complex commercial litigation and formerly headed the New York Litigation Practice Group. He represents clients in litigations and arbitrations crossing many industries, including technology, chemicals, satellite, energy, financial products, outsourcing, hotel management, manufacturing and distribution. John litigates a wide variety of cases, including securities and common law fraud, breach of contracts and long-term distributor and supply agreements, b...

Lisa Nathanson Busch is a partner at Simmons Hanly Conroy supporting both attorneys and clients in the areas of mesothelioma and mass tort litigation. Based in the firm’s New York office, Lisa brings nearly 30 years of experience to her position at Simmons Hanly Conroy. Since 2000, she has helped over 30,000 clients pursue the compensation they deserve through asbestos trust fund claims . “Helping patients secure compensation against the companies who caused their disease allows t...

Glenn K. Faegenburg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Glenn K. practices law in Brooklyn, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Glenn K. Faegenburg since 2018. 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 Glenn K. Faegenburg is held by other lawyers.