Howard Seife

Preet Bharara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Preet, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Preet is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Beth E. Levine is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Beth E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beth E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ivan Taback is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Ivan, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ivan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Howard joined Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP in 1977 as an associate and became a member of the Firm in January 1985, and was a member of the firm's management committee for 30 years, and managing partner for 25 years. He is a past president of the 3,000-member National Association of Bond Lawyers (“NABL”), ending his term in September 2000, whereupon The Bond Buyer wrote he was stepping down “with kudos from regulators and other market participants for dramatically changi...

The primary reason Michael Sonkin has pursued a career defending medical professionals is best explained in his own words: “I truly believe that practicing medicine is one of the noblest professions. I can think of no greater service I can render than to defend health care providers with passion, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the very best possible results for them.” With always meticulous preparation and expansive medical knowledge, Michael prides himself on vigorously...

Joshua D. Bernstein is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Leisure and Hospitality Law and Litigation - Real Estate. Joshua D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joshua D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Chris Gavin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Chris, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chris is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Raymond N. Pomeroy II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Raymond N., 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 Raymond N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Scott Wilcox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Theater. Scott, 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 Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John L. Gardiner is co-head of Skadden’s International Litigation and Arbitration Group. He concentrates his practice in the resolution of complex, high exposure, multijurisdictional disputes before federal and state courts, as well as leading arbitral institutions. Mr. Gardiner was selected for inclusion in Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2013 and 2014. He repeatedly has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America , the International Who’s Who of Co...