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Alicia M. McKnight is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Alicia M., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruce Copeland is a partner in the firm’s commercial litigation practice, and former deputy department head for the firm’s entire Litigation practice. He represents and counsels a variety of businesses with respect to a variety of concerns, including advertising and labeling issues, false and misleading advertising, trade secrets, complex commercial litigation in federal and state court, litigation avoidance, and a broad range of areas in the food and beverage industry. My focus I...

Anna Erickson White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Securities. Anna Erickson, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anna Erickson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan J. Robin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Alan J., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Larry Chu is a partner in Goodwin’s Technology and M&A/Corporate Governance practices, and serves as the Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology M&A practice. He represents domestic and non-U.S. public and private companies in mergers and acquisitions, dispositions and corporate finance transactions in the technology, Internet, digital media and marketing, artificial intelligence, financial technology, e-commerce and hardware and software industries, and also represents clients ...

Matt Richards is a litigator who represents owners and general contractors in federal and state court construction litigation and in arbitration. He also has significant experience in antitrust, bankruptcy, and appellate law. In addition, Matt oversees Nixon Peabody’s award-winning pro bono program, which leverages the skills and experience of attorneys and staff to make a positive impact for our clients and communities. My focus Construction & Real Estate Development I represent pu...

Matthew Francois is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law. Matthew, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruce A. Ericson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Securities. Bruce A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruce A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ellen A. Friedman practices in the areas of commercial transactions, bankruptcy and insolvency. Ellen has extensive experience representing both debtors and creditors. She has represented creditors in bankruptcy cases all over the United States, including serving on unsecured creditors' committees. Ellen has represented secured lenders in a variety of workouts and bankruptcy cases, including real estate and retail. She has participated in financial restructurings ranging from small companies ...

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