Jacob R. Herz

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

Lawrence M. Hill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Lawrence M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lawrence M. Hill since 2010. 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 Lawrence M. Hill is held by other lawyers.

Henry E. Mazurek, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Henry E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Henry E. Mazurek, Jr. 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 Henry E. Mazurek, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Annika K. Martin is a partner in the firm’s New York office and head of the firm’s Sexual Abuse Survivors Practice Group . She has represented plaintiffs since 2005 in environmental , mass tort , consumer protection , and sexual abuse cases. Annika currently represents plaintiffs in litigation against xAI alleging that xAI knowingly designed, marketed, and profited from an AI image and video generator (Grok) capable of turning innocent photos of real children into sexually explici...

Mr. Maya grew up in Brooklyn, New York. He attended New York University. While at NYU, he worked as a paralegal for Brown, Wood, Ivey, Mitchell & Petty (now Sidley Austin Brown Wood). He also interned for the Legal Aid Society of New York and Legal Services of New York City. Upon graduating from NYU, Mr. Maya worked full time as a paralegal prior to attending law school at the University of Michigan. Upon graduating from Michigan Law School, Mr. Maya began his legal career at Rogers &...

Kate Kalmykov is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Kate practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kate Kalmykov since 2019. 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 Kate Kalmykov is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Freeman has over 35 years of experience representing buyers, sellers, and developers of contaminated properties, as well as both plaintiffs and defendants in Superfund and other litigation regarding the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. He is a frequent author and speaker on environmental law topics and is the recipient of a 2012 Burton Award as “an outstanding law firm author.” His extensive bar association and pro bono activities include service as President of the New York ...

Mark A. Merriman is counsel to the Entertainment Group where he practices in all aspects of entertainment law - with an emphasis on theatre and book publishing. He is recognized in the 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment Law – Theatre. Mr. Merriman is listed as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine, and has received praise in Chambers USA for his work in media and entertainment. Additionally, The Legal 500 list him as a “Key Lawyer&rdqu...

Recognized as a leading international employment lawyer, Johan Lubbe provides strategic advice and counseling to multinational employers on a wide range of global employment law, labor relations (including issues related to global supply chain management), international labor standards compliance, human resources, and data privacy matters. Who's Who Legal noted in its survey that Johan is "greatly admired" for his expertise in data privacy and the workplace. Johan also regularly advises forei...

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...