Jeremy D. Merkin

Ariel E. Solomon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Ariel E., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ariel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey H. Lichtman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Jeffrey H., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daryn A. Grossman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Technology Law. Daryn A., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daryn A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Natalie Youkel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Natalie, 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 Natalie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vito A. Cannavo brings his corporate and municipal litigation experience to perfectly complement the trial skills he has developed in all areas of the Firm’s practice. A seasoned trial attorney, he has earned his outstanding reputation through hard work and dedication. Vito’s work ethic is confirmed by his numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements in medical malpractice, premises liability, motor vehicle and firefighter- related litigation. Vito recovered $5.6 million...

Aaron Taylor helps clients develop highly effective advertising campaigns across all media while avoiding legal pitfalls. When he’s not consulting on advertising claims and strategies, he asserts and defends false advertising challenges. Aaron is deeply committed to ensuring that his clients’ advertising is as creative and aggressive as possible. Many of the world’s leading cosmetic, consumer health care, automotive, telecommunications and consumer technology companies rely ...

Melissa Hutson is a finance partner in Kirkland’s New York office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Melissa’s practice focuses on syndicated debt facilities, debt commitments and bridge loan financings for leveraged acquisitions by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public and private companies. She also advises clients on a broad range of other secured lending and financing transactions, including debt restructurings. Melissa advises private e...

Bill Bernstein is the chairperson of Manatt's Board of Directors and leader of Manatt Health. Manatt Health integrates legal and consulting expertise to better serve the complex needs of the healthcare industry. Bill’s practice concentrates on providing strategic, business and legal advice to clients in the healthcare industry. He has led engagements to create new business models for the organization and payment of health services, developed plans for the broad use of health information...

Lawrence M. Kaye is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Art Law. Lawrence M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher P. Conniff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Christopher P., 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 Christopher P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.