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Laurelle M. Gutierrez has a diverse practice representing high-net-worth individuals and their families with respect to all aspects of gift, estate and generation-skipping wealth-transfer tax planning, as well as trust and estate administration. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/gutierrez-laurelle-m/

Ed Wes is a partner in the firm's Business practice, who focuses his practice on emerging growth companies. Ed's practice includes capital formation (including private financings of debt and equity securities, as well as public offerings), mergers and acquisitions and business transactions including joint ventures and technology transfer transactions. In his position as general counsel for many of his clients Ed also oversees the work of litigation and IP law specialists. Ed particularly valu...

Kenton J. King is the partner in charge of Skadden’s Palo Alto office. He serves on the firm’s top governing body, the Policy Committee. Mr. King represents clients in a broad range of corporate and securities law matters, including corporate governance, cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, investment and capital markets transactions and restructurings. In the United States, Mr. King concentrates on corporate governance and mergers and acquisitions, as well as eq...

Dianne L. Sweeney is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Dianne L. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Dianne L. Sweeney 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 Dianne L. Sweeney is held by other lawyers.

Katrina Crafton Fluet is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Katrina practices law in Menlo Park, California Best Lawyers has recognized Katrina Crafton Fluet 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 Katrina Crafton Fluet is held by other lawyers.

Tyler represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil cases, public entity litigation, and high-stakes disputes. His clients range from individuals and closely held businesses to Fortune 500 companies. Tyler also frequently represents defendants and victims in criminal cases. His combined civil and criminal practices have helped him gain considerable experience in courtrooms throughout the Bay Area. His representation of criminal defendants facing potential civil claims, and civil clients with ...

David A. Lipkin focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and related securities law matters for companies in the technology and life sciences sectors. He represents both public and private acquirers and target companies, as well as special committees, in large, complex and sophisticated M&A transactions, including tender offers, negotiated mergers and other acquisition structures involving both strategic investors and private equity firms. Read full biography: https://ww...

Jeffrey Guise is a Palo Alto, California patent attorney and intellectual property strategist with more than 30 years of experience advising companies on the development, management, and protection of global intellectual property portfolios. As part of Young Basile Hanlon & MacFarlane PC, Dr. Guise works with clients across the biotechnology and life sciences industries, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and medical technology companies. With a Ph.D. in molecular bi...

Christopher W. Kennerly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Christopher W. practices law in Palo Alto, California Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher W. Kennerly since 2027. 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 Christopher W. Kennerly is held by other lawyers.

Jack DiCanio’s litigation practice focuses on complex litigation, white collar defense, securities litigation and special corporate investigations. Mr. DiCanio has extensive trial experience representing corporate and individual clients in a variety of civil and criminal actions involving: internal corporate investigations; federal and state securities litigation, including broker/dealer liability; securities fraud, including allegations of accounting improprieties, material misrepresen...