Lauren C. Schaefer

Tim Silva has more than 25 years' experience providing strategic advice and guidance to firms in the asset management industry, including investment advisers, private fund managers and their principals. He previously served as chair of the firm's Investment Management Practice.

Timothy M. Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Timothy M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy M. Smith since 2008. 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 Timothy M. Smith is held by other lawyers.

Robert J. Kaler is a trial and appellate lawyer specializing in large-scale, complex commercial litigation, including business, financial, securities, trade secret, intellectual property, technology systems, healthcare, medical devices, fraud and unfair competition law, major project engineering/construction, and commercial contract cases, including jury and non-jury trials, arbitrations, class actions, and appeals on behalf of publicly-traded and privately held corporations; major banks and ...

Anna Dodson structures and negotiates debt finance transactions. She is a partner in Goodwin’s Debt Finance practice and a member of the Private Equity group. Ms. Dodson advises sponsors, borrowers and lenders in debt financings up and down the capital structure and in a variety of transactions, including leveraged buyouts, recapitalizations, restructurings, and structured financings. She also advises private equity funds and credit, debt and opportunity funds and other non-bank lenders...

Philip is the Managing Partner of Gordon Law Group, LLP and a past President of the Massachusetts Employment Lawyers Association. He is an experienced and well-regarded employment attorney whose practice focuses on the employee, representing individuals in every aspect of the employment relationship, with a particular concentration on class action litigation for discrimination, minimum wages, pay equity and wrongful termination. As a class action employment attorney, Philip has represented th...

Adrianne Ortega is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Adrianne practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Adrianne Ortega since 2021. 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 Adrianne Ortega is held by other lawyers.

Kat Saunders Gregor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law. Kat Saunders practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kat Saunders Gregor 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 Kat Saunders Gregor is held by other lawyers.

Regina M. Pisa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law and Corporate Law. Regina M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Regina M. Pisa since 2001. 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 Regina M. Pisa is held by other lawyers.

Karla Chaffee focuses her practice on land use permitting and real estate due diligence. She helps her clients maximize efficiency by charting a coordinated permitting strategy through a deal’s lifecycle. My focus Land Use Permitting I provide guidance to clients seeking zoning approvals and other development entitlements. I lay the groundwork for successful projects by working with clients, planning staff, and elected and appointed officials to navigate local, state, and federal permit...

Paul G. Lannon Jr. is a partner in Holland & Knight's Litigation Section and a member of the firm's Labor, Employment and Benefits Group and Energy Team. He is co-chair of the Education Team and chair of the Non-Competition, Trade Secrets and Employee Defection Team. Mr. Lannon represents public and private companies in complex civil litigation, counsels businesses on asset protection and workplace issues, and advocates for management in employment disputes. Mr. Lannon also serves as the ...