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Eric D. Vandevelde is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Eric D. practices law in Los Angeles, California Best Lawyers has recognized Eric D. Vandevelde since 2024. 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 Eric D. Vandevelde is held by other lawyers.

Ethan Early is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Ethan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ethan Early since 2025. 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 Ethan Early is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas B. Missad is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Nicholas B. practices law in Grand Rapids, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas B. Missad since 2020. 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 Nicholas B. Missad is held by other lawyers.

Jim has handled cases involving virtually every aspect of labor and employment law and is the senior member of the firm’s Labor and Employment Law Group. His commitment to clients transcends current cases, as he frequently counsels clients on new changes in the law and how they will affect clients’ employee relations. Jim’s general civil litigation practice emphasizes employment litigation, governmental liability and public employment litigation, civil rights litigation and ...

Ben serves as General Counsel representing the firm on a variety of issues, including ethics and risk management matters. Ben is also a member of the firm’s Commercial Litigation Group where he focuses his practice on director and officer defense, trade secret litigation, contract litigation, intellectual property litigation, administrative law, and aviation law.

Tara Sarosiek practices in the firm’s Government Enforcement and Investigations and Litigation practice groups. She assists clients faced with civil and criminal investigations, enforcement actions and compliance issues, and False Claims Act matters, where she has defended clients against allegations of wrongdoing by the government and qui tam plaintiffs. Tara has a diverse litigation practice and has successfully represented clients in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitratio...

Bob Allen is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s Litigation and Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations practice groups. Bob’s practice focuses on representing corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as complex litigation. Prior to rejoining Kirkland, Bob served in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. As a member of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Taskforce, Bob investigated a...

Wes Turner’s practice is dedicated to helping individuals, lending institutions, non-profits, and businesses with legal needs pertaining to real estate. His practice includes sale and loan closings, residential and commercial development, title insurance, shopping centers, offices, warehouses and other income producing properties, leasing and restructuring and foreclosure. Wes serves as an instructor of Mortgages & Advanced Property Law at Nashville School of Law and is a frequent r...

Charles Grimes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Railroad Law. Charles practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Charles Grimes 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 Charles Grimes is held by other lawyers.

Lee A. Albanese is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lee A. practices law in Florham Park, New Jersey Best Lawyers has recognized Lee A. Albanese since 2012. 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 Lee A. Albanese is held by other lawyers.