Leonhard Prasser

Katie T. Powell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Katie T. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Katie T. Powell 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 Katie T. Powell is held by other lawyers.

Amy Warr came to Alexander Dubose & Jefferson after serving five years as an Assistant Solicitor General for the State of Texas. While at the Solicitor General's office, Amy handled many prominent appeals, including the challenge to the Ten Commandments monument on the Texas Capitol grounds in the United States Supreme Court and the 2005 School Finance case in the Supreme Court of Texas. At ADJT, Amy continues a high-level Texas and federal appellate practice. In 2008 she successfully rep...

Mike Woerner works for the public good. A member of Keller Rohrback's nationally recognized Complex Litigation Group since 1985, Mike focuses on class action and mass personal injury cases. He is skilled at focusing the Courts' attention on key issues in litigation and at negotiating favorable settlements to bring relief to people who have experienced physical, emotional, and financial harm from environmental contamination, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, and other negligent acts with far-rea...

Michael H. Goldstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Michael H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael H. Goldstein since 2005. 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 Michael H. Gold...

Mary Jo Kennedy leads the Employment practice group. With a focus on employment law, Mary Jo has successfully represented employers in defense of employment and discrimination claims in administrative proceedings before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) and in state and federal courts. She has also successfully represented employers in state court on wage and hour claims. Mary Jo regularly advises employers on personnel and wage and hour issues, reviews and drafts per...

Eric Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation and Controversy - Tax. Eric practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric Smith 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 Eric Smith is held by other lawyers.

After graduating from NYU law school, I spent nine years at blue-chip law firms in Los Angeles. As a BigLaw commercial litigation partner, I represented movie studios and fortune 100 companies in document heavy cases that rarely went to trial. But I always wanted to be a real trial lawyer. So I resigned my partnership, moved to Arizona, and tried serious felony cases for a few years. As a commercial trial lawyer with nearly 30 years of courtroom experience, I am now the owner and leader of Me...

Chair of the firm’s Associations and Foundations group, Paula Goedert represents nonprofit organizations, including professional societies, trade associations, public charities and private foundations. Paula offers a depth of experience in guiding nonprofits through the challenges they face, and appreciates the opportunity to help make a difference. Paula serves as general or lead counsel for many national associations that represent prominent economy-drivers, industries and professiona...

Deborah J. Gander is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Deborah J. practices law in Coral Gables, Florida Best Lawyers has recognized Deborah J. Gander 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 Deborah J. Gander is held by other lawy...

Trial Lawyer and Competition Advocate Brendan P. Glackin chairs the firm’s antitrust practice group. He has practiced antitrust law for over two decades and has tried more than 20 civil and criminal cases. He served as trial counsel in the liquid crystal displays (LCDs) price-fixing litigation ($470 million in settlements); and the Norvir antitrust litigation. He also served as lead trial counsel for the firm in the titanium dioxide price-fixing class action ($163.5 million in settlemen...