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Dan Fliman is a partner in the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Fliman has nearly two decades of experience working on high-profile restructurings and related litigations. He most often represents creditors, committees, debtors, shareholders, sponsors, and fiduciaries looking to mitigate exposure, or maximize recoveries, in contentious contexts. He is experienced handling a wide variety of disputes (from differing sides) in F...

Chris DiAngelo, managing partner of Katten's New York office, offers clients a comprehensive understanding of wholesale finance, the critical process through which banks and finance companies fund their lending activities. His intimate knowledge of the industry's business, legal and policy-making arenas have allowed him to execute some of its most innovative deals. For large banks, finance companies and government entities, Chris offers decades of experience in structured finance and securiti...

Michael R. Williams is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Fashion Group and Co-Chair of the Celebrity Branding Group. Mr. Williams’ clients include major television and motion picture actors, leading fashion designers, top models, fashion show production companies, photographers and executives in the entertainment and fashion industries. Mr. Williams represents actors in the negotiation of deals to perform in film, television, theater and other media. He also works to assist client...

Jayme Goldstein is Co-Chair of the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm's New York office. Mr. Goldstein has significant experience in advising ad hoc groups of hedge funds, private equity funds, banks, large investment managers, and other financial institutions in complex in-court and out-of-court restructurings and distressed M&A transactions across a variety of industry sectors. Focusing on matters that require deep knowledge of corporate finance, cap...

Renee I. Covitt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Renee I. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Renee I. Covitt 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 Renee I. Covitt is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Brill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Brill since 2023. 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 Jeffrey A. Brill is held by other lawyers.

Michael P. Zweig is an experienced and accomplished litigator who maintains a diverse national practice with an emphasis on complex litigation, business torts, entertainment and media litigation and employment/contract matters. Michael litigates and arbitrates cases throughout the United States, frequently through trial, representing clients in high-profile, high-stakes litigation involving breach of contract, false advertising and deceptive trade practices (including Attorney General investi...

Elizabeth E. Erickson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Elizabeth E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elizabeth E. Erickson 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 Elizabeth E. Erickson is held by other lawyers.

As co-head of Katten's highly ranked structured finance and securitization practice, Howard Schickler offers clients insights formed from more than 30 years of experience representing private equity funds, special situation funds, specialty finance companies and the full range of players in structured finance transactions. Howie takes care to understand his clients' businesses, having worked with some all the way from the launch of their businesses through their growth cycle, including merger...

Jennifer M. Dunn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Jennifer M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer M. Dunn 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 Jennifer M. Dunn is held by other lawyers.