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Allyson L. Belovin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Labor Law - Union. Allyson L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Allyson L. Belovin 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 Allyson L. Belovin is held by other lawyers.

Kevin P. Downes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Kevin P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin P. Downes 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 Kevin P. Downes is held by other lawyers.

Eric B. Sloan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Eric B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Eric B. Sloan 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 Eric B. Sloan is held by other lawyers.

Vered Rabia joined Skadden, Arps in 1998 and is active in all areas of the firm’s real estate practice, including acquisitions, dispositions, developments, financings, restructurings, partnerships and joint ventures, lodging and restaurant development, and real estate debt and equity fund formations. Ms. Rabia has represented many clients in connection with the acquisition, financing, development and disposition of office buildings, hotels, resorts and residential developments, includin...

Jason Jones counsels clients and litigates matters relating to copyright, trademark, unfair competition, false advertising, design patent, and related commercial matters. He also negotiates trademark and copyright licenses, as well as coexistence and settlement agreements. Jason’s litigation experience includes federal trial and appellate courts, as well as state courts and the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, representing clients across diverse industries, including publ...

Lee Goldberg is Counsel to the Entertainment Group. Ms. Goldberg has substantial experience handling a broad range of entertainment transactions, with a special focus on scripted television. She also handles copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property law matters. Best Lawyers in America included Ms. Goldberg in the 2024-2025 editions for Entertainment Law – Motion Pictures and Television. Ms. Goldberg’s practice includes representing financiers and creatives from develo...

Clients facing complex business disputes and companies at inflection points call on Michael Lasky for his astute judgment and experienced counsel. Michael is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group and founder and chair of the firm’s Public Relations Law Practice. He is best known for advising fast growing companies whose key assets are people and ideas. These include social media, digital, public relations and integrated marketing communication firms. He also...

David I. Kronenberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts and Estates. David I. practices law in Brooklyn, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David I. Kronenberg since 2018. 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 David I. Kronenberg is held by other lawyers.

With extensive public health insurance program and healthcare safety net experience, Melinda Dutton helps clients—including state governments, provider groups and foundations—navigate the legal, regulatory and political challenges of the Affordable Care Act and programs such as Medicaid and CHIP. With her robust experience in Medicaid, CHIP, marketplaces, delivery system transformation and payment reform, healthcare reform implementation is a significant focus of Melinda’s p...

Sarkis Jebejian is a corporate partner in Kirkland’s New York office and focuses his practice primarily on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and shareholder activism defense. Sarkis’s clients include Accenture, Bain Capital, Eli Lilly, Infineon Technologies, Lazard, Moelis & Co., Nexstar Media, Six Flags, Tripadvisor and Vista Equity Partners. Sarkis has been repeatedly recognized as one of the country’s leading practitioners in mergers and acquisitions. In ...