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Rachel Geman, a partner in the New York office, chairs the firm’s Whistleblower Law/False Claims Act practice group and combats frauds that harm her clients in their lives and misconduct that threatens the fairness and safety of their workplaces and communities. Exemplar matters: Employment and Civil Rights: Appointed Co-Lead Class Counsel in forced labor case vindicating the rights of 200 workers who were Colombian nationals or of Colombian origin (2024); represented a certified class ...

Carol M. Kaplan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television and Entertainment Law - Theater. Carol M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Carol M. Kaplan 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 Carol M. Kaplan is held by other lawyers.

Alex Kaplan is a partner at Oppenheim + Zebrak and opened the firm’s New York office in 2020 following two decades at a leading international firm. He brings more than 25 years of experience as an intellectual property litigator representing leading music, media, sports, and entertainment clients in high-stakes copyright, trademark, and advertising matters. In false advertising and trademark disputes, Alex represents clients across numerous industries before federal courts and the Natio...

For more than thirty-five years, Bryan C. Skarlatos has represented corporations and individuals in sensitive matters, many of which involve negotiation or litigation with government agencies. He has significant experience in federal and state tax audits, appeals and litigation, criminal tax investigations, and white-collar criminal prosecutions. Mr. Skarlatos also has an active practice providing tax and estate planning advice. Mr. Skarlatos is often retained to evaluate the strength of tax ...

Lori Martin is an experienced litigation and enforcement attorney whose practice focuses on litigation and regulatory proceedings involving investment advisers, open and closed-end investment companies, hedge funds and broker dealers offering investment advisory services. She was three times named “Mutual Funds Law Lawyer of the Year” in New York by Best Lawyers in America 2014, 2020 and 2024.

Mark E. Brossman is co-head of Schulte Roth & Zabel's Employment & Employee Benefits Group. His areas of concentration include employment law, ERISA, labor relations and related litigation. Mark is well known for his expertise in education law and representation of educational institutions including independent schools, colleges, universities, professional training programs and education-related associations. Mark is a frequent public speaker and author. He has served as an instructor...

Shari A. Brandt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Shari A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Shari A. Brandt 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 Shari A. Brandt is held by other lawyers.

Neal Klausner, Litigation + Dispute Resolution Group co-chair and general counsel for the firm, represents wide-ranging businesses in court, arbitration and mediation proceedings and before regulatory agencies. Clients rely on Neal to handle their most complex and significant commercial disputes, from cases involving alleged breaches of restrictive covenants, executive compensation agreements, and real estate leases to consumer class actions, disputes arising out of corporate transactions, an...

Susan C. Frunzi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Susan C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Susan C. Frunzi since 2006. 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 Susan C. Frunzi is held by other lawyers.

George Shuster is chair of the firm's Debt Finance Group and a member of the firm's Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group.