Melissa Bayer Tearney

Jeffrey S. Siegel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeffrey S., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michelle I. Schaffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Michelle I., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michelle I. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jamiel E. Poindexter is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Jamiel E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jamiel E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Peter E. Ball is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Peter E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Susan W. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Susan W., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

R. Daniel O'Connor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). R. Daniel, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which R. Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Colleen Murphy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Colleen, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Colleen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Claire K. Forkner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Claire K., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Claire K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan M. Sachs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Jonathan M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephanie Berdik is a partner in the Investment Funds Practice Group in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Stephanie’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and non-U.S. private investment fund sponsors on all aspects of their business, including establishment of private investment funds, portfolio investment activities, capital raising, fund regulatory and compliance matters, and firm ownership and operational issues. She has worked with a variety of private fund sponsors and, ...