Meredith J. Kane

James provides value by applying a practical, value-add approach to clients' high-stakes corporate restructurings. He never loses sight of his clients' ultimate business objective – improving their competitive position. James provides high-quality, creative, and results-oriented legal services to his clients and serves as a primary resource and partner in all aspects of a client’s business. One client recently said, “Jim is a diligent and creative attorney who is easy to wor...

Dale Cendali is a nationally recognized leader in the field of intellectual property litigation, having successfully litigated and tried numerous high-profile cases, and having argued before the U.S. Supreme Court. Her practice encompasses copyright, trademark, false advertising, patent, Internet, and trade secrets law, as well as defamation, the right of publicity, privacy, complex contract disputes and similar areas, including electronic discovery. Dale heads Kirkland’s Copyright, Tra...

Martin B. Wasser, a litigation partner with a broad practice encompassing environmental law, matrimonial law, entertainment—music representations, and governmental relations, is the head of the Environmental Law Department. Prior to joining the law firm in 1977, Mr. Wasser was law clerk to Justice Robert C. Williams of the New York State Supreme Court. Between 1975 and 1977, he served as Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation...

One of the nation’s leading advertising law advisory and regulatory defense lawyers, Linda Goldstein counsels consumer product, services, advertising and marketing companies on advertising, intellectual property and digital media matters. Chambers USA has given her a “Star” ranking, and also praises her breadth of knowledge and extensive experience, as well as her grasp of the legal climate. Companies in a range of industry sectors turn to Linda for her knowledge of ever-evo...

Christine A. Moundas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Christine A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Christine A. Moundas 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 Christine A. Moundas is held by other lawyers.

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

As a practicing land use lawyer in New York since 1984, Jay Segal has wide-ranging knowledge of virtually all aspects of land use law. He frequently appears before New York City's City Council, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals and Buildings Department. Jay counsels many of New York City's leading developers, institutions and non-profit organizations. He has wide-ranging experience with zoning districts, variances, special permits, a...

Co-Chair of the firm’s Structured Finance and Residential Asset Finance and Securitization Practices, Chris is one of the nation’s leading residential asset finance attorneys, having led a vast array of transactions involving the financing, securitization and whole loan sales of jumbo mortgage loans, closed end second lien mortgages, residential transition loans and mortgage servicing rights. Learn more about their practice.

Scott T. Tross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Scott T. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Scott T. Tross 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 Scott T. Tross is held by other lawyers.

Maryann E. Licciardi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Copyright Law. Maryann E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Maryann E. Licciardi since 2020. 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 Maryann E. Licciardi is held by other lawyers.