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Sharon Katz-Pearlman focuses her practice on the representation of large multinationals, partnerships, and other taxpayers, before the IRS. She represents clients from the pre-exam phase (voluntary disclosures, pre-filing agreements) through examination, appeals, and into litigation if necessary. In addition, Sharon has represented clients using the full range of IRS Alternative Dispute Resolution techniques which are available to taxpayers, and advises large companies on the IRS’s Comp...

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...

David Portal focuses his practice on all aspects of commercial real estate. Much of his work involves assisting his clients with strategies and approaches to purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and ownership structures. My focus Real Estate I help my clients (which include landlords,tenants, developers, nursing homeowners and operators, banks, hotel owners, hospitals, universities, and nonprofit organizations) with the acquisition and sale of commercial office and mixed-use buildings and hote...

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

Robert R. Perry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Robert R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert R. Perry 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 Robert R. Perry is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan N. Halpern is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jonathan N. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan N. Halpern since 2013. 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 Jonathan N. Halpern is held by other lawyers.

Daniel S. Connolly is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Daniel S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel S. Connolly since 2013. 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 Daniel S. Connolly is held by other lawyers.

William J. McCabe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. William J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized William J. McCabe 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 William J. McCabe is held by other lawyers.

Robert J. Kafin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Environmental Law. Robert J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Kafin 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 Robert J. Kafin is held by other lawyers.

John serves as Managing Partner of Hawkins Delafield & Wood LLP, where he also sits on the firm's Management Committee. For more than three decades, he has advised public and private sector clients on sophisticated finance transactions, governance matters, and strategic legal issues involving tax-exempt and taxable financings. His practice encompasses municipal finance, governance, nonprofit organizations, tax, and disclosure, with experience representing organizations in the health care,...