Michael J. Rishty

Kris Hansen is Co-Chair of the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Hansen is a dealmaker and a consummate tactician renowned for his strong judgment, financial IQ and expansive market knowledge. Throughout his career, Mr. Hansen has guided clients through proceedings in bankruptcy and appellate courts across the country, as well as through many out-of-court situations. Mr. Hansen helps sophisticated investors in distressed credi...

Helen R. Pfister is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Helen R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paul N. Watterson, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Paul N., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2008. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Alan D. Sacks is a partner in the Entertainment, IP Finance and Sports Groups. He is recognized in the 2023-2025 editions of Best Lawyers in America for Entertainment - Motion Pictures and Television and The Legal 500 for his expertise in media & entertainment law. He is also recognized by Variety in its 2021 Legal Impact Report. His blend of entertainment law and hands-on entertainment industry, transactional and advisory experience - combined with a substantial corporate finance and pri...

Scott Weingaertner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Scott, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Roger D. Singer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Roger D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Roger D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc E. Elovitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of FinTech Practice and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Marc E., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Nichole D. Cortese is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Nichole D., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nichole D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brian L. Miller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law. Brian L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert E. Smith has more than 40 years of experience litigating complex commercial and business matters of all kinds. Robert represents clients in the areas of securities, accountants' liability, shareholder suits, real estate, environmental and product liability.