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Donald Sonnenborn is co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group. He advises major U.S. developers as well as landlords and lessees on office, commercial and retail properties, from acquisition, finance, management and leasing through disposition. With clients that include some of the largest commercial landlords, property owners, best-known developers, national and international retailers, and financial services companies, Donald excels at negotiating large-scale leases for both ...

Carlyn S. McCaffrey provides legal counsel on domestic and international tax and estate planning for high-net-worth individuals. She also advises individuals and institutions on charitable planning matters. Carlyn is co-head of the Private Client practice in the Firm’s New York office. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/mccaffrey-carlyn-s/

Beth E. Levine is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Beth E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Beth E. Levine 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 Beth E. Levine is held by other lawyers.

Zhanna A. Ziering, a tax controversy and litigation attorney, is a founding member of Ziering & Esman PLLC. Ms. Ziering’s practice focuses on representing individual and entity clients in civil and criminal tax disputes with federal and state governments as well as in regulatory proceedings. She defends both individual and entity taxpayers before the U.S. Tax Court, federal and state courts, and administrative agencies, including the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Justi...

Mitchell Boyarsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Mitchell practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mitchell Boyarsky since 2018. 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 Mitchell Boyarsky is held by other lawyers.

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

Michael R. Williams is a partner and Chair of the firm’s Fashion Group and Co-Chair of the Celebrity Branding Group. Mr. Williams’ clients include major television and motion picture actors, leading fashion designers, top models, fashion show production companies, photographers and executives in the entertainment and fashion industries. Mr. Williams represents actors in the negotiation of deals to perform in film, television, theater and other media. He also works to assist client...

Jared D. Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Jared D. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jared D. Newman 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 Jared D. Newman is held by other lawyers.

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

Emad H. Khalil is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Energy Law. Emad H. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Emad H. Khalil 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 Emad H. Khalil is held by other lawyers.