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With 20 years of experience litigating and arbitrating commercial, financial, and treaty-based disputes, Alex Yanos brings a wealth of knowledge to clients facing any variety of dispute worldwide. Fluent in six languages, he also advocates for clients in disputes involving sovereigns and frequently handles multijurisdictional cases involving securities, banking, antitrust, and insurance. As co-leader of Alston & Bird’s International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Team, Alex fo...

Michael Sullivan is a Senior Trial Partner at Heidell, Pittoni, Murphy & Bach, LLP with more than 25 years of experience litigating and trying cases to verdict throughout New York State. Mr. Sullivan joined HPMB in 2000, became a Partner in the firm in 2004 and has been a member of the firm's Executive Committee since 2014. Mr. Sullivan represents several of the premier medical centers and health systems in the United States, and he specializes in defending those institutions and individu...

Jonathan W. Thomas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trademark Law. Jonathan W. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan W. Thomas since 2027. 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 W. Thomas is held by other lawyers.

Ira J. Schacter is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securitization and Structured Finance Law. Ira J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ira J. Schacter 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 Ira J. Schacter is held by other lawyers.

The primary reason Michael Sonkin has pursued a career defending medical professionals is best explained in his own words: “I truly believe that practicing medicine is one of the noblest professions. I can think of no greater service I can render than to defend health care providers with passion, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the very best possible results for them.” With always meticulous preparation and expansive medical knowledge, Michael prides himself on vigorously...

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

David Aronson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. David practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David Aronson since 2001. 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 David Aronson is held by other lawyers.

Stuart M. Saft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Leisure and Hospitality Law and Real Estate Law. Stuart M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Stuart M. Saft since 2015. 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 Stuart M. Saft is held by other lawyers.

Jessica Lee helps companies in the U.S. and around the world launch, market and monetize their digital products and content. She advises on everything from interest-based and addressable advertising, data analytics, location-based tracking, smart devices and wearables, to the use of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, VR and AR, and facial recognition. Jessica has assisted dozens of organizations design their privacy programs and operationalize U.S. and international priva...

Julie Fink is the Managing Partner at Hecker Fink LLP. Julie leads active commercial, employment and public interest litigation practices and oversees all aspects of the firm’s management, growth, and strategic planning. Before joining the firm, Julie worked as in-house counsel at Pfizer Inc. and as an attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. As managing partner, Julie has been recognized for her “revolutionary” approach to firm operations and her sizabl...