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Steve Polivy serves as chair of Akerman’s Economic Development and Incentives Practice. He represents developers, international investors, Fortune 500 companies, and other real estate end-users in securing crucial government incentives and tax benefits for major urban redevelopment and corporate relocation projects. He helps clients to obtain funding through federal programs such as the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program and the New Market Tax Credit Program, as well as complex tax-exempt ...

Roberta K. Chevlowe is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Roberta K. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Roberta K. Chevlowe 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 Roberta K. Chevlowe is held by other lawyers.

William M. Borchard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Trademark Law. William M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Borchard since 2003. 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 M. Borchard 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.

Darren Azman is a member of the firm-wide Management Committee and a partner in the Business Restructuring group. Darren’s practice focuses on corporate restructurings, creditors’ rights and distressed acquisitions. His clients include troubled companies, official creditors’ committees, private equity sponsors, financial and strategic purchasers of distressed assets and others in connection with in-court and out-of-court restructurings. Darren has distinct restructuring expe...

“One of sports law’s rising litigators” and “brightest stars,” according to Forbes , Jonathan has served as counsel in some of the most significant sports legal matters in recent history and has successfully represented numerous athletes, players unions, sports agents, and agencies. Learn more about their practice.

Frank Floriani is a member of the firm and leads Sullivan Papain’s Product Liability and Complex Litigation department. A highly effective and deeply experienced litigator, Mr. Floriani takes pride in helping clients who are in the midst of challenging and often life-altering circumstances. His efforts have helped those clients recover tens of millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements. Mr. Floriani’s skills cross a broad legal spectrum, and he has guided an array of litigati...

Bruce G. Paulsen is co-chair of Seward & Kissel’s Litigation Group, chair of the Sanctions Practice Group and has been a partner since 2002. He was named as one of the global Top 10 Maritime Lawyers by Lloyd’s List, in December 2020, and Legal500 2020 reported that Bruce’s “knowledge of this complex industry is unparalleled.” Bruce specializes in handling complex commercial and maritime disputes. Bruce handles finance and securities-related disputes in the sh...

Heather S. Cruz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Heather S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Heather S. Cruz since 2019. 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 Heather S. Cruz is held by other lawyers.

Elai Katz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Antitrust Law. Elai practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Elai Katz since 2016. 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 Elai Katz is held by other lawyers.