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Kevin P. Downes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Kevin P. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin P. Downes since 2008. 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 Kevin P. Downes is held by other lawyers.

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...

Louis Ederer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Louis practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Louis Ederer 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 Louis Ederer is held by other lawyers.

Few U.S.-based lawyers know more about global trademark strategies and managing global trademark conflicts than Nadine Jacobson, who has searched, cleared for use, and prosecuted for registration thousands of trademarks of all types globally. Nadine has also litigated and defended hundreds of international Opposition and Cancellation proceedings as well as infringement actions around the world. She registers and defends design patents and industrial designs in various countries, including tho...

David G. Samuels is a partner at Perlman & Perlman, a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to representing the charitable and social impact sector for more than sixty years. Mr. Samuels is a recognized expert on a wide range of issues involving charitable organizations, including compensation, governance, fiduciary duty, self-dealing and conflict of interest. He has extensive experience representing numerous and varied public charities and private foundations, including social service...

Randall Jackson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). Randall practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Randall Jackson since 2021. 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 Randall Jackson is held by other law...

As partner-in-charge of the McDermott New York healthcare practice, David S. Ivill has built a strong profile in advising private equity clients active in the healthcare market, both in New York and nationally. He advises PE firms such as The Riverside Company, Quad-C Management, Beecken Petty O’Keefe & Company, and Deerfield Management in multi-faceted transactions. David is a highly sought-after advisor providing innovative and insightful advice on operational and management issue...

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...

George J. Sampas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. George J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized George J. Sampas 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 George J. Sampas is held by other lawyers.

David T. Harmon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. David T. Harmon is the Co-Chair of the firm’s Executive Compensation and Employment Strategies Group and a member of the firm’s Compensation Committee. He is a former member of the firm’s Management Committee. David focuses his practice on executive compensation, employment, and business law. David represents senior-level employees of public and private compan...