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Joan-Elisse Carpentier provides legal representation in all areas of immigration and nationality law affecting individuals, corporations and other businesses. She has worked on evaluations of immigration practices of corporations, development of corporate policies and procedures for handling immigration matters and obtaining immigrant and non-immigrant visas, as well as citizenship and expatriation. Joan-Elisse assists businesses with I-9 compliance programs and provides representation during...

Alan Cohen serves as co-office managing partner of Akerman’s New York office and previously served as the chair of Akerman’s national Real Estate Finance Practice. With more than 30 years of experience, Alan has handled virtually every type of commercial real estate transaction over the course of his career. He is a real estate strategist, providing clients with a comprehensive view of the entire real estate landscape, from structured finance to ground-up developments, complex joi...

Michael provides 24/7 service and pragmatic advice to clients – managers, human resources professionals and in-house employment counsel. He assists clients with human resources issues, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, promotions, compensation, and leaves. As a highly-experienced employment law trial lawyer, Michael has successfully defended clients in scores of individual, class and collective actions; hundreds of mediations and arbitration proceedings; and achieved multip...

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

Diana R. Clarkson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Compliance Law. Diana R. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Diana R. Clarkson 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 Diana R. Clarkson is held by other lawyers.

Howard Wolfson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Howard practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Howard Wolfson 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 Howard Wolfson is held by other lawyers.

Frank Lee uses his extensive experience and deep knowledge of the energy industry to advise clients on corporate finance, securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions, SEC compliance and corporate governance matters. He started his legal career at an energy-focused boutique and draws on his years of experience in his work on behalf of renewable energy developers, project sponsors and solar panel manufacturers, as well as publicly traded and privately held companies, investment banks and pri...

Lyle Zuckerman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Lyle practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lyle Zuckerman 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 Lyle Zuckerman 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.

With more than 20 years of experience fighting for victims of catastrophic accidents, David L. Scher has earned his reputation as one of New York’s most respected names in personal injury law. A partner at Block O’Toole & Murphy and a past president of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), Mr. Scher has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, including construction workers injured on the job, auto and pedestrian accident victims, and surviving fa...