Rayna E. Kessler

John Jordak concentrates his practice on securities and complex commercial litigation, with a particular emphasis on class action defense. John focuses on defending shareholder actions and D&O claims, including those filed under the federal securities laws. John’s national practice includes civil matters in federal and state courts throughout the country. He also regularly represents clients in investigations by the Securities and Exchange Commission and other regulators. John couns...

David Donahue brings the benefit of his extensive courtroom experience when advising clients on protection and enforcement issues relating to copyright, trademark, unfair competition, right of publicity, design patent, and related commercial matters. His commercial litigation experience also informs his approach to negotiating and drafting commercial agreements involving intellectual property matters. David’s deep litigation experience includes successes in federal and state trial and a...

Yossi Subar’s clients regularly confront critical leasing requirements, often under dire time constraints. They turn to Yossi, not just for his legal insight, but also for his confidence in deftly navigating the high-priced, high-speed complexities of the New York and national real estate markets. They value his ability to explain complex legal and business concepts and find practical ways to resolve issues and avoid costly mistakes. They feel the empathy — how he walks in their s...

Pamela C. Jeffrey is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Union. Pamela C., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pamela C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lawrence Kanusher is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Entertainment Law - Music. Lawrence, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lawrence is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John E. Tavss is Senior Counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Investment Management Group. John has practiced at the Firm since 1979, and became a partner since 1988. John advises clients on a wide variety of securities, tax and business law matters relating to the investment management business. John has significant expertise in the investment management area including the representation of “hedge funds,” other private investment vehicles (both onshore and offshore) and private ...

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...

Kevin Berry is a shareholder in the Mass Tort/Class Action group at Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A. Over the last 34 years, he has represented more than 5,000 victims of occupational and environmental injuries in New York and New Jersey, including those caused by asbestos, lead, toxic chemicals, and defective equipment. In addition to representing various tradespeople, Mr. Berry also represents individuals who have been injured by defective pharmaceutical products and dangerous consumer ...

Raymond N. Pomeroy II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Raymond N., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raymond N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven F. Molo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Securities. Steven F., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven F. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.