Richard A. Rothman

Derick W. Betts, Jr. is a member of Seward & Kissel’s Corporate Finance and Tax Groups. Derick has practiced law since 1970. Derick specializes in international corporate law, limited liability company, tax and ship finance matters principally related to mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and joint venture shipping transactions. He has particular expertise in taxation of the shipping industry, specifically the U.S. taxation of foreign shipping and joint venture shipping trans...

Akiba Stern has advised clients for 30 years in all aspects of business law, both as in-house counsel and at law firms. Akiba concentrates his practice on outsourcing, technology-enabled business transactions, e-commerce, technology transfers, licensing, intellectual property and joint ventures. He also specializes in transactions involving the commercialization of intellectual property. Akiba helps his clients with outsourcing transactions and strategic alliances, as well as with structuring...

Ryan C. Chapoteau is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and is a co-leader of Jackson Lewis' African American resource group. His practice focuses on representing employers ranging from early stage startups to Fortune 50 companies throughout a broad spectrum of industries in workplace law matters. Ryan has experience litigating in federal court, state court and before administrative agencies, while also appearing regularly at arbitrations and mediations. ...

Paul M. O'Connor III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Real Estate. Paul M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Paul M. O'Connor III 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 Paul M. O'Connor III is held by other lawyers.

Brian J. Gershengorn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Brian J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Gershengorn 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 Brian J. Gershengorn is held by other lawyers.

Bob Allen is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s Litigation and Government, Regulatory & Internal Investigations practice groups. Bob’s practice focuses on representing corporations and individuals in criminal and regulatory investigations, as well as complex litigation. Prior to rejoining Kirkland, Bob served in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. As a member of the Securities and Commodities Fraud Taskforce, Bob investigated a...

From office and retail leases to residential and mixed-used facilities, and commercial property acquisitions, financing and development, Dov Brandstatter’s experience includes negotiating and structuring deals for landlords and tenants, property owners and sellers. Dov advises on all aspects of commercial property acquisitions and leasing arrangements. From big-box retail to corporate headquarters leases, his experience also spans ground leasing, garage leases, and leasing and sales of ...

John M. Desmarais is the founding partner of Desmarais LLP. In 1988, after graduating from NYU Law School, Mr. Desmarais started his career at Fish & Neave. Then, after practicing in the area of intellectual property litigation and counseling for several years, he left private practice to serve as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Southern District of New York, where for three years (1992-1995) he tried criminal jury trials for the federal government. After leaving the government...

Henry E. Mazurek, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Henry E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Henry E. Mazurek, Jr. since 2018. 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 Henry E. Mazurek, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

David L. Nagler is a partner in Skadden’s New York office. His real estate practice emphasizes financings, acquisitions and sales, joint ventures, recapitalizations, workouts and development projects. Mr. Nagler advises owners, developers, real estate funds, investors, REITS and lenders. His practice encompasses both counseling traditional real estate clients and representing clients in a wide range of real estate-related businesses. Since 2012, Mr. Nagler’s significant transactio...