Robert Vilter

“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.

Catherine Grevers Schmidt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Catherine Grevers practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Catherine Grevers Schmidt since 2013. 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 Catherine Grevers Schmidt is held by other lawyers.

Steven Dorfman The Perecman Firm, P.L.L.C. New York, New York Steven Dorfman is a senior trial attorney at The Perecman Firm with nearly three decades of experience representing victims of catastrophic construction accidents, wrongful death, traumatic brain injuries, and other serious negligence matters throughout New York City. Mr. Dorfman concentrates on complex, high-exposure construction accident litigation involving scaffold falls, falling objects, structural collapses, crane accidents, ...

Matt Steinberg focuses his practice on employment law, both by advising clients on day-to-day workplace matters and defending clients on all aspects of employment-related litigation. Matt represents clients in various sectors, including technology, media, financial services, real estate, aviation, retail, and hospitality. As a litigator, Matt represents employers in individual and class/collective litigation matters before federal and state courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators. Ma...

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

Ian Silver is counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Real Estate Group where he specializes in commercial leasing law and transactions. He has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in the leasing of all classes of commercial properties throughout the United States, including office, retail and industrial space. In addition to the lease, Ian assists clients through all facets of the leasing relationship, including brokerage agreements, subleasing and licensing, and lease...

I have more than 49 years' experience in the areas of creditors' rights, financial restructuring, and bankruptcy, and extensive experience in corporate law, asset-based lending, equipment leasing, factoring, commercial finance and securitization of assets. During my career, I have litigated in both federal and state courts, including the bankruptcy courts and appellate courts. I have also been a court-approved mediator for the United States Bankruptcy Courts for the Southern and Eastern Distr...

Carolyn J. Casselman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Entertainment Law - Theater. Carolyn J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Carolyn J. Casselman 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 Carolyn J. Casselman is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Bolger is an experienced First Amendment and media litigator who has represented news and entertainment companies in a broad spectrum of content-related matters, ranging from investigative journalism to coverage of celebrities. In addition to defending media clients in court, Kate regularly counsels newspapers, magazines, and book publishers about pre-publication issues and advises authors on contract, electronic publishing, and intellectual property matters. Prior to joining LSKS, Ms. Bo...

Jill Darrow focuses on financial services and private equity transactions, guiding clients through the tax aspects of fund and management company formation, partnership transactions and business acquisitions. Jill's broad knowledge, clear communication and practical advice make her a valuable part of our financial services and private equity representation.She speaks at conferences sponsored by Financial Research Associates and the Practicing Law Institute.