Rose C. McClave

After years of defending against medical malpractice and liability allegations, Partner Mike Madden fully appreciates how stressful the significant risks of financial damages and/or reputational harm are to his clients. With his calm demeanor and good nature, Mike has the ability to immediately put clients at ease and instill in them a sense of security that they will be well represented in all aspects of the case at hand. Mike prides himself on being both accessible and approachable, and is ...

Todd H. Girshon, an employment law litigator, has been practicing workplace law for more than 30 years. Todd is actively involved in litigation and has represented employers across the nation in various legal forums including jury trials, bench trials, appeals, arbitrations, mediations, and other proceedings. His legal experience covers a broad range of employment-related claims such as discrimination, retaliation, harassment, whistleblower allegations, compensation and employee benefits disp...

Jason A. Zoldessy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jason A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jason A. Zoldessy since 2022. 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 Jason A. Zoldessy is held by other lawyers.

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.

Howard S. Hershenhorn is the youngest lawyer to be selected by his peers for inclusion in the Super Lawyers 2012 Top 100 New York Lawyers, which was published in the Magazine Section of the New York Times. Referred to as "The Best of the Best", he is among the top 100 lawyers who received the highest point totals in the New York Metro nomination, research and blue ribbon review process. Additionally, in each year since 2007, he has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyer...

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

Christopher Marcus is a partner in Kirkland's Restructuring Group. He represents debtors, creditors, equity sponsors, and investors in distressed companies in a wide array of industries, including oil and gas, energy, retail, telecommunications, media, real estate, and manufacturing. Christopher has been recognized in the 2018–2022 editions of Chambers USA, with sources praising him as “very smart and very commercially oriented,” “a good advocate” and a “ta...

Marie E. Larsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Admiralty and Maritime Law. Marie E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Marie E. Larsen 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 Marie E. Larsen is held by other lawyers.

Edward Baker represents a broad range of whistleblowers and has extensive experience with healthcare fraud under the federal False Claims Act and equivalent state acts. Prior to joining Lieff Cabraser, Mr. Baker was an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Eastern District of California, where he was the Civil Healthcare Fraud Coordinator, as well as the Elder Justice Coordinator, within the Affirmative Civil Enforcement practice group. As an AUSA, Mr. Baker investigated numerous FCA cases, includin...

In his widely respected practice, Joshua Rubenstein, national chair of the firm's Private Wealth practice, brings a variety of important services under one roof for high-net-worth individuals. He offers integrated planning, administration and litigation counseling for individuals, their estates and their businesses, all of it designed to preserve wealth over generations. His advice stretches as far as his clients' financial interests – locally, nationally and globally. Josh is the rare ...