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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...

Linda Steinman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law and Media Law. Linda practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Linda Steinman since 2017. 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 Linda Steinman is held by other lawyers.

Kelly McNabb is a partner in Lieff Cabraser’s New York office and has over 10 years of experience in complex civil litigation. As a member of the firm’s mass tort and product liability practice group, she has represented people and families who have been injured by dangerous and defective products manufactured by medical device and pharmaceutical companies. Kelly has played an integral role in litigation in state and federal courts across the country and has served as court-appoin...

Jonathan D. Ball, Ph.D. is a shareholder with 20 years of experience representing clients in intellectual property matters, with an emphasis on patent litigation and contentious Patent Office proceedings. He also has wide-ranging experience in patent portfolio management, prosecution and licensing, and helps companies develop and implement worldwide IP strategies. Dr. Ball has served as lead counsel in patent cases in Federal District Courts throughout the United States. He has litigated nume...

Robert J. Lemons is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Robert J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert J. Lemons 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 Robert J. Lemons is held...

Sophisticated real estate matters call for pragmatic and efficient counsel. Institutional lenders rely on Gerard for all aspects of complex real estate finance. He represents institutional lenders in all aspects of real estate financings and restructurings and investors in the acquisition, development, and operation of commercial properties, including retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use projects. Gerard has represented investment and national banks and other lenders in the origination,...

Marta Delsignore, previously a partner in Goodwin's IP Litigation practice, is currently Of Counsel, and practices in the field of patent law. She is a member of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes group. Recognized as a “Life Sciences Star” by Euromoney’s LMG Life Sciences and Best Lawyers in America, she focuses primarily on providing patent opinions and related client counseling, and performs due diligence reviews of patent portfolios. In addition, Dr. Delsignore has ...

Michael M. Rosensaft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Michael M. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michael M. Rosensaft 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 Michael M. Rosensaft is held by other lawyers.

Gerard Catalanello’s clients rely on him to provide practical counsel while handling their most complex bankruptcy matters. Clients ranging from financial institutions to debtors trust him with Chapter 11 cases with billions of dollars at stake. Gerard is chair of Alston & Bird’s Financial Restructuring & Reorganization Group. He focuses his practice on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law. He represents lenders, funds, financial institutions, liquidation trusts, equ...

Peter Olberg specializes in corporate finance, securities law and merger and acquisition transactions. Particular areas of concentration are: Healthcare industry financing and transactional matters including hospital and health system acquisitions, financings and joint venture transactions, and workout and turnaround projects. Community development and real estate financing transactions, with emphasis on transactions involving federal tax credits as an investment feature. Capital formation tr...