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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...

Felice B. Ekelman is a principal in the New York City, New York, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. and a former member of the firm’s Board of Directors. Felice approaches the attorney-client relationship as a business partnership, and clients rely on her to develop both legal and business strategies and when necessary to litigate “bet the company” cases. Felice is the co-author of Thrive with a Hybrid Workplace: Step by Step Guidance from the Experts , published by Rowman and Lit...

Arthur G. Jakoby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Arthur G. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Arthur G. Jakoby 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 Arthur G. Jakoby is held by other lawyers.

Lawrence Waks is a corporate partner who represents high profile individuals, celebrities, brands and their businesses in M&A, joint ventures, and strategic transactions in the entertainment, media, and food & beverage industries. Lawrence has represented some of the biggest A-list celebrities in the industry. Most notable deals include: the $1b sale of Casamigos Tequila (owned by George Clooney, Rande Gerber and Mike Meldman); the $600m sale of Aviation Gin (part owned by Ryan Reynol...

Eleanor B. Alter brings a wealth of experience to Alter Wolff Foley & Stutman LLP, having been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s top family law attorneys. Eleanor has represented high profile clients, as well as numerous business owners, attorneys and professionals, and their spouses. She has also acted as an expert witness as to New York law and as co-counsel with attorneys in other jurisdictions and has argued appeals in the various judicial departments of New York Stat...

June Yeum is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of International Arbitration - Commercial. June practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized June Yeum 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 June Yeum is held by other lawyers.

Michael Bongiorno co-chairs the firm’s securities litigation and enforcement practice. He has served as first-chair lead defense counsel and argued motions to dismiss in dozens of securities class action and derivative suits across the country. His clients have achieved dismissal in the vast majority of such matters. He is an experienced appellate advocate, having successfully argued for the affirmance of many dismissals of securities cases. His successful defense in such cases spans a ...

Howie Weingrad is the advertising lawyer clients trust to help them navigate the complex problems and potential risk arising from all aspects of their proposed campaigns. From initial concept through production and launch, Howie advises on content review and production, celebrity endorsement and talent engagement, and pre-litigation IP and contract dispute resolution. He negotiates and structures agreements with commercial production companies and advises on social media advertising. Howie ta...

George Shuster is chair of the firm's Debt Finance Group and a member of the firm's Bankruptcy and Financial Restructuring Group.

Martin J. Bienenstock is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Martin J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin J. Bienenstock since 1997. 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 Martin J. Bien...