Sarah E. Ruter

Pete Palladino has been chairman of Choate’s Business Department since 1999. He also served as chairman of the Finance & Restructuring Group from 1997 to 2005. Mr. Palladino is listed among the leading lawyers for business in America in Chambers USA , and is the only lawyer in Boston to be named at the top of his field for his work in finance every year from 2008 - 2013. He has been named the 2014 Boston “Lawyer of the Year” for Project Finance Law by Best Lawyers , a de...

Andrea E. Zoia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Andrea E. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Andrea E. Zoia 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 Andrea E. Zoia is held by other lawyers.

Kingsley L. Taft is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice and Corporate Law. Kingsley L. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Kingsley L. Taft since 2009. 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 Kingsley L. Taft is held by other lawyers.

Stephen M. Perry is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Stephen M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen M. Perry 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 Stephen M. Perry is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie Berdik is a partner in the Investment Funds Practice Group in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Stephanie’s practice focuses on advising U.S. and non-U.S. private investment fund sponsors on all aspects of their business, including establishment of private investment funds, portfolio investment activities, capital raising, fund regulatory and compliance matters, and firm ownership and operational issues. She has worked with a variety of private fund sponsors and, ...

Rachel M. Self is the founding member of Rachel M. Self, P.C. She represents individuals in criminal and immigration matters, specializing in criminal trial work, family immigration, citizenship, deportation defense, and post-conviction relief. She has regularly appeared as a legal analyst for various news networks and has been featured in multiple documentary productions and interviews. After 49 migrants were abducted and flown to Martha’s Vineyard in the fall of 2022, she was instrume...

Matthew H. Snell is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Land Use and Zoning Law, Litigation - Environmental and Real Estate Law. Matthew H. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Matthew H. Snell 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 Matthew H. Snell is held by oth...

Moving between the public and private sectors, Bill Codinha has led some of the highest profile governmental investigations conducted in the past 20 years and now defends corporations and individuals caught up in similar investigations. Bill brings his unique and effective experience to the defense of all of his clients. What do you focus on? I leverage my 30+ years of experience defending individuals and corporations who are the subject of government investigations. As a prosecutor, I tried ...

Christopher H. Milton has a wide variety of experience in numerous areas of real estate development, financing, entitlements and operations. Chris represents regional, national and foreign owners, developers and investors in connection with all aspects of real estate development from acquisition through zoning relief, subdivision, permitting, environmental remediation and construction. Chris represents lenders and investors in multi-party real estate based financial transactions and related l...

Marcia S. Wagner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Marcia S. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Marcia S. Wagner since 2003. 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 Marcia S. Wagner is held by other lawyers.