Shelley A. Barber

Kenneth Sold is a commercial real estate lawyer, with an emphasis on leasing, acquisitions and sales transactions. He has extensive experience representing owners of commercial properties in their leasing programs and has acted as national leasing counsel for financial services firms, investment companies and technology companies. Known for his extreme responsiveness, commonsense approach and calming influence in high-stakes negotiations, Kenneth has served as a trusted adviser to landlords, ...

Richard S. Mandel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Copyright Law, Entertainment Law - Music and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Richard S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Richard S. Mandel since 2018. 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 Richard S. Mandel is held by other lawyers.

David L. Taub focuses his practice in the field of municipal derivatives, distressed municipal credits and financial technology (FinTech). David is head of the Firm’s Financial Institutions Advisory Practice and is a member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/taub-david/

Susan P. Witkin is the founding member of The Law Offices of Susan P. Witkin PLLC in New York, New York. Her practice focuses on Trusts and Estates, including estate and tax planning, probate matters, trust and estate administration, and related litigation. Ms. Witkin advises individuals and families on estate planning strategies designed to address income, estate, gift, and generation-skipping transfer tax considerations while reflecting each client’s personal priorities and long-term ...

Terri J. Seligman is Co-Chair of the Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. Best Lawyers in America named her the 2022 "Advertising Lawyer of the Year" in New York City and The Legal 500 guide included her in their “Hall of Fame” for Advertising in 2022-2024. Ms. Seligman regularly appears in Best Lawyers , Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers for Business , Super Lawyers magazine, and The Legal 500 . The New York Law Journal included her ...

S. Susan Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. S. Susan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized S. Susan Gross since 2027. 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 S. Susan Gross is held by other lawyers.

With many significant roles in the New York state court system, Betty Weinberg Ellerin embodies attorney excellence. She currently sits on a committee that screens and recommends candidates for gubernatorial appointment to the Court of Claims and is vice chair of the court system's Advisory Committee on Judicial Ethics. Justice Weinberg Ellerin served more than 20 years as an Appellate Division jurist. She was the first woman appointed as Deputy Chief Administrative Judge of the State of New ...

Joseph P. Awad, elected President of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (2006-2007), Governor of the American Association for Justice (2004-2011), Board Certified by the National Board of Legal Specialty, highest rating for legal and ethical standards (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell, recipient of full Academic Law scholarship and Outstanding Academic Achievement Award. Mr. Awad has an excellent record of achievement in trial and appellate advocacy on behalf of consumers in matters includ...

Caren Decter is a partner in the Litigation Group, with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in the advertising, art, consumer goods, and media and entertainment industries on intellectual property and complex contractual disputes, as well as consumer class actions and white collar criminal matters. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025), The Legal 500 (2024) and Super Lawyers (2021-2023) as a leading lawyer in her field. Clients benefit from her skill in manag...

Joan is the managing partner of KBR’s national Employment Law Practices Team. Her practice focuses on the representation of management in employment litigation and complex commercial litigation. Her practice also includes insurance coverage litigation and professional liability defense. Practicing law since 1987, Joan has obtained extensive pre-trial, trial, and appellate experience in both individual and class actions in federal and state courts throughout the country. She has been adm...