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Meredith B. Cross is a corporate finance securities lawyer who has dedicated her career, both through public service at the SEC and in private practice, to furthering the effectiveness of federal securities laws. As Director of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance from 2009 to 2013, she led the Division’s implementation of the Dodd Frank Act and the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, recommending nearly 60 rulemaking releases to the Commission and testifying before C...

Lee S. Richards III has devoted his 45-year career to the representation of businesses, corporate boards, and individuals in white collar criminal defense, securities enforcement defense, regulatory proceedings, internal investigations, and complex commercial litigations. Lee has amassed extensive trial experience, regularly representing investment banks, hedge funds, public companies, investment advisers, corporate officers and directors, and other professionals in investigations and proceed...

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin partner Richard A. Williamson is a highly regarded litigator handling commercial litigation, trials, and appeals, product liability, mass torts, professional liability, partnership, corporate and commercial matters. Richard served as national counsel for one of the nation's most prestigious professional firms on the brink of financial collapse. He led the legal team to develop and implement a complex, long-term strategy that included negotiation and nationwide liti...

Julie Fink is the Managing Partner at Hecker Fink LLP. Julie leads active commercial, employment and public interest litigation practices and oversees all aspects of the firm’s management, growth, and strategic planning. Before joining the firm, Julie worked as in-house counsel at Pfizer Inc. and as an attorney at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. As managing partner, Julie has been recognized for her “revolutionary” approach to firm operations and her sizabl...

Boyd Johnson serves as the Co-Chair of the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice and the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s New York Office. Leveraging 30 years of public and private sector experience, Mr. Johnson represents companies and senior executives in criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and civil litigations. Over the past three decades, Mr. Johnson has served in a variety of senior roles, including Co-Chair of WilmerHale’s White Collar Defense...

Ian Silver is counsel in Seward & Kissel’s Real Estate Group where he specializes in commercial leasing law and transactions. He has extensive experience representing both landlords and tenants in the leasing of all classes of commercial properties throughout the United States, including office, retail and industrial space. In addition to the lease, Ian assists clients through all facets of the leasing relationship, including brokerage agreements, subleasing and licensing, and lease...

Robert E Freeman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Sports Law. Robert E practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Robert E Freeman since 2020. 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 E Freeman is held by other lawyers.

Michele Itri is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Michele practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michele Itri since 2026. 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 Michele Itri is held by other lawyers.

Bryan Chegwidden is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Mutual Funds Law. Bryan practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan Chegwidden 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 Bryan Chegwidden is held by other lawyers.

Monika Tashman is a Manatt Entertainment partner in the firm’s New York City office. With a broad-based practice spanning over 25 years in the music and entertainment industries, she advises and provides creative, pragmatic solutions for clients at the intersection of entertainment and innovation—from independent artists and record labels to new media entrepreneurs and emerging technology companies—aiming to strategically expand and transform their organizations, business mo...