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Matthew Fagen is a restructuring partner in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. His practice involves representing debtors and creditors in out-of-court restructurings and Chapter 11 cases.

Guy is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He represents clients in civil and criminal litigation and investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, antitrust proceedings and independent investigations. He has also served as an arbitrator and as counsel in commercial arbitrations, bankruptcy court matters, including trustee and examiner investigations and adversary actions, and in mediations. Guy was named as a Best Lawyers 2026 ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for Criminal De...

Joel L. DiLorenzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Joel L. practices law in Birmingham, Alabama Best Lawyers has recognized Joel L. DiLorenzo since 2021. 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 Joel L. DiLorenzo is held by other lawyers.

Litigation partner Kate Campbell handles environmental, toxic tort and class action litigation and Superfund and RCRA remediation matters*. Since joining the firm in 2003, she has developed considerable experience in defending complex toxic tort claims for personal injury, wrongful death, medical monitoring and property damage, in representing potentially responsible parties across the country in CERCLA and RCRA matters, and in litigating federal, state and private enforcement actions under a...

Partner Steven Paradise is a nationally recognized litigator with nearly three decades of experience representing plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes trials in state and federal courts in New York and other jurisdictions. He is equally adept at representing companies and individuals in government and internal investigations and regulatory proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA, and other law enforcement and regulatory agencies. He also represents companies...

Michelle V. Kelban P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michelle V. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Michelle V. Kelban P.C. since 2025. 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 Michelle V. Kelban P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Ilan S. Nissan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Ilan S. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Ilan S. Nissan since 2012. 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 Ilan S. Nissan is held by other lawyers.

Anita Pelletier is Counsel in Nixon Peabody's nonprofit practice group. She advises nonprofit organizations in matters relating to legal requirements and best practices in connection with governance and operational matters. I focus my practice on three main areas, building on over 10 years of experience assisting nonprofit clients to operate as effectively and efficiently as possible. Nonprofit Corporate Governance and Board Disputes I’ve represented organizations ranging from the very ...

Roger E. Barton is the Managing Partner of Barton LLP. He applies his management expertise and over 30 years of experience to lead a firm that is dedicated to providing its clients with quality and results through a practical and business-minded approach. Roger is an accomplished litigator with an international reputation for achieving outstanding results for his clients. He has been rated by The American Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Magazine and the National Law Journal as one of the Top Commer...

Bryan Arce is an attorney at Phillips & Associates whose practice focuses on Litigation - Labor and Employment. He represents clients in matters involving workplace disputes and employment-related litigation in New York, New York. Bryan has been included in Best Lawyers beginning in 2026. This distinction is based on a peer-review survey of attorneys practicing in the same geographic region and practice area, reflecting professional recognition among members of the legal community.