Stephen T. Whelan

John T. Lutz advises clients on the tax aspects of investment funds, structured finance, derivatives and structured products. He also counsels clients on matters related to insurance products, investment tax credits, conventional US and cross-border securities offerings, and corporate mergers and acquisitions. John represents a number of tax-exempt organizations in connection with their investment activities and incentive compensation arrangements. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/peo...

Timothy G. Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of International Arbitration - Commercial. Timothy G., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Timothy G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Helen R. Pfister is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Helen R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jonathan Rikoon practices in the areas of trust and estate planning, administration and litigation. He engages in sophisticated estate and tax planning for wealthy individuals and families, preparation of wills and trusts and the administration of trusts and estates. He helps to establish various tax-efficient multi-tier family, business and investment vehicles, such as partnerships, limited liability companies and closely held corporations with trust ownership, and he structures third-party ...

Marta Delsignore, previously a partner in Goodwin's IP Litigation practice, is currently Of Counsel, and practices in the field of patent law. She is a member of the firm’s Life Sciences Disputes group. Recognized as a “Life Sciences Star” by Euromoney’s LMG Life Sciences and Best Lawyers in America, she focuses primarily on providing patent opinions and related client counseling, and performs due diligence reviews of patent portfolios. In addition, Dr. Delsignore has ...

Diana R. Clarkson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Compliance Law. Diana R., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Diana R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Christopher G. Boies is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Christopher G., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Christopher G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Craig Mende’s unique, broad practice spans trial and appellate litigation, complex transactional work, and client counseling – all relating to different aspects of intellectual property, including copyrights, trademarks, right of publicity, and diverse new media issues. Perhaps most importantly, Craig provides sought-after counsel to clients seeking answers to new kinds of questions, frequently involving rebranding and innovative uses of social media, including issues with celebri...

Kevin M. Shelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Kevin M., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kenneth Pasquale is a partner in the Financial Restructuring group with Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Ken maintains a diverse bankruptcy and litigation practice, focused upon representing institutional creditors in reorganization proceedings and complex litigation matters. One of Ken’s strengths is the creation and execution of effective litigation strategies that have a decisive impact on the overall restructuring. He has led litigation teams in a vari...