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Shayla Harlev is a transactional partner in the Boston office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Shayla has a diverse transactional and corporate counseling practice with an emphasis on representing private equity sponsors in connection with acquisitions and dispositions and other complex transactions. She has extensive experience with leveraged buyouts and dispositions of public and private companies, as well as going-private transactions, minority investments and joint ventures. Shayla also couns...

Martin F. Kane II is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Martin F. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Martin F. Kane II 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 Martin F. Kane II is held by other lawyers.

CiCi is a compassionate advisor and tenacious litigator with nearly 30 years of experience. CiCi’s practice is dedicated to all aspects of family law matters, including divorce, separation, custody, parenting plans, child support, alimony, asset division, pre- and post-nuptial agreements, parental relocation, paternity, modification, probate litigation, restraining orders and grandparents’ rights. She represents individuals, including professional athletes and celebrities, involve...

David serves as Managing Partner and is a Tax Partner in Sullivan’s Boston office, bringing over 25 years of experience to his dual roles. Leadership Role As Managing Partner, David collaborates closely with the firm’s Management Committee, partners, and business professionals to advance Sullivan’s vision of becoming a leading global, commercially focused mid-size law firm. He is dedicated to: Cultivating a culture of deep loyalty and high performance Implementing innovative...

Jeffrey J. Nolan's litigation and counseling practice with Holland & Knight, LLP focuses on: representing employers and institutions of higher education before courts and administrative agencies in employment and student-related matters; advising employers and institutions of higher education on the resolution and legal implications of employment and student-related issues; and assisting employers and institutions of higher education in the development and implementation of appropriate po...

Ed Glazer is a member of Goodwin's Tax practice and its nationally recognized Real Estate Capital Markets and Real Estate Industry groups. He focuses principally on structuring and implementing tax-oriented commercial transactions of all types, including real estate and venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, pension investments in real estate involving issues of unrelated business taxable income, leveraged financings, and workout and debt restructurings. Mr. Glazer regularly ...

Gregory D. Peterson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Real Estate Law. Gregory D. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory D. Peterson since 2008. 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 Gregory D. Peterson is held by other lawyers.

Laura C. Hodges Taylor is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Laura C. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Laura C. Hodges Taylor since 2001. 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...

Dana McSherry advises healthcare and life sciences companies in criminal and civil government enforcement matters and in related civil litigation, including civil False Claims Act litigation. She advises clients concerning all aspects of civil and criminal investigations relating to Medicare and Medicaid billing and other government contracting issues, including negotiating with the government and managing clients’ responses to civil investigative demands and large-scale investigative s...

Jim Barrett, a partner in Goodwin’s Private Equity group, is a business and securities lawyer who represents life sciences and other technology companies as well as venture capital and private equity funds. He regularly counsels boards of directors and general partners on corporate governance matters and guides their businesses through all stages of development. Accordingly, Mr. Barrett concentrates on investment transactions, mergers and acquisitions, securities law and general corpora...