Suzanne R. Sayward

William J. Bernat is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. William J., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Marc E. Fitzgerald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Marc E., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marc E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Martin Carmichael is a retired partner in Goodwin’s Financial Industry practice and is also a member of several focus areas at the firm including Fintech and Higher Education. With more than 30 years’ experience practicing corporate and securities law, Mr. Carmichael’s practice includes representing: public and private companies on matters involving general corporate law, mergers, acquisitions and other complex transactions, and corporate governance; issuers, underwriters, p...

Stephanie A. Richards is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Stephanie A., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Douglas Brayley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Douglas, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Julia R. Hesse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Julia R., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2016. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael P. Duffy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Michael P., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Elizabeth Kates is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Elizabeth, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Amy DeCloux Ph. Dr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Amy, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

DANIEL C. COHN is founding partner of Cohn Whitesell & Goldberg LLP, Boston, Massachusetts, a leading boutique law firm addressing the problems of distressed companies. Formed in 1990, the firm has represented numerous middle market companies (sales of $25 to $500 million) in Chapter 11 proceedings and out-of-court debt restructurings. The firm also represents acquirers of distressed businesses, creditors' committees, landlords, suppliers, equity sponsors and parties to litigation related...