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Joseph F. De Simone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Joseph F. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph F. De Simone since 2027. 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 Joseph F. De Simone is held by other lawyers.

Jim Johnston helps sports, entertainment and media clients venture outside their comfort zone and into uncharted territory. By understanding their business goals and managing their risk, he’s cleared paths for clients to invest in film and television programs, launch streaming services, and sponsor sports arenas with worldwide audiences. Fledgling sports leagues turn to him for airtight media, sponsorship and facility partner agreements to get their brands off the ground. Jim’s cl...

Eva helps clients navigate the complex area of antitrust law, identifying and mitigating risks before they turn into problems and effectively managing and resolving problems that have unavoidably turned into disputes. She focuses her practice on civil antitrust litigation, class actions, and international cartel investigations led by enforcement agencies around the world. She has particularly distinguished experience representing clients in the electronics, financial, and sports industries. E...

Richard Eisert’s practice sits squarely at the crossroads of technology, advertising and marketing, e-commerce, intellectual property and privacy law. With clients ranging from start-ups to global leaders in the technology, online commerce, new media and advertising industries, Richard offers canny counsel on all aspects of marketing, promoting and selling goods and services. As a former intellectual property litigator and as counsel to hundreds of businesses, Richard knows that “...

Adam B. Gilbert is a litigation and trial attorney with decades of experience in the New York market. He focuses on complex commercial disputes, with a specialization in real estate litigation and real estate valuation issues in particular. Adam also leads the New York City Commercial Litigation practice. What do you focus on? I focus on complex commercial litigation with an emphasis on commercial real estate disputes, including real estate valuation matters (ground lease and space lease rent...

Stephanie E. Heilborn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Stephanie E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Stephanie E. Heilborn since 2018. 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 Stephanie E. Heilborn is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Brill is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Brill since 2023. 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 Jeffrey A. Brill is held by other lawyers.

Laurie A. Annunziatio is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Laurie A. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Laurie A. Annunziatio 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 Laurie A. Annunzia...

Allan E. Mayefsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Allan E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Allan E. Mayefsky since 2003. 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 Allan E. Mayefsky is held by other lawyers.

Melissa Hutson is a finance partner in Kirkland’s New York office and a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee. Melissa’s practice focuses on syndicated debt facilities, debt commitments and bridge loan financings for leveraged acquisitions by private equity firms, their portfolio companies and public and private companies. She also advises clients on a broad range of other secured lending and financing transactions, including debt restructurings. Melissa advises private e...