Thomas R. "Tom" Califano

Albert J. Solecki, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Albert J. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Albert J. Solecki, Jr. since 2024. 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 Albert J. Solecki, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

David B. Ramsey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. David B. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David B. Ramsey 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 David B. Ramsey is held by other lawyers.

Linda J. Wank is a partner and Chair of our Estate Planning & Administration Group. Her core practice encompasses estate, gift and income tax planning, as well as estate and trust administration and charitable giving. She was named to Chambers' HNW Guide for 2024. Ms. Wank advises high net-worth individuals, including corporate executives, business owners, entrepreneurs and creative talent , and assists clients in identifying and implementing their estate planning goals. She also counsels...

Jake Levy is the founder of Levy Law. Jake’s practice encompasses a broad range of transactions in the entertainment and media industries, with an emphasis on television, motion picture, podcast, book publishing, celebrity branding/endorsement and music matters. He represents both individuals and companies, including award-winning documentary and narrative filmmakers, directors, series creators, producers, literary authors, talent and broadcast journalists, as well as leading production...

Caren Decter is a partner in the Litigation Group, with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in the advertising, art, consumer goods, and media and entertainment industries on intellectual property and complex contractual disputes, as well as consumer class actions and white collar criminal matters. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America (2024-2025), The Legal 500 (2024) and Super Lawyers (2021-2023) as a leading lawyer in her field. Clients benefit from her skill in manag...

For more than 30 years, Wendi Lazar has practiced employment law internationally with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, employment agreements, and cross-border issues. In 2025, she founded Wendi Lazar Law PC to counsel clients seeking boutique, highly complex legal services involving M&A transactions and other executive compensation matters. Previously, she was an equity partner at Outten & Golden, where she led and co-managed the firm’s individual and international executive...

Brian Balduzzi is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Brian practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Brian Balduzzi 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 Brian Balduzzi is held by other lawyers.

Lisa E. Dayan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Lisa E. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa E. Dayan 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 Lisa E. Dayan is held by other lawyers.

Dan Fliman is a partner in the Financial Restructuring group at Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s New York office. Mr. Fliman has nearly two decades of experience working on high-profile restructurings and related litigations. He most often represents creditors, committees, debtors, shareholders, sponsors, and fiduciaries looking to mitigate exposure, or maximize recoveries, in contentious contexts. He is experienced handling a wide variety of disputes (from differing sides) in F...

Richard H. Block is a partner in Barton’s labor and employment practice. Dick routinely represents management clients in collective bargaining negotiations and complex employment litigation. He regularly conducts human resource investigations, discrimination, harassment, wrongful discharge, and contract litigations. Dick represents both companies and executives in the negotiation of employment, equity, and severance agreements. He advises and trains clients on employment and labor issue...