Yael Mizrahi

Peter is a trial lawyer with decades of experience in commercial litigation, business valuation and close corporation disputes, the defense of class actions, and healthcare and information law. He holds the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Certified Civil Trial Lawyer designation and the CIPP/US certification. He has handled matters on behalf of corporate clients in a broad array of industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, information technology, cosmetics, indus...

Andy Robins serves as the co-chair of Akerman’s Hospitality Sector Team, a multidisciplinary group providing an extensive range of legal counsel and services to lodging and lifestyle companies. In this capacity, he works on a broad variety of hotel and resort development, operations and regulatory matters, including the evaluation of litigation. Andy is recognized nationally by Chambers USA as a leading authority on the development and structuring of mixed-use real estate projects throu...

Martin L. Schmelkin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Martin L. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Martin L. Schmelkin since 2017. 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 L. Schmelkin is held by other lawyers.

Emily R. Pidot is Chair of the New York Office, the firm’s largest. Her practice is focused on defending employers in a broad array of employment matters, including claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as pay equity, wage and hour, whistleblower, and executive compensation disputes. An experienced litigator, Ms. Pidot has successfully defended clients in numerous trials and arbitration hearings, and has expertise in defending class and collective actions. She a...

Mario C. Fallone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Mario C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Mario C. Fallone since 2019. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition r...

Jacqueline Newman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Jacqueline practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Jacqueline Newman since 2016. 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 Jacqueline Newman is held by other lawyers.

Pablo D. Hendler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Pablo D. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Pablo D. Hendler 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 Pablo D. Hendler is held by other lawyers.

Corey Wright is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Securities / Capital Markets Law. Corey practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Corey Wright 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 Corey Wright is held by other lawyers.

Rosaleen McCrory is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Rosaleen practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Rosaleen McCrory 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 Rosaleen McCrory is held by other lawyers.

Claude M. Millman is a former Assistant United States Attorney (S.D.N.Y.) and New York City government contracting chief who litigates complex commercial disputes; advises clients on government procurement and contracting, land use, and environmental issues; and handles internal investigations and white-collar defense. Formerly a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, Mr. Millman joined Kostelanetz LLP in 2011. Mr. Millman came to Kostelanetz to lead the firm's commercial civil litigation efforts. He...