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Mr. Connolly’s primary practice is the representation of debtors and creditors’ committees in large Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases. He has been involved in national cases in a number of different industries, including manufacturing, transportation, finance, defense contracting and space and technology. He has appeared in Alabama, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, Texas and West Virginia courts. Mr. Connolly has represen...

Rosemary Harnisher is an attorney with Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where she focuses her practice on Trusts and Estates . She advises individuals and families on a wide range of trust and estate planning and administration matters, with an emphasis on practical, tax-conscious strategies tailored to each client’s objectives. Rosemary works with clients to develop and implement comprehensive estate plans intended to address personal, family, and financial goals while facilit...

Sean M. Houlihan is a partner at Power Rogers LLP in Chicago, Illinois, where he represents individuals and families in complex personal injury litigation . Since joining the firm in 2002, he has handled matters involving medical malpractice , aviation accidents, premises liability , automobile accidents , and product liability claims. His practice focuses on helping injured clients pursue compensation after serious accidents and acts of negligence. Mr. Houlihan’s recognized practice ar...

José R. Pérez, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. José R. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized José R. Pérez, Jr. since 2007. 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 José R. Pérez, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Caitlin Horne is a member of Moore & Van Allen’s Wealth Transfer group. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a North Carolina Board Certified Specialist in estate planning and probate law, and holds an advanced degree in Taxation with a Certificate in Estate Planning from Georgetown University Law Center. Caitlin’s practice is focused on providing high-net-worth individuals and multigenerational families with sophisticated estate, tax, and busin...

Dominick R. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Dominick R., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dominick R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Brooks Magratten has more than 30 years of experience in insurance and commercial litigation. He is the former Northeast Regional Director of DRI and former chair of its Life, Health & Disability Insurance Committee. He has defended over 200 ERISA benefit and breach of fiduciary cases in 12 states. Brooks is a frequent author, instructor and lecturer on ERISA issues and trial skills. He has represented commercial interests in litigation throughout the northeastern U.S. He is a former adju...

Donald Switzer (Of Counsel) is one of the founders of the firm. He has devoted his practice almost exclusively to the defense of physicians, hospitals and other healthcare professionals for over thirty years. Mr. Switzer’s caseload frequently consists of many high profile and high exposure lawsuits, including wrongful death, quadriplegia and other neurological impairments and cases involving significant economic damages. He has successfully defended physicians and hospitals in many coun...

Jon Ballis is Chairman of the Executive Committee of Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s leading law firms with 6,500 professionals (including more than 3,000 attorneys) around the world committed to the highest quality legal advice and unparalleled client service. In his role, Jon is responsible for establishing and executing upon Kirkland’s strategic priorities, including advancing business initiatives and promoting a culture of performance, collaboration and collegiality. ...

Julia Cherlow joined Bird Marella in 2018 and brings extensive experience in several areas of litigation, including entertainment, business torts, employment, malpractice, and intellectual property. She also has experience representing defendants in several consumer protection class action cases. Ms. Cherlow came to the firm after practicing for several years at Glaser Weil LLP, where she achieved favorable outcomes in a variety of litigation matters in state and federal court, for clients ra...