Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Compliance Law

Ben Glicklich is an associate in the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group. Ben has experience in advising privately held and publicly traded companies on a broad range of transactional matters, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, capital raises, securities offerings, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, business entity formation, and general corporate matters.

Brian J. Kim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Brian J. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Kim since 2021. 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 J. Kim is held by other lawyers.

Jonathan H. Lee is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Jonathan H. practices law in Irvine, California Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan H. Lee since 2022. 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 profession...

Suni Sreepada is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Suni practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Suni Sreepada since 2026. 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 Suni Sreepada is held by other lawyers.

Shaina Hourizadeh is a corporate lawyer who represents and advises both public and private companies on ongoing and transactional law matters, including formation, governance, venture financing and mergers and acquisitions.

Rylee Wells advises clients in general corporate, transaction and securities matters. Her practices focuses on mergers and acquisitions, public and private financing transactions, corporate governance and compliance reporting matters. Her experience includes representing clients in a wide variety of industries, including energy, natural resources, construction, life sciences, media and entertainment, technology, software and private equity.

Adam Yohanan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Adam practices law in Brooklyn, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Adam Yohanan since 2026. 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 Adam Yohanan is held by other lawyers.

Kellyann Malone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kellyann practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kellyann Malone since 2026. 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 Kellyann Malone is held by other lawyers.

Alexander B. Pascualy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Alexander B. practices law in Seattle, Washington Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander B. Pascualy since 2026. 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 Alexander B. Pascualy is held by other lawyers.

Leonard Wood is a partner in and chair-elect of Goodwin’s Shareholder Activism and Takeover Defense practice, effective October 1, 2025. Leonard devotes his practice entirely to shareholder activism campaigns, proxy fights, shareholder activism preparedness, strategic investor relations, and contested M&A. He has advised hundreds of public companies across all industries and sizes in shareholder activism defense, proxy contests, strategic investor relations and hostile takeover defe...

Julia White is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Julia practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Julia White since 2026. 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 Julia White is held by other lawyers.

Jet A. McGuire is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Jet A. practices law in Houston, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Jet A. McGuire 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 Jet A. McGuire is held by other lawyers.

Daniel Bernardone's practice primarily consists of commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad-faith litigation, and civil litigation. Dan is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Jurimetrics Law Journal, externed for the Honorable Michelle Burns (U.S. District Court, District of Arizona) and was inducted into the Order of Barristers. Dan’s practice includes experience dealing with...

Yangyang Jia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Yangyang practices law in McLean, Virginia Best Lawyers has recognized Yangyang Jia since 2026. 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 Yangyang Jia is held by other lawyers.

Sarah Matchett advises private and public companies on a broad range of corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and general corporate matters. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ms. Matchett was a corporate and securities associate at another law firm in New York.

David Lifshitz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. David practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized David Lifshitz 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 David Lifshitz is held by other lawyers.