Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Compliance Law
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Ethan Lee Rosenfeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Ethan Lee, who practices law in Cleveland, Ohio, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ethan Lee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jennifer Ybarra Taylor is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Jennifer Ybarra, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jennifer Ybarra is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Justin Gonzales serves as a trusted advisor to clients navigating high-value mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions. Justin advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, dispositions, investments, joint ventures, corporate governance, and related corporate matters. He represents public and private companies and private equity clients in domestic and cross-border transactions across sectors, including the technology, renewable energy, manufacturing, digital media and entertainm...
Zachary Montgomery is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group and a member of the firm’s mergers and acquisitions and private equity team. He focuses on complex corporate transactions, including public and private mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, capital raises, special situation strategies, and joint ventures in a variety of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, mining, and technology. In addition to his transactional work, Zachary also advises senior man...
Corporate attorney Rebecca Rosen has a broad background in regulatory work, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. She is dedicated to providing a well-rounded approach to achieving her clients’ goals, whether it is facilitating large-scale acquisitions or advising on fiduciary obligations. Rebecca's practice ranges from representing small to mid-size companies and technology startups to established film studios, cannabis dispensaries and power-sports manufacturers. Rebecca...
Steven T. Henesy is a partner in Rivkin Radler LLP’s Compliance, Investigations & White Collar; Critical Incident Response; and Insurance Fraud Practice Groups, based in the firm’s Uniondale, New York office. His practice focuses on Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Insurance Law, with an emphasis on complex litigation, regulatory issues, and fraud-related matters. An experienced litigator, Steve represents major insurance carriers in civil actions under the federal ...
Harrison Goo is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Real Estate Law. Harrison, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Harrison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Katharine Patterson is a corporate lawyer who represents public and private companies in general corporate, transactional and securities matters. Her practice focuses on capital markets transactions, corporate governance and disclosure, mergers and acquisitions and compliance with federal securities laws. Before joining WilmerHale, Ms. Patterson was an associate at another law firm where she focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital market transactions.
Matthew Bryson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Health Care Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Matthew, who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Arman T. Carretta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Arman T., who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arman T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Virginia Pavlick advises clients on a wide range of corporate law matters with a focus on private equity mergers and acquisitions. Her experience includes representing clients across many industries, including software and technology, life sciences, consumer goods, insurance, natural resources and construction.
Payal Patel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Payal, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which ...
Julia White is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Venture Capital Law. Julia, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nathan G. Hurlbut is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nathan G., who practices law in Salt Lake City, Utah, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nathan G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Alina M. Yasis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Health Care Law, Insurance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Alina M., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alina M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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