Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
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Lillian Brown is a partner in the Transactional and Securities Departments and Chair of the Corporate Governance and Disclosure Group in the Corporate Practice Group. Ms. Brown advises clients, including public companies and their boards, on federal securities law compliance and corporate governance matters. She has extensive experience in SEC reporting and disclosure requirements, proxy and annual meeting matters, shareholder activism and engagement, shareholder proposals, and ESG matters. M...
Mr. Rowles is Chair of the San Diego Corporate Group and former co-chair of the firm’s Emerging Company Venture Capital Group and Private Equity Fund Formation Group. He has practiced in San Diego for over 20 years and has a wealth of experience as corporate counsel to public and private companies, and the venture capital and private equity funds that invest in those companies. Mr. Rowles has extensive industry experience in telecommunications, software, internet, semiconductors, entert...
Duncan A. Peete is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Duncan A. practices law in Billings, Montana Best Lawyers has recognized Duncan A. Peete since 2010. 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 professi...
Kelley E. Flores is an associate in the Corporate and Securities section of Kelly Hart, based in the firm’s Austin office. Her practice centers on supporting private equity transactions, with a particular focus on drafting and negotiating complex confidentiality agreements for the firm's private equity clients. Before launching her legal career at Kelly Hart, Kelley gained valuable operations and administrative insight as a program and client service associate at Garretson Resolution Gr...
Gabi Snow is an associate in the Corporate & Securities section of the firm. Ms. Snow currently focuses her practice on general corporate and business transactional matters, including merger and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity investments, and strategic and platform stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Snow was an associate at Harris Cook, LLP.
Julia Gitelman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Julia practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Best Lawyers has recognized Julia Gitelman 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 Gitelman is...
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.
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...
Chelsey C. Buck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Chelsey C. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Chelsey C. Buck 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 Chelsey C. Buck is held by other lawyers.
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.
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