Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
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Andrew T. Pomranke is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Andrew T., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Andrew T. 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.
Kjarom T. Pedersen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kjarom T., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kjarom T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
T. Victoria Noam is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. T. Victoria, who practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which T. Victoria is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrea Sorrentino's practice focuses on all aspects of corporate law. She represents public and private companies in a variety of industries, including technology, life sciences and financial services. Ms. Sorrentino has represented clients on a wide range of complex capital markets and financing transactions, including venture financings, initial public offerings, private placements, and follow-on equity offerings. She also regularly advises clients on ongoing disclosure requirements, SEC re...
Omar Parra 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. Omar, 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 Omar is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lance Maynard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lance, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lance is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Wesley C. Jackson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Government Relations Practice. Wesley C., who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wesley C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Lifshitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. David, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sung Jin 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. Sung, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sung is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Travis Ortiz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Travis, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Travis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nicoleas Mayne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Entertainment and Sports Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nicoleas, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Nicoleas is held by other top lawyers in the same g...
Kelly L. Galligan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kelly L., who practices law in Irvine, California, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
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