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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...
Jeffrey White is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Jeffrey practices law in Charlotte, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey White since 2027. 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 Jeffrey White is held by othe...
Benjamin C. Lobley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Benjamin C. practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Benjamin C. Lobley 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 Benjamin C. Lobley is held by other lawyers.
Thomas S. Welty is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Thomas S. practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota Best Lawyers has recognized Thomas S. Welty 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...
Marina Goewey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Marina practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Marina Goewey since 2027. 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 Marina Goewey is held by other lawyers.
Alex Dean advises public and private companies on a wide range of corporate law matters. He focuses on debt financing transactions including bank financings, syndicated institutional loans, venture debt, and public and private capital market transactions in connection with acquisition financings, recapitalizations and other corporate finance transactions.
Frank Xavier Wukovits practices with the firm’s Tech, Privacy and Data Innovations and Corporate Groups. Frank dedicates his practice to working with entities at the intersection of law, business, and emerging technologies, ranging from startups, emerging growth companies, private companies, and Fortune 500 companies to private equity funds, venture capital funds, corporate VCs, family offices, and angel investors that invest in those companies. Frank works with entities across the enti...
Matt Loeffelholz focuses his practice on corporate and transactional matters for clients across a broad range of industries. His work includes mergers and acquisitions, entity structuring and reorganizations, corporate governance, and general business matters. Throughout his career, Matt has represented business owners, entrepreneurs, and startup ventures in a variety of transactions. He has negotiated and closed numerous asset sales, equity acquisitions, and other business transactions invol...
Anthony Alfano is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Anthony practices law in Columbus, Ohio Best Lawyers has recognized Anthony Alfano 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 Anthony Alfano is held by other lawyers.
T. Victoria Noam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. T. Victoria practices law in Las Vegas, Nevada Best Lawyers has recognized T. Victoria Noam 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 T. Victoria Noam is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Overcash focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate governance matters. He assists clients in drafting and reviewing purchase agreements, operating agreements, assignments and ancillary corporate transaction documents. Additionally, he advises clients on corporate formation, governance and restructuring matters. Cooper J. Overcash is recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governa...
Kira A. Crowley is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kira A. practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Kira A. Crowley 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 professional regard in which Kira A. Crow...
Lance Maynard is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Lance practices law in Greenville, South Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Lance Maynard 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 Lance Maynard is held by other lawyers.
Ryan S. Brewer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Ryan S. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan S. Brewer 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 wh...
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