Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law

Annamarie Carty is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Annamarie, who practices law in Portland, Oregon, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Annamarie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Beau Bryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Beau, who practices law in Denver, Colorado, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Beau is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

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.

Ethan Lee Rosenfeld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions 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.

Alexander B. Pascualy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Alexander B., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alexander B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Danielle Buckles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Danielle, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Danielle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ryan S. Brewer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Ryan S., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan S. 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.

Chelsey C. Buck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Chelsey C., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Chelsey C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sara Lampert is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sara, who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Zachary Eddy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Zachary, who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Zachary is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine Herbert is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group. Katie’s practice focuses primarily on assisting public and private company clients with a variety of corporate matters, including stock and asset mergers and acquisitions transactions, conversions, consolidations, dispositions, internal reorganizations/restructurings, and private equity transactions. Katie also advises on corporate governance matters and disclosure requirements of the securities laws and trading markets,...

Alicia Forehand 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. Alicia, who practices law in Columbia, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

A trusted and detail-oriented attorney, Connor Shea represents clients in all areas of the gaming industry across Nevada and internationally. He has represented casino operators, sports betting companies and gaming technology suppliers, among others, in a variety of legal matters including licensing, regulatory investigations, compliance matters, financings, acquisitions, litigation and other gaming-related issues. Connor brings a well-rounded legal background and deep foresight into market t...