Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
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Zainab Abdullah is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group at BraunHagey & Borden. Zainab specializes in the representation of emerging growth companies in the food, CPG and technology sectors. She is experienced with venture capital financings, a variety of M&A transaction structures and corporate formation and governance matters.
James M. Gianfagna serves as a trusted business advisor to his clients, many of whom are early-stage and emerging technology companies. A corporate and real estate lawyer, Jim is a partner in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area where he provides strategic advice to clients on a wide variety of corporate and transactional matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, fundraising, and commercial contracts. Jim has experience representing both ...
Bradley J. Ratliff is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Bradley J., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Matthew D. Geduldig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Matthew D., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
James Orth is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Litigation - Securities. James, 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 James is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Pence 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. Andrew, 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 Andrew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Troy Varrasse is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Troy, who practices law in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Troy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Amy L. Fuentes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Government Relations Practice. Amy L., who practices law in Tysons, Virginia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Amy L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian J. Goodrich is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Communications Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Brian J., 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 Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andrew Arnold concentrates his practice on investigating and developing securities fraud class actions , shareholder derivative lawsuits, merger and acquisition litigation, and consumer fraud on behalf of institutional investors, public pension funds and individuals. He joined Motley Rice co-founder Joe Rice in negotiations in the Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Fraud class action for consumers whose vehicles were allegedly designed to bypass regulations. The $15 billion settlement for 2.0-liter ...
Aubrey Zimmerling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Aubrey, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aubrey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John’s practice focuses on appeals, complex civil litigation, and government and regulatory matters. In state and federal court at both the trial and appellate level, John has worked on a wide range of matters involving elections, state and federal constitutional law, property law, statutory interpretation, contract law, and professional liability matters. In his government and regulatory law practice, John often represents governments and private parties in high-profile disputes. John ...
Elizabeth Plata Omidian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Elizabeth Plata, who practices law in Palo Alto, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth Plata is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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.
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