Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance and Compliance Law

James P. Oliver focuses his legal practice on corporate law matters. As an attorney in Hahn Loeser’s Business Practice Area, James provides strategic advice to middle market, closely held and family held clients on a wide variety of matters, including corporate transactions, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, financings and more. He has been involved in transactions in the health care, food, landfill gas and environmental services, investment advisory,...

Katharine Patterson is a corporate lawyer who represents public and private companies in general corporate, transactional and securities matters. Her practice focuses on capital markets transactions, corporate governance and disclosure, mergers and acquisitions and compliance with federal securities laws. Before joining WilmerHale, Ms. Patterson was an associate at another law firm where she focused on mergers and acquisitions and capital market transactions.

Patrick Ellis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Patrick practices law in Traverse City, Michigan Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick Ellis 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 profess...

Brandon T. Moore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Brandon T. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Brandon T. Moore since 2021. 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...

Alena Smith is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Litigation - Securities. Alena practices law in Wilmington, Delaware Best Lawyers has recognized Alena Smith 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 Alena Smith is held by other lawyers.

Gabbie Minyoung Kim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Gabbie Minyoung practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Gabbie Minyoung Kim 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 Gabbie Minyoung Kim is held by other lawyers.

Kellyann Malone is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kellyann practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Kellyann Malone 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 Kellyann Malone is held by other lawyers.

Brian J. Kim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Brian J. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Kim since 2021. 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 Brian J. Kim is held by other lawyers.

Nicoleas Mayne is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Entertainment and Sports Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Nicoleas practices law in New York, New York Best Lawyers has recognized Nicoleas Mayne 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 recogniti...

Adam M. Leamon 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. Adam M. practices law in Boston, Massachusetts Best Lawyers has recognized Adam M. Leamon since 2021. 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 Adam M. Leamon...

Raxit P. Shah is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Raxit P. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Raxit P. Shah since 2023. 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 Raxit P. Shah is held by other lawyers.

Brian J. Goodrich is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Communications Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Brian J. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Brian J. Goodrich 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 Brian J. Goodrich is held by other lawyers.

Kjarom T. Pedersen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Kjarom T. practices law in Dallas, Texas Best Lawyers has recognized Kjarom T. Pedersen since 2023. 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 whi...

Adrianne Cleven is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Health Care Law. Adrianne practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina Best Lawyers has recognized Adrianne Cleven 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 Adrianne Cleven is held by ot...

Erica Gray is a member of the firm’s corporate and healthcare law practice groups, focusing on business transactions, corporate governance and operations, and healthcare regulatory and compliance matters. She advises clients in various healthcare and non-healthcare industries, assisting in the completion of a wide array of commercial transactions – including mergers and acquisitions, capital markets transactions, and securities regulations matters and filings – and advising ...

Alexander Swider is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Alexander practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander Swider 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 p...