Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance Law
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Puja is a practical, reliable, and detail-oriented corporate attorney with experience advising public and private clients on a wide array of matters. Puja focuses her practice on corporate and transactional matters. She has experience advising public and private clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, equity and debt financings, securities and SEC compliance and disclosure, executive compensation and incentive equity and intellectual property matters, and general cor...
Ben Parks is an associate whose practice focuses on commercial transactions in a multitude of industries. His transactional experience includes real estate and energy transactions, mergers and acquisitions and general corporate law. Ben has also assisted contractors in navigating the Louisiana Public and Private Works Acts. Enrolled in Louisiana State University’s 3+3 Pre-Law Program, Ben earned his B.S. in Political Science and entered LSU’s Paul M. Hebert Law Center on an accele...
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 ...
Jorge Luis Vasquez, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law and Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Jorge Luis, who practices law in Bronxville, New York, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jorge Luis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Robert Schmidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Robert, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Edward F. Bukaty IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Edward F., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based...
Ashley C. (Lherisson) Williams focuses her practice on complex securities litigation and enforcement matters, as well as government and internal investigations. She has experience representing global corporations, financial institutions and individuals in investigations and enforcement proceedings before the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and other regulatory organizations. Ms. Williams joined WilmerHale after working for sev...
Jacqueline Caserio 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 and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jacqueline, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jacqueline is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Virginia Pavlick advises clients on a wide range of corporate law matters with a focus on private equity mergers and acquisitions. Her experience includes representing clients across many industries, including software and technology, life sciences, consumer goods, insurance, natural resources and construction.
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.
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.
Anthony Alfano 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. Anthony, who practices law in Columbus, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Garin Scollan is a partner at Rivkin Radler LLP in Uniondale, New York, where he practices in the firm’s Compliance, Investigations & White Collar and Insurance Fraud Practice Groups. His work includes matters involving Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Insurance Law, advising insurers and businesses on regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and litigation involving complex fraud schemes. Garin represents insurance companies in complex civil litigation, including ...
Kira A. Crowley 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. Kira A., who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kira A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ming Lee 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. Ming, who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ming is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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