Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance Law
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Jet A. McGuire is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Jet A., who practices law in Houston, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jet A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tyler Watson 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. Tyler, who practices law in Indianapolis, Indiana, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tyler is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Seth Popick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. Seth, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Sarah Matchett advises private and public companies on a broad range of corporate law matters, including mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings and general corporate matters. Prior to joining WilmerHale, Ms. Matchett was a corporate and securities associate at another law firm in New York.
Cooper J. Overcash 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, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Cooper J., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cooper J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic an...
Will Myer counsels clients in general corporate, transactional and securities matters. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, public and private financing transactions, corporate governance and compliance reporting. Companies he advises operate in a wide variety of industries, including agriculture, construction, energy and natural resources, private equity, real estate and technology.
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.
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.
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.
Yangyang Jia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Yangyang, who practices law in McLean, Virginia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yangyang is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily K. Semon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Emily K., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emily K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tristan Dollinger is a Shareholder in the Health and Business and Corporate Law Sections at von Briesen & Roper, s.c. With a strong focus on mergers and acquisitions, transactions, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance, Tristan represents a diverse range of clients in long-term care, assisted living, physical and occupational therapy, dental, chiropractic, and surgical practices. A focal point of his practice is responding to adverse survey findings and representing clients in a...
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.
Stephen DiMaria is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Entertainment and Sports Law and Real Estate Law. Stephen, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Adrianne Cleven is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Health Care Law. Adrianne, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adrianne is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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