Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance Law
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David Lifshitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emily K. Bussman 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.
Sarah G. Raaii focuses her practice on employee benefits and matters related to health care reform, data privacy and HIPAA compliance, executive compensation, and health and welfare, cafeteria, 401(k), 403(b) and pension plans. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/sarah-g-raaii/
Mary Geer Kirkland 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, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Mary Geer, who practices law in Charleston, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mary Geer is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and ...
Daniel Bernardone's practice primarily consists of commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad-faith litigation, and civil litigation. Dan is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Jurimetrics Law Journal, externed for the Honorable Michelle Burns (U.S. District Court, District of Arizona) and was inducted into the Order of Barristers. Dan’s practice includes experience dealing with...
Lauren E. Pierotti 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 Technology Law. Lauren E., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lauren E. 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.
Kristi Y. Lee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Kristi Y., who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristi Y. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brittany M. McIntosh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Brittany M., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practi...
Justin Futch 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. Justin, 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 Justin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kristen McCarthy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Kristen, who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kristen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Raxit P. Shah 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. Raxit P., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raxit P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
Ben Glicklich is an associate in the firm’s Corporate and Securities Practice Group. Ben has experience in advising privately held and publicly traded companies on a broad range of transactional matters, particularly in mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital transactions, capital raises, securities offerings, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, business entity formation, and general corporate matters.
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.
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...
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