Best Lawyers in America for Corporate Governance Law
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Ryan J. Adams is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ryan J., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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 ...
Sierra L. McConnell is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Sierra L., who practices law in Des Moines, Iowa, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sierra L. is hel...
Brian J. Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Corporate Law. Brian 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 Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Payal Patel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Venture Capital Law. Payal, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which ...
Suni Sreepada 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. Suni, 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 Suni is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adam M. Leamon 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. Adam M., who practices law in Boston, Massachusetts, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adam M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Arman T. Carretta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Arman T., who practices law in Santa Monica, California, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arman T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
David Pierce is a corporate attorney and Corporate Group Chair at Founders Legal in Atlanta, Georgia. He advises high-growth SaaS and technology companies throughout the business lifecycle, from early-stage corporate governance and compliance to commercial contracting, capital raises, strategic partnerships, and exit transactions. His practice focuses on helping companies build scalable legal frameworks that support revenue growth, efficient operations, and long-term business objectives. Befo...
Kaitlyn E. Flynn is a Partner at Rivkin Radler LLP, based in Uniondale, New York, where she is a member of the firm’s Insurance Fraud and Compliance, Investigations & White Collar practice groups. Her practice is concentrated on Insurance Law, including insurance defense and no-fault insurance fraud matters, as well as Corporate Governance and Compliance Law. Kaitlyn regularly appears in state courts on behalf of insurance carrier clients and manages all phases of litigation. Her wo...
Justin Blass 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 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 Justin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Julia Gitelman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Julia, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Julia 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.
Joanna Hazelton is a corporate transactional lawyer representing a wide range of corporate clients in joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions and related corporate governance matters. She advises clients across multiple industries, including manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical, healthcare, technology and several services sectors. Joanna’s experience includes advising nonprofit corporations in affiliations and disaffiliations, mergers, dissolutions, orga...
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