Best Lawyers in America for Financial Services Regulation Law
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Skyler D. Shields is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Skyler D., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the hig...
Sameer P. Sheikh is an associate in the Fintech & Payments and Investigations & White Collar Defense practices. He is based in the Washington, D.C. office. Mr. Sheikh is a litigator and trial attorney whose clients are individuals and companies in both the financial services and venture capital industries. Whether he is counseling an emerging growth company or a venture investor, Mr. Sheikh takes pride in developing business-minded strategies and solutions to complex legal and regulat...
Sabrina Rishmague is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Project Finance Law. Sabrina, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sabrina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Nellie Dunderdale is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Nellie, 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 Nellie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Erik M. Kosa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Erik M., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Erik M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brian J. Stief is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Brian J., 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 Brian J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lori V. Jacobs is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Lori V., 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 Lori V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Danli Lan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Danli, 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 Danli is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Camryn Dreyer is an attorney in our Financial Institutions Group and a member of our Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights team. She has experience advising clients on a wide array of issues in the banking and payments sectors. As part of her practice, she regularly advises clients on capital raising, mergers and acquisitions, and securities law, helping her clients navigate the complex frameworks that apply to financial institutions. As part of her work with the Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights g...
Mack Emerson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Mack, who practices law in Atlanta, Georgia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mack is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Taylor Krowitz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Taylor, who practices law in Portland, Maine, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Taylor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joseph V. Ronderos, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Financial Services Regulation Law. Joseph V., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joseph V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Caitlin advises banks and other financial institutions on a broad range of regulatory and transactional matters. Clients value Caitlin’s strategic approach to complex legal issues and ability to navigate regulatory frameworks. Caitlin focuses her practice on advising banks, fintechs and other financial services companies on bank regulatory and other financial regulatory matters, including authority and control issues, affiliate transactions, consumer protection issues, and regulatory re...
Stephanie Cannuli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Stephanie, 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 Stephanie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kelsey Pelagalli is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Kelsey, 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 Kelsey is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Logan S. Payne is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Logan S., 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 Logan S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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