Best Lawyers in America for Financial Services Regulation Law
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Jason is a Member of Gordon Feinblatt's Government Relations team, bringing more than 10 years of outstanding experience working with officials in Maryland government. Prior to joining the firm, Jason served as a trusted, strategic advisor to Speaker Adrienne A. Jones and to her predecessor, Speaker Michael E. Busch, with whom he developed a deep understanding of the legislative process at the highest level. Serving as Senior Legislative Counsel from 2012 to 2020, Jason worked with the Speake...
Grace Aviles is of counsel in the Corporate practice at Paul Hastings, based in the New York office. Ms. Aviles focuses her finance practice representing private equity sponsors, corporate borrowers, and financial institutions in secured and unsecured loan and capital market transactions for both U.S. and internationally based businesses. She has extensive experience representing clients in diverse financing structures, including acquisition financings/ leveraged buyouts, working capital fina...
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.
Aylix K. Jensen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Aylix K., who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Aylix K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
Ondrej Chvosta is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Ondrej, 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 Ondrej is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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.
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.
Jules Carter advises clients on a range of complex regulatory enforcement and compliance-related matters, and she remains on the cutting-edge of emerging legal and technology issues to help clients navigate the evolving regulatory landscape. Jules focuses on financial regulatory compliance, helping institutional clients navigate complex regulatory environments and pursue business strategies that balance innovation with risk-awareness. Jules advises on various legal issues for a range of finan...
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.
Gregory Franklin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law, Litigation - Banking and Finance and Litigation - Construction. Gregory, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gregory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Joseph Sandman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Financial Services Regulation Law. Joseph, 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 Joseph is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Monica Kulkarni is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Monica, 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 Monica is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Carrie Stickel concentrates her practice on litigation and enforcement matters relating to the financial services industry and the federal securities laws. Carrie represents individuals and companies in regulatory and enforcement matters and in federal and state court litigation. She has considerable experience with the federal securities laws, regulatory investigations, and internal investigations. Carrie frequently defends enforcement proceedings before the Securities Exchange Commission (S...
Calvin Dennis Funk is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Calvin Dennis, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Calvin Dennis is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ross Handler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law and Privacy and Data Security Law. Ross, 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 Ross is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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