Best Lawyers in America for Financial Services Regulation Law

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.

Jackie Odum is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Jackie, 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 Jackie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel J. Padilla is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Financial Services Regulation Law, Real Estate Law, Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Daniel J., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel J. is held by other top lawye...

Olga Kamensky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Olga, 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 Olga is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Malika Moore is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Technology Law. Malika, 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 Malika 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.

Jennifer’s broad regulatory expertise in the banking and payments sectors helps ensure she keeps her clients up to date on the latest industry developments. She has experience advising a variety of financial services clients, including banks, credit unions, third-party service providers, and fintech companies.

John represents clients across a wide range of banking, securities, and financial regulatory and supervisory matters. His practice focuses primarily on advising large financial institutions, investment advisers and broker-dealers on day-to-day compliance obligations under relevant federal and state banking, securities, and financial services laws, including the Bank Holding Company Act, Bank Secrecy Act, Investment Advisers Act of 1940, Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, National Bank Act a...

Janiell A. Gonzalez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Janiell A., who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Janiell A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sarah’s practice focuses on complex litigation including antitrust, financial services, and commercial disputes. Sarah represents clients in litigation for harm suffered throughout the world, using innovative solutions to provide exceptional advocacy. Sarah has prosecuted claims of nascent competitors and small businesses challenging anticompetitive conduct by dominant market players, and she has represented state entities in commercial disputes. Sarah has obtained discovery in the Unit...

Zoe’s practice focuses on advising financial institutions with respect to mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and securities offerings. Clients appreciate that Zoe is responsive, efficient, and dedicated to client service. Zoe focuses her practice on representing financial institutions in mergers and acquisitions, capital-raising transactions, lending, corporate governance, regulatory matters, and general corporate matters. Outside of her practice, Zoe serves as co-chair of ...

Kimberly De La Cruz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law. Kimberly, who practices law in Coral Gables, Florida, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kimberly is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Braeden Anderson is a partner at Gesmer Updegrove LLP and leads the firm’s Securities Regulation & Financial Services and Securities Enforcement and Investigations practice areas. Braeden is one of the top securities lawyers in the country and was recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the Financial Services Regulation Law and Securities Regulation categories. This honor is awarded to only the top 2% of attorneys in the United States and is based on a comprehen...

Ted Huffman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Financial Services Regulation Law and Litigation - Securities. Ted, who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ted is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mona Kwasnik is a derivatives associate in the New York office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Mona’s practice focuses on advising clients with respect to the negotiation and documentation of OTC derivatives transactions and related regulatory compliance of OTC derivatives transactions and related regulatory compliance.

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...