Best Lawyers in America for Securities Regulation
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Stephen C. McNamara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. Stephen C., 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 Stephen C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Laura Blockman is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law, Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Laura, who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Laura is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Benjamin Woessner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Benjamin, who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Benjamin is held by other top lawyers in the same ge...
Seth Popick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. Seth, who practices law in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Talley Wood brings a practical perspective and approach to counseling businesses, private equity and venture capital firms, and investors on a wide range of corporate and transactional matters. Her clear, actionable counsel is grounded in both her knowledge of the law and her understanding of each client’s unique goals, expectations, and risk tolerance. A talent for connecting and collaborating with people helps Talley facilitate complex transactions and develop productive working relat...
William J. Kent is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Securities Regulation. William J., who practices law in Chattanooga, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Meredith Loretta has represented a broad range of companies and organizations, including financial institutions, technology companies, accounting firms, CPG companies, and universities, in complex securities enforcement matters and other high-stakes government and internal investigations. She advises clients on regulatory compliance, including Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements. She also manages subpoena responses, conducts witness interviews, prepares for regulatory testimony, and draf...
Michael J. Muszik is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Michael J., who practices law in Nashville, Tennessee, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
W. Matthew Weigel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. W. Matthew, who practices law in Cincinnati, Ohio, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which W. Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Andy O’Laughlin litigates bet-the-company commercial disputes. He represents corporations, boards, and individuals in high stakes matters in state and federal courts around the country. He has been recognized as “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America” for his expertise in complex commercial litigation and as a “Litigator of the Week” for wins at trial. Andy previously served as a Special Assistant District Attorney where he successfully tried criminal cases to g...
Elizabeth Driscoll represents clients in a variety of complex securities litigation and enforcement matters. She was previously a summer associate at WilmerHale. While in law school, Ms. Driscoll served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Juan R. Torruella of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Ms. Driscoll was also a research assistant for Professor David H. Webber. Ms. Driscoll served as a law clerk for US Magistrate Judge the Honorable Judith G. Dein of the US Dist...
David Kitchin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. David, who practices law in Miami, Florida, has been recognized since 2025. 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.
Helen Gugel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Helen, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Jeff is an associate in the Business Transactions Group, where he focuses on corporate transactional work, including middle market M&A and investment management transactions. Jeff’s practice covers a broad range of matters for clients, including corporate formation, corporate governance and drafting shareholder agreements, operating agreements, confidentiality agreements and other arrangements. Prior to joining Seward & Kissel, Jeff was an associate in the Corporate & Securi...
Our Methodology
Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Our methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area.
The Process
Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. Our belief has always been that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.