Best Lawyers in America for Securities Regulation
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David Korvin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Securities Regulation. David, 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 David is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Allison A. Westfall is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Allison A., 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 Allison A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Meghan Dupre Montgomery is an attorney in Fishman Haygood's Business Section. Meghan’s practice primarily focuses on mergers and acquisitions, private equity, corporate finance and general corporate matters. Meghan frequently represents private equity funds in acquisitions of portfolio companies, add-on acquisitions, other direct equity and debt investments and exits or divestitures from these various investments. In addition to her transactional work, Meghan also advises senior managem...
Rob Kelley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Securities Regulation. Rob, 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 Rob is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Brittany M. McIntosh is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Brittany M., who practices law in Greenville, South Carolina, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brittany M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practi...
Allison Raley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Financial Services Regulation Law and Securities Regulation. Allison, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Allison is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Emma Bennett focuses her practice on complex enforcement matters, as well as other disputes and investigations in the financial services industry. She regularly represents financial institutions, investment advisors, broker-dealers, and companies in regulatory enforcement actions and investigations before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and other...
Edward F. Bukaty IV is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Real Estate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Edward F., who practices law in New Orleans, Louisiana, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based...
Lauren B. Emanuel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance and Compliance Law, Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Lauren B., who practices law in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the h...
Mike Bradshaw is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Mike, 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 Mike is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephanie L. Haas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities Regulation. Stephanie L., who practices law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephanie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alexandra Fenno 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, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Alexandra, 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 Alexandra is held by ot...
Michael P. McDonald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Securities Regulation. Michael P., 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 Michael P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Christian D. Gateskill is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law and Securities Regulation. Christian D., 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 Christian D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Stephen R. Halpin III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation - Securities and Securities Regulation. Stephen R., 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 Stephen R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geograp...
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