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 | Juan Zúñiga Managing Partner Real Estate, Latin America, Managing Partner San Diego (Bankers Hill) | Juan Zúñiga Partner EDUCATIONHarvard University J.D., 1992Harvard University A.B., 1986PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Diego (Bankers Hill) Real Estate, Latin America, Managing Partner English Spanish juan zúñiga juan e. zúñiga is an international transactions attorney who has worked on cross-border deals throughout the united states, latin america and in over 60 other countries. he is also the managing partner of rimon.his practice is focused on buying and selling real estate, resort and hospitality transactions, mergers & acquisitions, overseas distribution agreements, international joint ventures, foreign trade and commerce, workouts of distressed assets, lending and investment issues. he has been particularly sought out for his handling of cross-border transactions, especially in latin america. in this work, he represents american clients in their investments in overseas properties and in establishing subsidiary operations internationally. additionally, he represents foreign clients in their investments in the united states.prior to rimon, juan was the founding partner of cross border law group, p.c. before that he was an attorney at both heller ehrman and baker and mckenzie. he received his j.d. from harvard law school (1992) and his a.b. from harvard college (1986).purchasers’ guides:investing in u.s. real estate: a basic outline of the purchase processconsiderations when buying mexican real estate+ click on any of the areas below to see juan’s representative transactions education harvard university j.d., 1992 harvard university a.b., 1986 previous experience kaye scholer baker & mckenzie heller ehrman harvard universityj.d., 1992harvard universitya.b., 1986 kaye scholerbaker & mckenzieheller ehrman publications new amendment to ppp loan forgiveness terms, rimonlaw.com, june 9, 2020 considerations on the impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic on real estate, rimonlaw.com, march 30, 2020 covid-19 and border restrictions, rimonlaw.com, march 30, 2020 california executive order: critical infrastructure sectors, rimonlaw.com, march 20, 2020 speaking engagements and interviews biden renames los angeles u.s. courthouse after civil rights icons felicitas and gonzalo mendez, the latin times, january 10, 2025 “the sixth sun rises: pursuing law firm partnerships in emerging markets”, thomson reuters institute 30th annual marketing partner forum, january 24, 2023 "this innovative latino lawyer is breaking barriers in the legal industry with commitment and dedication", interview with al dia, december, 2022. available in english and spanish. panelist, leadership speaker series: leaders serve - the value of pro bono service, san diego county bar association. april 2022. moderator, 20 years between border closures: changes in tijuana real estate trends and its impact on the cross-border markets, urban land institute. april 2022. panelist, celebration of latino alumni 2017, harvard law school. (cla 2017) effective small firm and solo practice management. march 2017. professional associations chc: creating healthier communities, national board of directors awards san diego, best lawyers® (bl rankings llc), 2019-2025 construction corporate and business transactions equipment leasing and finance insolvency and restructuring international international trade and customs law international transactions latin america mergers and acquisitions non-profit organizations real estate technology english spanish managing partner state of california san diego (bankers hill) |
Practice Group Leaders
 | Eric D. Kirsch Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing New York, Tokyo | Eric D. Kirsch Partner New York, Tokyo Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing English Japanese eric kirsch eric is a partner in rimon’s intellectual property and litigation groups. eric represents international technology companies in patent infringement lawsuits, licensing matters and patent prosecution. with a degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience in biotech, eric works closely with a variety of companies to protect their intellectual property rights and operate freely in the u.s.eric’s litigation experience includes trials, claim construction hearings, summary judgment hearings, motions in limine and arguing before the federal circuit. as a permanent resident of japan based in tokyo, eric speaks japanese and has a deep understanding of japanese business culture and how japanese businesses operate.eric has prior experience as an assistant district attorney for the philadelphia district attorney’s office, as well as in private practice at davidson berquist jackson & gowdey, llp, fish & neave and cooper & dunham. notably, eric served as chief ip counsel for nikon corporation in tokyo for 11 years, where he led many patent litigation defense and assertion defense teams, drafted a number of complex licenses, and gave nikon advice concerning complex, cross-border u.s. ip matters.eric is a member of the new york bar. eric is also admitted to practice before the u.s. patent office, the eastern district of pennsylvania, the southern and eastern districts of new york, the court of appeals for the federal circuit, and is a certified foreign attorney in japan.representative casesmonterey research v. amd (fed. cir.);asml v. nikon (itc & c.d. cal.);cellspin v. garmin (n.d. cal. & fed. cir.);digitech v. nikon (c.d. cal.);anvik v. nikon (s.d.n.y.);tarkus imaging v. adobe (d. del.);media technologies v. upper deck (c.d. cal. & fed. cir.);synaptic pharmaceuticals v. mds panlabs (d.n.j.);motorola v. u.s. robotics (d. del.); andmotorola v. rockwell (d. del.).speeches and publicationswhat to do if you are sued in america – a litigation checklist, tokyo bar association (january 29, 2024);seminar organizer & speaker: data analytics in patent litigation and patent prosecution, ai & data driven ip seminar, tokyo international forum (may 16, 2023);author: effective patent assertion defense – a tutorial, lexology (april 24, 2023, published in japanese);author: understanding american patent litigation motives & dynamics for settlement, lexology (april 11, 2023, published in japanese);moderator: patent litigation & strategy, world intellectual property forum, bangkok, thailand, october 2022;author: a comparative study of patent litigation defenses in the top 5 district courts, journal of the aippi, vol. 67, no. 4 at 51 (2022)(published in japanese);panelist: dispute dynamics, ip business congress asia 2019; tokyo japan, october, 2019;speaker: u.s. patent law developments, ip asia summit 2018; tokyo, japan, october 2018;panelist: the situation room: global patent litigation, ip business congress asia 2017, tokyo, japan, october 2017;moderator: the building blocks of an optimal ip strategy, alb japan ip conference, tokyo, japan, november 2015;panelist: perfecting the ip acquisition process, rpx’s 2013 fall asian conference, kyoto, japan, november, 2013;chair: venue-based patent litigation strategies seminar, practicing law institute, july 14, 2010;speaker: in the aftermath of in re bilski, practicing law institute’s patent litigation 2009 program;speaker: keeping dangerous patents out of enemy hands: prudent advice for tough times, bus. dev. academy (2009);speaker: reexams and reissues – deja vu all over again, 2009 american intellectual property law association/practical patent prosecution training for new lawyers;panelist: developments in u.s. patent law, 17th annual international intellectual property conference, cambridge, u.k. (sponsored by fordham law school)(2009);chair: parallel patent litigation and reexamination proceedings, practicing law institute (2006 & 2007);lecturer: a call for uniformity in local patent rules (aipla annual meeting 2004);lecturer: patent law fundamentals (for federal judges and their law clerks of the southern district of new york, the district of new jersey, and the eastern district of new york) (2003-04);lecturer: legal constraints on corporate participation in standards setting bodies (aipla annual meeting 2003);author: pitfalls for patent holders participating in setting standards: lessons from townsend, 17 e-commerce law & strategy 1 (2002); andauthor: a pocket guide to festo as decided by the supreme court, 2 international lawyers network bulletin (2002).awards and recognitionfor the past 3 years in a row, eric was named as one of the world’s 300 leading ip strategists by iam. johns hopkins universityb.s. in electrical engineeringuniversity of pittsburghj.d., notes and comments editor of the law review and graduated cum laude assistant district attorney for the philadelphia district attorney’s officefish & neave, associatecooper & dunham, partnernikon corporation, chief ip counseldavidson berquist jackson & gowdey, partner artificial intelligence intellectual property intellectual property litigation japan patent counseling and prosecution technology licensing english japanese partner certiified foreign attorney - japan state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of pennsylvania u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) new york tokyo | |
 | David Jaroslaw Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law New York | David Jaroslaw Partner New York Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law david jaroslaw david jaroslaw provides product liability advice and litigates on behalf of manufacturers in various industries, including the tobacco, vape product, and wellness sectors, in the us, europe, and asia. he specializes in the translation of complex scientific, medical, and technological issues into effective advocacy for life science industry clients. he has litigated a broad spectrum of complex civil and criminal matters in both federal and state courts, at the pre-trial, trial, and appellate level.prior to coming to rimon, david was an associate at paul, weiss, rifkind, wharton & garrison, and a partner at jacob, medinger & finnegan; greenspoon marder; and dla piper. at these firms, he litigated and advised clients in relation to a variety of complex product liability and commercial litigation matters, often with an international component. in addition, david prosecuted organized crime and international money laundering for the rackets bureau of the new york county district attorney’s office and for the new york state organized crime task force (where he was also cross-designated as a special assistant united states attorney). david investigated and prosecuted a money laundering ring involving international drug sellers, major import/export companies and us investment banks, and led the prosecution of the leadership of the plumbers’ union. speaking engagementsspeaker, “vaping and covid 19 — plausibility and causation,” dri seminar, january 2021 speaker, “vaping: tobacco litigation 2.0,” 2020 federation of defense and corporate counsel winter meeting, march 2020 speaker, “up in smoke,” 2018 federation of defense and corporate counsel annual meeting, august 2018 speaker, “across town by app,” federation of defense and corporate counsel annual meeting, july 2016 publicationsauthor, “vaping and covid 19 — plausibility and causation,” dri seminar paper, january 2021 author, “cbd product liability issues — taking proactive steps to mitigate risk,” cortex — dla piper life sciences insights, november 2020 author, “cryptocurrency and blockchain: hitting the real world and some real world problems,” financier worldwide, may 2019 author, “ip in the cannabis industry: where laws collide,” fdcc insights, march 2018 author, “next move? your post-deeming strategy starts with a proper understanding of the fda’s new rules,” tobacco reporter, august 2016 author, “across town by app,” fdcc annual meeting, july 2016 awards and recognitionthe legal 500 united states – recommended, product liability, mass tort and class action: consumer products (including tobacco), 2021the legal 500 united states – recommended, product liability, mass tort and class action: pharmaceuticals and medical devices – defense, 2021membershipsfederation of defense and corporate counsel, intellectual property, science, and technology section, chair new york city bar association american bar association civic and charitablebrooklyn heights synagogue, past president, 2016-2018; board of trustees, 2005-presentunion of reform judaism eisner and crane lake camps, chair, nominating committee; board of advisors, 2011-2019 columbia law schoolj.d.cornell universityb.s. dla piper, partner greenspoon marder llp, partner jacob, medinger & finnegan, llp, partner new york county district attorney’s office, assistant district attorney new york state organized crime task force, task force attorney paul, weiss, rifkind, wharton & garrison llp, associate artificial intelligence cannabis law life sciences litigation and alternative dispute resolution partner state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the fifth circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. supreme court new york | |
 | Geoffrey Perusse Partner Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Real Estate Lake Tahoe, San Francisco | Geoffrey Perusse Partner EDUCATIONWashington & Lee University J.D., Cum LaudeColgate University B.A., International RelationsPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Real Estate English geoffrey perusse geoffrey perusse counsels businesses in connection with private capital raising, private fund formation, investment activities, securities regulation and compliance matters.geoff represents sponsors and managers of private funds across asset classes, including real estate, private equity, debt, venture capital and hedge funds, with respect to the structuring, formation and operation of the funds, including regulatory and compliance matters arising under the investment advisers act of 1940, the securities act of 1933, and the investment company act of 1940.geoff advises investors, private funds, sponsors and companies on the acquisition and disposition of investments and assets in a variety of industries, including in the real estate, technology, and media and entertainment industries.geoff also works with select entrepreneurs and technology companies based in san francisco and silicon valley. he has substantial experience with raising capital through convertible debt offerings, common and preferred stock offerings, mergers and acquisitions, stock option matters, and advising the board of directors.geoff started his career in the menlo park, california office of davis polk & wardwell llp and spent over a decade at allen matkins leck gamble mallory & natisis llp in their san francisco office. most recently he was a partner at vlp law group llp.outside of the office he enjoys exploring and skiing the sierra nevada mountains with his wife and two dogs, and surfing the cold waves of northern california.representative mattersinvestment management/fund formation mattersrepresented sponsor in connection with the formation of a $50mm real estate private equity fund focused on multifamily apartments.represented sponsor in connection with the formation of a $100mm real estate private equity fund focused on multifamily and mixed-use properties located in san francisco using master-feeder structure to facilitate offshore investors.represent nyse listed company in connection with spin-out of an internally managed venture capital fund.represent managing member of a hedge fund in connection with restructuring and dispute with other managing member.ongoing representation of a number of registered investment advisers on investment adviser act compliance matters with over $10 bln in aggregate aum.publicationsdigital asset risk alert, rimon im report, march 12, 2021sec investment adviser risk alert, rimon im report, december 3, 2020public companies oppose sec’s proposed changes to section 13(f) disclosures, rimon im report, september 23, 2020sec adopts amendments to the “accredited investor” definition, rimon im report, august 26, 2020real estate private equity adviser settles with sec over misallocation of expenses, rimon im report, august 25, 2020delaware law updates, rimonlaw.com, march 15, 2019registered investment adviser compliance update, rimonlaw.com, march 15, 2019 education washington & lee university j.d., cum laude colgate university b.a., international relations previous experience vlp law group (partner) allen matkins leck gamble mallory & natisis llp (senior counsel) davis polk & wardwell llp washington & lee universityj.d., cum laudecolgate universityb.a., international relations vlp law group (partner)allen matkins leck gamble mallory & natisis llp (senior counsel)davis polk & wardwell llp banking and financial services corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds mergers and acquisitions private equity real estate securities and capital markets technology english partner state of california lake tahoe san francisco | |
 | Jon Mechanic Partner Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Artificial Intelligence Montreal, New York | Jon Mechanic Partner EDUCATIONUCLA School of Law L.L.M. Awarded Masin Family Award for Academic Excellence in Motion Picture Financing Transactions. Top 10% in class.McGill University L.L.B., B.C.L. Awarded J.W. McConnell ScholarshipPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Montreal, New York Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Artificial Intelligence English French jon mechanic professional experiencejon mechanic’s practice focuses on all aspects of entertainment law.mr. mechanic advises his film and television producer clients, based in the united states, canada and europe, on all aspects of development, financing, tax credit structuring, production legal, distribution, and errors and omissions and clearance matters. he also represents lenders (both institutional and non-institutional) active in the entertainment industry, advising them on film and television financing transactions, including tax credit, pre-sales, and gap financing. mr. mechanic provides outside general counsel to many of his entertainment industry clients, assisting them on matters relating to employment, privacy, regulatory compliance, french language laws, and compliance with changes to the law, among other things.mr. mechanic maintains an active interest in us-canada cross-border matters, both in the entertainment industry and other industries.mr. mechanic is serving as a course lecturer in entertainment law at the mcgill university faculty of law in winter 2024.* jon mechanic practices in collaboration with our new york practice from our montreal office as an attorney of rimon québec inc.professional associationscongregation shaar hashomayim, montreal – board of trustees and young professionals committee (formerly, chair)publicationsspeaking engagements“content review and clearance: revenge of the shih tzus!”, mcgill university faculty of law, november 17, 2022“financing in film and television”, mcgill university faculty of law, october 6, 2022“copyrights in the movie industry”, presentation, champlain college, october 23, 2021“show me the money – film financing”, podcast, 2020-2021“techtainment – the convergence of technology and entertainment”, presentation, bar of quebec, les grands rendez-vous de formation, february 14, 2020 and april 29, 2021articles“is it real – or is it deepfake”, the cyber express magazine, april 2023“we’re not worthy!: ineligible production genres for canadian tax credits”, may 26, 2020 (linkedin)“there’s no place like home… thanks to streamers and other technologies”, april 27, 2020 (linkedin)“deepfake: the final frontier”, april 16, 2020 (linkedin)“the 3 ws of moral rights”, april 9, 2020 (linkedin)co-author, “sign here please…”, august 6, 2019 (blog) education ucla school of law l.l.m. awarded masin family award for academic excellence in motion picture financing transactions. top 10% in class. mcgill university l.l.b., b.c.l. awarded j.w. mcconnell scholarship previous experience selected previous law firm experience includes: gascon & associates llp chandler fogden aldous law corporation dentons canada llp ucla school of lawl.l.m. awarded masin family award for academic excellence in motion picture financing transactions. top 10% in class.mcgill universityl.l.b., b.c.l. awarded j.w. mcconnell scholarship selected previous law firm experience includes:gascon & associates llpchandler fogden aldous law corporationdentons canada llp artificial intelligence banking and financial services corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media intellectual property international transactions israel trademark and copyright english french partner bar of quebec law society of british columbia state of new york montreal new york | |
 | Mikhail Usubyan Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Investment Funds, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Eastern Europe and the Baltics, Artificial Intelligence Washington, D.C. | Mikhail Usubyan Partner EDUCATIONDuke Law School LL.M.London School of Economics and Political Science Post Graduate Studies, LawRostov State University J.D.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Washington, D.C. Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Investment Funds, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Eastern Europe and the Baltics, Artificial Intelligence English Russian mikhail usubyan mikhail (misha) usubyan advises private and public companies as well as investment funds on a wide variety of cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, strategic investments, and joint ventures.over his 20-year legal career, mikhail has advised clients on numerous transactions in the technology, financial services, infrastructure, real estate, construction, and other industries. mikhail advises his private equity and venture capital clients on fund formation matters and represents them in their investments in the u.s. and europe. mikhail also assists startup/scaleup companies in their u.s. and global expansion. apart from legal guidance, he also regularly makes introductions assisting his clients with building management teams and boards, identifying potential acquisition/divesting opportunities, and forging synergistic relationships.mikhail regularly deals with u.s. controls of foreign investments (cfius) as well as the u.s. economic sanctions. he also advises u.s., european, and russian companies on cross-border data protection, intellectual property, e-commerce, encryption, state secrets, export control, and other regulatory issues.mikhail is qualified to practice new york and russian law. prior to joining rimon, mikhail practiced for 15 years at orrick’s m&a and venture capital / technology companies groups, and before that he was with coudert brothers and baker mckenzie.representative mattersrepresentation of finca impact, a major u.s. impact finance company, in a number of projects in multiple jurisdictions including: divestiture of finca’s subsidiaries in pakistan to tpl corp limited and abhi (private) limited, in georgia to credo bank and in ecuador to insotec; divestiture of finca’s loan portfolio in one of the regions in russia and subsequent divestiture of its russian business (second largest in russian microfinance sector) to mikro kapital; restructuring of finca’s operations in armenia; obtaining financing in two central asian cis countries; restructuring of finca’s financing from ebrd, mef and responsability.representation of r136 ventures, a global venture capital fund, in a number of equity investments in hi-tech industry in the u.s. and israel, including gett (taxi app), moven (fintech), peek travel (traveltech), blueshift (marketing automation), mynd management (property management), illusive (cybersecurity), ridecell (mobility) and others.representation of numerous technological startups with european founders in connection with establishing corporate presence in the u.s., “flipping” european companies to delaware, entering the u.s. market, raising capital in the u.s., and global expansion.advising a number of venture capital firms in connection with structuring and establishment of cayman, luxembourg and other investment funds, including segregated portfolio funds and series llcs.representation of a u.s. emerging growth company in connection with an acquisition of a uk startup.representation of russian direct investment fund, a russian sovereign investment fund, in two high-profile equity investments in hi-tech industry.representation of sberbank, russia’s largest bank, in the acquisition of an electronic data exchange company in russia and finland, with the goal of establishing sberbank’s electronic payment system throughout russia (e-invoicing project). representation of sberbank capital in the acquisition of a controlling stake in a major metallurgical plant.representation of a “fund of funds” in an investment, financing, acquisition and restructuring of a luxembourg private equity fund and a chain of nine large luxury hotels in bulgaria.advising numerous international companies, including baidu, smg, meraki, appdynamics, world triathlon corporation and others, on russian and international data privacy issues.representation of berezkagas on forming and restructuring of joint venture arrangements with russneft.advising on international art financing and sales, as well as financing of a us/uk artist. education duke law school ll.m. london school of economics and political science post graduate studies, law rostov state university j.d. previous experience orrick herrington & sutcliffe llp coudert brothers baker mckenzie duke law schoolll.m.london school of economics and political sciencepost graduate studies, lawrostov state universityj.d. orrick herrington & sutcliffe llpcoudert brothersbaker mckenzie speaking engagements mikhail actively speaks on topics of international m&a, venture capital, foreign investments into the u.s. (including cfius implications), international data protection, startups and startup financing. he also frequently participates in various startup/venture capital events as a speaker, judge, and mentor. awards 'star of excellence' award from eurasia center edmund s. muskie graduate fellowship chevening financial services fellowship artificial intelligence banking and financial services corporate and business transactions corporate governance data privacy and cybersecurity dubai and the middle east eastern europe and the baltics emerging companies and venture capital europe fintech fund formation intellectual property transactions and due diligence international international transactions investment funds mergers and acquisitions private equity regulatory, compliance & corporate governance technology technology licensing english russian partner district of columbia (slc) russia state of new york washington d.c. | |
 | Tara Humma Partner Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wage and Hour New Jersey (Princeton), Philadelphia | Tara Humma Partner New Jersey (Princeton), Philadelphia Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wage and Hour tara humma tara humma is a litigation attorney who focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. tara has over a decade of experience representing public and private employers of all sizes in states across the country. tara represents clients in all phases of employment litigation, from initial pleadings, discovery, and motion practice to trial preparation and appeals. her experience includes a broad range of litigation matters including, but not limited to, claims brought under title vii of the civil rights act, the americans with disabilities act (ada) (including accessibility cases), the family and medical leave act (fmla), the fair labor standards act (flsa), breach of contract cases related to employment contracts and restrictive covenants and various other state and federal employment laws. she represents employers in hearings before administrative agencies, arbitrators, and hearing officers appointed under contractual grievance procedures.tara also regularly counsels employers in the application of various state and federal employment laws, civil service regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. her counseling experience includes providing advice to clients related to issues under title vii of the civil rights act, the americans with disabilities act (ada), the family and medical leave act (fmla), the fair labor standards act (flsa), the national labor relations act (nlra), whistleblower laws, restrictive covenant laws and other state and federal employment laws.tara frequently assists clients in drafting and reviewing internal policies and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with both state and federal law including providing advice to clients with multi-state operations. she frequently drafts employment, restrictive covenant, separation and severance agreements for clients. tara conducts internal investigations for clients related to employee complaints. tara also participates in due diligence related to employment issues in the context of mergers and acquisitions and reviews deal documents for employment-related issues.in addition to her experience in private practice, tara worked in the office of county counsel for camden county, where she represented the county in a variety of litigation matters and prosecuted civil service disciplinary actions before new jersey’s office of administrative law. rutgers university school of law – camdenj.d.saint joseph’s universityb.s., magna cum laude ballard spahr, of counselbrown & connery, llp, associatecamden county counsel, assistant county counsel, attorney employee mobility, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation litigation and alternative dispute resolution wage and hour partner state of new jersey state of pennsylvania u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of pennsylvania new jersey (princeton) philadelphia | |
 | Winnie Ward Partner Real Estate Sacramento | Winnie Ward Partner Sacramento Real Estate winnie ward winnie ward is a commercial real estate attorney in rimon’s sacramento office. she advises commercial real estate clients in all facets of the industry, from national real estate investment trusts to local commercial developers. ms. ward specializes in leasing transactions, and she has drafted and negotiated literally thousands of lease documents, ranging from small retail tenants to single-tenant office buildings in excess of 170,000 square feet. she not only works with landlords, but also represents several national companies in leasing, and purchase and sale, transactions throughout the united states.ms. ward represents prominent developers and agencies including wareham development, jackson properties, heller properties and kaplan real estate.in addition to her real estate practice, ms. ward has expertise in aviation law. her husband and she own an aerial firefighting company (mindwinder aviation based in reno, nevada) that is on contract to the us forest service and calfire. she is well-placed to advise clients in this sector on leasing, purchasing and selling aircraft and aircraft hangars, airport ground leasing and other related issues.ms. ward currently serves on the board of the sacramento chapter of naiop (the national association of industrial and office properties). she previously served as a trustee for sacramento country day school from 2020-2023. she also is president of the real property section of the sacramento county bar association, and the secretary/treasurer of the beyers lane community service district in nevada county, california. she is a recognized thought leader and has written articles for the “legal tips” section of the acre newsletter as well as “commercial lease law insider.” she has spoken on real estate law at conferences hosted by the california state bar, ccim institute, facilities managers association and acre, and provides regular trainings to real estate brokers on leasing issues.community involvement and awardsformer member, board of directors, association of commercial real estate (acre)former member, board of directors, sierra forever familiesformer member, board of directors, the friendship club (nevada city based nonprofit group dedicated to providing services for girls in sixth through twelfth grades)board of directors (past president and current secretary/treasurer), beyers lane community service districtkaplan real estate service provider of the year award – 2009northern california super lawyers list – 2023chair of the real property section, sacramento county bar association, 2023best lawyers® – 2025 university of california, davis school of law(j.d.)brown university(a.b.) stewart ward & josephson llp (partner) equipment leasing and finance real estate partner state of california supreme court of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california sacramento | |
 | Adam Lazar Counsel Tax, Private Clients, International Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Adam Lazar Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley LL.M.Fudan University LL.M.Fudan University LL.B.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Tax, Private Clients, International English adam lazar adam helps successful individuals, families and their advisors create advanced income and estate tax planning strategies and achieve tax-efficient transfers of wealth between generations. a dual background in tax and trust litigation allows adam to understand the importance of family dynamics in estate planning and wealth preservation.adam also has extensive experience with inbound and outbound cross-border planning, including tax and estate planning with non-us spouses, gift planning with non-citizen non-residents, and planning for persons currently residing in the u.s. but seeking to leave on a long-term or permanent basis.adam received his j.d. from georgetown law center and an ll.m. in taxation with a certificate in estate planning from golden gate university.selected experiencepre-ipo gift, income tax and estate planning for $1 billion-plus “unicorn” tech ceosuccession planning for $500 million family office to provide gradual access to capital for education of second generationcombining dynasty trusts and testamentary charitable lead trust to create zero-estate tax structures for highly taxable estatesstructuring cash planning for successful family with largely illiquid positions through use of grid notes from existing irrevocable trustsnegotiating beneficiary distribution agreement with over $10 million in distributions to grandchildren to compensate for mismanaged crummey trustsmembershipsbar association of san franciscotrusts and estates section, state bar of california education university of california, berkeley ll.m. fudan university ll.m. fudan university ll.b. previous experience davis wright tremaine llp, san francisco office (partner) reed smith llp, palo alto office (counsel) golden gate university school of law ll.m. in taxation with certificate in estate planninggeorgetown university law centerj.d.wesleyan universityb.a. withers bergman llp (attorney)johnston, kinney & zulaica llp (attorney) private clients english counsel state of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco |
Partners
 | Steven M. Aaron Partner White Collar and Government Investigations, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Kansas City | Steven M. Aaron Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law (J.D.)University of Missouri (BGS)PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Kansas City White Collar and Government Investigations, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution steven m. aaron steven aaron is a partner in rimon’s litigation practice. a leading white collar and government investigations defense lawyer with over 30 years of experience, mr. aaron has tried more than 45 civil and criminal jury trials in state and federal courts, defending clients in criminal prosecutions, government investigations and enforcement actions, as well as representing clients as both plaintiffs and defendants in general and complex commercial litigation.mr. aaron is one of a very select few lawyers honored by bti consulting as a ‘‘client service all-star,’’ based solely on interviews with more than 300 corporate counsel and leading legal decision-makers. this ranking illustrates his commitment and dedication to strategically solving problems for his clients.mr. aaron’s practice covers a widely diverse subject matter including litigation under the foreign corrupt practices act (fcpa), the false claims act (fca), the real estate settlement procedures act (respa) and the occupational safety and health act (osha). his practice is also focused on consumer issues and unfair trade practices, including the telephone consumer protection act (tcpa), mortgage fraud and business torts.mr aaron has represented both individuals and companies across a wide range of industries including health care, financial services, construction and retail, in criminal and regulatory investigations and proceedings conducted by federal agencies and/or their state and local counterparts. these agencies include the following:office of inspector general (oig), us department of health and human servicesus drug enforcement administration (dea)us department of justice (doj)us federal bureau of investigation (fbi)us federal election commission (fec)us federal trade commission (ftc)us internal revenue service (irs)us securities and exchange commission (sec) education university of missouri–kansas city school of law (j.d.) university of missouri (bgs) previous experience dentons us llp (partner) husch blackwell llp (partner) jackson county, missouri prosecuting attorney’s office university of missouri–kansas city school of law(j.d.)university of missouri(bgs) dentons us llp (partner)husch blackwell llp (partner)jackson county, missouri prosecuting attorney’s office awards and recognition recognized in the ‘‘criminal defense: white collar’’ category, best lawyers®, 2011-2025 recognized as a ‘‘client service all-star,’’ bti consulting group, 2017 selected ‘‘best of the bar,’’ kansas city business journal, 2017 ranked ‘‘best of the bar in litigation,’’ kansas city business journal, 2013-2015 martindale-hubbell: rated av preeminent (the highest level) professional associations american bar association steve palermo endowment for spinal cord injury research litigation and alternative dispute resolution white collar and government investigations partner state of arizona state of kansas state of missouri u.s. district court for the district of arizona u.s. district court for the district of kansas u.s. district court for the western district of missouri kansas city | |
 | Joseph Abkin Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Real Estate Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance Santa Barbara | Joseph Abkin Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Davis (J.D.)California State University (B.A.)PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Santa Barbara Corporate and Business Transactions, Real Estate Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance joseph abkin joseph abkin is a corporate partner in rimon’s santa barbara office. mr. abkin has decades of experience providing corporate and transactional advice to clients.mr. abkin advises clients on transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, financings and all kinds of real estate deals. understanding that no two clients are the same, he helps each client identify the most appropriate transactional structure to help them achieve their business goals. he also provides compliance and corporate governance advice.mr. abkin’s corporate practice also involves counseling. he advises clients in relation to organizational structure, tax and employee-incentive arrangements, and has served as outside general counsel to a number of clients across various industries. mr. abkin negotiates on behalf of his clients and has represented parties in connection with disputes, resolutions and buy out arrangements, among owners.from an international perspective, mr. abkin has represented clients in relation to the domestic and international sale of goods, organizations, strategic alliances, and also has represented international trade associations.prior to joining rimon, he was a founding partner at fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney. prior to joining that firm, he was a partner at schramm, raddue & seed, also a santa barbara law firm. mr. abkin is a volunteer for the special olympics. education university of california, davis (j.d.) california state university (b.a.) previous experience fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney (founding partner) schramm, raddue & seed (partner) university of california, davis(j.d.)california state university(b.a.) fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney (founding partner)schramm, raddue & seed (partner) corporate and business transactions corporate governance mergers and acquisitions real estate transactions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance partner district of columbia state of california santa barbara | |
 | Benjamin Aguilera Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, International Transactions, Latin America, CFIUS/National Security Phoenix | Benjamin Aguilera Partner EDUCATIONTexas Tech University School of Law J.D.The University of Texas at El Paso M.S., AccountingUniversidad Tecnológica de México B.A., Finance, AccountingPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Phoenix Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, International Transactions, Latin America, CFIUS/National Security English Spanish benjamin aguilera benjamin aguilera is an accomplished transactional attorney who primarily focuses on corporate, mergers and acquisitions and international transactions in the united states. mr. aguilera also advises on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, venture capital, and real estate transactions in mexico, central and south america, spain, portugal. his client base includes investment advisors, large corporations, emerging companies, real estate developers, cross-border manufacturers, and hotels and resorts.mr. aguilera is a cross-border specialist, representing clients in transactions and matters regulated by the usmca and other treaties and conventions between the u.s., mexico, and other countries. his expertise includes:mergers and acquisitions, including both stock and asset purchase transactionsdespac transactions as m&a advisor to target company or spac in the merger/combination phasemergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuringsgeneral representation in corporate matters and business operations of us companies (from conception to exit)general representation of us companies in corporate matters and business operations in latin america (from conception to exit)formation of entities in mexico and latin americajoint ventures and other strategic alliancesalternative dispute resolution for cross-border transactionscompliance with laws, rules, and regulations affecting cross-border investments and operations (e.g., foreign corrupt practices act, 1961 hague convention, panamerican convention on powers of attorney, u.s.-mexico-canada agreement, north american free trade agreement, etc.)cross-border financing of commercial and residential real estate projects in mexicoacquisition and development of commercial and residential real estate in mexicocommercial lease agreements for industrial space in mexicoset up of manufacturing operations and prosecution of special licenses and authorizations under special import-export programs in mexico (e.g., immex – maquiladora program)due diligence for the acquisition of credit portfolios and other asset-backed portfolios in mexicomanufacturing agreements, services agreements, bailment agreements, and shelter agreements between u.s. corporations and mexican contractorsinternational sale of goods agreements between u.s. and foreign corporationsconsulting agreements, employment agreements, and confidentiality agreementsdistribution and licensing agreementsincorporation and formation of corporations, limited liability companies, and limited partnershipsmr. aguilera was born and raised in mexico. he graduated from college and practiced public accounting in mexico before he was admitted to practice law in the state of arizona. mr. aguilera is also admitted to practice law in the state of new york, and is a licensed c.p.a. in mexico. his achievements in the legal field have been widely recognized, including by the american bar association, best lawyers in america and superlawyers.awards and recognitiontop rated attorney in arizona, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation) 2023 top 25 m&a attorneys of 2024, attorney intel education texas tech university school of law j.d. the university of texas at el paso m.s., accounting universidad tecnológica de méxico b.a., finance, accounting previous experience greenberg traurig, shareholder aguilera international cousel, llp, managing partner squire patton boggs, llp, senior associate snell & wilmer, llp, associate texas tech university school of lawj.d.the university of texas at el pasom.s., accountinguniversidad tecnológica de méxicob.a., finance, accounting greenberg traurig, shareholderaguilera international cousel, llp, managing partnersquire patton boggs, llp, senior associatesnell & wilmer, llp, associate professional associations u.s mexico bar association, board member, 2020-2022 american bar association, member, 1993-present state bar of arizona, member, 1993-present business law section, chair-elect executive council, 2017-2019 international law section, chair executive council, 2012-2014 securities regulation section, chair executive council 2002-2003 arizona-mexico commission finance, business and legal committee, co-chair, 2001-present greater phoenix chamber of commerce, board member, 2001-2008 executive committee, member, 2004-2008 audit & governance committee, chair, 2005-2008 nominating committee, chair, 2007-2008 international committee, chair, 2002-2004 border trade alliance, board member, 2001-2004 teen addiction anonymous, chairman of the board, 2013-2018 awards and recognition the fellows of the american bar foundation, 2016-present best lawyers®, 2006, 2011-2014, 2018-2025 international trade and finance, 2006, 2011-2014, 2018-2025 mergers and acquisitions law, 2022-2023 corporate law, 2022, 2025 first tier, best law firms in america, international trade and finance, 2011-2014 southwest super lawyers, arizona, international, 2012-2013 arizona’s finest lawyers, 2011 martindale hubbell, rated av preeminent® 4.9 out of 5.0 selected to super lawyers cfius/national security corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital international transactions latin america mergers and acquisitions real estate transactions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets english spanish partner state of arizona state of new york phoenix | |
 | Akin M. Alcitepe Partner Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Europe, Construction, International Washington, D.C. | Akin M. Alcitepe Partner Washington, D.C. Arbitration and Mediation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Europe, Construction, International English Turkish akin m. alcitepe akin alcitepe concentrates his practice on complex commercial, construction and treaty matters before international and domestic dispute resolution tribunals such as the international centre for settlement of investment disputes (icsid), icc international court of arbitration and the american arbitration association, as well as u.s. state and federal courts. he has had litigation successes on all three stages — local, national and international. akin regularly handles high-profile, treaty, construction and commercial claims.akin is a native of turkey and is a graduate of robert college in istanbul, turkey. he is known for his meticulous preparation and expert tailoring of his presentations to decision-makers (bench vs. jury trial vs. arbitration) which produces favorable results for his clients.selected experienceadvised a large turkish bank in conjunction with an icsid dispute for the protection of a $90 million guarantee it had provided for the construction of a highway in pakistan.defended a government against claims being asserted by a middle eastern investor in an arbitration under the uncitral rules.represented a governmental agency in a cross-border litigation related to enforcement and collection efforts arising out of a series of court judgments.prosecuted the claims of a french contractor against a south american government arising out of the construction of a power plant in an icc arbitration.represented the owner of a biomass gasification plant in turkey related to the process utilized in that project.defended and prosecuted the claims of a general contractor in a $100 million litigation arising out of the construction of the retractable roof of miller park in milwaukee, wisconsin.pursued the $20 million claim of a turkish subcontractor against a us contractor in a usaid project utilizing a fidic contract for the construction of a highway in afghanistan.represented the construction manager in a $20 million dispute with the concrete subcontractor in the construction of a stadium in philadelphia, pennsylvania.prosecuted the claims of a government contractor arising out of a navfac project in djibouti.publications“basic jury instructions,” chapter 1, model jury instructions for surety cases, american bar association publication (author).“bayindir v. pakistan and the decline and fall of investment treaty claims on international construction projects,” ankara law review, vol. 6, no. 2 (2010) (co-author).membershipscourse advisor for international law institute’s program on fidic contracts.american bar associationinvited to join the construction lawyers society of americaeuropean american chamber of commerce, ny chapter george washington university law schoolj.d.george washington universityb.a. offit kurman, p.a. (principal)howrey llp (counsel) arbitration and mediation construction europe international litigation and alternative dispute resolution english turkish partner district of columbia state of virginia (associate status) washington d.c. | |
 | Ricardo A. Ampudia Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation, International, White Collar and Government Investigations, International Trade and Customs Law, International Transactions Miami, Washington, D.C. | Ricardo A. Ampudia Partner Miami, Washington, D.C. Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation, International, White Collar and Government Investigations, International Trade and Customs Law, International Transactions English French Portuguese Spanish ricardo ampudia ricardo is a board-certified specialist in international litigation and arbitration and a fellow at the chartered institute of arbitrators. he represents clients in investor-state, commercial and state-state arbitrations, as well as litigation in federal and state courts. he is admitted as a fellow in the chartered institute of arbitrators, and is recognized as one of “the best lawyers in america” ® for 2026 in international commercial arbitration.his expertise includes disputes under international contracts and international investment agreements, including free trade agreements, bilateral investment treaties (bits), and multilateral investment agreements such as the energy charter treaty and the central america free trade agreement (cafta), the north america free trade agreement (nafta), and the united states-mexico-canada agreement (usmca). his area of expertise also includes the foreign sovereign immunities act, the hague service convention, the hague evidence convention, and enforcement of foreign money judgments in florida.ricardo has experience with the world’s major arbitration regimes, including icsid, uncitral, icc, scc, diac, aaa, icdr, and lcia, among others. he has represented investors and foreign governments in international disputes at the facilities of the permanent court of arbitration and international court of justice in the peace palace in the hague and the international centre for the settlement of investment disputes in washington, d.c.he has experience handling disputes in the following sectors: oil and gas, renewables, construction, hospitality, health care, internet and technology, and industrial equipment. he has handled disputes involving international public procurement and public contracts with foreign government agencies.as an ancillary to his disputes practice, he represents clients in international criminal law proceedings and international sanctions compliance. he has handled matters relating to interpol red notice alerts, the foreign corrupt practices act (fcpa), the office of foreign assets control (ofac), and plea negotiations with the u.s. department of justice.on the transactional side, ricardo regularly counsels businesses in international business contracts, including issues such as international deliveries, international payments, letters of credit, surety agreements, and international sales.ricardo’s pro bono practice includes international human rights, asylum, and international family law matters under the hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction.ricardo has lectured on international commercial arbitration at georgetown law in washington, d.c., and the universidad del pacifico in lima, peru. he regularly publishes on issues of international law and business, such as the new york convention, the icsid convention, and the federal arbitration act. georgetown university law centerl.l.m.american university washington college of lawj.d.davidson collegeb.a. shook, hardy & bacon llpinternational dispute resources, llcweil, gotshal & manges llp africa arbitration and mediation construction export controls and economic sanctions international international trade and customs law international transactions latin america litigation and alternative dispute resolution white collar and government investigations english french portuguese spanish partner district of columbia state of florida state of new york u.s. district court for the middle district of florida u.s. district court for the southern district of florida miami washington d.c. | |
 | Kenneth B. Anderson Partner Entertainment, Sports and Media, Trademark and Copyright, Artificial Intelligence New York | Kenneth B. Anderson Partner EDUCATIONRutgers University–Newark J.D., Research Editor, Rutgers Computer & Technology Law JournalRutgers University–Newark B.A., cum laude, George H. Cook Scholar in electronic music compositionPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
New York Entertainment, Sports and Media, Trademark and Copyright, Artificial Intelligence kenneth b. anderson ken anderson is a partner in rimon’s entertainment, sports and media team in new york.ken anderson concentrates on the representation of premier talent and entrepreneurs in the music, entertainment, internet and new media industries.he handles business and legal affairs and supervises litigation on behalf of recording and touring artists, composers, producers, music publishers, progressive record companies, film distribution companies, television networks, and internet entrepreneurs. as a deal maker, he concentrates on helping to build and maximize client careers, from negotiation of the first agreements for gifted new talent, to negotiation of agreements and restructuring of business relationships for some of the world’s greatest recording artists and songwriters.his litigation experience includes high-profile and precedent-setting cases involving recording artists, record labels, composers, publishers, managers, artists’ rights and accounting practices, as well as leading cases on copyright and freedom of artistic expression. ken also frequently resolves potentially explosive music industry disputes on a confidential basis.he has renegotiated agreements and restructured business relationships for some of the world’s most innovative and successful recording artists and songwriters including beastie boys, the chicks, ben folds, stephin merritt, mindless self indulgence, phish and will smith. he represents the estates of “mama” cass elliot and warren zevon, and has counseled to the national music publishers’ association in their online anti-piracy program.awards and recognitionrecognized on the 2023 billboard top music lawyers list and 2024 billboard top music lawyers listtop rated entertainment & sports attorney in new york, ny, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2008-2023top 50 attorneys of note in the music biz, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2014new star, lawdragon (lawdragon inc), 2006associated news, events & media mentionsnpr broadcast participation; “inspiration or appropriation? behind music copyright lawsuits” september 5, 2015“beastie boys win copyright fight against monster energy” amlaw litigation daily, june 6, 2014speaking engagementspanelist, “legal eagles,” new music seminar, new york, new york, june 23, 2015. from the blurred lines case to taylor swift copyrighting her lyrics, the panel discussed hot topics, their impact on the music industry and the importance of artists being vigilant in their own careers.speaker, “the crystal ball: divining the future of music law,” south by southwest conference, austin convention center, march 16, 2013speaker, “evaluating the new business models: benefit or b.s.?”, south by southwest conference, march 19, 2010speaker, 17th annual cutting edge music business conference new trends and hot topics in music, copyright, and music for film publishing, record industry developments, legislative developments, international update, and copyright update new orleans, august 27 – 29, 2009speaker, “copyright in jazz (and other improvisatory arts)” the copyright society of the u.s.a. 2007 mid-winter meeting, new orleans, louisiana, january 26, 2007speaker, artist management in 2007 and beyond, new york, new york, january 10-11, 2007speaker, the future of music and video, november 16, 2005speaker, indie night school, september 28, 2005publicationsmusic rights without fights (updated 2nd edition for advertisers in the us market): the smart marketer’s guide to buying music for brand campaigns, by richard kirstein (author); legal support by partner, kenneth anderson (rimon) and tom frederikse, partner, clintons, 2020 education rutgers university–newark j.d., research editor, rutgers computer & technology law journal rutgers university–newark b.a., cum laude, george h. cook scholar in electronic music composition previous experience loeb & loeb, llc (equity partner) berger & steingut (partner) lobell & lobell (partner) rutgers universityj.d., research editor, rutgers computer & technology law journalrutgers universityb.a., cum laude, george h. cook scholar in electronic music composition loeb & loeb, llp (equity partner) artificial intelligence entertainment, sports and media intellectual property technology trademark and copyright partner state of new jersey state of new york new york | |
 | Patricia Annino Partner Private Clients, Tax Boston | Patricia Annino Partner EDUCATIONBoston University L.L.M., TaxationSuffolk University J.D.Smith College A.B.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Boston Private Clients, Tax patricia annino patricia m. annino is a partner in rimon’s trust and estates group. a nationally recognized authority on estate planning and taxation, ms. annino has more than 30 years of experience serving the diverse needs of families, individuals, and owners of closely-held businesses.ms. annino joins from prince lobel, where she served as chair of the firm’s estate planning and probate group. ms. annino’s practice includes all aspects of private client work, including estate planning; will and trust planning; incapacity planning; prenuptial and postnuptial agreements; estate litigation; advising executors, trustees and beneficiaries and administration of estates and trusts.ms. annino particularly focuses on planning for family business owners, including coordinating their estate planning, corporate and succession needs. in addition, she represents non-profit entities and private family foundations. ms. annino testifies as an expert witness in high-stakes divorce cases where trusts and other inherited assets are at risk. her testimony has been favorably reviewed by the massachusetts probate courts.a leading voice on estate planning matters, ms. annino has been quoted extensively in a wide variety of local and national publications including the wall street journal, barron’s dallas morning news, chicago tribune, marketwatch, investors.com, and women’s business journal. she has acted as the estate planning consultant to the independent investment research provider, morningstar, and has been interviewed on bloomberg television.a frequent public speaker, ms. annino has presented nationally to high-level donors and trustees of hospitals, museums, and other nonprofits, as well as private banking clients, owners of closely-held businesses, and alumni organizations. she has spoken to various groups about her books, women and money: a practical guide to estate planning”, “women in family business: what keeps you up at night?” and “it’s more than money: protect your legacy.” patricia is a former contributor to cpa insider, a newsletter sent to more than 160,000 cpas and other wealth managers and advisors.selected experienceworked with two generations in a family business to design and implement a succession plan that incorporated tax planning, business planning and estate planning.worked with two generations in a real estate development family business to create and reorganize entities for the opportunity to obtain 6166 estate tax installment payment plan, including the succession of ownership and management of related entities.decanted numerous irrevocable trusts to expand business powers, reduce administrative costs and retain family control.provided expert testimony in probate court in several divorce cases on the exclusion of trust assets from the marital estate.acts as counsel to private foundations on issues such as in-depth review and analysis of self-dealing rules (compensation and related party), establishing title holding company for liability purposes a general governance issues including family-controlled corporate documents and bylaws and agreements establishing donor intent.negotiating prenuptial and postnuptial agreements for family business owners including issues pertaining to phantom income and alimony calculations.acts as general counsel to nonprofit charitable entities on donor issues such as self-dealing, international philanthropy, and donations of complex assets such as interests in closely-held businesses, limited partnerships, and artwork.awards and recognitionboston magazine, top lawyers list, 2024family firm institute, richard beckhard practice award, 2022chambers and partners usa, high net worth private wealth law – massachusetts, 2015-presentultra-high net worth private wealth law, chambers and partners, 2019-presenteuromoney’s women in business law expert guide, euromoney magazine, 2012-presenttop 50 women massachusetts lawyer, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2009-2012, 2017-presentav® preeminent™ peer review rated fellow (estate planning, probate law), martindale hubbell, 1995- presentffi gen advanced certificate in family business advising (family firm institute), 2020expert in the field of trusts and estates, legal media group’s expert guides, 2010-presentlisted in the best lawyers in america® (bl rankings llc), new england’s best lawyers, and boston’s best lawyers in the field of trusts and estates, 2008-presentmassachusetts super lawyer in estate planning & probate, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2004-2022top women in law, massachusetts lawyers weekly (new media investment group, dolan media company), 2013best in wealth management usa, euromoney magazine, 2012outstanding alumni achievement award, suffolk university law school, 2009“estate planner of the year”, boston estate planning council, 2007distinguished alumnae award, newton country day school of the sacred heart, 1989publicationscontributing author, “chambers and partners private wealth 2026 global practice guide“, august, 2026author, “shake it off: what taylor swift can teach women in family enterprise.” ffi practitioner, october 15, 2025.contributing author, asia’s succession moment: closing the planning gap to safeguard legacy, wealth management institute, september, 2025.contributing author, “chambers and partners private wealth 2025 global practice guide,” september, 2025coauthor of chapter inside, “business families and family businesses”, the step handbook for advisers, third edition, 2025author, “exiting the family business is as tricky as leaving your lover.” ffi practitioner january 29, 2025coauthor, “letting time pass you by: why next generation daughters and sisters fail to negotiate their futures today.” ffi practitioner july 9, 2024author, mastering family business dynamics. nautilus navigator, 2024author, applied research on the role of wives and mothers in the family enterprise: a curated edition of fbr articles, ffi practitioner, november 1, 2023author, the importance of buy-sell agreements. nautilus navigator, 2022author, benefits and pitfalls of buy-sell agreements. nautilus navigator, 2022author, commentary of the governance marathon in family enterprise, ffi practitioner april 12, 2022author, commentary on professionalizing the family business, ffi practitioner january 29, 2020coauthor, “understanding the complexity of mental incapacity when advising family business owners.” ffi practitioner september 22, 2020author, commentary on professionalizing the family business, ffi practitioner, january 29,contributing author, “wealth of wisdom: top practices for wealthy families and their advisors,” september, 2022author, “planning for the sudden death of a family business leader,” ffi practitioner, june 15, 2022author, “from vixens to victorious: the rise of women’s power, competition, and ambition in family business leadership,” ffi practitioner, november 27, 2019podcast, “the role of women in legacy and estate planning”, ffi practitioner, may 19, 20212019 – author, “probate law and practice with forms,” 3d (vols. 21-22, massachusetts practice series)2019 – author, “planning for longer lives should be a family project”, barron’s, april 30, 20191998- present author, volumes 23 and 24 of massachusetts practice series, estate planning in massachusetts (with forms), thomsen reuters publishing company2016- present, author volumes 21 and 22 of massachusetts practice series, probate administration in massachusetts, thomsen reuters publishing company2018. podcast: wealth of wisdom podcast – episode 9. “how can you prepare for longevity and mental incapacity among family members?“2014 it’s more than money: protect your legacyfebruary 2011- present: regular contributor to cpa insider, a monthly e-newsletter published by the american institute of cpas. patricia writes regularly on topics such as estate planning, investment planning, real estate, eldercare, and more.a regular contributor to mcle publications, including the “federal gift tax” chapter in a practical guide to estate planning in massachusetts and the chapter “literature, art, music and computer programs” in drafting wills and trusts in massachusetts.“educating the client in estate planning,” a chapter in the 2009 thomson reuters publication new strategies for estate planning: leading lawyers on working with clients, updating traditional strategies, and responding to recent legal and economic developments (inside the minds).patricia published her updated edition of women and money: a practical guide to estate planning. this latest edition incorporates the changes to the current laws and provides a wealth of additional information to both educate and empower the reader, april, 2011cracking the $$ code: what successful men know and you don’t (yet), 2009women in family business: what keeps you up at night?, 2009women & money, a practical guide to estate planning, 2004 education boston university l.l.m., taxation suffolk university j.d. smith college a.b. previous experience prince lobel tye llp (partner) boston universityl.l.m., taxationsuffolk universityj.d.smith collegea.b. prince lobel tye llp (partner) additional publications september 2020: "understanding the complexities of mental incapacity when advising family business owners" - ffi practictioner april 2019: "planning for longer lives should be a family project"- barron's magazine november 2018: "longevity in the family business context: implications for leadership and succession" – tharawat magazine. june 2018: "planning ahead for longer lifespans" – barron's - penta january 2018: "the increasing importance of focusing on both sides of competence for family-owned enterprises" – ffi practitioner january 2018: "ticking time bombs in investment portfolios you might be unaware of" – ffi practitioner august 2016: “why you should review the funding of your clients’ irrevocable trusts” – cpa insider april 2016: “key questions to ask the family business owner who plans to sell” – cpa insider march 2016: “3 steps clients with kids in college need to take” – cpa insider march 2016: “what to do when a client wants to give an llc or limited partnership unit to charity” – cpa insider february 2016: “don’t let our clients miss out on the ird deduction” – cpa insider october 2015: “don’t let clients overlook these key estate planning issues” – cpa insider september 2015: “charitable bailouts can save your c corporation clients big on taxes” – cpa insider july 2015: “avoid these errors on the federal gift tax return” – cpa insider june 2015: “clients divorcing? be sure to handle these estate planning details” – cpa insider june 2015: “avoid these common mistakes when preparing a federal estate tax return” – cpa insider april 2015: “ensure that your client’s trusts don’t endanger their corporations’ s status” – cpa insider march 2015: “why focus on estate planning?” – cpa insider february 2015: “help your clients choose the right beneficiaries” – cpa insider december 2014: “how cpas can help clients address the no. 1 planning obstacle” – cpa insider october 2014: “boilerplate trust clauses” – journal of accountancy october 2014: “estate planning for the 99%” – cpa insider september 2014: “common post-atra estate planning mistakes” – cpa insider july 2014: “the importance of boilerplate trust clauses: sterling, the clippers, and incapacity” – cpa insider june 2014: “challenges to advising clients in late-life marriages” – cpa insider march 2014: “portability vs. credit shelter trust: which should your clients use?” – cpa insider february 2014: “strategies to strengthen the accountant/attorney team” – cpa insider january 2014: “planning at the intersection of income and estate taxes” – cpa insider december 2013: “understanding the pitfalls and risks of irrevocable trusts” – cpa insider november 2013: “decanting trusts” – sumnews, the magazine of the massachusetts society of cpas september/october 2013: “what to consider when you’re asked to serve as a trustee” – cpa insider august 2013: “cpas as trusted advisors: helping clients through disruptive life events” – cpa insider july 2013: “modern reproductive options are creating interesting new wrinkles in the estate planning process” – cpa insider june 2013: “family business succession planning for the “lost generation” – cpa insider may 2013: “pros and cons of guardianships for parents of impaired adults” – cpa insider april 2013: “estate planning trends you need to know about” – cpa insider march 2013: “for-profit philanthropy: has its time come?” – wealth management insider february 2013: “what do you mean irrevocable? i want to amend that trust” – wealth management insider january 2013: “but mom and dad promised me their entire estate … or at least their home” – wealth management insider december 2012: year-end reasons to give to charity: charitable milestones offer inspiration – wealth management insider november 2012: “understanding the systems perspective when running a family business” – wealth management insider november 2012: “estate planning for an unpredictable future” – wealth management insider october 2012:”four trends in estate planning” – wealth management insider september 2012: “now is the time to make tax-free gifts” – client alert august 2012: “why it pays to consider a congruency audit” – wealth management insider july 2012: “four common estate planning mistakes and how to avoid them” – women in medicine bulletin july 2012: “long-term care insurance regardless of your client’s net worth” – wealth management insider june 2012: “you are challenging my will – but i’m not dead yet!” – wealth management insider may 2012: “understanding the basics behind organ and tissue donations” – wealth management insider april 2012: “estate planning for valuable art” – wealth management insider march 2012: “gifting ownership of a vacation house: a gift or a curse? – wealth management insider february 2012: “does your client have a beneficiary with a substance abuse problem?” – wealth management insider january 2012: “is your estate planning in better shape than stieg larsson’s? nine new year’s resolutions you and your clients can’t do without” – wealth management insider speaking engagements november 14-15, 2024 estate and gift planning strategies, national tax institute, turks and caicos, 2023 october 25, 2024 next gen daughters: negotiate your future ownership and leadership today: the present impacts your future. ffi global conference, london uk september 24, 2024 mastering family dynamics: valuation, agreements and strategic decisions. addison texas. august 29-30, 2024 estate and gift planning strategies. national tax institute, tuscany italy may 16, 2024 planning beyond the gallery: estate strategies for art and collectibles. detroit institute of art, detroit mi may 15, 2024 estate planning. detroit institute of art, detroit mi. march 28, 2024 afp ma chapter's 39th annual conference, speaker october 23, 2023. estate planing for the art collector. museum of fine arts boston ma september 26, 2023 buy-sell agreements. dallas texas. nylife advisor symposium. august 24-25, 2023 estate planning strategies. national tax institute. sorrento italy. august 3-4, 2023 estate planning strategies. national tax institute. sea island (the cloisters) georgia june 7, 2023 estate planning strategies for women. detroit institute of art, detroit mi october, 2022 cochair program committee ffi annual global conference at mit boston ma. april 26, 2022 cochair mcle (massachusetts continuing legal education) annual estate planning conference. march 29, 2022 "gift and estate planning webinar", museum of fine arts boston february 23, 2022 podcast with brent nelson, “women and estate planning”. february 5, 2022 estate planning strategies. ypo presentation. breakers palm beach florida november 22, 2021 podcast with enterprising family africa, tsitsi mutendi, “family business estate planning and women”.august 2020 new york life national webinar, “practical planning strategies for clients to protect their family during wealth building years” may 19, 2021 podcast, ffi “the role of women in legacy and estate planning” april 27, 2021, chair, mcle (massachusetts continuing legal education), annual estate planning conference. boston ma april 24, 2021 “”diminishing cognitive capacity: before the fog rolls in”, with gerry donnellan and moira somers, pdfb annual conference. evanston illinois march 30, 2021 "gift and estate planning webinar", museum of fine arts boston december 3, 2020 suffolk university “the power of the purse: empowering women to protect their wealth and legacy”. boston ma dec 10, 2020 "how to attack & defend trusts in a divorce" the 60 minute lawyer, mcle oct 28, 2020 "20/20 vision: blind spots and bright spots in the field of family enterprise." ffi global conference, speaker sep 15, 2019 "2019 estate, gift, benefits and retirement planning update (2 parts)." nti 2019 conference, speaker may 23, 2019 "the power of collaboration among professionals to best serve clients." foundation for accounting education estate planning conference, speaker may 14, 2019 “ building a sustainable legacy, bridging the tricky relationship between advisors and clients; and, challenges and opportunities; being of service to our clients and how our clients can build and/or maintain a legacy, and in turn building a legacy of our own. archdiocese of miami, miami florida may 8, 2019 “trust modification”, mcle annual new england estate planning conference, boston ma may 7, 2019 “estate planning updates”. morgan stanley, weston ma nov. 13, 2019 "planning issues and challenges to bridge the generational divide." new york life. speaker oct. 24, 2019 "pow: navigating the impact of women competing for leadership in family enterprises." speaker september 19-20, 2019 “estate planning strategies” national tax institute, las vegas nevada. may 14, 2019 "2019 legacy planning summit: strategies for professionals." speaker may 8, 2019 "20th annual new england estate planning conference" speaker april 17, 2019 "psychological hurdles of family business succession." new york life. speaker april 3, 2019 "women’s philanthropy for women’s health: a conversation about the increasing role women play in strategic philanthropy.” speaker [vc_tta_accordion active_section=""][vc_tta_section title="view more speaking engagements" tab_id="1623011742397-c0552b88-02e8"][vc_column_text] feb 28, 2019 "estate planning: major developments and traps for the unwary", 50 points of law, webinar jan 17, 2019 "bridging the tricky relationship between planned giving professionals and donor advisors including cpas and attorneys", charitable gift planners of houston, houston tx nov 1, 2018 "women as leaders in philanthropy", university of rochester conference, rochester ny oct 25, 2018 "forecast of three future trends for family-owned enterprises", family firm institute, london may 24, 2018 "estate planning conference", foundation for accounting education, new york ny may 4, 2018 "the power of the woman donor: a practical discussion", planned giving group of new england, boston ma april 19, 2018 "get informed about tax reform", dana farber cancer institute, wellesley ma march 20, 2018 "planning considerations for your arts and collectibles", wealth management seminar, boston ma march 21, 2018 "women and money: a practical guide to estate planning", philanthropic planning group of greater new york november 9, 2017 “family business planning in a seven generation world: the prince charles syndrome”, family firm institute (ffi) regional conference, boston ma november 6, 2017 “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning”, sandwich women’s club, sandwich ma october 28, 2017 “power surge: enterprising families and their high impact philanthropy”, family firm institute (ffi) annual research and education symposium, chicago, il october 26, 2017 “family owned businesses in trusts: an in-depth look at some of the electric tensions”, family firm institute (ffi) annual conference chicago il may 3, 2017 “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning”, north texas community foundation, ft. worth, texas may 3, 2017 “estate planning in a seven generation world”, north texas community foundation, ft.worth, texas february 21, 2017 “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning”. nylife women's market seattle, washington march 21, 2017 “the nuts and bolts of estate planning” dana farber cancer institute, boston ma march 22, 2017 “estate planning for the art collector: museum of fine arts boston, ma april 19, 2017 ‘estate planning for the second marriage” national webinar, new york life insurance company april 28, 2017 “viva la difference- women-owned family businesses” pdfb chicago ilinois may 3, 2017, “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning”, north texas community foundation, ft. worth texas may 3, 2017, “estate planning in a seven generation world”, north texas community foundation, ft.worth, texas may 25, 2017 “so how do we plan given the massive changes in the estate planning landscape?” new york state society of cpas annual conference, new york, new york june 21, 2017 “estate planning in a seven generation world” 4th annual american institute on federal taxation (university of alabama, birmingham, alabama) october 26, 2017 “family owned businesses in trusts: an in-depth look at some of the electric tensions”, family firm institute (ffi) annual conference chicago il october 28, 2017 “power surge: enterprising families and their high impact philanthropy”, family firm institute (ffi) annual research and education symposium, chicago, il november 6, 2017 “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning”, sandwich women’s club, sandwich ma. november 9, 2017 “family business planning in a seven generation world: the prince charles syndrome”, family firm institute (ffi) regional conference, boston ma. february 25, 2016 “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning”, greenville south carolina march 16, 2016 “best planning ideas for 2016 and beyond”, louisville kentucky estate planning council march 30, 2016 “estate planning for the art collector”, mfa boston ma april 28, 2016 “best planning ideas for 2016 and beyond” and “charitable planning for the closely held business owner”, houston planned giving council, houston texas may 4, 2016 “it’s more than money: protect your legacy”, hebrew senior life boston ma may 16, 2016 “best planning ideas for 2016 and beyond” and “charitable planning for the closely held business owners” birmingham estate planning council, birmingham alabama may 26, 2016 “current trends in life insurance and estate planning”, new york state society of cpa annual conference new york, new york october 27, 2016 “competence is the new estate planning challenge” family firm institute (ffi) annual conference, miami florida november 3, 2016 “to gift or not to gift: that is the question”- institute for private wealth forum, san francisco california november 8, 2016 “understanding the power of the women’s market in philanthropy”, planned giving association of new england (pgnee), boston massachusetts november 15, 2016 “estate planning for the art collector” museum of fine arts, boston ma december 15, 2015 “it’s more than money: protect your legacy”, connect for life, massachusetts october 2015: “the elasticity of the family business owner” family first institute’s 28th annual global conference. may 2015: best planning ideas for 2015, new york state society of cpas estate planning conference new york new york april 2015: “women, wealth, and longevity” harvard t.h. chan school of public health, new york new york november 2014: “the 10 best tax planning ideas for 2014” – speaker and panelist at the american institute of cpas annual estate planning conference october 2014: “estate planning for the art collector: at the museum of fine arts, boston wealth management seminars october 2014: “family enterprise: complexities, constituencies and constellations” – speaker at the family firm institute’s 2014 global conference october 2014: “working today, planning for tomorrow” – speaker to faculty and staff at dana-farber cancer institute september 2014: “women and philanthropy: the bottom line for planned giving” – speaker at bny mellon 2014 client conference september 2014: featured speaker at new hampshire estate planning council dinner meeting june 2014: keynote speaker at suffolk university frost society luncheon may 2014: “conversations in philanthropy” – speaker and panelist may 2014: “smart women, smart money” – speaker to faculty and staff at dana-farber cancer institute may 2014: “new trends in estate planning” at new york state society of cpas annual estate planning conference april 2014: “strategic phases of philanthropy” at u.s. trust private wealth management event april 2014: “gift options for complex assets” at state street global advisors 2014 annual gift planning conference march 2014: “working today, planning for tomorrow” – speaker to faculty and staff at dana-farber cancer institute february 2014: “women and money” at italian home for children january 2014: “the strategic phases of philanthropy: a conversation about giving across generations” – speaker and co-host at u.s. trust event november 2013: “understanding the estate planning needs of families and owners of closely held companies” – featured speaker at partnership of philanthropic planning of rhode island november 2013: speaker and panelist at 2013 aicpa sophisticated tax planning conference october 2013: full day presentation to museum of fine arts members and donors october 2013: “family secrets and ghosts: becoming a beacon of hope in the fog”: family firm institute 2013 conference september 2013: featured speaker at citi private bank’s women’s series september 2013: “women and money”: presentation to donors at boston children’s hospital september 2013: “women and money” at hebrew senior life august 2013: “practical tips and strategies to attain congruent planning”: purposeful planning institute 2013 rendezvous july 2013: “a conversation about women & money with patricia m. annino and derek sanderson” june 2013: “estate administration in massachusetts” at boston tax institute may 2013: “understanding the changing tax laws to maximize your family and charitable goals” – presentation to mass general hospital physicians and donors may 2013: “wine, women & wealth”: presentation to graduates of greater boston catholic schools for girls may 2013: “continuity governance – succession planning for the family”: american families business conference 2013 march 2013: “planning for art and collectibles”: museum of fine arts wealth management seminar january 2013: “understanding philanthropy in a changing time”: presenter at new england baptist hospital trustee retreat december 2012: “the ethics behind estate planning”: webinar for west legal education center november 2012: “a woman’s world: thoughtful year-end planning”: panelist at brown advisory program september 2012: the friday forum: “engaging the philanthropic community” september 2012: business family governance training: faculty member at business families foundation training program september 2012: “she makes change”: three-part online conference presented by women’s philanthropy institute september 2012: “the legal aspects of organ and tissue donation”: webinar for west legal education center june 2012: guest speaker at winchester hospital advisory council: “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning” may 2012: featured speaker at dana-farber cancer institute program: “women & money: a practical guide to estate planning” may 2012: featured speaker at union club’s “women of distinction” series april 2012: moderator at the americas families in business conference: “risk management for business-owning families” april 2012: speaker at state street global advisors 2012 annual gift planning conference march 2012: featured presenter at museum of fine arts wealth management seminar march 2012: moderator at prince lobel seminar, “hidden employment traps for the business owner” march 2012: guest speaker at winchester hospital’s winton club business meeting january 2012: webinar: “estate planning for the non-traditional family” [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color="custom" accent_color="#cccccc"] memberships & affiliations american bar association american college of trust & estate lawyers (fellow) purposeful planning institute boston estate planning council family firm institute, inc. (ffi) fellow suffolk university school of law, dean’s cabinet former business families foundation (bff) board of directors former new england baptist hospital’s philanthropy committee former indiana university lilly school of philanthropy women’s philanthropy institute advisor board former president of the suffolk law school alumni association former president of the alumni president’s council of independent secondary schools former president of newton country day school of the sacred heart alumnae association corporate governance estate and gift tax non-profit organizations private clients regulatory, compliance & corporate governance tax partner state of massachusetts boston | |
 | Timothy Balts Partner Intellectual Property Charlotte | Timothy Balts Partner EDUCATIONSyracuse University College of Law J.D.Oregon State University B.S.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Charlotte Intellectual Property timothy balts tim balts counsels clients to procure, protect, license and enforce intellectual property rights with a specific emphasis on technologies relating to chemical, polymer, coatings, packaging films and structures, composite structures including carbon fibers and prepregs, pharmaceutical compounds, nonwoven articles, and various mechanical and electrical devices including medical devices.mr. balts received his j.d., magna cum laude, from syracuse university in 2002 where he served as computer editor for the syracuse law review and authored the article “substantial utility, technology transfer and research utility: it’s time for a change.” 52 syracuse law review 105 (2002). he received his b.s. in chemistry, cum laude, from oregon state university in 1999. prior to his legal career, tim was employed as an environmental scientist with ch2m hill.selected experiencecounsel to a wide variety of clients in drafting and prosecuting patent applications for numerous technologies, including, chemical-related technologies such as polymer science and related technologies, nonwoven technologies, polymer and fiber extrusion, pharmaceutical and innovative drug technologies, medical device technologies, dental technologies, films and packaging technologies and systems, composites, and carbon fiber technologies and related composite structures.counsel to a world technology and manufacturing leader that specializes in films and packaging structures for both food and non-food packaging applications.counsel to a world leader in technologies relating to carbon fibers, carbon fiber composites and processes relating to the production and manufacture of carbon fibers in utility patent matters.counsel to a leading regional hospital network in connection with intellectual property matters that include protection of intellectual property, licensing, legal opinions, trademarks and utility patent matters.counsel to various universities in connection to new drug compositions and medical devices in utility patent and licensing matters.counsel to the world’s largest combined manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft in utility patent matters.counsel to a world leader in technologies relating to polymer and fiber extrusion including textile and nonwoven-related technologies and processes relating to the production and manufacture of textile and nonwoven products in utility patent matters. education syracuse university college of law j.d. oregon state university b.s. previous experience alston & bird llp (partner) syracuse university college of lawj.d.oregon state universityb.s. alston & bird llp (partner) [vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color="custom" accent_color="#cccccc" css=".vc_custom_1623012895771{margin-top: 2em !important;margin-bottom: 1em !important;}"][vc_column_text] professional associations state bar of north carolina american intellectual property law association justinian honorary law society order of the coif [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] intellectual property patent counseling and prosecution partner state of north carolina united states patent and trademark office (uspto) charlotte | |
 | Edwin A. Barkel Partner Banking and Financial Services, Broker Dealers, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Arbitration and Mediation Scottsdale | Edwin A. Barkel Partner Scottsdale Banking and Financial Services, Broker Dealers, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Arbitration and Mediation edwin barkel ed barkel defends broker-dealers and individual brokers in litigation and arbitration proceedings. a significant portion of his practice is devoted to defending independent financial services firms and their advisors. he also provides consulting services in compliance-related matters, including supervisory system design, special investigations, special supervision programs, branch office examinations, and regulatory mandated consulting. his securities industry background enables him to offer unique “insider” insight, knowledge, experience, and understanding to clients.ed is also a partner in the firm’s litigation practice group and is a member of the firm’s data privacy and cybersecurity practice group. he regularly advises broker-dealers, investment advisors, and insurance companies on privacy under regulation s.p. he also consults with and advises clients about data privacy and security matters. he guides clients through increasingly complex regulatory and statutory requirements for collecting, processing, and protecting personal information. furthermore, ed helps clients implement and enforce privacy policies and properly respond to data security incidents.ed has almost a decade of experience working within the finance sector in securities related roles. he was previously senior vice president, general counsel, and chief compliance officer for a mid-sized broker-dealer, and prior to reentering private practice, was the associate general counsel and an assistant director of compliance at sunamerica securities, inc. he also spent two years as a securities registered representative before moving into management.ed has held several securities licenses including, nasd series 7, 24, 63 and 65. he has also held life, health, and variable insurance licenses and has acted as an expert witness in securities arbitration matters.prior to focusing on the financial regulation industry, he spent six years in private practice concentrating on mergers and acquisitions, general corporate matters, securities, and litigation.mediation servicesed provides mediation services for a broad range of disputes. ed applies a mix of evaluative and facilitative mediation styles to aid the parties reach a settlement. he is available for in person or zoom mediations. for the last 20 years ed has litigated disputes between customers and their financial advisors. he has participated in over 200 mediations as in-house counsel and as outside counsel.ed is mediator certified by chartered institute of arbitrators, the international mediation institute and the phoenix dispute solutions. he is also certified by the edr institute for early dispute resolution process. edr is a 30-60 day process during which the mediator facilitates the engagement in principled negotiation using a four-step process: (i) initial dispute assessment, (ii) information and document exchange (including experts if needed), (iii) risk analysis and (iv) dispute resolution, including a traditional mediation of the dispute if necessary. university of detroit, mercy school of laworder of barristers, j.d.university of detroit, mercy school of lawm.b.a.hope collegeb.a. lewis roca, partner arbitration and mediation banking and financial services broker dealers data privacy and cybersecurity litigation and alternative dispute resolution partner state of arizona state of ohio scottsdale | |
 | Sandra Lee Bell Partner International Trade and Customs Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation, White Collar and Government Investigations Washington, D.C. | Sandra Lee Bell Partner Washington, D.C. International Trade and Customs Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation, White Collar and Government Investigations sandra lee bell sandra bell represents clients on regulatory procedures relating to customs tariff and import issues including securing and responding to decisions on prospective and current import transactions, international trade policy and regulatory programs, and border security and trade enforcement programs.ms. bell has over three decades of customs, international trade and border security experience at u.s. customs and border protection (cbp) where she held several positions most recently, as deputy assistant commissioner, office of international trade (ot) and as executive director of regulations and rulings, ot. in the aftermath of 9/11, ms. bell also served as acting deputy assistant commissioner, deputy assistant commissioner and acting assistant commissioner for the office of regulations and rulings, where she spearheaded development of programs to improve delivery of services in international trade regulatory programs that enhanced border security and trade enforcement, such as the customs on line rulings search system (cross), the online ipr recordation system (iprs) and the advance electronic transmission of cargo security (trade act) and passenger information (apis). during this crucial time in us history, ms. bell led the development of watershed decisions, national policies, regulations, training and outreach programs that effected transition of the agency into a new legal and cultural environment.ms. bell provides key customs law advice to a variety of clients, including major manufacturers and distributors of imported and exported finished goods and raw materials such as lumber, chemicals, textile and apparel/accessories; automotive vehicles and parts; food products and ingredients; software, industrial coating systems, medical supplies, energy products, luxury consumer goods and professional use products. she also assesses corporate customs compliance independently or as part of the firm’s due diligence reviews for mergers and acquisitions transactions. specific customs areas in which ms. bell has provided advice have included: country of origin (determination and labeling); tariff classification; customs valuation; nafta/usmca, other ftas, and other us duty preference programs; customs drawback; bonds and bonded warehouses, foreign trade zones, customs enforcement and mitigation; import bans such as the us forced labor law; intellectual property rights import restrictions, restrictions by other us government agencies. harvard universityjohn f. kennedy school of governmentfederal executive institutegeorge washington national law centerj.d.howard universityb.a. summa cum laude dla piper, senior counsel, of counselu.s. customs and border protection, deputy assistant commissioner, trade; executive director, regulations and rulings arbitration and mediation international trade and customs law international transactions litigation and alternative dispute resolution white collar and government investigations partner district of columbia state of south carolina washington d.c. | |
 | Jill H. Berliner Partner Trademark and Copyright, Entertainment, Sports and Media Los Angeles | Jill H. Berliner Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Southern California J.D. - 1984; Law Review, Member and Editor; Order of the Coif, 1982University of California, Santa Cruz B.A.; Honors Program - 1979 Major: HistoryPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Trademark and Copyright, Entertainment, Sports and Media English Spanish jill h. berliner from “baby bands” to multi-platinum and grammy award-winning artists, record and publishing companies, professional athletes, authors, and oscar-winning filmmakers, ms. berliner has represented artists, songwriters, managers, producers, production companies, athletes, authors, film producers, directors, actors, writers, telecommunications companies, and related businesses originating from throughout the u.s., in the uk and europe, canada, australia, and latin america for over 30 years.all matters related to record companies, such as:recording contractspressing and distribution dealslicensingcatalog acquisitionsproducer dealsall matters related to music publishing, such as:publishing administrationco-publishing agreementssub-publishing agreementspublic performance company affiliationscopyright renewals and terminationscatalog acquisitionsall matters related to general sports and entertainment business, such as:touringmanagement contractsagency agreementsjoint venture, company, partnership and llc formationfilm funding and licensingband agreementssideman employment agreementssponsorships, endorsementsactors engagementsall matters related to film music, such as:composer agreementssoundtrack distribution dealsmusic supervisor dealshonorariatop music lawyers, billboard (mrc), 2018-presentpreeminent av, martindale hubbell (internet brands), 2000-presentcalifornia super lawyer, super lawyers (thompson reuters corporation), 2009-presentbest lawyers®, entertainment law – motion pictures and television | entertainment law – music, 2026best lawyers®, entertainment law – motion pictures and television | entertainment law – music, 2025best lawyers®, women in the law, 2024top 5% music law and sports, entertainment, and recreation, legal leaders in the law west coast (alm), july 2017-18power lawyers: hollywood’s top music business attorneys, the hollywood reporter (valence media), 2015-2018los angeles magazine, top women attorneys in southern california, 2013-2018los angeles magazine, top attorneys in california, 2014-2018speaking engagements, leadership and mentionsprogram advisor for university of san francisco school of management women in leadership program, 2024featured on billboard magazine’s article “how to make the best merch licensing deal”, september 2020variety article “the merits of ditching the office for an ‘un-traditional’ law firm”, april 2018featured on billboard magazine’s article “women in music 2016: power of attorneys”, december 2016the pitfalls of dealing with teen idols, association of independent music publishers, october 2010right of publicity, mcle presentation, june 2009co-publishing agreements: you want a piece of me?, association of independent music publishers, september 2007the way the real world works a music business primer, mcle presentation, june 2005wireless products, mcle presentation, may 2005association 2004 institute on entertainment law and business, usc law school, september 2004 education university of southern california j.d. - 1984; law review, member and editor; order of the coif, 1982 university of california, santa cruz b.a.; honors program - 1979 major: history previous experience king, holmes, paterno & berliner (name partner) mitchell silberberg & knupp. llp. (partner) university of southern californiaj.d. – 1984; law review, member and editor; order of the coif, 1982university of california, santa cruzb.a.; honors program – 1979 major: history king, holmes, paterno & berliner (name partner)mitchell silberberg & knupp. llp. (partner) corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media international latin america trademark and copyright english spanish partner district of columbia state of california state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california los angeles | |
 | James D. Berquist Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation Northern Virginia | James D. Berquist Partner Northern Virginia Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation james berquist james d. berquist (“jay”) is a partner in rimon’s northern virginia office. jay’s practice is centered on intellectual property litigation, with a particular emphasis on patent infringement litigation. jay has been lead counsel in over 75 patent infringement litigations throughout more than 30 federal districts including in popular patent districts like the eastern and western districts of texas, the district of delaware, and the northern and central districts of california. jay’s work has included many different technologies including computer switching systems, chemical formulations of adhesives and release coatings, business form design, optical sensor systems, vending machine controls, industrial filters, electrical distribution systems, furniture design, wireless mesh networks, and various gps technologies. jay has represented clients in numerous federal circuit appeals. jay’s practice also includes work before the u.s. patent and trademark office’s patent trial and appeal board and the u.s. international trade commission. jay also has prior experience working as a cooperative engineer for the union electric company in st. louis, missouri, at their callaway nuclear power facility and at general dynamics in their fort worth aerospace defense group, specializing in the field of advanced aircraft development. notably, jay has lectured at various cle seminars on the subject of patent litigation and patent damages.membershipsvirginia bar association missouri bar association university of missouri-columbia school of lawj.d.university of missourib.s. mechanical engineering davidson berquist jackson & gowdey llp, partner nixon & vanderhye pc, partner cushman darby/pillsbury madison, partner intellectual property intellectual property litigation partner commonwealth of virginia state of missouri supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. patent and trademark office northern virginia | |
 | Peter Bert Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation, Europe, Life Sciences Frankfurt | Peter Bert Partner Frankfurt Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation, Europe, Life Sciences English German peter bert *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.peter bert, lic.oec.int., is a partner in the litigation & dispute resolution practice in rimon falkenfort’s frankfurt office. he represents clients in domestic and international arbitration proceedings and regularly sits as an arbitrator. he advises clients in the pharmaceutical and medical care sector in complex litigation matters and has a focus on disputes in corporate law, cross border litigation and post m&a disputes. he is a member of the legislative committee on civil procedure of the german bar association.selected experiencegerman venture-backed pharma start-up in arbitral proceedings with indian pharmaceutical companygerman engineering group in arbitral proceedings with indian state-owned entitygerman pharmaceutical company in arbitral proceedings regarding manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredientmajor us law firm in malpractice proceedings with german corporate clientsdebt fund in court proceedings regarding enforcement and recovery of loans under lma standardindian fmg group in acquisition of german cosmetics branduk mobility services group in merger with german counterpartheirs of german artist regarding the munich looted art find (“gurlitt case”)london art gallery in authenticity disputes in the german courtsawardsmember of the legislative committee on civil procedure of the german bar associationhighly recommended lawyer for litigation, wirtschaftswoche 2022publicationseditor, disputeresolutiongermany.com, english-language blog on german dispute matters.co-editor, zpoblog.de, germany’s leading blog on civil procedure, as of 2022 hosted by anwaltsblatt.regular contributions to legal publications such as njw and schiedsvz. english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort england and wales germany* frankfurt | |
 | Joe Bogdan Partner Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Corporate and Business Transactions, Artificial Intelligence Chicago | Joe Bogdan Partner Chicago Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Corporate and Business Transactions, Artificial Intelligence joe bogdan joe bogdan works at the intersection of intellectual property, entertainment and technology industries, providing a broad array of advice in a variety of subject matter disciplines. joe’s career has involved legal work in all areas of entertainment and arts, intellectual property, and technology industries. he is a serial general counsel to technology, entertainment and technology/entertainment companies, and he has long been a defender of authors’ rights to their intellectual property (for example, having protected the intellectual property rights of musicians who have sold over one billion records and earned more than ten rock & roll hall of fame inductions). the value he provides to clients also includes his significant business-side experience, with a combined 15 years as a business affairs executive and a chief operating officer of the companies for which he was concurrently general counsel.joe is also a published author and frequent thought leader on entertainment, intellectual property, and technology law. his latest book, music law for the general practitioner (american bar association, 2026), provides practical guidance for attorneys advising clients in the music industry. in addition to his book, joe has authored numerous articles for leading legal, business, and industry publications on topics including copyright, licensing, pricing strategy, brand development, and authors’ rights.while joe’s legal career began in ip licensing, and the cornerstone of his practice has long been licensing, entertainment, and technology-industry transactions, over time he also developed proficiency in corporate, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, compliance, international law, privacy, and commercial real estate. it is in all those areas that he advises clients today.joe is admitted to practice in illinois (active) and california (inactive). he obtained his j.d. from usc gould school of law and an m.a. in communications technologies from the usc annenberg school of communications and holds a bachelor of arts degree in english literature with a government law minor from the university of illinois urbana-champaign. he also teaches a variety live entertainment, music business, and intellectual property courses at columbia college chicago and for the iit chicago-kent college of law’s school of american law. usc gould school of lawj.d.university of southern californiamaster of arts (m.a.), annenberg school of communications, communications technologiesuniversity of illinois urbana-champaigna.b., english literature planetart (general counsel and executive vice president, business affairs)avanquest north america (general counsel and executive vice president, business affairs)world wrestling entertainment (svp, legal/business affairs and acting co-general counsel)cognitive concepts (chief operating officer and general counsel)onair streaming networks (general counsel and executive vice president, business affairs)manatt, phelps & phillips (partner)the l suite (techgc) (founding member) partner state of illinois chicago | |
 | Lisa Weinstein Burns Partner Private Clients, Tax Boston | Lisa Weinstein Burns Partner EDUCATIONGeorgetown University L.L.M. in Taxation, with distinctionAmerican University J.D., cum Laude; Note and Comment Editor, American University Law ReviewUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Boston Private Clients, Tax lisa weinstein burns lisa weinstein burns is a partner in rimon’s private client group. for over 20 years, ms. burns has concentrated her practice in the areas of tax planning, multi-generational wealth transfers, business succession planning, estate planning and estate administration.ms. burns approaches estate planning as a holistic process. estate planning is one of the most important investments a person can make. ms. burns seeks to protect a family’s well-being by preserving the wealth that has taken a lifetime or more to acquire through creation of a plan to promote family harmony and minimize taxes to the extent feasible. she listens to clients’ needs and coordinates with their advisors to customize documents and overall planning strategies to meet those needs.her work with clients includes drafting a variety of estate planning documents including wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable insurance and generation-skipping trusts, qualified personal residence trusts, charitable trusts, durable powers of attorney and healthcare proxies. ms. burns also assists executors and fiduciaries with estate and trust administration matters.ms. burns has achieved an av preeminent rating in martindale hubbell from her peers, which is the highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability. ms. burns has been elected as a fellow to the american college of trust and estate counsel (actec), which recognizes attorneys who have established outstanding reputations among their peers in terms of skill, experience, and high standards of professional and ethical conduct in the practice of trusts and estates law. ms. burns has been recognized by boston magazine and law politics magazine as a “super lawyer rising star” in the area of trusts and estates.in the april 2008 issue of women’s business boston, ms. burns was named one of the top 10 lawyers by readers. ms. burns is a lecturer for massachusetts continuing legal education (mcle) and has published several articles on various legal topics. ms. burns has served as a member of the nominating committee for shir tikvah synagogue in winchester, massachusetts, and as a member of the winchester hospital foundation advisory council.a few examples of ms. burns’ work are as follows:designed a transfer strategy utilizing grantor retained annuity trusts (grats) to move appreciation from targeted assets from parent to trust for children while minimizing transfer taxes and enabling parent to retain an interest in the principal asset.executed sale of multi-million dollar family-owned business to future generations via grantor dynasty trust without incurring capital gains tax and minimizing gift and estate taxes for the grantor. the dynasty trust, which is fully generation-skipping tax exempt, will protect and preserve the family business stock from estate tax and creditor claims in future generations, as well as help maintain consistent and orderly management of the company.developed strategy to pass $5 million family vacation home to the next generation in trust over a term of years by establishing multiple long-term qualified personal residence trusts (qprts) to minimize use of federal gift tax exemption.publications“plan now for the inevitable: what business owners need to know about estate planning” interview published in cbs boston – small business pulse. september 20, 2016tax law client strategies: leading lawyers on understanding and allocating risks, assessing settlements and negotiations, and developing deal strategies, published by aspatore books as part of its “inside the minds” series, 2007gifting the house to save the home: qualified personal residence trusts, the washington lawyer, nov./dec. 1997the golden egg? variable universal life insurance, the washington lawyer, nov./dec. 1996just say no thanks, the legal times, may 20, 1996, (an article regarding disclaimers)charitable remainder trusts, a win-win tax planning technique, the washington lawyer, nov./dec. 1995additionally, ms. burns was awarded the national first place prize in the american society of composers, authors and publications (ascap) nathan burkan competition, for her published law review comment entitled ancient works, modern dilemmas: the dead sea scrolls copyright case.professional affiliationsboston bar associationmassachusetts bar associationboston estate planning council~ board of directors (2011-2014)~ past chair, networking committee (2015-2016)~ past vice chair, gala committee (2014-2015)~ past senior chair (2013-2014)~ past chair, programs committee (2012-2013)~ past chair, round table committee (2011-2012)~ past chair, women’s initiative committee (2008-2011)boston probate and estate planning forum~ co-programs director (2016-2018)~ secretary (2009-2012)~ steering committeethe greater boston fiduciary law american inn of court~ memberuniversity of massachusetts club~ founding member~ member of the board of governors~ scholarship fund committee education georgetown university l.l.m. in taxation, with distinction american university j.d., cum laude; note and comment editor, american university law review university of north carolina at chapel hill b.a. previous experience ruberto, israel & weiner, p.c. (shareholder and co-chair of trusts & estates group) rackemann, sawyer & brewster, p.c. (director) georgetown universityl.l.m. in taxation, with distinctionamerican universityj.d., cum laude; note and comment editor, american university law reviewuniversity of north carolina at chapel hillb.a. ruberto, israel & weiner, p.c. (shareholder and co-chair of trusts & estates group)rackemann, sawyer & brewster, p.c. (director) estate and gift tax non-profit organizations private clients tax partner state of massachusetts state of new hampshire boston | |
 | Sean Byrne Partner Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers San Francisco | Sean Byrne Partner EDUCATIONGeorgetown University Law Center J.D.University of California, Berkeley B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Francisco Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers sean byrne sean byrne is partner in rimon’s investment management and private fund groups. he works in all aspects of the formation and operation of venture capital, real estate, and other private investment funds, including issues involving partnerships, limited liability companies, tax, erisa, the regulation of investment advisers, and public disclosure laws.sean represents first-time fund sponsors, experienced fund managers, and institutional investors such as sovereign wealth funds and government pension plans. his practice covers u.s., non-u.s., and cross-border fund structures and clients.sean often counsels fund sponsors on:market fund termswhat can and can’t be said in marketing presentationsregulation d, regulation s, and other offering exemptions under the securities act of 1933exemptions from registration under the investment company act of 1940exemptions from registration under the investment advisers act of 1940life as a registered investment adviser, including preparing form adv and drafting, updating, and using compliance manualsagreements between team members, admission of new team members, and business divorcesin addition, he has counseled for-profit and tax-exempt organizations on non-profit, low-profit, hybrid, and other fund structures. he has particular expertise helping online platforms develop and refine tools that allow fund sponsors to launch funds with a minimum of legal support.sean has been recognized by iflr1000 as a “notable practitioner” for investment funds. at a previous firm he led a team that was named a finalist for the grunin prize for law and social entrepreneurship for developing the carried interest by verified impact calculations (civic). he has served as a guest lecturer at uc berkeley’s school of law and its haas school of business, discussing the legal, tax, regulatory, and commercial considerations of building asset management firms and investment funds. he has also taught courses in statistics, business and finance, economics, and the lean launchpad approach to entrepreneurship. you can find him multiple times a year at events sponsored by the asset management and investment funds committee of the international bar association. education georgetown university law center j.d. university of california, berkeley b.a. previous experience morrison & foerster (of counsel) georgetown university law centerj.d.university of california, berkeleyb.a. morrison & foerster (of counsel) [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] awards and recognition iflr1000 notable practitioner for investment funds 2020 nyu grunin prize for law and social entrepreneurship (finalist) [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] banking and financial services corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital environmental, social and governance fund formation international investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds non-profit organizations real estate regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets partner state of california san francisco | |
 | David E. Case Partner Artificial Intelligence, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Fintech, Intellectual Property Transactions and Due Diligence, Japan, Life Sciences, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Technology, Technology Licensing Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | David E. Case Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Artificial Intelligence, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Fintech, Intellectual Property Transactions and Due Diligence, Japan, Life Sciences, Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Technology, Technology Licensing English Japanese david e. case david e. case is an experienced intellectual property and venture capital attorney admitted in the states of ca, ny, wa and or. david represents u.s., japanese and multinational private and public companies in a wide variety of cross border intellectual property and venture capital transactions, joint ventures, revenue share arrangements, and m&a transactions. he works closely with clients to understand, appreciate and anticipate their business and legal needs to provide practical and efficient solutions.david has been ranked as a leading attorney in asia and japan continuously between 2008 to 2019 by leading legal ranking journals such as chambers global, chambers asia pacific, legal 500 asia pacific, intellectual property magazine, world ip review, and intellectual asset management.prior to joining rimon, david was an equity partner at international law firms white & case llp and orrick llp practicing in new york city, tokyo, japan and silicon valley.david lived 22 years in tokyo and is fluent speaking and reading japanese. as a result, he deeply understands japanese business practices, and combines his legal expertise with an understanding of cultural differences between the west and japan. uc berkeley school of informationartificial intelligence, certificate program, 2019syracuse university college of lawj.d., 1998, magna cum laude, order of the coifst. mary’s college of californiab.s., economics, 1990university college londoneconomics, 1989 asia pacific advisory (d/b/a asia pacific law), founderorrick, herrington & sutcliffe llp, california and tokyo, equity partnerwhite & case llp, new york and tokyo, equity partner and associate memberships japan society of northern california american chamber of commerce in japan (previous board of governors (2010-11), chair of the intellectual property committee (2008-19) and co-chair of the privacy law task force (2004-06) international association for the protection of intellectual property of japan (currently serving on the editorial committee for the japanese and english language journals of the journal of the japanese group a.i.p.p.i.) (2003-2019) associate of the institute by the chartered institute of arbitrators awards and recognition chambers global, intellectual property: international, japan, and litigation: international, japan, 2008-2019; “foreign expert, usa/japan, intellectual property, 2019 chambers asia pacific, intellectual property: international, japan, 2008-2019 and dispute resolution: international, japan, 2008-2019 legal 500 asia pacific, intellectual property: international, japan, 2012-2017 and dispute resolution: international, japan 2013-2017 intellectual property: international, japan, and litigation: international, japan, 2008-2018; foreign expert, usa/japan, intellectual property, 2018 included in world ip review – leaders list (2016-2019) intellectual asset management, leading lawyer for japan: foreign, 2015 best lawyers, intellectual property law, 2019 edition artificial intelligence corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital fintech intellectual property transactions and due diligence japan life sciences mergers and acquisitions private equity technology technology licensing english japanese partner state of california state of new york state of washington menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Rodrigo Castillo Cottin Partner Private Clients, Tax, Latin America Bogotá | Rodrigo Castillo Cottin Partner EDUCATIONUniversidad Externado de Colombia Specialization TaxLeiden University Advanced Master International Tax LawUniversity of Central Venezuela Masters International Private LawHague Academy Universidad Monteavila PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Bogotá Private Clients, Tax, Latin America English Spanish rodrigo castillo cottin rodrigo castillo cottin founded the rimôn office in colombia, rimon’s first latin american office, to focus on trusts & estates and tax law. with over 20 years of experience, rodrigo is a recognized lawyer who advises high-net-worth individuals and families on wealth management matters, international tax law, planning, and compliance, inheritance and estate planning, exchange of information, and amnesty programs.selected experiencemr. castillo cottin advises high-net-worth clients on the full range of tax and wealth management-related matters. he is a chambers-ranked attorney, a leader in international tax law and planning, and nationally recognized for his advice on multijurisdictional reorganizations. his chambers & partners profile quotes a source praising mr. castillo cottin’s work: “rodrigo’s main strength is that, as well as his deep understanding of the legal framework, he takes the time to analyze in detail each of the concerns or doubts that the client has. he has the patience to discuss, explain and review all the doubts — this make[s] us, as clients, feel completely sure of the quality of any advice.”mr. castillo cottin regularly contributes to industry publications and takes part in seminars and trainings on tax and wealth management-related topics.awards and recognitionchambers & partners, private wealth law – colombia: band 1, 2019-2025most highly regarded capital markets lawyer, who’s who legal (law business research ltd), 2020private client global elite directory – 2025, 2026tax law and trusts and estates – best lawyers in colombia® – 2020-2025publications, speaking engagements and mediaauthor, step journal, “compliance in colombia”, june 2026contributing author to annual guide, “colombia: chambers and partners private wealth guide”, august 2025contributing author, “colombia: private wealth and private client”, lexology, august 2025contributing author to annual guide, “colombia: private client” 7th edition, the legal 500, january 2024contributing author, “colombia: private wealth and private client”, lexology, november 2024contributing author, “colombia: private client,” lexology: getting the deal through, november 2023contributing author, “colombia: private wealth and private client”, lexology, november 2023contributing author to annual guide, “colombia: chambers and partners private wealth guide”, september 2023contributing author, “herramientas nacionales para organizar partimonios familiares”, gestion patrimonial familiarcontributing author, “impuesto al patrimonio 2023. una visión sobre el proceso legislativo”, reforma tributaria, 2022media interview, “impuesto al patrimonio motiva gasto corriente y contribuye a inflación”, august, 2022media interview, “cuando el patrimonio no cuadra empiezan los problemas”, august, 2022panelist, “every breath you take: privacy and disclosure”, private client forum americas 2022, july 2022contributing author, “colombia: are we losing course?”, ifc media, april 2022contributing author to annual guide, “private wealth trends and developments in colombia”, chambers and partnerscontributing author to annual guide, “private wealth 2021 law and practice in colombia”, chambers and partnerscontributing author to annual guide, “getting the deal through – private client”, lexology, 2021contributing author to annual guide, “colombia: private client”, the legal 500contributing author, “tax considerations for private clients in colombia”, lexology, december 2019contributing author, “private client law in colombia”, lexology, december 2019contributing author, “tax on inbound investment in colombia”, lexology, march 2019contributing author, “private clients in colombia”, lexology, january 2019contributing author, “private trusts, foundations and charities in colombia”, lexology, january 2019author, “exchange of information: where are we heading to?”, baker & mckenzie private banking newsletter, wealth management, september 2015author, “update on colombian tax rules affecting wealth management”, baker & mckenzie private banking newsletter, wealth management, march 2015 education universidad externado de colombia specialization tax leiden university advanced master international tax law university of central venezuela masters international private law hague academy universidad monteavila previous experience baker & mckenzie (partner) universidad externado de colombiaspecialization taxleiden universityadvanced master international tax lawhague academyuniversidad monteavila baker & mckenzie (partner) cfius/national security estate and gift tax international international tax latin america private clients tax english spanish partner colombia venezuela bogotá | |
 | Private: Jungwoo Chang Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets Seoul | Private: Jungwoo Chang Partner Seoul Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets English Korean jungwoo chang professional experiencejungwoo chang represents companies at all stages of their lifecycle, from startups to public companies with a focus on internet and technology companies. he has substantial experience representing both buyers and sellers in m&a transactions, as well as issuers and investors in private company financings. mr. chang also regularly advises his clients on general corporate governance and regulatory issues which arise from business transactions.mr. chang has a deep understanding of corporate matters and culture through his unique experience of working at a conglomerate, unicorn, and advising on the buy-side of deals in asia.prior to joining rimon, mr. chang’s experience includes co-founding south korean firm, accelsior partners, and serving as general counsel to a tech unicorn company which acquired more than 100 entities in asia. in his general counsel role, mr. chang oversaw all of the m&a, corporate and regulatory work for the company in korea, singapore, thailand, vietnam, taiwan, and the united states.mr. chang also has experience as corporate counsel for one of the largest pan-asia private equity/venture capital firms (with over krw 5 trillion assets under management) in korea, and lg international, a commodity trading and mining company of the lg group. while working at lg international, he was seconded to an indonesian mining company located in borneo.mr. chang is an early-stage investor and a general partner of angel funds registered with ministry of smes and start-ups in korea. he also served as a non-commissioned officer in the republic of korea army, and received the certificate of appreciation from donald rumsfeld, the then united states secretary of defense. sungkyunkwan law schoolj.d.seoul national universitybs (mechanical and aerospace engineering) accelsior partners (managing partner & co-founder)yellomobile inc. (general counsel)stic investment inc.lg international corp. awards and recognition in-house lawyer of the year, asian legal business korea law awards, 2016 - finalist memberships korean bar association korea international trade association (international trade specialist) korea financial investment association (certified investment manager) corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital fund formation mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets english korean partner korea seoul | |
 | James C. Chapman Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, China Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | James C. Chapman Partner EDUCATIONThe Catholic University of America B.A. International Relations; B.A. SpanishSanta Clara University J.D.Santa Clara University M.B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, China English Mandarin Spanish james c. chapman mr. chapman focuses his practice on securities law, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and international business transactions. he counsels publicly traded and privately held clients on public offerings, private placements, debt financings, venture capital transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and related transactions. mr. chapman also represents venture capital firms, angels, and private equity groups in their investments. with 30 years of experience in corporate and securities law, he has represented clients in over 300 mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions.mr. chapman has counseled clients ranging from media to pharmaceutical companies on numerous china-united states transactions. his international transactions work includes assisting chinese companies in both investing and raising capital in the united states. mr. chapman also assists u.s. firms in investing and operating in china and has been involved in negotiating resolutions to some of the most high-profile disputes involving us companies operating in china. education the catholic university of america b.a. international relations; b.a. spanish santa clara university j.d. santa clara university m.b.a. previous experience morgan, lewis & bockius llp (partner) foley ventures llc (manager) foley & lardner, llp (partner) the catholic university of americab.a. international relations; b.a. spanishsanta clara universityj.d.santa clara universitym.b.a. morgan, lewis & bockius llp (partner)foley ventures llc (manager)foley & lardner llp (partner) awards and recognition lawyer international – legal 100 – lawyer of the year 2026 – venture capital & private equity -usa acq5 global awards 2026 – securities lawyer of the year global 100 – 2026 lawyer of the year – venture capital & private equity – usa m&a today global awards – lawyer of the year - venture capital & private equity – usa the strategist – 2026 lawyer of the year - venture capital & private equity – usa lawyer of distinction 2026– corporate & transactional law acq5 global awards 2025 – securities lawyer of the year acq5 global awards 2025 – us china investment attorney of the year acq5 global awards 2025 – clean tech lawyer of the year acq5 global awards 2025 – m&a lawyer of the year acq5 global awards 2025 – game changer of the year lawyer international – legal 100 – lawyer of the year- venture capital & private equity -usa elite lawyer 2025 - m&a lawyer of the year martindale hubbel – 2025 distinguished attorney corporate america today – 2025 lawyer of the year – venture capital & private equity global 100 awards – 2025 lawyer of the year - venture capital & private equity – usa lawyer of distinction 2025– corporate & transactional law legal 100 – 2024 lawyer of the year – venture capital & private equity - usa acq5 global awards 2024 – securities lawyer of the year acq5 global awards 2024 – us china investment attorney of the year acq5 global awards 2024 – clean tech lawyer of the year acq5 global awards 2024 – m&a lawyer of the year acq5 global awards 2024 – game changer of the year elite lawyer 2024 - m&a lawyer of the year lawyer of distinction 2024– corporate & transactional law global 100 – 2024 lawyer of the year - venture capital & private equity - usa leading advisor awards – 2023 securities lawyer of the year m&a today - 2023 lawyer of the year - venture capital & private equity - usa global 100 awards – 2023 lawyer of the year - venture capital & private equity - usa elite lawyer 2023 - m&a lawyer of the year lawyer of distinction 2023 – corporate & transactional law acquisition international leading advisor awards – 2023 lawyer of the year m&a and venture capital transactions lawyer international legal 100 – 2023 venture capital transactions and securities lawyer of the year game changer global awards 2023 – securities lawyer of the year game changer global awards 2023 – us china investment attorney of the year game changer global awards 2023 – clean tech lawyer of the year corporate live wire global awards – venture capital lawyer of the year 2022 m&a today 2022 – lawyer of the year - venture capital & private equity - usa elite lawyer 2022 - m&a lawyer of the year lawyer of distinction 2022– corporate & transactional law acquisition international leading advisor awards – 2022 lawyer of the year m&a and venture capital transactions global 100 – 2022 leading venture capital transactions and securities lawyer of the year game changer global awards 2022 – securities lawyer of the year game changer global awards 2022 – us china investment attorney of the year game changer global awards 2022 – clean tech lawyer of the year legal elite – 2021 securities and venture capital law specialist of the year lawyer of distinction 2021– corporate & transactional law corporate live wire global awards – m&a lawyer of the year 2021 corporate live wire global awards – venture capital lawyer of the year 2021 acquisition international leading advisor awards – 2021 lawyer of the year venture capital transactions and securities law - california lawyer of distinction 2020 – corporate & transactional law acquisition international 2020 - lawyer of the year - venture capital and securities transactions corporate live wire global awards – m&a lawyer of the year 2020 corporate live wire global awards – venture capital lawyer of the year 2020 us clean tech attorney of the year, acq global (metropolis international group ltd), 2018 us-china investment attorney of the year, acq global (metropolis international group ltd), 2018 most outstanding us securities lawyer, acquisition international (ai global media ltd.), 2018 china investment attorney of the year, worldwide financial advisor (productive media), 2016-2017 best m&a attorney, california, ai global media (ai global media ltd), 2016 china investment attorney of the year, corporate live wire, 2016 china investment attorney of the year, finance monthly (universal media ltd.), 2014-2016 best for public offerings and private placements, corporate live wire, 2015 china investment attorney of the year in california, global law experts, 2015 china investment attorney of the year – california, corporate intl magazine (jrs corporate limited), 2015 top rated securities & corporate finance attorney, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2004–2008, 2012-13 top 25 clean tech lawyers in california, daily journal, 2011 top 500 mergers & acquisitions, the legal 500 rankings (legalease ltd), 2010 silicon valley’s top attorneys, san jose magazine, 2003–2007 publications trade secret protection in china: a perspective from china and hong kong, publication description association of corporate counsel. jan. 2013 corporate law insights: top corporate lawyers share what they know best, chapter - "mergers & acquisitions-what every ceo should know", publication description execusense. oct. 2012 joint ventures in china: what every ceo should know, publication description vc experts. sep 2012 8 trends in venture capital, publication description law360. june 4, 2012 cleantech patents and investments: what to expect in 2012, publication description law360. feb. 29, 2012 company for sale: five common mistakes to avoid, publication description daily journal. nov. 10, 2011 mergers and acquisitions in china: part two - anatomy of a deal in the middle kingdom, publication description corporate finance review. nov. 2011 clean technology innovation in china, publication description top capital magazine. oct. 2011 a brave new world: technology transfer to china, publication description the licensing law journal. sep. 2011 mergers and acquisitions in china: anatomy of a deal--part 1, publication description corporate finance review. sep. 2011 "jiao pengyou"-a guide for successful business relationships in china, publication description american management association. mar. 5, 2011 mergers and acquisitions in china; trends and challenges in the middle kingdom, publication description westlaw business currents. feb. 17, 2011 mergers & acquisitions in china: current trends, and challenges in the middle kingdom, publication description the association for corporate growth. jan. 15, 2011 m&a in china: ten strategies for successful cross-border transactions, publication description asian counsel. sep. 1, 2008 in the eye of a hurricane - duties of directors in a turbulent environment, publication description software developers forum. aug. 15, 2008 the road to china: ten key lessons for doing business in china, publication description the licensing law journal. aug. 1, 2008 china ipo's: an era of transition, publication description asia counsel. may 15, 2008 trends in mergers & acquisitions, publication description band of angels newsletter. mar. 15, 2008 trends in ipo's, publication description corporate counselor. sep. 15, 2007 tumultuous times: trends in venture capital, publication description daily journal. china corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital fund formation international life sciences mergers and acquisitions private equity securities and capital markets technology english mandarin spanish partner state of california menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Peng Chen Partner Intellectual Property San Diego (Bankers Hill) | Peng Chen Partner EDUCATIONColumbia Law School J.D., 1997Johns Hopkins University Ph.D., 1993Beijing Normal University B.S., 1986PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Diego (Bankers Hill) Intellectual Property English peng chen peng chen leads his biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and diagnostics clients through the technical and legal challenges involved in developing and protecting their critical ip assets. dr. chen’s practice focuses on patent prosecution and counseling and he also is experienced in the areas of patent litigation, inter parties review, reexamination, interference, opposition, and licensing. dr. chen has been ranked in the fields of biotechnology law, patent law and patent litigation 2009-2023 by best lawyer in america. in 2018, dr. chen was selected as “lawyer of the year” in patent law in san diego by best lawyer. dr. chen also was ranked as a regional expert on china intellectual property 2011-2015 by chambers global.prior to joining rimon pc, dr. chen worked at morrison & foerster llp since 2000, including being a partner at morrison & foerster llp since 2005.for numerous clients, dr. chen manages entire patent portfolios, advising the clients on maximizing their patent positions and designing patent strategies. on behalf of one client, he obtained u.s. patent protection for its novel diagnostic test and advised the client in designing around a third party’s patents. when the third party threatened to sue the client, he worked with several morrison & foerster patent litigators in obtaining summary judgments of non-infringement twice from the district court, and eventually won the appeal from the federal circuit. (general atomics diazyme labs. div. v. axis-shield asa, 277 fed. appx. 1001, 2008 u.s. app. lexis 10235 (fed. cir. 2008)).in another case, dr. chen worked with a team of litigation attorneys, successfully reversing a summary judgment of infringement and eventually obtaining a jury verdict of non-infringement for the client in the district court. after the case was remanded to the district court, he filed reexamination request of the claims asserted by the patentee to the uspto. the board of patent appeals and interferences (board) in the uspto invalidated the claims and the federal circuit affirmed the board’s decision. (in re swanson, 540 f.3d 1368; 2008 u.s. app. lexis 18928 (fed. cir. 2008)).while earning his b.s., dr. chen was on the dean’s list. after receiving his ph.d., dr. chen conducted his post-doctoral fellowship at yale university school of medicine. he was also a harlan fiske stone scholar while in law school.selected experienceabbott laboratories v. syntron bioresearch.successfully reversed a summary judgment of infringement of a biotechnology patent for a client and eventually obtained a jury verdict of non-infringement for syntron bioresearch in a patent suit brought by abbott laboratories alleging that syntron’s test kits infringed two of abbott’s lateral flow immunoassay patents. before morrison & foerster was retained, the court had granted summary judgment of infringement in favor of abbott. we successfully persuaded the court to reconsider its ruling and to allow syntron to proceed to trial. after a three-week trial, the jury returned a verdict of non-infringement on both patents asserted by abbott. on appeal, the federal circuit affirmed all issues, except the construction of a single claim term. following appeal, the case was settled on the terms syntron had originally proposed.abbott’s glucose sensor patents.abbott sued dexcom using seven patents in anticipation of fda approval of dexcom’s short term embedded glucose sensor. abbott threatened to seek preliminary injunction when dexcom was getting ready to launch its products. we used reexamination as part of the strategy to defeat the anticipated preliminary injunction motion from abbott. we requested reexamination of all seven abbott patents. the u.s. pto granted reexamination of all seven abbott patents. the court stayed the litigation pending the resolution of the reexamination. as for abbott, it backed down on seeking a preliminary injunction when dexcom launched its glucose sensor in 2006.zyon’s urine cup collection patents.zyon sued acon for infringement of u.s. patent nos. 6,805,837 (‘837 patent) and 6,805,838 (‘838 patent). we requested reexamination of the ‘837 and ‘838 patents on a double patenting issue. the u.s. pto invalidated zyon’s patents based on the double patenting issue. education columbia law school j.d., 1997 johns hopkins university ph.d., 1993 beijing normal university b.s., 1986 previous experience morrison & foerster llp (partner) columbia law schoolj.d., 1997johns hopkins universityph.d., 1993beijing normal universityb.s., 1986 morrison & foerster llp (partner) [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] speaking engagements april 9, 2017 workshop: from bench to business, patent strategy for life science startups, 1st socal taiwanese biotechnology symposium, san diego, ca november 16, 2016 morrison & foerster symposium 2016: recent developments in intellectual property law, tokyo, japan september 26, 2015 the advanced lateral flow course, dcn diagnostics and qiagen, 10/12/2016, 11th sabpa pacific forum, san diego, ca november 6, 2014 doing business in china: new developments in intellectual property law, 21st century china program, san diego, ca september 15, 2014 advanced lateral flow course, san diego, ca [/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=""][vc_tta_section title="additional speaking engagements" tab_id="1623017793957-d2fe77ba-dea4"][vc_column_text] november 5, 2013 engagement with china: issues for small & medium enterprises, san diego, ca october 5, 2013 implications of myriad on ip protection for personalized medicine and protecting ip in us and china, 9th annual sabpa pacific forum, san diego, ca april 23, 2013 “spotlight on chinese life sciences and biotech, the international market - what chinese companies should know now, focus on intellectual property issues and outbound investment,” morrison & foerster co-hosted conference, beijing, china april 9, 2013 “international conference on investment, merger & acquisition and intellectual property deployment & transaction in biotech/pharma industry,” morrison & foerster conference, taipei, taiwan march 28, 2013 “leveraging china to build a global biotech business,” chinabio® executive san francisco workshop, san diego, ca november 3, 2012 “america invents act – challenges and opportunities,” sabpa medical device and diagnostics forum ii: advances in diagnostics for improved patient care, la jolla, ca october 4, 2012 “roadmap to a successful legal career,” san diego chinese attorneys association, the pan asian lawyers of san diego, and the filipino american lawyers of san diego event, san diego, ca may 24, 2011 “understanding china’s changing ip landscape,” u.s. china-pharma conference, philadelphia, pa march 19, 2011 “new trends in drug development: companion diagnostics,” sabpa science & technology forum, la jolla, ca november 3, 2010 “drugs - novel vs generics,” chinabio suzhou investor forum, suzhou, china october 5, 2010 “patent procurement and litigation in china,” calasia, san diego, ca january 13, 2010 “leveraging china to build a global biotech business,” chinabio® executive san francisco workshop, san francisco, ca april 10, 2009 “building a global biotech business in china,” chinabio® executive workshop, shanghai, china november 7, 2009 sabpa 5th annual pacific forum, san diego, ca [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] publications september 2008: “federal circuit gives big nod to the patent office,” morrison & foerster client alert march 2006: “patent law strategies for protecting your intellectual property,” trends in bio [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] awards and recognition intellectual property and litigation & litigation – patent, & patent law, best lawyers® (bl rankings llc), 2019-2025 biotechnology and life sciences practice, lawyer of the year, best lawyers, 2023-2024 [/vc_column_text][vc_separator css=".vc_custom_1623017852651{margin-top: 2em !important;margin-bottom: 1em !important;}"][/vc_column][/vc_row] intellectual property intellectual property litigation intellectual property transactions and due diligence international international transactions life sciences patent counseling and prosecution english partner state of california state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the southern district of california united states patent and trademark office (uspto) san diego (bankers hill) | |
 | Jacquelyn H. Choi Partner Insolvency and Restructuring Los Angeles | Jacquelyn H. Choi Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Southern California J.D.California State University, Northridge B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Insolvency and Restructuring English Korean jacquelyn h. choi jacquelyn h. choi counsels secured and unsecured creditors involving all facets of corporate bankruptcy. ms. choi has significant experience advising trade creditors, municipalities, lenders, real estate funds, commercial landlords, and corporate franchisors concerning their creditor rights in bankruptcy. she also has extensive bankruptcy litigation and appellate experience.ms. choi has a robust practice representing california municipalities involving bankruptcy matters throughout the country. she counsels the city of los angeles (including los angeles world airports) concerning a wide range of bankruptcy disputes. ms. choi’s clients have also included, among others, the counties of los angeles, santa clara, santa barbara, sonoma, orange, riverside, fresno, san bernardino, merced, contra costa, glenn, butte, alameda and napa. she routinely defends county officials in adversary proceedings, represents county prosecutors to enforce their police and regulatory powers in bankruptcy and prosecutes criminal non-dischargeability actions to judgment. ms. choi lectures on behalf of the 58 counties in california concerning a broad range of bankruptcy topics including bankruptcy taxation matters.prior to joining rimon, ms. choi practiced at dla piper during the 2008 global financial crisis, where she represented chapter 11 debtors, individual creditors and creditors’ committees concerning bankruptcy, restructuring and out-of-court workouts across all industries, including the retail, hospitality, and real estate space.selected experiencerepresentation of the county of los angeles and the county of alameda in the seminal case of in re palmdale hills property, llc wherein the 18% redemption penalties under state law were successfully characterized as “interest” under the bankruptcy code.representation of the people of the state of california and the county of los angeles in the matter of in re barton wayne fishback involving the enforcement of governmental police and regulatory powers surrounding the debtor’s illegal waste dump operations.representation of the county of los angeles in the matter of in re verity health system of california, inc. as a proposed overbidder involving the 363-asset sale related to the proposed acquisition of the debtor’s hospital.representation of the county of san bernardino in the matter of in re halo sports bar and grill, inc. involving in rem relief from the automatic stay to foreclose on a retroactive basis.representation of the county of sonoma in the matter of in re palm drive healthcare district involving the post-confirmation dissolution and transfer of assets and liabilities.representation of the county of merced in the matter of in re carson valley, llc concerning the substantial recovery of taxes, penalties and interest from the 363 sale of debtor’s contaminated property.representation of the county of santa barbara in the matter of in re carpinteria partners limited partnership involving chapter 11 conversion and in rem relief from stay.representation of the county of contra costa in the matter of in re rockenbaugh involving serial bankruptcy filings and in rem relief from stay.representation of the county of santa clara in the matter of in re pg&e corporation involving counseling and advice in connection with plan confirmation issues.representation of the county of san diego in the matter of in re a-1 express delivery service, inc. involving dismissal of a suit for alleged preferential and fraudulent transfers prior to responsive deadline.representation of numerous california counties successfully defending allegations concerning violations of the automatic stay and requests for punitive damages surrounding issuance of tax sale notices during bankruptcy proceedings.representation of domino’s pizza involving various franchisee bankruptcies and issues surrounding debtors’ proposed assumption of franchise agreements, plan exclusivity, substantive consolidation and plan confirmation disputes.representation of swift financial corporation (acquired by paypal holdings, inc.) in the matter of in re randazzo involving grant of summary judgment under non-dischargeability complaint arising from bankruptcy fraud and award of attorney’s fees and costs against debtor.representation of the official committee of unsecured creditors of in re ahava of california, llc involving opposition to secured creditor’s venue transfer request from california to new york.representation of the appointed chapter 7 trustee of in re flashcom, inc. prosecuting 125+ preferential transfer suits resulting in successful recovery of over $1.25 million on behalf of estate.representation of various real estate investment funds of wells real estate funds, inc. as commercial lessors involving fdic’s receivership of indymac bank, f.s.b. and subsequent bankruptcy proceeding.represented real estate investment trust archstone properties involving residential tenant bankruptcies.publicationsauthor of “a franchisor’s guide to surviving franchisee bankruptcies”, american bankruptcy institute journal (2010)author of “should bankruptcy courts abstain from determining tax liabilities based on federalism and comity”, american bankruptcy institute journal (2021)speaking engagements“emerging trends involving advanced bankruptcy topics” (california association of county treasurers and tax collectors’ education conference; july 2021)“understanding the complex world of bankruptcy taxation” (california association of county treasurers and tax collectors’ education conference; october 2020)“bankruptcy law primer amid the pandemic” (county of santa barbara; september 2020)“bankruptcy 101: back to the basics” (california association of county treasurers and tax collectors; august 2020)“nothing is certain but property taxes” (county of santa clara; feb. 2020)“demystifying the world of bankruptcy” (california association of county treasurers and tax collectors area iv meeting; nov. 2019)“bankruptcy – maneuvering through the process and avoiding lawsuits” (annual conference of california association of county treasurers and tax collectors, nov. 2017)“bankruptcy basics” (merced county; july 2017).awards and recognitionsbest lawyers® (2024-2026) – bankruptcy and creditor debtor rights / insolvency and reorganization law education university of southern california j.d. california state university, northridge b.a. previous experience raines feldman llp (partner) dla piper llp squire sanders & dempsey llp, now squire patton boggs the honorable ernest m. robles, united states bankruptcy judge, c.d. cal. university of southern californiaj.d.california state university, northridgeb.a. raines feldman llp (partner)dla piper llpsquire sanders & dempsey llp, now squire patton boggsgraham & james llpthe honorable ernest m. robles, united states bankruptcy judge, c.d. cal. insolvency and restructuring english korean partner district of columbia state of california state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. district court for the western district of new york los angeles | |
 | Simon Christiaën Partner Intellectual Property, Europe, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, International Paris | Simon Christiaën Partner Paris Intellectual Property, Europe, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, International English French simon christiaën *attorney is a member of a french separate legal entity, rimôn electa law s.e.l.a.s. and not rimôn p.c. simon christiaën is a patent/intellectual property law, litigation & dispute resolution attorney, upc representative and arbitrator at the wipo arbitration and mediation center with over 30 years of continuous experience, exclusively in law firms specializing in ip law and ip departments of business law firms. he has a particular focus on patent law/prosecution and complex patent and design patent litigation. simon has a deep background in infringement actions and ex parte/inter partes preliminary injunctions in an international context, actions for invalidity, revocation and to claim ownership, unfair/parasitic competition actions, opposition procedure before the inpi and euipo, ip/it due diligences, f-t-o, prior art searches and patentability/legal validity studies, ip prosecution and portfolio management, software/it (including saas, erp, mes) contracts and issues.simon represents clients and operates in all industry and economic sectors, including mechanical engineering, manufacturing electronics, mechatronics, robotics, railway, automotive and aeronautic engineering, industrial design, construction, buildings, scientific and medical equipment and devices, computer technology, internet, ai, multimedia, entertainment and sport, industrial chemicals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnologies, life sciences, e-health, para-pharmacy, food, agro-food and mock meat, energy, cosmetic, hygiene, beauty and luxury products, insurance and financial services.simon graduated from grenoble ii university (upmf, cuerpi) and holds a ph.d. in private international intellectual property law awarded with distinction cuma sum laude and two specialty certificates including ‘patent law.’ he is teaching intellectual property law at the lefebvre dalloz compétences, a training organization in paris la défense. university grenoble ii (upmf)doctorate in private international intellectual property law (thesis financed by the frenchministry for research and technologies)university grenoble ii (upmf)capa (ranked second in the entrance examination of the bar school)university grenoble ii (upmf)postgraduate, majored in industrial property law at the university center for intellectualproperty teaching and research (cuerpi) with distinctionuniversity grenoble ii (upmf)master’s degree in private law, specialization in ‘industrial property law’ and ‘internationalprivate law’ dwf france (partner)taylorwessing france (partner)pwc (landwell & partners) (manager then director)dom & associés (partner)lazareff le bars (partner)lamy, véron, ribeyre & associés (senior associate)cabinet lamoureux (junior associate) europe intellectual property intellectual property litigation international litigation and alternative dispute resolution patent counseling and prosecution english french partner arbitrator at the wipo arbitration and mediation center certificate of ip specialty certificate of ip specialty with the specific qualification ‘"patent law’" paris upc representative paris | |
 | Robert (Bob) Cocchia Partner Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants San Diego (Bankers Hill) | Robert (Bob) Cocchia Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of San Diego School of Law J.D.Babson College B.S., summa cum laudePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Diego (Bankers Hill) Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants robert (bob) cocchia robert (bob) cocchia concentrates his practice on employment litigation and employment counseling, consumer class actions, and complex business/commercial disputes.mr. cocchia has over 25 years of experience successfully representing businesses in a wide range of employment disputes including employee misclassification, wage and hour claims, breach of employment contracts, theft of trade secrets, employee non-compete agreements, discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, disability and harassment claims.mr. cocchia was trial counsel for the defendant in goldman v. radioshack corporation, a class action case in federal court in pennsylvania involving alleged wage and hour violations under the fair labor standards act. the case resulted in a complete defense verdict after a three-week jury trial. bob was also lead trial counsel for defendant in huston v. battelle memorial institute, a discrimination and whistle-blower retaliation case that was tried in federal court in california resulting in the jury awarding no damages to plaintiff.while mr. cocchia has developed substantial experience guiding clients through california’s complex employment laws, both in litigation and counseling, he has also defended employment claims for clients under both federal and state law in throughout the country, and before government agencies (eeoc, dfeh).in addition to litigation, mr. cocchia advises clients throughout the employment process including employee onboarding, determining exempt or non-exemption classification, drafting employment agreements, confidentiality and proprietary rights agreements, separation and release agreements, employment policies and handbooks; advising on employee leaves of absence and requests for accommodation; and conducting internal investigations.mr. cocchia has also successfully defended numerous manufacturers, retailers and service providers in consumer class actions involving claims brought under california business & professions code sections 17200 and 17500 for unfair competition (ucl), false advertising (fal) and deceptive pricing, and civil code section 1750, the consumers legal remedies act (clra).prior to joining rimon, he was general counsel of a software development company and coordinated the company’s intellectual property strategy, contract formation, and licensing agreements.selected experienceobtained a defense verdict as trial counsel for a government contractor accused of whistleblower retaliation after a two-week jury trial.obtained an early dismissal for a national retailer in a consumer class action alleging deceptive pricing, false advertising and unfair competition under california business & professions code section 17200 and 17500 and california civil code section 1750 (clra).obtained for a chemicals manufacturer an early dismissal of claims of unfair/unlawful competition under california business & professions code section 17200, brought by a competitor regarding sales to the state of california.represented a large retailer in multiple nationwide and state class actions, and in multiple individual actions alleging wage and hour violations.represented a wireless telecommunications provider in numerous consumer class actions involving claims of false advertising and unfair competition under california business & professions code section 17200, and improper collection of federal exercise taxes and sales taxes.successfully defended a government contractor providing training to the military against claims that that the contractor violated the uniform trade secrets act.obtained a summary judgment on behalf of the defendant in a complex breach of contract and fraud case, in which the plaintiff sought in excess of us$500 million in damages.represented a thoroughbred horse owner in claims against an agent for fraud and breach of contract in relation to the purchase of horses in excess of us$45 million.represented a government contractor in litigation involving breach of contract, and tortious interference with contract claims with a subcontractor.obtained the dismissal of a shareholder derivative class action on behalf of a special litigation committee.represented a partner in the unwinding of an accounting partnership and the subsequent sale of the business.conducted an internal investigation for a company accused of fraud and securities violations.publicationsco-author, “california dreaming, california nightmare – 3 takeaways from california’s controversial independent contractor bill becoming law,” dentons client alert and international law office (ilo), september 23, 2019co-author, “tectonic shift – key takeaways as california legislature passes controversial independent contractor bill,” dentons client alert, september 12, 2019“california allows employment class action waivers; but the paga threat persists,” dentons client alert, june 26, 2014the 2014 mckenna long & aldridge california litigation guide, april 17, 2014“finra to conduct cybersecurity ‘sweeps,'” dentons client alert, march 17, 2014“arbitration clauses: avoiding class actions after the concepcion decision,” the 2013 mckenna long & aldridge california litigation guide, january 2013“successful strategies for today’s employment law attorneys,” inside the minds series – strategies for employment litigation 2012awards and recognitiontop-rated business litigation attorney, super lawyers (thomson reuters), 2016-2020top-rated employment and labor, super lawyers (thomson reuters), 2022professional associationsamerican bar associationlos angeles county bar associationsan diego county bar association education university of san diego school of law j.d. babson college b.s., summa cum laude previous experience dentons (partner) university of san diego school of lawj.d.babson collegeb.s., summa cum laude dentons (partner) competition, antitrust, and consumer law employee mobility, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation technology wage and hour partner state of california u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california san diego (bankers hill) | |
 | Steven Colby Partner Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Steven Colby Partner EDUCATIONSanta Clara University J.D.Indiana University Ph.D.Oberlin College B.A. Mathematics & ChemistryPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology steven colby in addition to being a patent attorney, dr. steven colby has been an experienced cto and ceo. he applies his experience to the development of patent portfolios for startup companies.dr. colby received his ph.d. from indiana university, bloomington, where he focused on the development and design of scientific instruments. he has over 40 published scientific papers and abstracts and holds several patents. prior to becoming a patent attorney, dr. colby was director of product development for a scientific instrument company. his professional background extends to software and hardware development, website development, mobile apps, manufacturing management, medical devices, electronics, sensors, security, measurement devices, control systems, lasers, mass spectrometry, chromatography, and bioanalysis.dr. colby’s patent prosecution practice covers broad areas of technology, excluding pharma. education santa clara university j.d. indiana university ph.d. oberlin college b.a. mathematics & chemistry previous experience royse law, (director of ip strategies) peters verny, llp (senior partner) carr & ferrell, llp mynette technologies, inc. (ceo) hyperkey, inc. (ceo) scientific instrument services, inc. (cto) santa clara universityj.d.indiana universityph.d.oberlin collegeb.a. mathematics & chemistry royse law, (director of ip strategies)peters verny, llp (senior partner)carr & ferrell, llpmynette technologies, inc. (ceo)hyperkey, inc. (ceo)scientific instrument services, inc. (cto) artificial intelligence cannabis law intellectual property patent counseling and prosecution technology partner state of california supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the northern district of california united states patent and trademark office (uspto) menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Saverio (Sam) Coppola Partner Entertainment, Sports and Media, Tax Montreal | Saverio (Sam) Coppola Partner EducationMcGill University BA - Political Science (Hons).University of Ottawa LL-L - MBAPrevious Experience
Montreal Entertainment, Sports and Media, Tax English French Italian saverio (sam) coppola saverio (sam) coppola is a partner in rimon’s montreal office who focuses his practice on entertainment, media and commercial tax law. mr. coppola represents financiers, film, television, gaming, technology and web clients in entertainment law, tax and corporate law related issues. he also has significant experience in worldwide tax credits and structuring co-productions and ventures with canadian, u.s., european and asian companies.mr. coppola is a recognized thought leader in entertainment law. notably, he co-created the podcast, “show me the money – film financing”. he has taught and lectured at various educational institutions and conferences worldwide. a legal innovator, he maximises the use of current technologies and operates a “paperless” practice.professional associationsquébec bar associationcanadian bar associationacademy of canadian cinema and televisionawards and recognitionmr. coppola’s achievements include:lawyer of the year in entertainment law in quebec, best lawyersthe best lawyers in canada (entertainment law) list – 2011-2020who’s who legal in sports & entertainment law in canadamartindale-hubbell bv® distinguished™ 4.4 out of 5 peer review ratingleading lawyer, canadian legal lexpert directory (consistently recommended – entertainment law) education mcgill university ba - political science (hons). university of ottawa ll-l - mba previous experience gascon & associates llp borden ladner gervais llp coudert brothers mcgill universityba – political science (hons).university of ottawall-l – mba gascon & associates llpborden ladner gervais llpcoudert brothers publications speaking engagements and conferences “show me the money – film financing”, 2020-2021 - ongoing podcast, youtube, spotify, itunes. techtainment—convergence entre la technologie et le droit du divertissement, grands rendez-vous de la formation, barreau du québec, montréal & québec, 2020 & 2021 international financing review, afm, los angeles. estate and tax planning, investors group seminars. website entanglements;multimedia website analysis, centre juridique des avocats du québec. trusts: estate planning & protection, private conferences (montréal). civil code reform, canadian institute of chartered accountants (cica). co-producing with china, banff-tv world festival, moderator. personal residence trusts, the gazette (montréal). estate freezes and reversals, c.i.c.a., accountants workshop. analyse financière et fiscale de la loi 146, conference (rcgt). réforme du code civil (loi 20 et 146), conference, colloque a.p.f.f. film financing film workshop, ccce, albany, ny. "maximizing alternative revenue streams in the multi-platform universe", conference prime time, ottawa, panellist. film financing conferences; star contracts “financing independent films”. gap financing films, zga media conferences—women in media, montreal world film festival, moderator and panellist. internet content regulations; coudert brothers studio presentations, los angeles. co-productions canada at cannes, cannes film festival. mpa copyright & moral rights survey, mpaa, los angeles, california. canadian film and multimedia tax credits, mediaxchange masterclass seminar, hamburg, germany. articles "achieving the paper-less office, as part of the leg@llt3.0 conference, montreal, quebec. safe income: a misnomer, author, c.a. magazine. vivre en condo, author, actif magazine. international film tax incentives, blg publication, author. jobs act holds incentives for producing films in the u.s., tax notes international, co-author. producing with pacific rim: china, japan, south korea; crédits d’impôts cinématographiques canadiens et québécoises, les affaires, author. corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media tax english french italian partner bar of quebec montreal | |
 | Bertha A. Cortes Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Entertainment, Sports and Media Los Angeles | Bertha A. Cortes Partner Los Angeles Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Entertainment, Sports and Media English Spanish bertha cortes bertha cortes is a partner in rimon’s corporate practice. she focuses on corporate and securities transactions. ms. cortes has represented clients in a wide variety of business law matters and business transactions, including merger and acquisition transactions, public and private debt and equity transactions, including structured debt financings, venture capital, bridge financings, public offerings and private placements, as well as general corporate representation. in particular, ms. cortes has extensive experience in corporate and finance issues that arise in entertainment industry transactions, including some of the most significant entertainment finance deals, including the establishment of marvel studios and summit entertainment.ms. cortes began her legal career at morgan, lewis & bockius llp, where she practiced in the business and finance section from 1997 to 2000. in 2000 she joined irell & manella llp where she was a member of the transactions workgroup. before opening her own law firm in 2009, ms. cortes was a partner in the law firm of liner grode llp. ms. cortes also taught transactional skills at the ucla school of law.ms. cortes is a former member and secretary of the corporations committee of the state bar of california’s business law section. harvard law schoolj.d., cum laudeuniversity of california, berkeleyb.a., anthropology cortes carey plc (partner) liner grode llp (partner) irell & manella llp (associate) morgan, lewis & bockius llp (associate) awards and recognition super lawyers, southern california rising star, numerous years international finance law review "deal of the year - securitization" (2006) memberships & affiliations california lawyers association hollywood food coalition, board of directors university of california, los angeles - school of law, lecturer (2015) corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital entertainment, sports and media mergers and acquisitions english spanish partner state of california los angeles | |
 | Jennifer Dasari Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions Minneapolis | Jennifer Dasari Partner EDUCATIONGeorgetown University J.D.University of Minnesota B.A. (Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa)PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Minneapolis Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions jennifer dasari in her extensive experience practicing corporate and business law, ms. dasari has represented clients in a wide range of securities law, private equity financing, mergers and acquisitions, entrepreneurial start-up matters, and commercial transactions.ms. dasari has been instrumental in assisting her clients on a wide spectrum of issues from small transactional matters to large corporate negotiations. specifically, in the mergers and acquisitions arena. ms. dasari has worked on stock purchase, asset purchase, and merger transactions across multiple industries, including technology, financial services, healthcare, and energy. she has represented private equity funds in their formations and investment deals, and she also represented companies that were seeking angel and venture capital financing. for start up and emerging clients, she provides outside general counsel services and guides them through their various growth stages and exit events.prior to joining rimon, ms. dasari served as an attorney in the corporate and entrepreneurial services practice groups at gray plant mooty, the longest-standing law firm in minneapolis. from there, she moved to renaissance law group where she worked closely with start-up and emerging growth companies.publicationsco-author, regulation a plus, lexis practice advisor®. april 2017co-author, recognizing social entrepreneurship: minnesota embraces the public benefit corporation, bench & bar of minnesota, volume 71 (no 8). september 2014 education georgetown university j.d. university of minnesota b.a. (summa cum laude, phi beta kappa) previous experience renaissance law group (partner) gray plant mooty georgetown universityj.d.university of minnesotab.a. (summa cum laude, phi beta kappa) renaissance law group (partner)gray plant mooty banking and financial services corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital mergers and acquisitions securities and capital markets technology partner state of minnesota minneapolis | |
 | Stephanie De Giovanni Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Europe, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, International Trade and Customs Law Paris | Stephanie De Giovanni Partner EDUCATIONUniversité Paris Sud (Paris XI) DESS / Master 2 in Business Law in partnership with HECThe Washington College of Law - American University, Washington DC LLM in International Business LawParis X Bi-Deug and DEJA in Common Law Studies and French Business LawVersailles School of The Bar Certificate to practice law as a French Attorney (CAPA)PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Paris Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Europe, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, International Trade and Customs Law English French Spanish stephanie de giovanni *attorney is a member of a french separate legal entity, rimôn electa law s.e.l.a.s. and not rimôn p.c. stéphanie de giovanni is an accomplished lawyer in the fields of international trade law and cross-border litigation, with over 25 years’ practice in international law and complex commercial disputes. admitted to the paris and new york bars, ms. de giovanni has extensive experience in the fields of distribution law and compliance. she assists her clients with their international expansion projects or their desire to establish a presence in france by setting up an appropriate distribution network.since the beginning of her career, she has worked on commercial agency issues, intermediation and the setting up of export distribution networks. in addition, she regularly deals with issues relating to contract termination and related litigation. she regularly examines the conflict between the public policy rules governing distribution and the imperative principles of compliance.stephanie focuses her practice on the following areas of law:distribution law and drafting secure international contracts.representing clients in cross-border litigation, arbitration and negotiation of settlement agreements (particularly in connection with termination of contracts or commercial relations).product liability and unfair competition.compliance, including the fight against corruption, export regulations, international sanctions and embargoes, as well as regulatory requirements and rules relating to business ethics.ms. de giovanni has deep experience in advising clients on compliance issues, including the fight against corruption (particularly in the context of france’s “sapin ii” legislation), regulatory issues, international sanctions, as well as corporate social responsibility (“csr”) and esg (environment, social and governance) assessment. she assists clients in developing appropriate and effective compliance procedures for deployment within their groups and organizations.ms. de giovanni represents clients in a wide range of sectors, including food, life sciences, automotive, aeronautics, manufacturing, advanced and innovative technologies and luxury goods. in particular, she advises boards of directors on their compliance and duty of care challenges. she regularly conducts workshops to train clients on compliance issues and extraterritorial anti-corruption laws.stéphanie de giovanni advises clients daily in the following areas:setting up or restructuring cross-border distribution networks, subcontracting, commercial agency, intermediation and sourcing relationships.international contracts and cross-border disputes, including international private law aspects (conflicts of law and jurisdiction).sudden or abusive termination of established commercial relationships, both as advisor and litigator or pre-litigator.complex commercial disputes and negotiation of settlement protocols.compliance policies, including anti-corruption audits, implementation or updating of risk mapping, drafting and adaptation of ethics charters, due diligence and assistance with investigations carried out by the french anti-corruption agency.preventive measures to avoid unfair, deceptive, abusive and/or unfair competition practices (disparagement, confusion, disorganization, parasitism) and representation in litigation or pre-litigation.financial sanctions and embargoes, including international trade restrictions.product liability issues, including regulatory questions, legal proceedings or representation in out-of-court expert appraisals, product recall or withdrawal situations, and negotiation of settlement agreements.ms. de giovanni is a recognized trainer with the training institute lefebvre dalloz formation, where she regularly offers training on international contracts and compliance issues. each year, she writes the french chapter of the kluwer / iba publication of the international encyclopedia of agency and distribution contracts.ms. de giovanni is recognized for her drafting of robust compliance programs and is consistently ranked in the leaders league for compliance. she has also been listed in the legal 500 in the life sciences category. in 2023, she was appointed as french foreign trade advisor by the french prime minister.she also has an extensive network of foreign correspondents around the world, with whom she collaborates closely. within the rimôn network, she regularly works with her american colleagues and those from other rimôn countries on complex international issues. education université paris sud (paris xi) dess / master 2 in business law in partnership with hec the washington college of law - american university, washington dc llm in international business law paris x bi-deug and deja in common law studies and french business law versailles school of the bar certificate to practice law as a french attorney (capa) previous experience simon associés (partner, head of compliance) cms francis lefebre avocats (counsel) université paris sud (paris xi)dess / master 2 in business law in partnership with hecthe washington college of law – american university, washington dcllm in international business lawparis xbi-deug and deja in common law studies and french business lawversailles school of the barcertificate to practice law as a french attorney (capa) simon associés (partner, head of compliance)cms francis lefebre avocats (counsel) [vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color="custom" accent_color="#cccccc" css=".vc_custom_1623020525066{margin-top: 2em !important;}"][vc_column_text] publications author of the french chapter of the international encyclopedia of agency and distribution agreements (ieada) published by the international bar association. co-author of the french chapter of the cms guide to arbitration, fourth edition author of numerous articles and speakers at events on anti-bribery, including two forums on anti-corruption held in 2013 and 2016 with the oecd anti-corruption department. speaker at a conference on the extraterritorial reach of compliance laws and the cloud act held at simon associés in 2019. co-author and editor of the compliance newsletter of simon associés in 2020 [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row] arbitration and mediation artificial intelligence corporate and business transactions environmental, social and governance europe export controls and economic sanctions international trade and customs law litigation and alternative dispute resolution regulatory, compliance & corporate governance white collar and government investigations english french spanish partner paris state of new york paris | |
 | Judy Deng Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Technology, CFIUS/National Security Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Judy Deng Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley LL.M.Fudan University LL.M.Fudan University LL.B.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Technology, CFIUS/National Security English Mandarin judy deng judy deng practices corporate and securities law, with an emphasis on the representation of international social networking, entertainment, digital media, software and medical technology companies. ms. deng has extensive experience counseling private companies with international operations in various stages of growth and advising institutional investors in complex cross-border transactions involved with such companies. ms. deng counsels clients in cross-border restructurings and reorganizations, financing, mergers and acquisitions, executive and employee incentive programs, and strategic intellectual property transactions. judy’s clients include world-leading interactive entertainment and digital media companies.prior to joining rimon, ms. deng was a partner of the san francisco offices of an amlaw 100 law firm.speaking engagementsselectusa investment seminar at bio international conventionassociation for corporate growth san franciscobay area young tax attorneysassociation of chinese entrepreneurs of u.c. berkeleyawards and recognitionexternal counsel of the year, asia-mena counsel (in-house community), 2013winner of “turnaround deals of the year” $25 million to $100 million category, m&a advisor, 2017professional associationscalifornia state bar associationnew york state bar association education university of california, berkeley ll.m. fudan university ll.m. fudan university ll.b. previous experience davis wright tremaine llp, san francisco office (partner) reed smith llp, palo alto office (counsel) university of california, berkeleyll.m.fudan universityll.m.fudan universityll.b. davis wright tremaine llp, san francisco office (partner)reed smith llp, palo alto office (counsel)pillsbury winthrop shaw pittman llp, palo alto office (associate) cfius/national security china corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation international international trade and customs law international transactions mergers and acquisitions technology wage and hour english mandarin partner state of california state of new york menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | David Devernoe Partner Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing, Corporate and Business Transactions, Trademark and Copyright San Diego (North County) | David Devernoe Partner EDUCATIONCase Western Reserve University J.D. Case Western Reserve Law Review- Publisher, Associate Editor, Note of the Year, American Agricultural Law AssociationUnion College B.S.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Diego (North County) Intellectual Property, Life Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing, Corporate and Business Transactions, Trademark and Copyright david devernoe david devernoe is a partner in rimon’s san diego office. leveraging over two decades of intellectual property (ip) counseling experience as both in-house and outside counsel, david brings a chief-ip counsel-type comprehensive and personalized perspective to his law practice. his business-centered mindset fosters the smooth flow of commerce rather than being an impediment thereto, while at the same time accounting for and minimizing risks and rapidly executing on strategic ip opportunities. responsive, transparent, personable, inquisitive, and team-oriented are terms that aptly describe david’s seasoned approach. intellectual property comprises a business tool/asset, whether it is a patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, license, or other bundle of ip-related contractual rights, and david is an expert at acquisition, preservation, extension and enforcement such rights as well as evaluating and maximizing their value for his clients.the core of david’s trusted-advisor approach drives from an intense knowledge of the underlying business models of his clients and the various technologies that drive them. david has a wealth of experience securing, leveraging, and asserting ip rights for consumer product destined for retail shelves, technologies or products subject to intense fda review, or niche industries that helps other businesses work.specifically, david brings extensive experience advising clients ranging in size from start-ups to multi-national organizations in a variety of technical arenas including medical diagnostics, medical devices, nucleic acid sequencing, bioinformatics and data translation, novel receptors, vaccines, rna based therapeutics, lipid nano particles, antibody products and targets, immunology-focused technologies, gene therapy, metabolomics, digital health, additive manufacture and 3-d printing, ar/vr software and devices, near-eye displays and imaging/optical technologies, smart garments, compression garments, health and beauty, food prep and catering, athletic equipment, nutraceuticals, machine learning software and devices, consumer devices and services, and information technology.the core legal work of david’s practice includes: patent prosecution, trademark prosecution, ip licensing/assignment, post-grant patent challenges, trademark oppositions, ip due diligence/opinions and product clearance, litigation (patent, copyright, trademark, trade secret, business), technology-business deal identification and brokering.prior to joining rimon, david served as an intellectual property partner at troutman pepper, senior ip counsel at gen-probe inc. and hologic, inc., and as an ip associate at both sidley austin llp and morrison & foerster llp. david also previously served as an assistant professor at california state university san marcos where he taught biotechnology and the law in the master of biotechnology degree program.publicationsstart up and emerging companies (alm global llc), chapter co-author, 2024the legal 500 intellectual property comparative guide, chapter author, 2023“substantial equivalence: a valid international sanitary and phytosanitary risk assessment objective for genetically modified foods” 51 case w. res. l. rev. 257 (2000).“assessing risk in funding innovation companies: intellectual property checklist,” private equity quarterly (summer 2016). education case western reserve university j.d. case western reserve law review- publisher, associate editor, note of the year, american agricultural law association union college b.s. previous experience troutman sanders (partner) hologic, inc. (senior patent counsel) sidley austin llp case western reserve universityj.d. case western reserve law review- publisher, associate editor, note of the year, american agricultural law associationunion collegeb.s. troutman sanders (partner)hologic, inc. (senior patent counsel)sidley austin llp artificial intelligence corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital intellectual property intellectual property litigation intellectual property transactions and due diligence life sciences patent counseling and prosecution technology technology licensing trademark and copyright partner district of columbia state of california united states patent and trademark office (uspto) san diego (north county) | |
 | George Dingeldein Partner Real Estate Portland | George Dingeldein Partner EDUCATIONLewis and Clark Law School J.D., cum laudeUniversity of California, Davis B.S.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Portland Real Estate george dingeldein george dingeldein’s practice is focused on transactions within the real estate and construction industries. he represents clients in business, commercial and real estate transactions, as well as in general development, construction and real estate law matters. through his extensive knowledge of the real estate and construction industries, he guides his clients through the decision-making process within a real estate transaction, providing them with efficient and tailored services. mr. dingeldein is also an accomplished corporate attorney, meaning he understands real estate transactions from all angles.mr. dingeldein represents real estate owners, developers, sponsors, investors, and operators across the full spectrum of real estate matters including acquisitions, development, leasing, financing, construction, joint ventures, and operational matters. his experience includes advising on:lease agreements in connection with office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use projectssale-leaseback transactionspublic-private partnerships & disposition and development agreementsreal estate development and constructionreal estate finance including acquisition & development, construction, and permanent financingpurchase and sale transactionsjoint venture agreementsprivate offerings including lp & llc equity interests and convertible debtentity formationcorporate governance education lewis and clark law school j.d., cum laude university of california, davis b.s. previous experience landye bennett blumstein llp (partner) lewis and clark law schoolj.d., cum laudeuniversity of california, davisb.s. landye bennett blumstein llp (partner) real estate real estate transactions partner state of oregon portland | |
 | Brian Dirkmaat Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Technology, Corporate and Business Transactions San Diego (North County) | Brian Dirkmaat Partner San Diego (North County) Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Technology, Corporate and Business Transactions English French Hebrew (Level: Gimel) brian dirkmaat brian is a partner at rimon. he provides general counsel and transactional representation, with a particular focus on early-stage financing, mergers & acquisitions, and corporate transactions. he represents investors and founders who better the world through tech, cleantech, biotech, and active outdoor lifestyle brands.brian’s commitment to providing useful legal guidance is grounded in his desire to establish long-term relationships with clients. his empathy for clients when they face business opportunities or problems forges those relationships and empowers them to make educated decisions. he understands that his work requires striking a balance between legal realities and business practicalities, while communicating complex concepts in simple terms.before joining rimon, brian was the founding partner of coeptus law, inc. before that he was a partner at a boutique firm in san diego following his time as counsel and an associate at three firms in silicon valley. university of san diego school of lawj.d.university of utahgraduate program in middle eastern studies, hebrewbrigham young universityb.a., classical studies; minor, analytical thinking coeptus law (founding partner)coast law group (partner)hoge fenton (of counsel)carr mcclellan (associate)ropers majeski (associate) speaking engagements san diego angel conference, angel academy, convertible notes, safes, and priced rounds: how early-stage financing evolved and what it means for you, february 27-28, 2025. nufund venture group, legal fundamentals for angel investors, february 7, 2024. san diego angel conference, angel academy, early-stage investing: opportunities & traps, january 26, 2024. university club; y.e.s. business development series, entity formation & ip protection, march 27, 2023. san diego angel conference, entrepreneur academy, early-stage investing: how we got here, november 17, 2021. san diego angel conference, angel academy, deal structure and valuation, november 12, 2021. tech coast angels, series seed equity, october 1, 2021. tech coast angels, safes, notes, & series seed, march 3, 2021. tech coast angels, series seed preferred stock financing, october 22, 2020. tech coast angels, safe financing documents, march 14, 2017. evonexus startup incubator, startups: how to keep it clean and investment ready, april 29, 2015. memberships american bar association state bar of california english french hebrew (level: gimel) partner state of california san diego (north county) | |
 | Benjamin Douglas Partner Investment Funds, Fund Formation, Securities and Capital Markets San Francisco | Benjamin Douglas Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley J.D., Boalt Hall School of Law / M.P.P., Goldman School of Public Policy; Member, California Law ReviewUniversity of California, Berkeley B.A. (History)PRIOR IN-HOUSE POSITIONS
San Francisco Investment Funds, Fund Formation, Securities and Capital Markets benjamin douglas ben douglas counsels businesses in all areas of asset management, including private investment advisers and wealth managers, hedge, real estate, and venture funds, fintech start-ups, mutual fund managers, and firms with hybrid businesses (such as private fund advisers that also sub-advise mutual funds). he handles matters ranging from fund formation, regulatory compliance and service provider relationships, to complex sales and acquisitions of asset management businesses.ben began his legal career at shartsis friese llp, where he practiced in that firm’s hedge fund group. in that capacity, he represented the management team at robertson stephens investment management in their spin-off of rs investments. after several years at charles schwab investment management, focusing on u.s. mutual funds and retail funds in europe and asia, ben became the general counsel of rs investments (now a franchise of victory capital management). at rs, he oversaw all legal aspects of the firm’s $20 billion aum business, including its mutual funds, institutional accounts and private funds. ben managed the sale of a majority stake in rs investments to guardian life insurance, as well as rs’s acquisition of smaller firms and hiring of portfolio teams. he has also been in-house counsel at forward management and dodge & cox.selected experienceoversaw all legal and compliance matters for an investment adviser managing over $20 billion in assets in various channels (mutual funds, institutional accounts, domestic and offshore private funds) and strategies (long and long/short equities, fixed income, and international).counseling clients on all aspects of investment management regulation, including under the investment company act of 1940, the investment advisers act of 1940, the securities act of 1933, the securities exchange act of 1934, sarbanes-oxley, erisa and the usa patriot act.creating and maintaining policies and procedures for investment adviser compliance, codes of ethics, “pay-to-play” rules, disclosure, and general risk oversight.drafting governing and offering documents for mutual funds, domestic and offshore hedge funds, real estate funds, and japanese and european retail funds.maintaining required filings for investment advisers, including forms adv, pf and 13f, schedules 13d and 13g, and required disclosures to erisa advisory clients.served as primary legal and administrative point of contact for a mutual fund family’s board of trustees. managed annual 15(c) contract renewal process.managing legal relationships with key vendors and client-facing service providers.resolved enforcement investigations by sec and state regulators. obtained favorable modifications of subsequent sec enforcement order.led legal team for investment management firm’s strategic sale and acquisitions. tasks included due diligence and the negotiation and drafting of asset purchase and employment agreements, governing documents, regulatory and shareholder approvals.representing numerous asset managers in venture investments.managing clients’ general business matters, including human resources, executive compensation and equity ownership, intellectual property, litigation, insurance coverage, and office leases. education university of california, berkeley j.d., boalt hall school of law / m.p.p., goldman school of public policy; member, california law review university of california, berkeley b.a. (history) prior in-house positions rs investments (general counsel) charles schwab investment management (vice president and senior counsel) forward management (senior counsel) university of california, berkeleyj.d., boalt hall school of law / m.p.p., goldman school of public policy; member, california law reviewuniversity of california, berkeleyb.a. (history) rs investments (general counsel)charles schwab investment management (vice president and senior counsel)forward management (senior counsel) banking and financial services corporate and business transactions environmental, social and governance europe fintech fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds litigation finance registered investment companies securities and capital markets partner state of california san francisco | |
 | Troy Doyle Partner, Chair - Global Restructuring Group Insolvency and Restructuring New York, Singapore*, Sydney | Troy Doyle Partner New York, Singapore*, Sydney Insolvency and Restructuring troy doyle “when a company needs guidance and leadership in a crisis, troy doyle is the name on speed dial.” “the go-to partner for clients facing bet-the-house restructuring situations.”chambers asia-pacifictroy doyle is a pre-eminent restructuring advisor. he is one of the most decorated restructuring lawyers in asia, and a “trusted advisor” to companies in the region.mr doyle is a partner of rimon, a chair of the firm’s global restructuring group, and leads the group for the asia-pacific region.his practice handles restructuring and insolvency matters spanning the asia pacific, including in singapore, indonesia, hong kong, greater china, vietnam and australia. he also has extensive us and uk experience.he is “top ranked” band 1 for restructuring & insolvency in the most recent editions of leading legal publications such as chambers asia-pacific (2026) and the legal 500 (2026); having held such rankings for 17 consecutive years.mr doyle has practiced in the region for over 26 years; and during this period he has restructured over us$71.9 billion of debt and equity.he frequently advises corporate clients as they undertake a restructuring process. this process often involves challenging stakeholder negotiations, raising new debt and equity (including debtor-in-possession financing), distressed investment and divestment, and implementing a consensual or court approved restructuring plan.he is also a go-to counsel for insolvency practitioners in high-stakes insolvency proceedings.prior to rimon, mr doyle was a partner of gibson, dunn & crutcher llp, co-chair of the firm’s business restructuring and reorganisation practice group, and head of the group for asia.unmatched fee structuresthe unique design of rimon allows mr doyle to offer unmatched legal fee structures for restructuring and insolvency matters. controlled and correctly managed legal fees are integral to a successful restructuring process.the concept of hourly billings can be eradicated, and replaced with the certainty of flat fee, milestone, equity-linked, and/or success fee components. each business and restructuring process is unique; as should the legal fee structure to ensure the envisaged outcome is achieved.international recognitionclient and peer rankings in the most prestigious legal publications consistently speak to his reputation in the market:top ranked, band 1 in chambers asia-pacific (asia’s leading lawyers for business) (2026 edition) for restructuring and insolvency, with clients describing him throughout the years as:“one of the best court strategists i’ve ever worked with.”“the chess grandmaster in the restructuring market; he is always in complete control of the restructuring process until the end, foreseeing every move before it is played.”“a standout partner in the market, combining technical excellence with strategic thinking through his years of experience in the region”mr doyle has maintained his top ranking, band 1, position in chambers asia-pacific for the past 10 years.honoured by the legal 500 (2026 edition) with leading individual status for his restructuring and insolvency expertise, with clients consistently commenting:“troy doyle is a market leader for “bet-the-company” restructuring situations; he is strategic and technically excellent and remains in complete control of the restructuring process.”“troy doyle has the unrivalled ability to consistently dominate the restructuring process and achieve results in bet-the-company restructuring situations.”“troy doyle is without peer in the restructuring market; he drives the deal and provides strategic guidance to achieve the desired outcome for clients.”“providing the gold standard on customer service to which other practices should aspire”.lauded as a leading lawyer for his restructuring and insolvency knowledge in the global publications:best lawyers (2026 edition) andiflr1000 (the guide to the world’s leading law firms) (2026 edition). inseadmaster of business administration (emba)university of new englandbachelor of laws/ bachelor of financial administration (accounting) gibson, dunn & crutcher, partner, co-chair business restructuring & reorganization group, head of restructuring (asia) insolvency and restructuring partner, chair - global restructuring group barrister and solicitor, supreme court of australian capital territory barrister, high court of australia solicitor, supreme court of new south wales solicitor, supreme court of western australia new york singapore* sydney | |
 | Aurelia Mitchell Durant Partner Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Technology Licensing, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Trademark and Copyright, Artificial Intelligence New Jersey (Princeton) | Aurelia Mitchell Durant Partner New Jersey (Princeton) Intellectual Property, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Technology Licensing, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Trademark and Copyright, Artificial Intelligence aurelia mitchell durant aurelia mitchell durant is a partner in rimon’s intellectual property practice. she concentrates her practice in intellectual property law and international business law.in the intellectual property realm, she has represented a diverse clientele of business owners, creatives, and innovators in the protecting their valuable intellectual property assets. she has protected, recovered, and safeguarded intellectual property assets by assisting in the development of brand protection strategies adaptable to today’s global marketplace. these strategies include copyright, trademark, licensing and intellectual property litigation.aurelia has been instrumental in restructuring not-for-profit sector corporate boards, focusing on compliance and governance best practices.she is a professional speaker, workshop facilitator, and panelist on topics such as brand protection and diversity in the law. additionally, she has served as an adjunct professor of business law and intellectual property.steadfastly committed to nurturing the next generation of legal talent, aurelia mentors law students, thereby fulfilling her goal of introducing intellectual property law to the next generation of legal talent.read more about aurelia here rutgers university school of lawj.d.duquesne universitymasters, global leadershiptemple universityb.a., political science anderson kill, of counselamd law, global intellectual property attorney artificial intelligence emerging companies and venture capital entertainment, sports and media intellectual property technology licensing trademark and copyright partner state of new jersey new jersey (princeton) | |
 | Martin W. (Marty) Enright Partner Fund Formation, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Private Equity, Corporate Governance New York | Martin W. (Marty) Enright Partner New York Fund Formation, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Private Equity, Corporate Governance martin w. (marty) enright marty is a transactional lawyer with broad and deep experience advising clients in a wide variety of financing, securities, venture capital and corporate matters.marty represents venture capital and private equity funds, both in their formation and their investment transactions and has been one of premier attorneys in helping to create and grow the vibrant market for secondary, late-stage venture investments. marty has formed several families of funds and handled their investment transactions in companies such as facebook (now meta), linkedin, twitter (now x), lyft, airbnb, pinterest, draftkings, impossible foods, wework, docusign, dropbox, palantir, spotify, spacex, anthropic, anduril, xai, cohere, perplexity and databricks, among others.marty also represents placement agents, investors and operating companies in private placement offerings of equity, debt and/or hybrid securities across a broad range of industries. in his corporate governance practice, marty is frequently called upon to represent independent directors in transactions in which conflicts of interest among the parties require that such transactions are reviewed and approved by independent directors to ensure that shareholder interests are adequately protected.during his over thirty years of practice marty has also represented clients in designing and issuing a broad array of complex securities; mergers and acquisitions; capital markets; joint ventures and strategic alliances; secured, mezzanine and unsecured loans (both as lender counsel and borrower counsel) as well as general corporate and business matters.prior to joining rimon, marty was a partner at securities boutique firm littman krooks llp, served as senior vice president and general counsel of a nasdaq traded high-tech company where he was also responsible for global joint ventures, and began his career with the distinguished new york firms of schulte roth & zabel (now mcdermott will & schulte) and seward & kissel. marty is an honors graduate of hofstra university, where he was a member of the varsity football and lacrosse teams, and boston university school of law, where he was a note and case editor of the law review. boston university school of lawj.d.; note and case editor, boston university law reviewhofstra universityb.a. littman krooks llp (partner)schulte roth and zabel llp (associate)seward & kissel llp (associate)parallel technologies, inc. (senior vice president and general counsel) securities and capital markets partner state of new york new york | |
 | Allyn B. Elliott Partner Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution Research Triangle, North Carolina | Allyn B. Elliott Partner Research Triangle, North Carolina Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution allyn b. elliott with over 20 years of experience in patent law and a background in chemical engineering, allyn partners with clients to build and protect high-value patent portfolios aligned with their business and innovation objectives. allyn builds lasting, collaborative relationships—working closely with in-house counsel and their technical teams to gain a thorough understanding of each client’s technology and strategy. her practice focuses on u.s. and international patent prosecution, portfolio management, and strategic counseling, with a hands-on, practical approach that helps clients make informed decisions and stay ahead of the competition.specializing in the chemical, environmental, and pharmaceutical industries, allyn has a proven track record of securing patents across a wide range of technologies. her expertise includes chemical formulations and manufacturing, rechargeable battery components, adhesive technology, catalyst formulation technology, metallurgy and materials recycling, pharmaceutical formulations, clean air technologies, and medical devices. this breadth of experience reflects her ability to navigate complex technical challenges and deliver strategic, results-driven patent solutions for clients across diverse industries.allyn’s practice encompasses every aspect of patent protection, from drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the uspto to overseeing and managing global patent portfolios. she provides strategic guidance on international ip strategies, conducts in-depth patent portfolio investigations, and delivers clear, actionable opinions on patentability, freedom to operate, non-infringement, and validity. allyn also brings experience in appeals and post-grant proceedings before the patent trial and appeal board. tulane university school of lawj.d., magna cum laudemississippi state universityb.s., chemical engineering, summa cum laude nk patent law (patent attorney)brinks gilson & lione (shareholder)hutchison law group (patent attorney) intellectual property patent counseling and prosecution partner state of north carolina united states patent and trademark office (uspto) research triangle north carolina | |
 | Richard Ernest Partner Leveraged Finance, Investment Funds, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Dubai and the Middle East, Banking and Financial Services Dubai, London | Richard Ernest Partner EDUCATIONCollege of Law - Chancery Lane Legal Practice CourseUniversity of South Wales C.P.E.University of Exeter B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Dubai, London Leveraged Finance, Investment Funds, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Dubai and the Middle East, Banking and Financial Services English German Italian Russian Spanish richard ernest richard ernest is an english law-qualified solicitor whose practice focuses on banking and finance, principally advising borrowers/investors (but also lenders) on all aspects of finance transactions. this includes the financing of domestic and cross-border acquisitions and general corporate lending. in addition to corporate finance, he is experienced in islamic and conventional leveraged and structured finance, project and eca-backed finance, acquisition finance, real estate finance, and restructurings and workouts.mr. ernest is ranked by chambers global 2019 as a leading lawyer for the united arab emirates: banking & finance. the publication quotes clients as praising his technical proficiency and “good client manner”. in addition, mr. ernest is recommended by legal 500 emea 2017 for uae: banking & finance and also ranked by iflr1000 2019 as ‘highly regarded’ for uae: banking.prior to joining rimon, mr. ernest was a partner at gibson dunn and also a partner at clifford chance, working in the london, moscow and frankfurt offices from 1997. he relocated to abu dhabi in january 2008 to help establish that office.he speaks english, german, spanish, italian and russian.selected experienceadvising the provider of smart city infrastructure to dubai on a unique ppp basisadvising a uae start-up business on all aspects of early-stage financing and developmentacting for the borrower of a usd1bn contractor financing for a landmark project in qataracting for a pe portfolio company on a complex, multi-jurisdictional reorganizationacting for a listed regional company on its sharia-compliant financingsacting for the sponsor on the first islamically-financed syndicated leveraged recap in the uaeacting for the equity investors on a usd1bn restructuring and new investment into a regional infrastructure/utility companyacting for the sponsors on an aed4bn syndicated islamic and conventional co-financing for the development of the midfield terminal in abu dhabiacting for a major uae-based, global healthcare provider on their debut syndicated financing (in parallel with its london ipo)acting for a major industrial entity owned by one of the largest family groups in the uae on their debut european and us-structured tlb financing (the first tlb deal undertaken by a uae entity)acting for various regional private equity houses on acquisition financing as well as gp-level fund-raisingacting for a uk plc with headquarters in the uae on all financing mattersacting for one of the largest regional banks on a usd900m syndicated credit facilityacting for a regional gre investment vehicle on real estate and other financings (including on the potential debt financing of the acquisition of a european financial institution)acting for a major regional bank on the financing for the acquisition of a minority interest in a malaysian financial institutionacting for the arrangers on the first leveraged buy-out of a regional insurance company with a listed subsidiaryacting for the lenders on a highly structured syndicated margin loan for a regional investoracting for the creditors on the restructuring of various project and other financings (including industrial and satellite projects)publicationsarticle – march 23, 2017 | alternative capital come calling in the region education college of law - chancery lane legal practice course university of south wales c.p.e. university of exeter b.a. previous experience gibson dunn & crutcher llp (partner, dubai) clifford chance llp (partner, abu dhabi, frankfurt, london, moscow) college of law – chancery lanelegal practice courseuniversity of south walesc.p.e.university of exeterb.a. gibson dunn & crutcher llp (partner, dubai)clifford chance llp (partner, abu dhabi, frankfurt, london, moscow) africa banking and financial services corporate and business transactions dubai and the middle east eastern europe and the baltics emerging companies and venture capital europe insolvency and restructuring international investment funds leveraged finance litigation finance mergers and acquisitions real estate real estate transactions united kingdom english german italian russian spanish partner england and wales dubai london | |
 | Stephen Patterson Fang Partner Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Global Private Credit, Leveraged Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Technology Sydney | Stephen Patterson Fang Partner Sydney Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Global Private Credit, Leveraged Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Technology stephen patterson fang stephen fang represents institutional investors, investment funds, insurance companies and other institutional lenders in connection with the acquisition of privately placed debt and equity securities and other secured and unsecured financing transactions involving issuers or borrowers located across the globe.in addition, stephen’s practice focuses on advising tech businesses, and strategic investors/buyers in relation to m&a and investments in the tech sector. he was most recently the general counsel at harrison-ai, one of australia’s leading healthtech ai companies.he has over 20 years of experience in the legal and investment industries having worked in sydney, london, new york and shanghai for top tier international corporate law firms and also for uk’s largest listed asset manager as its head of restructuring (fixed income).he is admitted as a qualified solicitor in both england (2007) and nsw australia (2005) and regular contributor to lexisnexis. the university of sydneybachelor of commerce (finance and economics)the university of sydney / new york university school of lawbachelor of laws (hons i)the college of lawlegal practice management course, legal practice course harrison-ai, general counselnorton rose fulbright, special counselaberdeen standard investments, head of restructuringbingham mccutchen, solicitorfreshfields bruckhaus deringer, solicitorclayton utz, solicitor artificial intelligence emerging companies and venture capital global private credit leveraged finance mergers and acquisitions securities and capital markets technology partner england and wales new south wales, australia sydney | |
 | Geoffrey D. Fasel Partner Private Equity, Real Estate, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Kansas City | Geoffrey D. Fasel Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Virginia J.D., Virginia Journal of Environmental Law, Senior Articles EditorBowdoin College B.S., magna cum laudePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Kansas City Private Equity, Real Estate, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital geoffrey d. fasel geoffrey fasel is a business and finance attorney, and trusted advisor to dynamic business leaders including operators, investors, sponsors, managers, and real estate developers, leveraging his experience and relationships in the investment, development, and business communities to understand and help achieve his clients’ specific nuanced goals. his practice is primarily focused on structuring the assemblage of capital and debt; strategic real estate and corporate transactions; and venture capital and private equity funds and projects.mr. fasel assists clients with negotiating and structuring joint ventures. he advises on purchase and sale transactions, acquisitions and dispositions of all kinds, as well as venture and private equity entity formation.in addition, mr. fasel works with emerging companies, particularly in the technology sector. he represents these clients at all stages of their venture’s life cycle — beginning with technology creation and protection, through formation and capital attraction, key third-party relationships, growth, maturity, and strategic exits. mr. fasel is recognized as an industry leader in the emerging company market in the midwest.over the course of his career, mr. fasel has represented clients ranging from start-ups to mature companies in a range of different industries, giving him a broad corporate background. he serves as outside general counsel for several prominent clients, where he advises on corporate, governance, and transactional matters, including joint ventures, restructurings, and licensing matters. mr. fasel also represents multiple franchisee groups in all aspects of acquisition, financing, development, and operation, including interfacing with applicable franchisors.awards & recognitionmissouri & kansas super lawyers rising stars (thomson reuters corporation), 2009-2013greater kansas city chamber of commerce centurions program, class of 2011greater kansas city chamber of commerce big five, translational medicine initiativeother activitieswhether with his clients or not, mr. fasel enjoys travel and adventure with his wife and children, including music, mountain biking, and skiing. education university of virginia j.d., virginia journal of environmental law, senior articles editor bowdoin college b.s., magna cum laude previous experience polsinelli (shareholder) university of virginiaj.d., virginia journal of environmental law, senior articles editorbowdoin collegeb.s., magna cum laude polsinelli (shareholder) banking and financial services corporate and business transactions corporate governance emerging companies and venture capital private equity real estate real estate transactions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets technology partner state of kansas state of missouri kansas city | |
 | Gavin Fearey Partner Bitcoin and Digital Asset Infrastructure, Commodity Pools, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Investment Funds, Fund Formation, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Securities and Capital Markets Dallas | Gavin Fearey Partner Dallas Bitcoin and Digital Asset Infrastructure, Commodity Pools, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Investment Funds, Fund Formation, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Securities and Capital Markets gavin fearey gavin fearey represents private investment fund managers, commodity pool operators, bitcoin-native companies and other businesses in texas and globally.a core of gavin’s practice is working with bitcoin-native companies, bitcoin ‘hodlers’ and institutions looking to add bitcoin, stablecoins and other digital assets to their portfolios, products or transactions. since 2017, he has worked with bitcoin custody solution providers, companies holding bitcoin as a treasury asset, companies using bitcoin as collateral for loans, bitcoin miners and infrastructure developers, and nonprofit developers within the bitcoin ecosystem. these clients tend to be nimble, technical, and can grow quickly—mirroring bitcoin’s own adoption curve.with over 24 years of experience, gavin is well-versed in cftc, sec and other u.s. regulatory issues impacting traditional institutional clients such as investment managers, private investment funds and commodity pool operators, whether in the context of separately managed accounts or helping clients with fund formations for hedge funds, commodity pools, digital asset funds, venture capital funds, private equity funds, and private credit funds. gavin and associate nick curley practice alongside fund formation and private investment funds partners at rimôn such as geoffrey perusse, nicole kalajian and sean byrne.he collaborates with rimôn colleagues when client projects involve secured lending, asset recovery, employment, tax, real estate, bank regulatory, intellectual property and other transactional and regulatory matters.gavin has roots in the bitcoin community and investment management ecosystem in texas but he works with clients from all over north america and globally. gavin speaks at events like the north american blockchain summit, serves as a steering committee member for the dfw compliance roundtable, and contributes to public policy and regulatory discussions through the texas blockchain council and the wall street blockchain alliance. in july 2025, gavin spoke about stablecoins and bitcoin at an event for community banks at the federal reserve bank of kansas city branch in denver, colorado. gavin is happy that texas adopted laws to create a strategic bitcoin reserve in its most recent legislative session.gavin’s practice involves assisting these types of clients:fund managers: managers launching and operating hedge, venture, credit and other private investment funds.cpos/ctas: commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors launching funds or managed accounts that trade futures, swaps, retail forex and other commodity interests.rias/eras: sec-registered and state-registered investment advisers, exempt reporting advisers seeking counsel on transactions, disclosures and regulatory compliance practices and procedures.bitcoin-native companies: custodial solution providers, infrastructure builders and bitcoin miners.traditional businesses: banks, institutional asset managers and family offices seeking treasury diversification or incorporating bitcoin custody or trading solutions into their current businesses.regulatory planning for services: banks and other businesses planning to provide services for bitcoin and stablecoins.private lenders: entities lending against digital collateral or purchasing loans backed by bitcoin.non-profits and policy advocates: non-profit trade associations and foundations requiring counsel on transaction planning and regulatory matters. northwestern university pritzker school of law(juris doctor)university of michigan(master of information science)principia college(ba, business administration) winstead pc (of counsel)grable martin fulton pllc (member)alpha financial technologies, llc / eam group of companies (associate general counsel)sidley austin llp (associate)altheimer & gray (associate) thought leadership - speeches, podcasts and webinars: custody challenges banks face when offering bitcoin and stablecoin-related services, and how evolving regulations are shaping the future of digital finance, bsa/aml mile high summit, hosted at the federal reserve bank of kansas city, denver branch, july 2025. self-custody: moderator for panel with public policy leads at ledger and block, texas representative cody harris, main stage, north american blockchain summit, november 2023. bitcoin custody: legal due diligence and disclosure points, cle, north american blockchain summit, november 2023. the last trade: bitcoin’s custodial landscape through a legal lens, podcast, september 2023. weaver on-chain: digital asset policy and regulatory update, podcast, august 2023. understanding the wsba crypto industry principles, podcast, custody & segregation of assets, august 2023. dfw compliance roundtable: moderator for sec’s fort worth regional office’s virtual call with hundreds of participants from registered firms and dfw compliance roundtable. emerging digital currencies/technologies – cryptocurrency, nft’s and blockchain, the bridge group spring meeting, fort lauderdale, april 2022. digital assets and securities, panelist and moderator, texas blockchain summit, november 2022. from bitcoin to defi: regulatory, compliance, & legislative developments affecting the digital assets & cryptocurrency industry, financial services roundtable (panelist), september 2021. legal developments in cryptocurrency & blockchain, with william magnuson, associate professor of law, texas a&m university school of law, dallas bar association, may 2021. blockchain & bitcoin, fall 2020 cmiss retreat, university of oklahoma (panelist). november 2020. evaluating digital asset custodians: legal due diligence & disclosure points for investment advisers & family offices, september 2020. fintech 2019: a regulatory overview of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, digital coins & tokens, new york city bar association, november 2019. texas hedge fund association, cryptocurrency event, panelist, march 2018. bitcoin & blockchain: u.s. regulatory considerations, winstead university, march 2018. sofin @ sxsw, presenter, march 2018. reinventing money, the state of cryptocurrency, ft. worth business press, panelist, january 2018. thought leadership - publications: digital asset customer protections signed into texas law, winstead pc client alert, june 2023. letter to sec div. of investment management: custody rule and digital assets, principal contributor, wall street blockchain alliance, november 2022. the division of examinations’ continued focus on digital asset securities & implications for investment advisers, winstead pc client alert, march 2021. letter from american bar association, business law section, to international organization of security commissions (iosco) on issues, risks & regulatory considerations relating to crypto-assets trading platforms, joint principal draftsperson, july 2019. letter to division of investment management: engaging on non-dvp custodial practices & digital assets, submitted as legal counsel to verady, inc. (ledgible), may 2019. letter to division of investment management: response to staff letter: engaging on fund innovation & cryptocurrency-related holdings, christopher allen, bryan bishop, angus champion de crespigny, gavin fearey, & caitlin long, september 2018. bitcoin & blockchain: certain u.s. regulatory considerations for investment managers, practical compliance & risk management for the securities industry, wolters klower, january 2018. bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure commodity pools fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds regulatory, compliance & corporate governance partner state of texas u.s. district court for the northern district of texas dallas | |
 | Lisel M. Ferguson Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Trademark and Copyright, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing, Entertainment, Sports and Media San Diego (Bankers Hill) | Lisel M. Ferguson Partner San Diego (Bankers Hill) Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Trademark and Copyright, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing, Entertainment, Sports and Media English German lisel ferguson lisel counsels clients on patent, trademark and copyright prosecution and enforcement worldwide, she assists her clients with licensing, contract breaches, entertainment and intellectual property litigation throughout the united states. lisel is a licensed patent attorney. her practice focuses on computer hardware and software, sporting goods, apparel, internet, entertainment, medical devices, agricultural products and services, and consumer services and goods. she has extensive experience working in state and federal courts, trademark trial and appeal board (ttab) actions, uniform domain-name dispute resolution policy (udrp) actions, domain name disputes and internet law. lisel practices all aspects of intellectual property. in addition to protection and enforcement, she has experience with customs worldwide, negotiating and drafting licenses and royalty agreements. she is also seasoned in entertainment industry contract and deal negotiations.lisel provides her clients a wide range of legal services, mainly in ip litigation and prosecution, as outlined below. she also frequently negotiates contracts, licenses, royalty agreements co-existence agreements and deal negotiations for movies, short films, documentaries, and social media influencer campaigns on various internet platforms.intellectual property litigationsuccessfully resolved a patent infringement action involving nutritional supplements for animal feed.successfully defended a guitar manufacturer in trademark/trade dress case.successfully defended a patent infringement case brought against an ice making and distributing machine maker.prosecuted and won a trademark infringement case involving a domain name dispute in federal court.prosecuted and won many trademark infringement cases involving domain name disputes in udrp actions.defended and won a claim of trade secret misappropriation case relating to a web store selling online first aid and survival supplies.represented a korean manufacturer of die board bending machines in multiple trademarks, patent and misappropriation of trade secrets cases with a successful outcome.represented a surfboard inventor in a breach of contract case which resulted in a win for her client.obtained a favorable judgment against an overseas company through service via the hague convention.prosecuted numerous trademark and copyright infringement cases, one for a beer manufacturer and obtained a very favorable result.intellectual property prosecutionobtained patents for such products as storm drain filtration systems, horticultural products, surfboards, skateboards, ski equipment, medical and veterinary devices, research equipment and various sporting goods.obtained foreign patents and trademarks in australia, new zealand, the european union, south america, canada, korea, china, africa, japan, and hong kong.represents clients in filing for patents, trademarks, copyrights and negotiating licensing and royalty agreements.represents numerous businesses, including apparel companies, beverage companies, restaurants, pet product companies, clean tech companies and sporting companies with their intellectual property portfolios.obtains customs recordals and conducts customs training sessions to protect clients’ products worldwide.works with foreign associates throughout the world to enforce her clients’ intellectual property rights in a multitude of countriesprior to practicing law, lisel spent over five years working full time in the professional fields of science and biology, managing eco-tourism research projects and marine mammal diving physiology research. she also managed a cognitive science study on children with focal lesions for ucsd, salk and children’s hospital. she worked for scripps institute of oceanography, ucsd and for an international turtle conservation group where she assisted with numerous professorial level and ph.d. research projects in addition to co-authoring scientific journal articles. university of san diego school of lawjduniversity of california, san diegobs (biology, minors psychology and photography) entertainment, sports and media intellectual property intellectual property litigation patent counseling and prosecution technology licensing trademark and copyright english german partner state of california state of wisconsin united states patent and trademark office (uspto) san diego (bankers hill) | |
 | John Finger Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Banking and Financial Services St. Louis | John Finger Partner St. Louis Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Banking and Financial Services john finger john has over 35 years of experience advising clients on mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, commercial transactions, and international licensing agreements and joint ventures, and has negotiated complex financings valued up to several hundred million dollars.john advises clients in a wide range of industries, including the technology, private equity, manufacturing, distribution, and agribusiness sectors. he most enjoys working with innovative and creative clients.selected experienceserves as primary outside counsel to multiple technology, biotechnology, manufacturing, and distribution companies. represented an international market data company in its sale to a private equity firm. represented a national healthcare consulting company in multiple private equity financings. served as chief legal counsel for an equity fund in numerous portfolio company investments. represented a data analytics company in its sale to a strategic buyer. represented a private equity fund in multiple agribusiness equity investments. represented an international military pilot training company in its sale to a private equity fund. represented a pharmaceutical laboratory company in its sale to a national laboratory company. represented a computer hardware company in multiple private equity financings. publications“internal corporate readjustments”, mobar cle business transactions deskbook“preparing for acquisition due diligence,” acc st. louis newsletter, october 25, 2018 speaking engagementsimplicit bias in the boardroom and the courtroom- how to recognize it and deal with it, association of corporate counsel (acc), st. louis chapter, september 16, 2020 business succession planning: leaving your legacy intact, september 10, 2019 you want me to do what?, association of corporate counsel, st. louis chapter, may 9, 2018membershipsmember: the missouri bar; the illinois state bar association; bar association of metropolitan st. louis, business law section awards and recognitionlisted in best lawyers® – corporate law, mergers and acquisitions law, business organizations, commercial transactions, corporate governance lawyer of the year in business organizations (st. louis), best lawyers®, 2020power list for mergers & acquisitions, missouri lawyers weekly, 2023-2025best m&a providers, st. louis small business monthly, 2024 university of michigan law schoolj.d.stanford universityb.a. amundsen davis, partner stinson, partner thompson coburn, partner banking and financial services corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital mergers and acquisitions partner state of illinois state of missouri st. louis | |
 | Michael E. Fogarty Partner Intellectual Property Transactions and Due Diligence, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Japan Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. | Michael E. Fogarty Partner Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. Intellectual Property Transactions and Due Diligence, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Japan michael e. fogarty michael e. fogarty focuses his practice on patent procurement and intellectual property portfolio management in numerous areas of technology, including semiconductor electronics and manufacturing, computer software and hardware, microprocessor design, radio-frequency (rf) and microwave components and systems, network and telecommunication systems, and internet and business method-related inventions. michael also has far-reaching experience performing patent infringement and validity analysis, as well as counseling clients on how to avoid infringement of patents, and formulating strategies and policies for generating a patent portfolio. prior to entering the practice of law, michael gained extensive experience as an electrical engineer. he worked for eaton corporation and for united technologies as a design engineer, and was responsible for various aspects of the design and integration of microwave radar systems. michael received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering. selected experiencecounsels domestic and foreign corporations with regard to patent procurement and protection for various technologies, including semiconductors, computer hardware and software, telecommunications, batteries, fuel cells and home appliances won numerous “in-house” client awards for obtaining significant patents in various technology areas on behalf of a fortune 100 company awards and recognitionthe legal 500 us, 2021 iam patent 1000 – the world’s leading patent practitioners, 2013 to 2023 st. john’s university school of lawj.d.polytechnic universitymseenew york institute of technologyb.s., electrical engineering mcdermott will & emery llp, partnerpennie and edmunds, patent agentunited technologies, electrical engineereaton corporation, electrical engineer intellectual property transactions and due diligence japan patent counseling and prosecution partner district of columbia state of pennsylvania u.s. patent and trademark office northern virginia washington d.c. | |
 | Dorothy Foster Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Leveraged Finance, Banking and Financial Services Boston | Dorothy Foster Partner Boston Corporate and Business Transactions, Leveraged Finance, Banking and Financial Services English French Polish dorothy foster dorothy foster focuses her practice on domestic and cross-border private placement financings, secured and unsecured debt and equity investments, and the restructuring of financial investments.she regularly represents institutional investors and other financial institutions in a variety of domestic and cross-border financial transactions, including purchases of privately placed debt and equity securities, secured and unsecured lending transactions, mezzanine finance, and other subordinated debt and equity investments.dorothy served as a law clerk for the hon. flemming l. norcott, jr. of the connecticut supreme judicial court. selected experiencehandled a $750 million private placement of senior secured notes issued by a national consumer products retail chain.counseled institutional investors in connection with the issuance of $521 million of secured notes in four separate series pursuant to a complex back-to-back funding arrangement involving 11 nba teams and a funding intermediary to provide financing to various nba teams.advised on a $500 million private placement of senior guaranteed notes issued by a diversified group of affiliated companies specializing in the production of highly engineered devices and services in the areas of motion control, flow control and metal treatment.served as counsel to institutional investors in connection with the issuance of $200 million of guaranteed senior notes by an australian manufacturer and distributor of steel.assisted in a $100 million private placement of guaranteed senior secured notes issued by a leading publicly traded real estate investment trust in the united states specializing in the ownership, leasing and financing of retail motor fuel and convenience store properties and petroleum distribution terminals. membershipsamerican college of investment counsel, member university of connecticut school of lawj.d., with honorsuniversity of connecticutb.a., summa cum laude akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp, senior counsel banking and financial services corporate and business transactions global private credit leveraged finance english french polish partner state of connecticut state of massachusetts boston | |
 | Mark C. Franco Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Non-Profit Organizations Northern Virginia | Mark C. Franco Partner Northern Virginia Corporate and Business Transactions, Non-Profit Organizations mark c. franco, ice-ccp mr. franco serves or has served as outside counsel for multiple professional and trade associations, public and private foundations, religious organizations, certification and accreditation bodies, advocacy organizations, political action committees, social clubs and other non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. he has substantial experience handling matters involving accommodations, accreditation and certification standards, chapter relations, charitable solicitations, contracts, credentialing, data security, due process, employment, entity formation, exam challenges and misconduct, fundraising, governance, intellectual property, policy development including dei, privacy, professional ethics and discipline, regulatory compliance, score validation, test administration, tax, and vendor relations. he is an i.c.e. certified credentialing professional.mark regularly works with all kinds and sizes of non-profit organizations with their daily business concerns. he advises on specific issues related to affinity relationships, journal publishing, professional standards, service provider agreements, corporate and exhibitor sponsorships, employment agreements, consulting and independent contractor concerns, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements, membership terms and conditions, disciplinary enforcement and corporate governance documents, among other things. george mason university antonin scalia law schoolj.d.georgetown universityb.s. whiteford, taylor & preston llp, counsel corporate and business transactions non-profit organizations tax partner commonwealth of virginia district of columbia northern virginia | |
 | Anne Friedman Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, Technology, Technology Licensing, Artificial Intelligence, Mergers and Acquisitions, Life Sciences, Entertainment, Sports and Media Los Angeles | Anne Friedman Partner Los Angeles Corporate and Business Transactions, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Intellectual Property, Technology, Technology Licensing, Artificial Intelligence, Mergers and Acquisitions, Life Sciences, Entertainment, Sports and Media English anne m. friedman anne is a pre-eminent commercial transactions attorney with a technology focus. her wide-spanning practice (us domestic and international) includes traditional outsourcings (ito, bpo, adm, finance and accounting, insurance claims processing, adjudication and membership management, etc.), digital transformation, artificial intelligence (including contract negotiation, advising clients on internal corporate strategy and compliance), technology integration into sport and entertainment transactions, erp systems integration and procurement, financial services agreements (e.g., fintech, credit bureau, credit card, etc.), software development, data sharing, internet of things, naming and sponsorship rights, m&a transactional support for tsa agreements and related services agreements, soft ip and content licensing (excluding patent), basic data privacy advising, data center agreements, supply chain and distribution, general third party service procurement (e.g., security guard services), joint ventures, profit share arrangements and other general disruptive technology matters.she represents companies and organizations of all sizes, ranging from fortune 500 entities to start ups, in various sectors including financial services, sports and entertainment, insurance, hospitality, retail, mortgage banking, education and others. anne functions as both a legal advocate and a key business advisor to clients so that the “legal” provisions of an agreement properly align with the client’s business terms and business goals. she has long-standing client relationships because she skillfully integrates the client’s business goals into the contract in a manner that minimizes risk as well as complies with the legal requirements.anne is a thought leader in the artificial intelligence space, with a focus on the integration of ai into technology transactions, commercial contracts, and sourcing platforms. for over a decade, anne has been a leader in technology and commercial transactions. anne has spoken about ai as a panelist in a number of venues, most recently at south by southwest 2025.providing pro bono legal services is also an important part of anne’s practice. she participated in a program teaching basic corporate law to law students in lusaka, zambia. her pro bono clients have included a woman’s health non-profit, the executive service corps of southern california, the impact la project in the los angeles metropolitan area, the legal aid society of the district of columbia, and bread for the city (also in washington, dc). tulane university law schooljuris doctorlouisiana state universitybachelor of arts (b.a.), history bryan cave leighton paisner llp (partner)dla piper (counsel)gibson, dunn & crutcher llp (of counsel)pillsbury (senior associate) artificial intelligence corporate and business transactions data privacy and cybersecurity entertainment, sports and media intellectual property international transactions life sciences mergers and acquisitions technology technology licensing english partner district of columbia state of california state of new york los angeles | |
 | Ronald Friedman Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery, Insolvency and Restructuring, Real Estate Long Island | Ronald Friedman Partner Long Island Corporate and Business Transactions, Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery, Insolvency and Restructuring, Real Estate ronald friedman ron is widely regarded as a leading practitioner in the field of bankruptcy and creditor’s rights, with vast experience in representing all forms of clients including bankruptcy trustees, liquidating trustees, creditors, creditor committees, and parties involved in out of court work-outs. over the course of his career, ron has worked on cases in a multitude of jurisdictions and has routinely problem solved with our clients to achieve favorable business results. it is quite common for the most difficult and tense business situations to be brought to ron’s attention. his keen ability to cut through the complex issues and achieve a consensus solution(whether in or out of court) usually provide all parties to the dispute with a platform to move forward and reach a resolution. ron has also been appointed as the receiver and liquidating trustee in a number of cases, successfully operating and winding down businesses of all forms and size.ron represents clients in bankruptcy cases, workouts, restructurings, liquidations, distressed debt transactions, acquisitions, fraud cases, and complex litigation. he also has extensive experience counseling clients in the telecommunications, real estate, and equipment leasing industries on all facets of their corporate operations.recently, when a longstanding client of the firm required assistance in the negotiation and sale of his business, ron was intimately involved in the purchase price negotiation, the term sheet preparation, and the consummation of the asset purchase agreement so that the client was able to keep his focus and attention on the day-to-day operations of the business. that collaboration and expert guidance enhanced the client’s ability to achieve the targeted purchase price while ensuring that the transaction went from dream to reality.in addition to his legal practice, ron is an active member of the ypo manhattan chapter and has served as a board member (forum officer) for the chapter; has served as a member of the board of directors of the theodore roosevelt council, of the boy scouts of america, is an eagle scout and supports the friends of long island wrestling, an organization dedicated to promoting amateur wrestling.membershipsamerican bar associationamerican bankruptcy institutenew york state bar associationnassau county bar associationawards and recognitionron has been awarded an av rating for his professionalism and the quality of his legal work from martindale hubbell, the premier directory of legal professionals. brooklyn law schoolj.d.rutgers universityb.a. silverman acampora (partner) corporate and business transactions global fraud, investigations, and asset recovery insolvency and restructuring real estate partner state of new jersey state of new york u.s. bankruptcy court for the northern district of texas u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. court of federal claims u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york long island | |
 | Stacey Friends Partner Entertainment, Sports and Media, Intellectual Property, Trademark and Copyright Boston | Stacey Friends Partner Boston Entertainment, Sports and Media, Intellectual Property, Trademark and Copyright stacey friends stacey friends is a partner in rimon’s boston office. she has been helping clients select, register, and protect their trademarks for 23 years. stacey handles all aspects of brand selection, as well as trademark clearance, registration, and enforcement, both nationally and internationally for large and small companies. she has represented clients before the trademark trial & appeal board (ttab), in opposition, cancellation and appeal proceedings. stacey also advises clients on various copyright, fair use, and licensing issues both in the corporate realm as well as for her much-loved songwriters, filmmakers, authors, visual artists, and other creative clients. stacey has given many pro bono hours to various artists and artistic entities through the volunteer lawyers for the arts (vla, now the arts & business council). stacey contributed many hours of copyright research and memo writing which helped the heirs of bill finger, the creator of batman, prevail in their case to obtain credit for bill finger as well as compensation. stacey also recently provided legal advice for the city of boston in connection with its new sculpture acquisition of “the embrace.” stacey currently serves as chair of the communications subcommittee of the law firm committee for the international trademark association (inta) and is also the co-chair of the new england chapter of the copyright society. stacey is a frequent speaker on trademark and copyright law for law schools, universities and entrepreneurs. before joining rimon, stacey was a member at morse llp, shareholder at ruberto, israel & weiner p.c., an attorney at peabody & arnold llp, and was founder of stacey friends & associates. suffolk university law schoolj.d., summa cum laude, note editor, transnational law reviewboston universityed.m.state university of new york, potsdamb.a. morse llp, member ruberto, israel & weiner p.c., shareholder peabody & arnold llp, attorney stacey friends & associates, founder entertainment, sports and media intellectual property trademark and copyright partner state of massachusetts state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the first circuit u.s. district court for the district of massachusetts boston | |
 | Ray Garcia Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Entertainment, Sports and Media New York | Ray Garcia Partner EDUCATIONSt. John’s University School of Law J.D.Fordham University B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
New York Corporate and Business Transactions, Entertainment, Sports and Media English ray garcia ray garcia joined rimon as a partner in november 2018. he brings with him a diverse portfolio of entertainment business experience with a focus on the music industry. for the last 20 years, he’s lived and worked in the united states and latin america, representing clients such as developing artists and superstars, major record companies and independent labels, music publishers, management companies, investment enterprises, entertainment company employees and executives, and others.mergers and acquisitions and other investment opportunities are a major part of mr. garcia’s practice. his knowledge of the landscape and players help bring the right people and companies together. while serving as the svp of business & legal affairs at roadrunner records, he oversaw the sale of roadrunner, first, to island def jam/universal music group, and then five years later to atlantic records/warner music group, as well as the sale of roadrunner’s sister company publisher, and the formation of a joint venture, with bmg music publishing. since leaving atlantic records, mr. garcia has represented various companies in multi-million dollar catalog sales and stock purchases.mr. garcia handled the in-house business affairs for high-profile artists such as rush, slipknot, nickelback, halestorm, dream theater, gojira, david guetta, icona pop, wu-tang clan, garbage, nsync, alexandre pires/so pra contrariar, mecano, nicole and gondwana. he served for seven years on the legal committee for the american association of independent music (“a2im”), helping advise and shape policy for a2im from its inception in 2005 to 2012. mr. garcia currently represents a roster of artists, which includes baby bands and established artists, as well as several leading independent record companies.awards recognized on the 2023 billboard top music lawyers list and 2024 billboard top music lawyers listdistinguished alumni award, st. john’s university school of law, 2009speaking engagementsspeaker, “the 411 on 360’s: the 360 deal deconstructed and its applicability to the independent music sector,” east and west coast a2im members-only events, may and june, 2008.recognitionsbmg acquires ny indie the end recordsthe island def jam music group inks joint venture with roadrunnerwarner music to buy roadrunnerwarner music group fully acquires roadrunner records education st. john’s university school of law j.d. fordham university b.a. previous experience bcm entertainment group - president atlantic recording corporation (senior vice president of business & legal affairs) roadrunner records (senior vice president of business & legal affairs) bmg chile (managing director of marketing and business affairs) st. john’s university school of lawj.d.fordham universityb.a. bcm entertainment group – presidentatlantic recording corporation (senior vice president of business & legal affairs)roadrunner records (senior vice president of business & legal affairs)bmg chile (managing director of marketing and business affairs) corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media europe international latin america mergers and acquisitions english partner state of new york new york | |
 | Bernd Geier Partner Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Fintech, Investment Funds, Environmental, Social and Governance Frankfurt | Bernd Geier Partner Frankfurt Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Fintech, Investment Funds, Environmental, Social and Governance English German bernd geier *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.bernd geier is a partner focused on finance, regulatory law, and funds. his practice covers the entire spectrum of regulatory issues (compliance), with a focus on the financial sector, including fintech. he advises clients on financial market regulation, transaction structuring and optimisation, outsourcing law, as well as on new technologies (cryptocurrencies) and sustainability requirements (esg).bernd geier is professor of business law, banking and capital markets law as well as regulation at srh university heidelberg and lecturer in banking supervisory law at the university of speyer. he is a member of the advisory board of the journal “recht der finanzinstrumente”, a member of the jury of the science award of the federal association of alternative investments (bai), and a member of the bai expert committee on fund / market regulation.selected experiencerepresentation of fondsdepot bank on strategic partnership with elinvarrepresentation of dxc technology in relation to the acquisition of axa bank in germanyrepresentation of german savings bank association (dsgv) on the sale of hsh nordbank agrepresentation of paydirekt, the private and cooperative banks, on the setting up and introduction of a new payment service, (“paydirekt”)representation of eurex clearing ag on the development and implementation of its individual clearing model (icm ccd)professional associationsmember of advisory board, journal “recht der finanzinstrumente” verlag recht und wirtschaft, 2021member of jury, science award bundesverband alternative investments (bai), 2020member of the bai expert committee on fund/market regulation, 2019awards & recognitionbest lawyers, banking & finance law, august 2021legal 500, august 2021. recognized as providing “excellent advice, very good industry knowledge and very fast processing times.”speaking engagementswm-webinar: distributed ledger technology (mica, dora, ewpg, pilotregime, crowdfunding-vo) schöne neue dlt welt?, märz 2021wm-webinar: esg – die neue nachhaltigkeit (disclosure-vo, taxonomie-vo, bilanz-rili, mifid, etc.), februar 2021wm-webinar: kapitalmarktrecht aktuell brexit und die folgen, januar 2021bai-webinar, digitales asset management, oktober 2020wm-webinar, distributed ledger technology, oktober 2020wm-webinar, nachhaltigkeitsbezogene offenlegungspflichten, oktober 2020bai-webinar, covid 19: vertragsgestaltung – risiken – auswirkungen, mai 2020wm-webinar: covid 19 – auswirkungen auf die vertragsgestaltung und bilanzielle aspekte, mai 2020bai-webinar, corona-virus, contingency planning: notfallpläne, risk monitoring und kundenschutz, märz 2020vab-seminar, main features and practical implications of marisk, februar 2020wm-seminar, der neue emittentenleitfaden, februar 2020radio regenbogen (baden-württemberg), blockchain und kryptowährungen (interview), februar 2020frankfurt school of finance & management, gastvortrag in vorlesung „restructuring & strategic management control“, oktober 2019wm-seminar, die neuen referenzzinssätze in der praktischen umsetzung, september 2019wm-seminar, die neuen referenzzinssätze, april 2019frankfurt school of finance & management, gastvortrag in vorlesung „business ethics“, märz 2019wm-seminar, haftungsrisiko benchmark-verordnung, november 2018icma/bmf, 9th annual capital markets conference, panelist, oktober 2018frankfurt school of finance & management, gastvortrag in vorlesung „restructuring & strategic management control“, september 2018wm-seminar, bankenaufsichtsrecht, september 2018vab-seminar, compliance im wertpapiergeschäft, juni 2018rdf-seminar, rechtliche und steuerrechtliche aspekte von mifid ii, oktober 2017wm-seminar, mifid ii / mar / emir (zürich), juni 2017wm-seminar, neue entwicklungen in der derivateregulierung, märz 2017vab, foreign banks in germany – new challenges and new chances, oktober 2016wm-seminar, das neue europäische marktmissbrauchsregime, oktober 2016wm-seminar, neue entwicklungen in der derivateregulierung: bilaterale besicherung – regulatorische entwicklungen – collateral management, september 2016academy of european law (era) – the regulation of derivatives in the eu, september 2016isf, german securities finance summit v, september 2016deutsche börse, stocks & standards, marktmissbrauchsverordnung, juni 2016bvi-seminar, compliance tag, juni 2016turkish capital markets association-seminar (istanbul), märz 2016wm-seminar, clearing, handel, sicherheiten, reporting – neue pflichten im derivatehandel, märz 2016vab-seminar, wphg-compliance 2016: das finanzmarktnovellierungsgesetz, dezember 2015dai-seminar, die umsetzung der finanzmarktrichtlinie mifid ii/mifir in deutschland, november 20154th ecn crowdfunding convention (paris), oktober 2015academy of european law (era), mifid ii: latest development for practice, oktober 2015wm-seminar, finmag / finig / fidleg / finfrag mit blick auf europa mifid ii / mifir / emir (zürich), september 2015isf, german securities finance summit iv, september 2015academy of european law (era), summer course on eu regulation and supervision of financial markets, juni 2015wm-seminar, mifid ii / mifir, Überblick auswirkungen auf geschäftsmodelle und marktinfrastruktur, märz 2015wm-seminar, die neue welt der bankenrettung, februar 2015wm-seminar, clearingpflicht, segregation, sicherheiten, januar 2015vab: compliance im wertpapierhandel, dezember 2014bvi: mifid ii – thema marktinfrastruktur, september 2014wm-seminar: mifid-reform: neue regeln für finanzinstrumente, finanzdienstleistungen und marktinfrastruktur, juli 2014institute of law and finance: gastvortrag in ll.m.-vorlesung „derivatives (part 3 – regulatory framework)“, juni 2014wm-seminar: mifid-reform: neue regeln für finanzinstrumente, finanzdienstleistungen und marktinfrastruktur, mai 2014wm-seminar: neue marktinfrastruktur für derivate, märz 2014dai-seminar: herausforderungen für den kapitalmarkt, februar 2014bai-seminar: schnittstelle emir / kagb – auswirkungen auf die fondswirtschaft, dezember 2013wm-seminar: update emir – neue dokumentationsstandards – neue clearingmodelle, november 2013handelsblatt-tagung “banken im umbruch” – expertenrunde: emir – impact of market infrastructure regulation on european banks, september 2013handelsblatt jahrestagung: kapitalanlagestrategien für versicherungen und andere institutionelle investoren, münchen, juni 2013wm-seminar: neue entwicklungen bei der bankenrestrukturierung, juni 2013tsi-seminar: strukturierte finanzierungen und verbriefungen, mai 2013wm-seminar: grundlegende Änderungen der rahmenbedingungen für otc-derivate (emir, mifid ii/mifir, crd iv/crr), märz 2013wm-seminar: neue vorgaben für otc-derivate, november 2012baader investment conference, münchen, september 2012the european compliance conference, lissabon, märz 2012wm-seminar: marktinfrastruktur im wandel, märz 2012books§§ 200 – 204 kagb in: emde/dornseifer/dreibus/hölscher (hrsg.), kagb, 2. auflage 2019 (zusammen mit anh-vu tran u.a.)vor § 104 (grundlagen des kapitalmarktrechts) sowie § 104 (finanzkommissionsgeschäft) in: schimansky/bunte/lwowski (hrsg.), bankrechtshandbuch, band 2, 5. auflage 2017 (zusammen mit oliver seiler)verwahrungsgeschäfte, insb. depotschäft in: derleder/knops/bamberger (hrsg.), deutsches und europäisches bank- und kapitalmarktrecht, band 1, 3. auflage 2017§ 46 kwg in: reischauer/kleinhans (hrsg.), kommentar zum kwg loseblattsammlungder einheitliche aufsichtsmechanismus in: jahn/schmitt/geier (hrsg.), handbuch bankensanierung und -abwicklung (mitherausgeber)Überblick abwicklung unter besonderer berücksichtigung der abwicklung nicht systemrelevanter institute in: jahn/schmitt/geier (hrsg.), handbuch bankensanierung und -abwicklung (mitherausgeber)gestaltungsfreiheit und gestaltungsgrenzen der mitgliedschaftlichen treupflicht des aktionärs peter lang verlag, europäische hochschulschriften, 2007, zugleich dissertationjournal articlesesg: regelwerke im zusammenspiel (zusammen mit katharina hombach), zeitschrift für bank- und kapitalmarktrecht (bkr) 2021, 6 ff.digitalisierung: einführung elektronischer wertpapiere, recht der finanzinstrumente (rdf) 2020, 258 ff.forward-deal in der projektentwicklung – eine investmentrechtliche analyse (zusammen mit boris strauch), recht der finanzinstrumente (rdf) 2020, 92 ff.euro-clearing – welche wirkungen hat der brexit auf das clearing mit ccp im uk?, recht der finanzinstrumente (rdf) 2018, s. 269 ff.finanzanlysen in mifid ii und mar (zusammen mit katharina hombach und harm schütt), recht der finanzinstrumente (rdf) 2017, 108 ff.der schwierige weg der finanzmarktnovellierung, die bank 2015, s. 50 f.product governance (zusammen mit laura druckenbrodt), journal of international banking law and regulation (jiblr) 2015, s. 241 ff.identity crisis (zusammen mit stephan funck), international financial law review (iflr) 2015, juni, s. 38 ff.product governance: mifid ii, priip, kleinanlegerschutzgesetz – quo vadis? (zusammen mit laura druckenbrodt), recht der finanzinstrumente (rdf) 2015, s. 21 ff.bank capital report 2014, german country report (zusammen mit dirk eisel), international financial law review (iflr), sonderheft, s. 14 ff.neues altes instrument für vertragsreuige juristische personen des öffentlichen rechts? eine untersuchung der anwendbarkeit der ultra-vires lehre im lichte der jüngsten swap-geschäfte (zusammen mit christian schmitt), wm 2014, s. 1902 ff.german bank recovery and resolution regime – current framework and expected changes (zusammen mit laura druckenbrodt), journal of international banking law and regulation (jiblr) 2014, s. 705 ff.emir – new regulatory requirements for the use of derivatives in structured finance transactions (zusammen mit stefan henkelmann), journal of international banking law and regulation (jiblr) 2014, s. 191 ff.otc-derivate-regulierung aus sicht der buy- und sell-side (emir und mifid ii/mifir) (zusammen mit daniel mirtschink), corporate finance biz 2013, s. 201 ff.new legal framework in germany for algorithmic and high frequency trading (zusammen mit christian schmitt), journal of international banking law and regulation (jiblr) 2013, s. 244 ff.mifid-reform – der neue anwendungsbereich der mifid ii und mifir (zusammen mit christian schmitt,) wm 2013, s. 915 ff.emir – auswirkungen auf verbriefungstransaktionen (zusammen mit stefan henkelmann), risikomanager 2013, heft 19, s. 11 ff.hfg-e: neue vorgaben für den algorithmischen und den hochfrequenzhandel (zusammen mit christian schmitt), recht der finanzinstrumente (rdf) 2013, s. 13 ff.ablauf der krise eines kreditinstituts unter berücksichtigung des restrukturierungs- und zweiten finanzmarktstabilisierungsgesetzes sowie des entwurfs eines crd iv-umsetzungsgesetzes und der crisis management directive (cmd) – eine analyse und prognose (zusammen mit christian schmitt), zeitschrift für bank- und kapitalmarktrecht (bkr) sonderheft november 2012, s. 1 ff.mifid-reform – Änderungen bei der ausführung von kundenaufträgen (zusammen mit christian schmitt), recht der finanzinstrumente (rdf) 2012, s. 299 ff.Überarbeitung der finanzmarktrichtlinie – auswirkungen auf den vertrieb von finanzinstrumenten, insbesondere bzgl. der beratung (zusammen mit christian schmitt), europäisches wirtschafts- und steuerrecht (ews) 2012, s. 264 ff.der anwendungsbereich des moratoriums nach inkrafttreten des restrukturierungsgesetzes (zusammen mit christian schmitt und janis petrowski), zeitschrift für bank- und kapitalmarktrecht (bkr) 2011, s. 497 ff.neuregelungen der vorgaben für die kapitalanlage von versicherungen, zeitschrift für bankrecht und bankwirtschaft (zbb) 2011, s. 45 ff.das moratorium über die depotbank, zeitschrift für bank- und kapitalmarktrecht (bkr) 2010, s. 144 ff. (zitiert in bgh, urteil vom 12.03.2013, az. xi zr 227/12)die regelungen des depotvertrags im moratorium – vorschläge zur vertragsgestaltung, zeitschrift für bankrecht und bankwirtschaft (zbb) 2010, s. 289 ff. (zitiert in bgh, urteil vom 12.03.2013, az. xi zr 227/12)new german licensing requirements for funds marketed in germany journal of international banking law and regulation (jiblr) 2009, s. 336 ff.die anpassung von gesellschaftsverträgen an sich nachträglich verändernde realstrukturen – ein beitrag zur anwendbarkeit und Überlagerung des schuldrechts durch das gesellschaftsrecht, zeitschrift für das gesamte schuldrecht (zgs) 2008, s. 8 ff.comparison of the electronic securities settlement systems for the secondary securities markets in germany and england journal of international banking law and regulation (jiblr) 2008, s. 97 ff.trades, bona fide acquisitions and priority rules in the electronic securities settlement systems for the secondary securities markets in germany and england, journal of corporate law studies (jcls) 2008, s. 225 ff.konnexität im polizeirecht, bayerische verwaltungsblätter (bayvbl) 2004, s. 389 ff.publicationsnachhaltigkeit: endspurt in etappen, börsenzeitung vom 3. märz 2021aufträge bestmöglich ausführen, €uro vom 17. februar 2021a guide to eu sustainable finance reforms for asset managers (zusammen mit matthew baker und chris ormond), institutional asset manager vom 18. januar 2021eine brückentechnologie als sackgasse?, börsenzeitung vom 17. oktober 2020die ambivalenz der short-seller (zusammen mit thorsten sellhorn), wirtschaftswoche vom 3. oktober 2020lehren aus dem fall wirecard, €uro am sonntag vom 28.8.-3.9.20 (zusammen mit thorsten sellhorn)was die aufgabe der bafin wirklich ist, börsenzeitung vom 1. august 2020pandemiegesetzgebung trifft privatautonomie, börsenzeitung vom 18. april 2020selecting the optimum regulatory regime for blockchain (zusammen mit ben saul und daniel csefalvay), global risk regulator vom 10. februar 2020neue regulierung für finanzanlagenvermittler, börsenzeitung vom 1. februar 2020regulierung für kryptowährungen geht voran, börsenzeitung vom 24. august 2019the right measures – minimising business disruption from bmr, lexology, mai 2019brexit-wirbel in der finanzmarktregulierung (zusammen mit michael magotsch), börsenzeitung vom 9. märz 2019brexit – wie geht es rechtlich weiter? (zusammen mit christoph schärtl), süddeutsche zeitung, rechtsguide 2019, s. 15benchmark-regulierung rückt in den fokus (zusammen mit berthold kusserow), börsenzeitung vom 19. juli 2018brexit and the eu27 – germany and financial passporting (zusammen mit katja michel und jörg karenfort), lexis nexis psl vom 3. november 2016product governance-vorschriften mit spielraum (zusammen mit katja michel), platow brief vom 1. juni 2016die unmögliche umsetzung der marktmissbrauchsverordnung (zusammen mit carsten hahn), börsenzeitung vom 12. april 2016wachsende unsicherheit und steigende kosten interview, rules & regulation vom 22. märz 2016rezension, teuber/schröder, mifid ii/mifir, wm 2016, s. 100rezension, a practitioner’s guide to mifid ii, 2. auflage 2015, journal of international banking law and regulation (jiblr), 2015, vol. 30 (10), s. 578 ff.german draft act: contractual recognition of resolution authorities’ powers and changes to insolvency waterfall (zusammen mit laura druckenbrodt), legal and regulatory risk note, ausgabe mai/juni 2015, s. 33 ff.insurers as investors in cocos: solvency ii (zusammen mit stephan funck), regcap analytics, 6. juni 2015bundesregierung plant erleichterung der bankenabwicklung, börsenzeitung vom 30. mai 2015insurers as investors in cocos: the german investment ordinance (zusammen mit stephan funck), regcap analytics, 13 mai 2015neues bollwerk gegen marktmissbrauch (zusammen mit dorit schroeren), börsenzeitung vom 28. märz 2015noch abschließender erklärungsbedarf beim single supervisory mechanism, börsenzeitung special (verlagsbeilage) vom 27. november 2014brrd, srm, ring-fencing of risks – amendments to the german bank recovery and resolution regime (zusammen mit laura druckenbrodt), legal and regulatory risk note, ausgabe september/oktober 2014, s.16 ff.(schöne) neue welt der bankenrettung, börsenzeitung vom 23. august 2014what are the risks and benefits of cocos? (zusammen mit jens moericke), interview, lexis nexis vom 19. mai 2014die mifid-reform – eine evolution und revolution (zusammen mit frank herring), börsenzeitung vom 10. mai 2014neue vorgaben an die banken-governance (zusammen mit laura druckenbrodt), börsenzeitung vom 8. märz 2014marktzutritt: als ob wolfgang schäuble ein geschenk machen wollte, interview, finews.ch vom 18. november 2013neugestaltung des bankenaufsichtsrechts – crd-iv umsetzungsgesetz vom bundestag beschlossen, handelsblatt, rechtsblog vom 4. juni 2013high frequency trading act enters into force in germany, interview, lexis nexis lnb news vom 23. mai 2013gesetz zum hochfrequenzhandel verabschiedet, handelsblatt, rechtsblog vom 25. märz 2013emir-ausführungsgesetz vom bundestag beschlossen handelsblatt, rechtsblog vom 19. dezember 2012neue instrumente zur bankenrettung werfen ihre schatten voraus interview, börsenzeitung vom 17. november 2012umbruch im otc-derivatemarkt schneller als vermutet, börsenzeitung vom 8. september 2012regulierung des otc-derivatemarktes, handelsblatt rechtsblog vom 30. juli 2012mehr sicherheit und transparenz für derivatemärkte (zusammen mit oliver dreher und patrick scholl), börsenzeitung vom 1. dezember 2010griff über die grenze: verbraucher können in deutschland gegen unternehmen im eu-ausland klagen (zusammen mit henning twelmeier), c’t 16/2003, s. 184 ff. university of cambridgell.m., lawbpp universityqltt, lawuniversity of colognedr., lawuniversity of bayreuthwritschaftsjurist, business administration bryan cave leighton paisner llp, partner, financial regulation & fundsdentons europe llp (partner) banking and financial services corporate and business transactions environmental, social and governance europe fintech fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds regulatory, compliance & corporate governance tax english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort england and wales germany* frankfurt | |
 | Theodore (Ted) Ghorra Partner Securities and Capital Markets, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance New York | Theodore (Ted) Ghorra Partner EDUCATIONBrooklyn Law School J.D., Lisle Merit Scholar, 1968 Merit Scholar, Dean's List, Articles Editor of Law ReviewSt. Johns University B.A., Dean's ListPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
New York Securities and Capital Markets, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance English theodore ghorra ted represents public companies, private companies, and banks in connection with securities law and general corporate matters. he has closed hundreds of corporate and capital markets transactions, representing issuers across a wide variety of industries, including life sciences, energy and renewables, consumer products, technology, medical device, last-mile service and logistics, cbd health and wellness, and others, and has represented boutique investment banks through bulge brackets as underwriter or placement agent.ted has represented nasdaq- nyse, aus, otc- and cse-listed companies in their public offerings, private placements, contracts and agreements and sec filings, as well as having served as their outside general counsel. he also assists australian and canadian companies on u.s. related matters, including acting as outside general counsel, providing advice on corporate governance, contractual matters, intellectual property filings, fda submissions, financings, securities offerings and listings, and currently represents certain u.s. based underwriters on their cross-border offerings and listings involving australian and canadian issuers.in addition to his securities work, ted’s company clients trust him to staff and oversee a broad variety of matters related to intellectual property, licensing, litigation and white-collar, realty, trust and estate, and other issues. his clients know that he will stay involved while always maintaining an efficient, responsive, and cost-conscious approach to any matter entrusted to him.in addition, ted has provided pro bono services representing clients in healthcare, catholic school education, the holocaust project, and the arts.representative matters education brooklyn law school j.d., lisle merit scholar, 1968 merit scholar, dean's list, articles editor of law review st. johns university b.a., dean's list previous experience nixon peabody (partner) brooklyn law schoolj.d., lisle merit scholar, 1968 merit scholar, dean’s list, articles editor of law reviewst. johns universityb.s., dean’s list nixon peabody (partner)proskauer rose australia and new zealand corporate and business transactions corporate governance mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets english partner state of new york new york | |
 | Roy W. Gillig Partner Tax, International Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions Boston | Roy W. Gillig Partner Boston Tax, International Tax, Mergers and Acquisitions roy w. gillig roy gillig focuses his practice on federal, state, and international tax matters focusing on mergers and acquisitions, financings, internal restructurings, licensing and other commercial transactions.he provides tax advice and counsel to strategic and private equity investors, as well as individuals, corporations, partnerships, nonprofits, and other entities.mr. gillig has provided tax services for substantial u.s. and international transactions, including:separate sales of two medical diagnostic laboratories in s corporation form for approximately $50 million each.tax due diligence and post-acquisition restructuring related to the $1.5 billion acquisition of a producer of industrial water treatment products and technology with operations in more than 20 countries.$3 billion cash carve-out sale by a public company to a private equity investor of a business making equipment ancillary to semi-conductor manufacturing (2021).$250 million cash sale by founders and a pe investor of an internet security consulting business to a non-us strategic buyer (2021).$350 million cash sale of a multi-generational family business to a strategic buyer, requiring creative tax-driven solutions to address family goals, certain intransigent owners, and idiosyncratic structure (2021).representation of a private equity investor in its $50 million investment in a manufacturer of engineered construction equipment that included a 20% founder rollover (2020).$2 billion sale of a 20% equity interest in a non-us biotechnology company to a u.s. biopharmaceutical company to form a strategic collaboration with respect to the development and sale of a cancer fighting compound (2019).representation of equity owners in $200 million cash-out sale to a pe investor of a 25% interest in an llc conducting an international administrative services business (2019).over the course of his career, mr. gillig has worked with publicly traded companies, private equity and hedge funds, family offices, business and commercial aviation companies, technology and other manufacturers, media and entertainment companies, software developers, entertainers, internet companies, foreign exchange brokers and stock brokers, international and money center banks, s&ls, hospitals and health care providers, colleges and universities, and charitable organizations.he has been requested to speak at a number of industry events, including participation in a multiday symposium convened to help harvard law school make recommendations to the un on the adoption of a revised model tax treaty, and “arkansas best coalition” efforts to advise and influence the irs regarding development of tax rules for hedging transactions.prior to joining rimon, mr. gillig was a partner at law firms in the boston area. in addition, he served as director of international tax for a prominent corporation, and worked for a significant period of time in big four public accounting. he is also a certified public accountant.awards and recognitionbest lawyers®, tax law, 2025 syracuse universityj.d., lawsyracuse universityb.s., accounting mintzkpmg, international tax deloitte tax llpbank of boston international tax mergers and acquisitions tax partner state of massachusetts u.s. court of appeals for the first circuit u.s. court of federal claims u.s. district court for the district of massachusetts united states tax court boston | |
 | Robert Goldman Partner Real Estate Chicago | Robert Goldman Partner Chicago Real Estate robert goldman bob goldman concentrates his law practice emphasizing real estate development, financing, equity raises, investment and joint venture structuring, leasing and federal and state housing programs. mr. goldman’s practice encompasses all aspects of commercial real estate development and financing, and he represents developers in residential, retail, hotel, office and industrial development. this work includes site acquisition, infrastructure, construction, leasing, sales and financing, including balance sheet loans, cmbs loans and mezzanine lending. mr. goldman has extensive experience in joint venture formation, structured finance and private equity investments in development projects. mr. goldman is also experienced in zoning and entitlements, tax increment financing, low-income housing tax credits and new market tax credit transactions. he has been involved as well in eb-5 financing transactions for a number of commercial projects as well as creation and representation of regional centers involved with eb-5 transactions. mr. goldman is also experienced in projects involving state and federal programs including fha, fnma and other state and federal assisted projects. mr. goldman also handled a number of military base closure projects including developments in illinois, virgina and florida from acquisition to development of multi-use projects developed on closed-military base projects. some examples of mr. goldman’s experience and involvement in complex real estate projects include: work as part of the team representing the port authority of new york and new jersey in redevelopment of the world trade center site including development of towers 1, 3 and 4; the redevelopment of old cook county hospital into multi-use phases consisting of residential, commercial and hotel uses; development of the madden wells and stateway housing projects in chicago into private uses in connection with the chicago housing authority and hud privatization initiative; development and financing of the hyatt centric chicago loop and the wit hotels in chicago; development, financing and leasing of cummins station offices and related commercial uses in nashville, tennessee; and redevelopment of fort sheridan in highland park and highwood, illinois as part of the base closure transaction turning that old military base into residential, condominium, retail and recreational uses. membershipsamerican bar association illinois state bar association awards and recognitionmost recently, he is recommended in legal 500, which comments that he practices “at the very highest level,” and is listed in the 2008 and 2009 editions of the international who’s who of real estate lawyers and the international who’s who of business lawyers, published by who’s who legal. university of michiganj.d.university of michiganb.a. real estate partner state of illinois chicago | |
 | Angela Gonzales Partner Real Estate, Latin America, Non-Profit Organizations San Diego (Bankers Hill) | Angela Gonzales Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of San Diego J.D.University of California, Los Angeles B.A.Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Study AbroadPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Diego (Bankers Hill) Real Estate, Latin America, Non-Profit Organizations English Spanish angela gonzales angela gonzales serves as general counsel to a range of clients including family offices, high-net-worth individuals, entertainers, real estate developers and companies and investors across a full range of corporate transactional and commercial real estate matters and has significant experience in transactions involving cross-border corporate structuring and operations. in her real estate practice, angela has been involved in all aspects of real estate acquisition, disposition, financing and leasing. angela frequently negotiates commercial office and retail leases on behalf of start-ups and corporate clients, and advises her family offices and high-net-worth clients in relation to their interests in commercial properties, hospitality, tourist development and private luxury residences. angela also has extensive experience representing american clients who are buying, selling and developing real estate in latin america, and serves as a resource to clients navigating the complexities of deals that span both sides of the u.s.-mexico border.angela has further experience representing nonprofit organizations, assisting them in formation, obtaining tax-exempt status, and ongoing management and operations issues. angela is a past-president and the current general counsel of the san diego la raza lawyers association scholarship fund, and previously served as a board member and general counsel to mana de san diego, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering latinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy.representative transactionscounseled the hotel and residential community at el banco, nayarit, mexico. responsible for negotiation of service agreements; counsel to homeowner association.represented private buyer in purchase of over 1,000 hectares in jalisco, mexico for $128 million using mexican trust (fideicomiso).represented paladin realty partners in a range of strategic transactions including as lender in a series of capital loans totaling over $30 million secured by pledges over ownership interests in various mexican corporate entities, and several high profile joint ventures.documented the dissolution of joint venture for development of real estate in mexico, with client retaining ownership of residential real estate projects in tijuana and rosarito, mexico.counseled individuals and family offices in the purchases of luxury real estate in los cabos, puerto vallarta and other resort destinations in mexico.represented family office in the purchase of portfolios of various real estate assets, including multi-family and shopping centers, in a series of 1031 tax deferred exchanges in various states including california, arizona, ohio and utah.counseled individual tic owner of selling interest in various california investment properties.represented sponsor/promoter in private placement and eventual acquisition of multi family properties in texas.represented california charter school operator in purchase and financing of permanent school site.represented various non-resident aliens in structuring holding entities and purchase of us real estate assets. education university of san diego j.d. university of california, los angeles b.a. universidad carlos iii de madrid study abroad previous experience cross border law group, p.c. (partner) university of san diegoj.d.university of california, los angelesb.a.universidad carlos iii de madridstudy abroad cross border law group, p.c. (partner) corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media international international transactions latin america mergers and acquisitions non-profit organizations real estate english spanish partner state of california san diego (bankers hill) | |
 | Peter W. Gowdey Partner Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Patent Counseling and Prosecution Northern Virginia | Peter W. Gowdey Partner Northern Virginia Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Patent Counseling and Prosecution peter gowdey peter gowdey is a partner in rimon’s northern virginia office. in practice since 1970, peter focuses on patent prosecution, including design patents, and the drafting and prosecuting of provisional and utility patent applications in a number of fields of technology, including vending equipment, hydrogen production equipment and processes, co2 collection and capture, water-powered electric power generation systems, medical devices, molding equipment, mechanical devices including automotive transmissions, brakes, seating, control systems, and a wide variety of manufactured goods. he also works on patent litigation in federal courts, appeal work at the federal circuit, appeals to the patent trial and appeal board, and trademark prosecution.pete has prior experience working at the uspto and as in-house patent counsel for burlington industries in greensboro north carolina. he has decades of domestic and international patent law experience in private practice, including at cushman darby & cushman, pillsbury madison & sutro, shook hardy & bacon, and davidson berquist jackson & gowdey.pete has extensive experience in developing and providing counsel on patent related matters in the boardroom and in the courtroom. pete has worked with domestic and international clients on global intellectual property strategy, particularly concerning corporate and/or board decision making as it relates to intellectual property matters, has conducted ip audits and the valuing of a company’s existing ip rights, provided counselling on the developing and obtaining ip portfolios, negotiating settlements, writing and prosecuting patent applications at the uspto and in foreign patent offices, negotiating and writing patent licenses, and in enforcing patent rights and defending alleged infringers.notably, pete argued before the supreme court in holmes v. vornado, a case dealing with the jurisdiction of the court of appeals for the federal circuit (cafc), and has an appellate practice including numerous arguments at the united states court of appeals for the federal circuit, as well as the 4th, 5th and 10th circuits.over the years pete has lectured on a variety of ip related topics, including litigation best practices, for a number of years, he was an adjunct professor of law at the george mason school of law, teaching patent litigation. he has an extensive network, in a collaborative manner, with many associates around the globe, with a particular focus on japan, china, singapore, germany, italy, the uk, and australia. he has been a member of aippi, apaa (asian patent attorneys association), inta and patgot.membershipsbar association of the district of columbiaamerican bar associationamerican intellectual property law associationinternational association for the protection of industrial propertywashington patent attorney’s association (past president) union university’s albany law schoolj.d.clarkson university (mechanical engineering)b.s. davidson berquist jackson & gowdey, llp (2003 to 2023)shook, hardy & bacon llp (2001 to 2003)pillsbury madison & sutro llp (1996 to 2000)cushman, darby & cushman (1975 to 1996)burlington industries, inc. (in-house patent counsel) (1970 to 1974)u.s. patent and trademark office (patent examiner) (1968 to 1970). artificial intelligence intellectual property intellectual property litigation litigation and alternative dispute resolution patent counseling and prosecution partner commonwealth of virginia district of columbia state of north carolina supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit northern virginia | |
 | Craig Granet Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate Santa Barbara | Craig Granet Partner EDUCATIONHarvard University (J.D.), cum laudeStanford University (B.A.), Distinction and Departmental Honors.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Santa Barbara Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate English craig granet professional experiencecraig granet’s practice is focused on complex civil litigation, primarily in the following two areas: real property litigation, including lease disputes, title disputes, easement, view and other property disputes, land use development challenges, mechanic’s lien claims, and eminent domain; and business and commercial litigation, including breach of contract claims, unsecured and secured promissory note disputes, and partnership disputes.prior to joining rimon, for 40 years, he was a partner at the santa barbara law firm of fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney, llp. he has previously served as a master of the william l. gordon inn of court, and is active in the santa barbara community, having served on the boards of directors of the santa barbara county bar association and the barristers’ club of santa barbara. mr. granet is currently serving on the board of the santa barbara bucket brigade.awards and recognitionmartindale-hubbell av rated attorneyselected representationsrepresentation of a major oil pipeline company in a criminal proceeding and numerous civil lawsuits arising out of an oil spill.successful representation of a local hospital in defending against a mandate proceeding to stop construction of workforce housing for the hospital’s staff.representation of a major developer in successfully defending against challenges to both the city of santa barbara’s and the california coastal commission’s approval of a major development project, both in the superior court and the court of appeal.representation of two individuals in successfully defending against alter ego claims in a month-long trial, which also resulted in a court of appeal decision establishing that prevailing alter ego defendants are entitled to recover attorneys’ fees based on the contract with the corporation.representation of homeowners at a trial, where they prevailed in defeating a boundary line claim which would have significantly impacted the use and enjoyment of their property. education harvard university (j.d.), cum laude stanford university (b.a.), distinction and departmental honors. previous experience fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney (partner) harvard university(j.d.), cum laudestanford university(b.a.), distinction and departmental honors. fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney (partner) litigation and alternative dispute resolution real estate real estate litigation english partner state of california u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california santa barbara | |
 | David I. Greenbaum Partner Intellectual Property, Trademark and Copyright, Entertainment, Sports and Media Miami, New York | David I. Greenbaum Partner EDUCATIONBenjamin N. Cardozo School of Law J.D.Lehigh University B.S.M.E.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
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Miami, New York Intellectual Property, Trademark and Copyright, Entertainment, Sports and Media david i. greenbaum david is an experienced intellectual property attorney who provides strategic counsel to clients on trademark and design matters across a wide range of industries, including fashion, cosmetics, entertainment, beverage and pharmaceutical. he handles risk evaluation for trademark use and registration, prosecution, policing, enforcement and worldwide portfolio management, as well as disputes before the trademark trial and appeal board and other tribunals. additionally, david resolves intellectual property disputes in federal court and before the international trade commission. he is also a registered patent attorney, assisting clients with the procurement and enforcement of patent rights.david is a trained mechanical engineer, who understands and is interested in, complex scientific concepts—a strong foundation for his patent practice. he’s highly experienced in the area of soft-ip, with a focus on trademarks and designs. he thinks like a lawyer and an engineer and is well-versed in the language of business, all of which helps him to serve his clients exceptionally well.david’s practice is also transactional in nature. he negotiates and drafts various intellectual property agreements, including licenses and co-existence agreements, as well as conducts due diligence on ip portfolios in connection with mergers and acquisitions.representative mattersearth, wind & fire ip, llc v. substantial music group llc, –f. supp. 3d–, 2024 wl 1025265 (s. d. fla. march 1, 2024) (granted summary judgment that defendants’ use of “earth wind & fire legacy reunion” to described their band infringed rights in “earth, wind & fire” trademark, even though defendants’ band included some members who had previously played with the real “earth, wind & fire.”represented an internationally famous automobile brand in its trademark enforcement strategy in the united states.managed an international policing program for a client’s well-known clothing brand, including advice on initiating opposition and cancellation actions.handled extensive trademark clearance and prosecution for the infant care division of a large multinational pharmaceutical company.managed design patent portfolios involving footwear and wristwatches.guided companies in the area of intellectual property in mergers and acquisitions and the purchase of intellectual property portfolios.protected the intellectual property interests of a world-renowned music group through policing and enforcement strategies.drafted and successfully prosecuted numerous utility patent applications in the mechanical and electromechanical arts and wrote legal opinions on the validity and possible infringement of patents in these fields.speaking engagementsmoderator, “trademarks in the music industry,” international trademark association annual meeting, singapore, may 16, 2023panelist, “counseling your entertainment client on protecting its trademarks/brands here and abroad,” 9th annual entertainment & sports law society symposium of the american bar association, miami, april 6, 2018panelist, “trends in the use of technology by law firms,” israel legal tech conference, tel aviv, june 20, 2017panelist, “branding and trademark law issues in 2017,” 8th annual entertainment & sports law society symposium of the american bar association, miami, march 31, 2017moderator and host, “us trademark case law review,” international trademark association sponsored roundtable, miami, january 18, 2017speaker, “intellectual property for the dental industry,” california dental expo, los angeles, january 22, 2016moderator, “multiple reasons for filing a trademark opposition other than to stop registration in the u.s. and around the world,” international trademark association annual meeting, san diego, may 4, 2015speaker, “nontraditional trademarks, designs, and other ip exotics,” dupont/widener university school of law intellectual property continuing legal education seminar, delaware, september 30, 2014speaker, “nontraditional trademarks: scent, shape, sound and more,” scentworld 2014, new york, june 13, 2014publications“the hague agreement in the us” housemarques issue 42, june 2014“the international comparative legal guide to: trade marks 2013” usa chapter, 2013“no registration, no problem” world trademark review, issue 40, december/january 2013“taking a liberal approach” world trademark review, issue 32, august/september 2011“beware the robots – moving away from formulaic registration processes” world trademark review, april/may 2011“assessing a trademark’s strengths and risks of use” license, vol. 9 no. 10, november 2006honors & awardsleading trademark professional, world trademark review (law business research), 2015-2021intellectual property law rising stars, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2013membershipsamerican intellectual property law association (aipla)marquesinternational trademark association (inta)board of directorspalma vista at ponte verde homeowners association, inc. education benjamin n. cardozo school of law j.d. lehigh university b.s.m.e. previous experience fox rothschild llp (partner) edwards wildman palmer llp (now locke lord llp) (partner) fross zelnick lehrman & zissu pc admissions state of new york state of new jersey state of florida u.s. patent & trademark office u.s. supreme court u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the western district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of florida benjamin n. cardozo school of lawj.d.lehigh universityb.s.m.e. fox rothschild llp (partner)edwards wildman palmer llp (now locke lord llp) (partner)fross zelnick lehrman & zissu pc entertainment, sports and media intellectual property intellectual property litigation intellectual property transactions and due diligence international patent counseling and prosecution trademark and copyright partner state of florida state of new jersey state of new york supreme court of the united states u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the middle district of florida u.s. district court for the southern district of florida u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. district court for the western district of new york u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) miami new york | |
 | Gabriel Gregg Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Litigation Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Gabriel Gregg Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California - Santa Barbara B.A., Dramatic ArtUCLA School of Law J.D., Managing Editor, UCLA Law ReviewPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Litigation English gabriel gregg gabriel gregg is a partner in rimon’s litigation group in the silicon valley and san francisco offices. he practices commercial and civil litigation in a variety of areas including intellectual property, securities, unfair competition and class action defense, antitrust, employment, white-collar matters, insurance litigation and coverage analysis, and general business litigation. he has litigated cases in trial and appellate courts in both the state and federal systems, as well as agency proceedings.gabriel was the 2019 president of the santa clara county bar association and remains very active in the silicon valley bar.gabriel began his professional career with the global law firm latham & watkins where he practiced for nine years in its san francisco and los angeles offices. after graduating from ucla school of law, and before latham & watkins, gabriel clerked for the hon. edward j. schwartz, district judge (and former chief judge) of the united states district court for the southern district of california. gabriel joined rimon in early 2017 after practicing for a decade at other silicon valley boutique litigation law firms.gabriel is very active on boards and committees of professional organizations. besides serving as 2019 elected sccba president, gabriel is currently on the sccba judiciary committee (evaluating judicial candidates) and formerly served on its executive committee, board of trustees and as treasurer. he has been a member of the sccba fair election practices commission, is past chair of the sccba business law/litigation section, and served on the executive committee of the sccba high tech section. he regularly presents at mcle/bar events, including most recently “nuts and bolts of business litigation,” “the u.s. patent landscape: an appraisal and practice guide,” and “non-disclosure agreements: basic functions, standard components, alternatives, and potential pitfalls.”representative matterslead counsel representing global trade association for the semiconductor industry in pending breach of contract and tort action.lead counsel representing investment fund in pending direct/derivative breach of fiduciary duty action in delaware chancery court.lead counsel for investors in pending direct/derivative cross-actions in arbitration (jams) arising out of failed alternative fuels venture.lead counsel representing publicly traded company in pending breach of contract and registration rights actions in new york supreme court and delaware chancery court.lead counsel representing ai start-up in pending breach of fiduciary duty/membership dispute in delaware chancery court.lead counsel representing trustee in adversary proceedings/investigations in the federal district court, southern district of new york, relating to federal bankruptcies of body shop and publishers clearing house.lead counsel for key defendant group in high-profile/international-coverage federal antitrust price-fixing action relating to purchase of land in solano county by silicon valley investors (flannery associates) for planned new city.lead counsel for key defendant group in federal action by the republic of nicaragua seeking enforcement of an icsid international arbitration award.lead counsel for plaintiffs in federal action relating to failed venture investment in medical device company.lead counsel for world-famous rock-band in high-profile federal copyright and partnership dispute.lead counsel for leading student housing website in federal contract and fiduciary duty action involving founder dispute.lead counsel for top new york weather-derivative hedge fund in federal and delaware state actions arising out of failed crop coverage venture.lead counsel for executive plaintiff in shareholder derivative, fraud and partition action, including 9-day trial resulting in complete victory and award of significant damages, punitive damages, and partition grant.lead counsel defending leading electronic payment processing company in employment litigation/arbitration.lead counsel representing medical device company in federal trademark, false advertising, and unfair competition actions.lead counsel in high-profile federal court action prosecuting shareholder derivative and direct claims against delaware ad-tech company and its directors.lead counsel in various other actions representing (prosecution and defense) shareholders, officers and/or directors in direct and shareholder derivative claims involving california and delaware corporations.lead counsel in federal court action defending silicon valley start-up in fraud/securities action alleging breach of convertible notes.counsel for various prominent musicians in copyright and trademark disputes.lead counsel defending software/hardware service provider in high-profile federal court copyright/ false advertising action brought by major u.s. oem, including pursuit of antitrust counterclaims.counsel in action against public agency for lease non-payment following dissolution.defended company and individuals in federal court accused of rico violations arising out of employee terminationdefended companies and individuals in federal court accused of securities fraud and rico violations arising out of distressed property investment transactions.defended senior silicon valley executive in trade-secret misappropriation action brought following new employment with competitor.lead counsel defending trial attorney against malicious prosecution action by prevailing on anti-slapp motion, and successfully defended order of dismissal on appeal to sixth district court of appeal and on petition for review to california supreme court: miller v. flemate, 2015 cal.app. unpub. lexis 3718.defended major supermarket chain in complex federal court consumer rights class action.lead counsel on various patent infringement litigation/licensing efforts on behalf of inventors, including prosecution of federal court infringement actions and coordination of related pto post-grant review actions.represented founders of north bay company in dispute with partner, including vacating no-notice tro and engineering buy-out settlement, and successfully litigation follow-up actions alleging rescission of buy-out agreement based on economic duress.prosecuted $16.5 million subrogation action in northern district of california against major liability insurer for failure to defend insured in action involving defective microprocessor chips, prevailing on $9 million of claim on cross-summary judgment.successfully appealed remaining portion of subrogation action to ninth circuit court of appeals winning unanimous reversal of district court and additional $7.5 million award: federal ins. co. v. st. paul fire & marine ins. co., 2010 wl 4025590 (9th cir. (cal.)).represented clients in other successful ninth circuit appeals with no appellate losses to date: 2007 wl 2228632 (9th cir. (cal.)); 2008 wl 686855 (9th cir. (cal.)).represented arthur andersen in civil and government actions arising out of collapse of enron, including deposing key enron executives and board members, managing multi-attorney discovery team, analyzing complex accounting transactions, and developing factual and legal defenses with witnesses and experts.represented deloitte & touche in international professional negligence action.conducted solo trial of $3 million action before workers compensation appeals board arising out of fatal refinery fire, and drafted successful related civil appeal: moylan v. tosco operating co., 2005 wl 2651170 (cal.app. 1 dist.).represented title company in complex title/escrow respa and ucl action in federal and state court, including defeat of class action and successful appeal of summary judgment to ninth circuit: lane v. residential funding corporation et al., 323 f.3d 739 (9th cir., 2003).litigated numerous intellectual property cases involving copyright, trademark, gray-market and cybersquatting issues for companies including 3m, aol, platinum technology and the dga.represented various senior executives in federal white-collar civil and criminal investigations, including insider trading.significant pro bono work includes representing solo minors in asylum applications, drafting treatment standards for minors in ins custody, and drafting successful amicus brief in the inter-american court of human rights abrogating trinidad law on flogging with a cat-o-nine-tails.affiliations2019 president (elected), treasurer (elected), member of executive committee/board of trustees and finance committee, santa clara county bar associationpast member of sccba fair elections commissionexecutive committee member, high tech section, santa clara county bar associationpast chair of business law/litigation section, santa clara county bar associationmember, santa clara county bar associationmember, state bar of california education university of california - santa barbara b.a., dramatic art ucla school of law j.d., managing editor, ucla law review previous experience robinson & wood, inc. newton remmel latham & watkins university of california – santa barbarab.a., dramatic artucla school of lawj.d., managing editor, ucla law review robinson & wood, inc.newton remmellatham & watkins competition, antitrust, and consumer law corporate governance employee mobility, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation fintech intellectual property intellectual property litigation litigation and alternative dispute resolution regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets technology licensing trademark and copyright wage and hour english partner state of california supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
 | Christine Gregorak Partner Real Estate Lake Tahoe, San Francisco | Christine Gregorak Partner Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Real Estate christine gregorak christine gregorak is a business minded, service focused attorney with over 30 years of experience representing clients in sophisticated real estate and commercial business transactions. christine’s practice encompasses all aspects of real estate and business transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, financing, joint ventures, entity formation and related corporate work, land use and development matters, title issues, home owner association representation, environmental matters, workouts and restructurings, construction matters, and renewable energy development. christine is a recognized leader in the real estate legal industry and has served as the co-chair of the california bar association and california lawyers association real property law section executive committees.christine completed her undergraduate degree at stanford university and obtained her juris doctorate from the university of san francisco school of law where she recently served as the president of the board of governors.christine serves on the board of directors of tahoe freeride, a non-profit organization, where she is a passionate advocate for lake tahoe area freeride athletes and families. university of san francisco school of lawj.d.stanford universityb.a., international relations real estate law group llp, partnerthelen, reid & priest, llp, senior associateles schwab tire centers, associate general counsellukins & annis, llp, associate attorney real estate partner state of california lake tahoe san francisco | |
 | Michael Gustafson Partner Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services London | Michael Gustafson Partner London Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services michael gustafson michael gustafson (mike) is a london-based finance lawyer specialising in cross-border debt private placements and mid-market private credit. he advises asset managers, institutional investors and credit funds on a wide range of complex debt transactions, including syndicated, club and bilateral private placements, direct lending, mezzanine and structured equity transactions, preferred equity investments and special sits financings. mike also has experience in house as legal counsel within a prominent private capital provider, as well as at large law firms including akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp and milbank llp.mike has a global practice, with experience in the uk, europe, australia, new zealand and the united states. he is admitted in new york and california and is a registered foreign lawyer in england & wales.selected experienceprivate creditacting for a global asset manager on its direct lending, mezzanine and structured equity transactions across the uk, europe, australia and new zealandrepresenting a european middle-market fund in connection with its debt and preferred equity investments in various uk and european companiesacting for a european credit fund on its special sits investmentsprivate placementsacting for the purchasers on syndicated, club and bilateral private placements by corporate issuers across the uk and europeacting for the purchasers on debt private placements by various uk and european regulated utilities (including both unsecured issuances and notes issued off of whole business securitization platforms)acting for the purchasers of privately placed notes issued by a number of investment trusts and asset managersmembershipsamerican college of investment counsel university of british columbiall.b.university of british columbiab.sc. akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp, partnerpgim private capital, deputy chief legal officer – europebingham mccutchen llp, partnermilbank llp, associate banking and financial services global private credit leveraged finance securities and capital markets united kingdom partner registered foreign lawyer in england and wales state of california state of new york london | |
 | Brian Hafter Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Brian Hafter Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley B.A., Political Science, 1991.American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 1994, cum laudePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution English brian hafter mr. hafter has been a commercial litigator in the san francisco bay area for over 30 years. he focuses his practice on complex business litigation matters. his diverse experience includes prosecuting and defending the litigation and arbitration of contract, employment, corporate governance, securities, intellectual property, and real estate disputes.mr. hafter has represented a variety of clients in complex business litigation matters. among these clients are technology companies, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, leading financial institutions and wall street brokerage firms, educational institutions, real estate developers, and other businesses and individuals.representative matterscontract: after five years of hard-fought litigation, obtained complete defense verdict at trial regarding a housing vendor’s $20 million claim for alleged exclusivity rights under breach of contract and promissory estoppel theories; and awarded over $650,000 in attorneys’ fees and costspurchase agreement: obtained multi-million dollar arbitration award in favor of aerospace manufacturer in connection with the sale of a businessfinancial services providers: successfully represented an investment banking firm in contentious litigation concerning entitlement to a multi-million dollar fee for services renderededucational institutions: successfully defended university in multi-million dollar contractual arbitration relating to the rental of a campus venueemployment: successfully defended leading e-commerce company in arbitration of “whistleblower” claims of former employeescorporate executive: represented founder of company in securities and employment dispute with new investorsecurities arbitration: represented leading securities brokerage firms and investors in numerous arbitrations of multi-million dollar customer complaintspartnership dispute: defended a joint venture partner in litigation relating to the distribution of video rights to a well-known television seriespatent: successfully defended pipe and sewer restoration company in arbitration of patent false marking claimstrade secrets: represented a national brokerage firm in a seven-week trade secrets trial concerning the alleged misappropriation of wireless technologyreal estate: successfully represented leading technology company in complex lease dispute with the property ownertrusts and estates litigation: defended $500 million family trust in probate litigation concerning claims of alleged common-law spouse located overseaspublications“claim jumpers,” daily journal, january 24, 2007“big guns – involving senior lawyers in cases from the outset leads to better results and is more cost-efficient,” daily journal extra, may 17, 2004“defendant can utilize motion for an undertaking to enforce award of costs,” daily journal, november 18, 2002speaking engagementspanelist, “whistleblower law: views from the inside,” continuing education of the bar, 2015panelist, “taking and defending depositions,” practising law institute, 2009, 2010 and 2011honors & awardscommunity recognition award recipient, city of san bruno, 2021top-rated business litigation attorney in san francisco, ca, super lawyers (thompson reuters corporation), 2026top 100 settlements in california, topverdict.com, 2016professional membershipsbar association of san franciscovolunteer arbitrator, attorney fee disputes program, bar association of san franciscoyouth soccer coach and refereevolunteer college admissions counselor education university of california, berkeley b.a., political science, 1991. american university washington college of law, j.d., 1994, cum laude previous experience leclairryan (partner) liner grode (partner) steefel, levitt & weiss (partner) university of california, berkeleyb.a., political science, 1991.american universitywashington college of law, j.d., 1994, cum laude leclairryan (partner)liner grode (partner)steefel, levitt & weiss (partner) arbitration and mediation banking and financial services employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation intellectual property litigation litigation and alternative dispute resolution technology wage and hour english partner state of california u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. district court of appeals for the ninth circuit menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
 | John Handy Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Northern Virginia | John Handy Partner Northern Virginia Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology English john handy john handy is a partner in rimon’s northern virginia office. he is an experienced litigator focusing on intellectual property disputes in u.s. district courts, the international trade commission (itc), and the u.s. patent and trademark office’s patent trial and appeal board (ptab). john litigates on both sides of the aisle, having represented both patent owners and accused infringers, and leverages his litigation experience to help clients obtain high value patents.in addition to his ip litigation and patent prosecution practice, john authors legal opinions on patent infringement, freedom to operate, patent validity, patentability, and market exclusivity. he also assists clients with licensing patents and patent portfolios.as a registered patent practitioner with a mechanical engineering and software programming background, john’s practice covers a wide range of technologies and sectors, including internet and mobile applications, operating systems, network communication protocols, led lighting, relational databases, e-commerce and ssl/tls encryption, real-time multimedia streaming, personal navigation devices, medical instruments, and consumer goods. as a result, john is skilled at translating complex technical issues into concepts that are understandable and compelling to courts, and highly effective at strategizing and collaborating with inventors and technical experts.selected experiencebelair electronics, inc. v. carved inc. (n.d. ind.); belair electronics, inc. v. caseable inc. (d. del.) – defended mobile phone case manufacturers, carved and caseable, against patent infringement allegations in the northern district of indiana and the district of delaware.shenzhen tange li’an e-commerce co., ltd. et al. v. drone whirl llc et al. (w.d. tex.) – represented consumer goods manufacturer seeking declaratory judgment of patent invalidity and asserting unfair competition and tortious interference with contract claims in the western district of texas. won early motion for judgment on the pleadings that defendant’s patent is invalid.bvp holding, inc. v. stamina products, inc. (w.d. mo.); bvp holding, inc. v. paradigm health & wellness, inc. (c.d. cal.) – represented patent inventor and entrepreneur in the exercise equipment industry as plaintiff in patent litigations in the central district of california and the western district of missouri, securing favorable settlements.monkeylectric, llc v. theta administration llc d/b/a activ life (m.d. fla.) – defended company specializing in physical wellness products against patent and trademark infringement allegations in the middle district of florida.kologik capital, llc v. in force technology, llc et al. (d. mass.) – defended in force technology, a software company with products used by law enforcement to share real-time information regarding school safety, against patent and trademark infringement allegations in the district of massachusetts. won motion for summary judgment of noninfringement and defeated plaintiff’s motion for case dispositive sanctions.represented leading patent monetization company as plaintiff in over 20 patent litigations in the district of delaware, central and southern districts of california, and the district of new jersey, involving subject matter such as media streaming mobile applications, gps data messaging integration, real-time traffic monitoring applications, and data center cooling rack technology.mobile telecommunications technologies, llc v. amazon.com, inc. et al. (e.d. tex.) – defended amazon in patent litigation in the eastern district of texas involving network communication protocols and package delivery notifications.flatworld interactives llc v. samsung electronics co. ltd. et al. (d. del.); cdd technologies, llc v. samsung electronics america, inc. (e.d. tex.) – defended samsung in patent litigations in the district of delaware and the eastern district of texas, involving gesture recognition applications for mobile devices, network channel selection algorithms, and pc operating system functionalities.certain navigation products, including gps devices, navigation and display systems, radar systems, navigational aids, mapping systems and related software (inv. no. 337-ta-900) – represented navico as a respondent in itc investigation involving broadband 4g radar.emg technology, llc v. alcoa inc. et al. (e.d. tex.) – defended alcoa in patent litigation in the eastern district of texas involving html to xml conversion methods.barry v. medtronic, inc. (e.d. tex.) – defended medtronic in patent litigation in the eastern district of texas involving scoliosis surgical procedures and equipment.emblaze ltd. v. apple inc. et al. (n.d. cal.) – defended apple in patent litigation in the northern district of california involving real-time multimedia streaming.geotag, inc. v. canon inc. et al. (e.d. tex.) – defended canon in patent litigation in the eastern district of texas involving website nearest store locator functionalities.stambler v. urban outfitters, inc. et al. (e.d. tex.) – defended urban outfitters in patent litigation in the eastern district of texas involving ssl/tls encryption.ambato media, llc v. garmin international, inc. et al. (e.d. tex.) – defended garmin in patent litigation in the eastern district of texas involving personal navigation device technology.xpoint technologies inc. v. google inc. et al. (d. del.); interval licensing llc v. google inc. (w.d. wash.); netjumper software, llc v. google inc. (e.d. mich.) – defended google in multiple patent litigations in the district of delaware, western district of washington, and eastern district of michigan, involving data transfer technology, pop-up graphical user interfaces, and web search toolbars.netcraft corporation v. cellco partnership d/b/a verizon wireless inc. et al. (d. del.) – defended verizon wireless in patent litigation in the district of delaware involving internet billing methods.publications “an inventor’s guide to enforcing patents on a budget,” ipwatchdog (mar. 2020)“your financial products and services are still patentable (maybe) – tips for procurement,” financier worldwide (sept. 2014)membershipsamerican bar associationvirginia bar associationnews“rimon adds ip partner in virginia from ip advanced,” law360 pulse (aug. 2023) fordham university school of lawj.d., cum laudecornell universityb.s., mechanical engineering ip advanced llc, founder & managing principalblackbird technologies, senior litigation counselgreenberg traurig, llpwhite & case llphon. victor marrero, southern district of new york, judicial internhon. william j. martini, district of new jersey, judicial internbullhorn, inc., software developer intellectual property intellectual property litigation patent counseling and prosecution technology english partner commonwealth of virginia state of massachusetts state of new jersey state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the district of massachusetts u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of michigan u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of texas u.s. district court for the southern district of new york united states patent and trademark office (uspto) northern virginia | |
 | Jacob Harding Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, China, International Trade and Customs Law, White Collar and Government Investigations, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, Arbitration and Mediation Los Angeles, Shenzhen* | Jacob Harding Partner Los Angeles, Shenzhen* Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, China, International Trade and Customs Law, White Collar and Government Investigations, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, Arbitration and Mediation English Mandarin jacob harding jacob focuses his practice on litigation and alternative dispute resolution, international arbitration, white collar and government investigations, and international trade.jacob utilizes his years of experience in china to assist multinational companies with their china-related matters and to assist foreign companies with their u.s. legal matters. jacob was previously the china representative of an international law firm and spent numerous years working in the compliance group of a prc law firm. jacob’s litigation practice includes complex commercial litigation, securities litigation, as well as intellectual property litigation. he has represented foreign companies in international arbitration before cietac with associated litigation in china, hong kong, and europe. jacob has conducted numerous internal investigations in china and the u.s., including investigations of whistleblower complaints, anticorruption investigations, shareholder demands, derivative litigation, and potential securities law violations.jacob also represents clients on international trade matters, including representing clients before u.s. cbp related to tariffs and detentions under the uflpa, advising on international trade implications on agreements and potential counterparties, and conducting international trade due diligence for transactions.awardssuper lawyers rising star 2023-2024recognized as a mondaq thought leading author for fintech – china, mondaq autumn 2022 awardspublications and speaking engagements:speaker, “managing international business in a changing tariff landscape,” in-house community congress, shanghai 2025.speaker, “country-of-origin assessments,” shanghai, november 2024.speaker, “cross-border data issues in u.s. litigation,” shanghai, may 2024.chapter co-author, “the increase in global sanctions warrants caution in china private equity,” private equity in hong kong and china (4th edition), june 2023co-author, “how multinationals can withstand us-china trade conflicts,” law360, march 16, 2022“cross-border compliance after the international criminal judicial assistance law,” 2019 annual china compliance week: anti-corruption and compliance conference, shanghai“the doj’s china initiative,” 2019 china cross-border compliance roundtable, shanghai“us export controls and us litigation,” jiangsu ccip & mofcom, march 2018“global data compliance,” ias 2017, beijing university of idaho(b.s.)ucla school of law(j.d.) winston & strawn llp (partner)yuanda china law offices (foreign counsel) china international trade and customs law english mandarin partner state of california los angeles shenzhen* | |
 | Robert Hayden Partner Intellectual Property Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Santa Barbara | Robert Hayden Partner EDUCATIONSanta Clara University J.D.University of Washington M.S. Materials Science and EngineeringUniversity of California, Berkeley B.S. Material Science and EngineeringPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Santa Barbara Intellectual Property English robert hayden robert hayden is a patent and trademark attorney specializing in medical devices, materials and processes, particularly as they relate to semiconductors, leds, and disk drives, cleantech, robotics, agtech, and consumer devices. he regularly prepares and prosecutes patent applications for established corporations and start-ups, advises on portfolio development, and prepares opinion letters. mr. hayden also advises on, and assists with, trademark procurement. he holds a b.s. and an m.s., both in materials science and engineering, and gained work experience in start-ups in biomaterials and disk drives before earning a law degree from santa clara university. mr. hayden has been a practicing patent attorney since 2000.publicationseffects of surface treatment on the surface chemistry of niti alloy for biomedical applicationsspeaking engagements“driving innovation: which pathway is ideal and how to succeed in taking your idea from conception to bedside?,” orthopedic trauma association annual meeting, phoenix, az, october 17, 2025. education santa clara university j.d. university of washington m.s. materials science and engineering university of california, berkeley b.s. material science and engineering previous experience royse law santa clara universityj.d.university of washingtonm.s. materials science and engineeringuniversity of california, berkeleyb.s. material science and engineering royse law intellectual property intellectual property transactions and due diligence patent counseling and prosecution technology english partner state of california supreme court of california united states patent and trademark office (uspto) menlo park (silicon valley) santa barbara | |
 | Chris Haunschild Partner Tax, International, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions Miami, New York | Chris Haunschild Partner Miami, New York Tax, International, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions chris haunschild chris is an international tax attorney with thirty years of experience representing u.s. and foreign corporations, partnerships and individuals in their mergers and acquisitions and global tax planning. he has advised clients in an array of industries on the implications of domestic and cross-border investments, mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, financing transactions, securities offerings, and joint ventures with an aggregate value of more than $100 billion. chris also helps emerging companies achieve liquidity by advising on various transactional alternatives – including strategic debt arrangements, private placements, ipos, de-spac transactions, and reverse mergers – and works to identify the optimal solutions for each company.he advises on the technical and strategic implications of complex transactions, so clients can achieve their business objectives in the most efficient manner. chris focuses on identifying strategies that, while tax beneficial, have an appropriate risk profile and advance the company’s key business objectives. although clients initially seek out chris for technical advice and transactional leadership, he quickly becomes their trusted advisor on a broad range of legal and strategic subjects because clients know he believes in their vision and is committed to making it a reality. he distills complex concepts and overlapping considerations into clearly understandable inflection points, so his clients can make the right decisions for their companies. chris is a passionate advocate on behalf of his clients and works to ensure they have the resources they need to succeed.chris has written and spoken extensively on tax strategies and transactional considerations. new york university school of lawll.m., taxthe university of tulsa college of lawdoctor of law (j.d.), lawtrinity universitybachelor of arts (b.a.), economics taft stettinius & hollister llp (partner)lucosky brookman llp (partner)dla piper (counsel)mcdermott, will & emery (senior associate)sutherland, asbill & brennan (associate) partner state of california state of florida state of new york miami new york | |
 | Mike Heafey Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Mike Heafey Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution mike heafey mike heafey is a first chair litigator with more than 25 years experience in complex patent and trade secret cases in federal courts and the u.s. international trade commission. a former general counsel of a telecom test equipment company mr. heafey has an understanding of client requirements. mr. heafey’s practice focuses on litigating technical cases through trial and appeal. his cases have required mastering a range of technologies and fields, including integrated circuits packaging, fiber optics, dram, packet switch networks, integrated circuit process equipment, and light emitting diodes. mr. heafey’s practice includes all phases of patent disputes; in addition to courtroom litigation, mr. heafey has lead inter partes reviews, inter partes reexamintions, reexaminations, and other proceedings in the patent office.mr. heafey earned a bachelor of science degree at the university of california, berkeley. he then earned a juris doctor degree from georgetown university. he is admitted in massachusetts, california, and with the patent and trademark office.selected experience:first chair hearing in international commission investigation on biosensors for detection of proteins and nucleic acids using silicon photovoltaicfirst chair and lead counsel in cases with more than $2.5 billion at stake over integrated circuit packagingsix arguments in the federal circuititc investigation 474 – rasterizers for flat panel displays. represented genesis microchipitc investigation 605 – heat transfer through integrated circuit packagesitc investigation 630 – heat transfer through integrated circuit packages. represented acer, nanya, and powerchipinvestigation 649 – heat transfer through integrated circuit packages. represented silicon precision industriesitc investigation 1271 – silicon photovoltaics and biosensorsitc investigation 1352 – pharmaceuticals georgetown universityj.d.university of california, berkeleyb.s. intellectual property intellectual property litigation litigation and alternative dispute resolution patent counseling and prosecution partner state of california state of massachusetts u.s. patent and trademark office menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Michael David Hellman Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Private Clients Santa Barbara | Michael David Hellman Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Los Angeles (B.A. in Economics-Business)University of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Santa Barbara Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Private Clients English michael david hellman michael hellman is an accomplished litigator with over 30 years experience. specifically, mr. hellman focuses his practice exclusively on litigation, with an emphasis on disputes concerning trusts and estates. his expertise includes representing trustees and trust beneficiaries in connection with most types of claims including breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, financial elder abuse, negligence, conspiracy, rescission or reformation of a settlement agreement, undue influence, fraud, mistake, breach of trust and accounting disputes.in addition, mr. hellman’s practice includes most areas of civil and business litigation, where he represents a variety of individuals and companies in complex disputes.awards and recognitionthe national trial lawyers – top 10 probate & estate trial lawyersmartindale-hubbell av rated attorneyreceived multiple commendations from the santa barbara superior court for outstanding pro bono service as a volunteer settlement masterselected experiencerepresentation of a national institutional trustee against claims by a beneficiary for elder abuse and breach of fiduciary duty, with the beneficiary seeking more than $13 million in compensatory damages, plus punitive damages and attorney’s fees. client prevailed at trial and on appeal.representation of an individual trust beneficiary in multiple disputes with other trust beneficiaries and the trustee. settled the dispute with the trustee a few days before trial, with significant financial benefits to the client. the disputes with the other beneficiaries proceeded to trial, with the client prevailing at trial and on appeal. client was awarded her attorney’s fees and costs incurred both at trial and on appeal.representation of petitioner seeking to admit to probate the will of a decedent, over the objections of decedent’s surviving family members. client prevailed at trial and on appeal.representation of three trust beneficiaries against a fourth beneficiary/trustee to enforce rights under a trust. clients prevailed at trial and were awarded attorney’s fees.representation of a national institutional trustee against claims by a beneficiary for breach of fiduciary duty (and thirteen other causes of action) for actions concerning the management of a charitable remainder unitrust. client prevailed at trial and was awarded $500,000 in attorney’s fees.representation of a veterinarian as both a plaintiff and cross-defendant in disputes with his former partners, including issues concerning the enforceability of a covenant not to compete. client prevailed at arbitration on both the complaint and cross-complaint, and was awarded his costs and attorneys’ fees. education university of california, los angeles (b.a. in economics-business) university of california, hastings college of the law j.d. previous experience fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney (partner) university of california, los angeles(b.a. in economics-business)university of california, hastings college of the lawj.d. fell, marking, abkin, montgomery, granet & raney (partner) litigation and alternative dispute resolution private clients english partner state of california u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california santa barbara | |
 | Arthur E. Hoffmann, Jr. Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law New York | Arthur E. Hoffmann, Jr. Partner New York Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law arthur e. hoffmann, jr. arthur hoffmann is a product liability lawyer with more than two decades of experience working with companies to mitigate product liability risk and defend litigation wherever it arises. arthur has a deep knowledge of the complex science and medicine involved in claims that product use is linked to adverse health outcomes. he is adept at using that knowledge to analyze the complicated issues these claims involve and to integrate that analysis with the law, leading to cost-effective, pragmatic, solutions. arthur’s practice is global in scope, and he has represented clients’ interests in countries throughout the european union, the united kingdom, and in asia, as well as in the united states. as part of his work in representing manufacturers of tobacco, vape, and other “next generation products,” arthur provides practical advice with respect to the rapidly-evolving issues in this highly regulated product category. as part of his practice, arthur works with experts around the world in a wide range of research and clinical disciplines. in addition to his product liability experience, arthur has handled a variety of commercial litigation in both federal and new york state trial and appellate courts. he has also represented defendants in multidistrict litigations in the united states arising out of overseas terrorist attacks on civil aviation and has conducted investigations and discovery in countries in europe and on the indian subcontinent. publicationsscharf, s. a., sax, g. d., & marmor, s. r. (eds.). (2021). product liability litigation: current law, strategies and best practices (second edition ed. vol. 1). scharf, s. a., sax, g. d., & marmor, s. r. (eds.). (2021). product liability litigation: current law, strategies and best practices (second edition ed. vol. 1); hoffmann, a., contributor; § 8.9: traditional tobacco litigation: united states: pli press. hoffmann, a., & gismondi, c. (2020). is synthetic cbd a controlled substance under the controlled substances act? cannabis bus. exec. retrieved from https://www.cannabisbusinessexecutive.com/2020/04/is-synthetic-cbd-a-controlled-substance-under-the-controlled-substances-act# awards and recognitionthe legal 500 united states – recommended, product liability, mass tort and class action: consumer products (including tobacco), 2021the legal 500 united states – recommended, product liability, mass tort and class action: pharmaceuticals and medical devices – defense, 2021 boston university school of lawj.d., cum laudestony brook universityb.a. political science dla piper, partner greenspoon marder llp, partner jacob, medinger & finnegan, llp, partner windels marx, partner cannabis law life sciences litigation and alternative dispute resolution partner state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york new york | |
| | Tara Humma Partner Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wage and Hour New Jersey (Princeton), Philadelphia | Tara Humma Partner New Jersey (Princeton), Philadelphia Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Wage and Hour tara humma tara humma is a litigation attorney who focuses her practice on labor and employment matters. tara has over a decade of experience representing public and private employers of all sizes in states across the country. tara represents clients in all phases of employment litigation, from initial pleadings, discovery, and motion practice to trial preparation and appeals. her experience includes a broad range of litigation matters including, but not limited to, claims brought under title vii of the civil rights act, the americans with disabilities act (ada) (including accessibility cases), the family and medical leave act (fmla), the fair labor standards act (flsa), breach of contract cases related to employment contracts and restrictive covenants and various other state and federal employment laws. she represents employers in hearings before administrative agencies, arbitrators, and hearing officers appointed under contractual grievance procedures.tara also regularly counsels employers in the application of various state and federal employment laws, civil service regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. her counseling experience includes providing advice to clients related to issues under title vii of the civil rights act, the americans with disabilities act (ada), the family and medical leave act (fmla), the fair labor standards act (flsa), the national labor relations act (nlra), whistleblower laws, restrictive covenant laws and other state and federal employment laws.tara frequently assists clients in drafting and reviewing internal policies and employee handbooks to ensure compliance with both state and federal law including providing advice to clients with multi-state operations. she frequently drafts employment, restrictive covenant, separation and severance agreements for clients. tara conducts internal investigations for clients related to employee complaints. tara also participates in due diligence related to employment issues in the context of mergers and acquisitions and reviews deal documents for employment-related issues.in addition to her experience in private practice, tara worked in the office of county counsel for camden county, where she represented the county in a variety of litigation matters and prosecuted civil service disciplinary actions before new jersey’s office of administrative law. rutgers university school of law – camdenj.d.saint joseph’s universityb.s., magna cum laude ballard spahr, of counselbrown & connery, llp, associatecamden county counsel, assistant county counsel, attorney employee mobility, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation litigation and alternative dispute resolution wage and hour partner state of new jersey state of pennsylvania u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of pennsylvania new jersey (princeton) philadelphia | |
| | Jahan Islami Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Entertainment, Sports and Media, International, Investment Funds, Life Sciences, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance Miami | Jahan Islami Partner Miami Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Entertainment, Sports and Media, International, Investment Funds, Life Sciences, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance jahan islami jahan islami is a partner in rimon’s miami office. mr. islami focuses his practice on mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, venture capital transactions, debt financings, private placements, and general corporate matters. mr. islami advises entrepreneurs, investors, and company management on formation issues, financings, corporate transactions, operational and general corporate matters, and corporate governance. he has extensive experience in a variety of industry consolidations representing buyers, sellers, borrowers, lenders, and advisers. he also works with distressed businesses in their reorganization efforts.mr. islami regularly represents middle market clients — corporate clients, private equity firms, other private investment funds, and high net worth individuals — and acts as outside general counsel for a number of his private company clients. he has represented numerous companies in m&a transactions and related regulatory and securities issues including fresh del monte produce, inc., republic services, nations rent, florida panthers holdings, inc. and the geo group, inc. he has represented buyers and sellers in hundreds of acquisitions and dispositions of companies. mr. islami advises clients across a range of industries, but has a particular focus on the health care, life sciences and sports sectors.mr. islami is recognized as a leading attorney by best lawyers® in america (2019-2025).selected experiencerepresentation of a national real estate investment and management company in connection with a preferred equity investment in one of its entities, which owns a portfolio of 10 multi-family properties, by a private equity real estate firm.representation of the seller in the multimillion dollar sale of an insurance underwriting business to a private equity group.representation of an independent broadcast communications tower owner and operator in brazil, in connection with a senior credit transaction and multiple follow-on financings and refinancings thereof.representation of a nationwide coffee roasting company with both wholesale and retail operations, in connection with a significant senior credit transaction.representation of an aviation leasing company in multiple private placements, totaling more than $350 million, led by institutional private equity and pension fund investors. the transactions involved complex structuring and tax issues, as well as for the subsequent investment funds, the negotiation of new lead investor rights and accommodation of legacy investment capacity rights in favor of the lead investor from the client’s prior funds.representation of a state-of-the-art bourbon distillery as the issuer in a significant series a financing transaction.representation of a start-up spirits brand from conception to market launch, including advising on financing, employment, general corporate, intellectual property, and commercial matters.representation of the owners in the sale of their premium cigar business to an industry-leading strategic buyer.representation of a start-up tequila brand from inception through the client’s initial and growth capital raising rounds, handling all corporate and other legal matters.representation of the seller in the sale of his business, the consideration for which was cash and the receipt of equity in the buyer’s parent company.representation of the borrower in a senior-secured financing to refinance an existing senior loan and to acquire growth capital.representation of numerous startups from inception through their initial and growth capital raising rounds, handling all corporate and other legal matters.representation of the florida marlins baseball club in the sale of the franchise in 1999; represented the florida panthers hockey club in the acquisition and relocation of their american hockey league minor league team, the louisville panthers; and represented the miami dolphins in various general corporate matters.representation of the issuer in a $7.5 million seed round private placement to capitalize an early-stage company that, through a patented electrolysis process, produces a proprietary fuel mixture composed of parahydrogen and a stable form of atomic hydrogen.representation of a kentucky distiller of american brandy and other spirits in the sale of the company to an industry-leading, strategic buyer.representation of a start-up, low cost carrier passenger and cargo airline, advising on general corporate matters, corporate governance, private placements, and the client’s public company securities filings.representation of a transportation and logistics company providing cargo shipping services to the bahamas, advising on deal structure, general corporate and capital raising matters.awards and recognitionbest lawyers® 2019-2025 – international mergers and acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions law university of miami school of lawj.d. cum laudeuniversity of virginiab.a. cozen o’connor p.c. (partner)k&l gates llp (partner)akerman senterfitt (partner) corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital entertainment, sports and media international investment funds life sciences mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance partner state of florida miami | |
 | Shelley Ivan Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Litigation New York, Santa Barbara | Shelley Ivan Partner New York, Santa Barbara Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Litigation Bulgarian English Russian shelley ivan shelley ivan is a partner in the rimon litigation group in the new york office. she is a highly skilled litigator with over 15 years of experience in intellectual property and complex commercial litigation. ms. ivan has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of disputes spanning numerous industries and covering a broad spectrum of issues, including patent infringement, licensing, copyright, breach of contract, business torts, breach of fiduciary duty, common law fraud, rico, bankruptcy, antitrust, real estate, banking, securities and capital markets.ms. ivan is a registered patent attorney with a background in molecular biology and organic chemistry and has represented pharmaceutical companies in hatch-waxman patent infringement actions. ms. ivan has also represented high tech companies including, fintiv inc., in a patent infringement case against apple inc. involving apple pay and virtual payment cards on mobile devices.ms. ivan has extensive experience in federal circuit appeals and drafted five consecutive winning briefs over the past year. she is also a harvard business school alum and a strategic advisor dedicated to meticulously customizing client representation to optimize business strategies and transaction cost economics.representative mattersrepresented fintiv inc. in a patent infringement action against apple inc. alleging that apple wallet and apple watch infringe fintiv’s patent relating to the provisioning and management of virtual payment cards on mobile devices.represented wsou investments, llc d/b/a brazos licensing and development in multiple patent infringement actions against various global, multi-billion-dollar companies, including canon inc., dell technologies, inc., zte corp., xilinx, inc. and oneplus technology (shenzhen) co., ltd.represented zydus worldwide dmcc in hatch-waxman litigation against pharmacyclics llc and janssen biotech, inc.represented the adelphia recovery trust in a multi-billion-dollar action against several hundred banks for intentional and constructive fraudulent conveyances, fraud and breach of fiduciary duty.represented loreley financing in analyzing and bringing claims against major investment banks concerning billions of dollars of collateralized debt obligations.represented harbinger capital partners (a prominent hedge fund and majority shareholder of lightsquared) in connection with adversary proceedings against lightsquared’s largest creditor in chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.represented chapter 7 trustee of ceva investments in a lawsuit against the former directors of the company for fraud and breach of fiduciary duty in connection with the transfer of ceva’s equity to an affiliate of apollo global management.represented ad hoc committee of efh legacy bondholders in the energy future holdings bankruptcy concerning a pik indenture and a claim for a premium upon automatic acceleration after an event of default.represented unicredit (a leading european bank) defending class and individual actions in jurisdictions throughout the country in connection with tax shelter transactions.represented anderson news in an antitrust action alleging a conspiracy among the leading magazine publishers and distributors to boycott anderson forcing it into bankruptcy.represented a well-known software company in connection with a short-selling investigation under sec, finra, nasdaq and ucc rules.represented cityline partners, a real estate asset manager and developer, in a declaratory judgment action arising out of a restrictive covenant and zoning regulations.represented signal genetics in a breach of contract action against a canadian company and a u.s. competitor concerning a multi-million dollar genomic-based diagnostic technology.federal circuit decisionsin re: oneplus technology (shenzhen) co., ltd., case. no. 21-165in re: zte corporation, case no. 2022-122in re: canon inc., canon u.s.a., inc., case no. 2022-130in re: canon inc., canon u.s.a., inc., case no. 2022-131in re: zte corporation, case nos. 2022-147, 2022-148, 2022-149, 22-150professional associationsharvard business school club of new york, corporate sponsorship committee harvard business school alumni angels of greater new york *note: shelley is not yet admitted to practice in california benjamin n. cardozo school of law, yeshiva universityj.d.harvard business schoolexecutive mba alternative – pld (hbs alumni status granted in 2019)hunter college of the city university of new yorkm.a., biology (concentration in molecular biology and biochemistry)hunter college of the city university of new yorkb.a., biology (minor in chemistry)plovdiv university, bulgariab.a., ecology kasowitz benson torres llp competition, antitrust, and consumer law intellectual property litigation litigation and alternative dispute resolution bulgarian english russian partner state of new york supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) new york santa barbara | |
| | David Jaroslaw Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law New York | David Jaroslaw Partner New York Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law david jaroslaw david jaroslaw provides product liability advice and litigates on behalf of manufacturers in various industries, including the tobacco, vape product, and wellness sectors, in the us, europe, and asia. he specializes in the translation of complex scientific, medical, and technological issues into effective advocacy for life science industry clients. he has litigated a broad spectrum of complex civil and criminal matters in both federal and state courts, at the pre-trial, trial, and appellate level.prior to coming to rimon, david was an associate at paul, weiss, rifkind, wharton & garrison, and a partner at jacob, medinger & finnegan; greenspoon marder; and dla piper. at these firms, he litigated and advised clients in relation to a variety of complex product liability and commercial litigation matters, often with an international component. in addition, david prosecuted organized crime and international money laundering for the rackets bureau of the new york county district attorney’s office and for the new york state organized crime task force (where he was also cross-designated as a special assistant united states attorney). david investigated and prosecuted a money laundering ring involving international drug sellers, major import/export companies and us investment banks, and led the prosecution of the leadership of the plumbers’ union. speaking engagementsspeaker, “vaping and covid 19 — plausibility and causation,” dri seminar, january 2021 speaker, “vaping: tobacco litigation 2.0,” 2020 federation of defense and corporate counsel winter meeting, march 2020 speaker, “up in smoke,” 2018 federation of defense and corporate counsel annual meeting, august 2018 speaker, “across town by app,” federation of defense and corporate counsel annual meeting, july 2016 publicationsauthor, “vaping and covid 19 — plausibility and causation,” dri seminar paper, january 2021 author, “cbd product liability issues — taking proactive steps to mitigate risk,” cortex — dla piper life sciences insights, november 2020 author, “cryptocurrency and blockchain: hitting the real world and some real world problems,” financier worldwide, may 2019 author, “ip in the cannabis industry: where laws collide,” fdcc insights, march 2018 author, “next move? your post-deeming strategy starts with a proper understanding of the fda’s new rules,” tobacco reporter, august 2016 author, “across town by app,” fdcc annual meeting, july 2016 awards and recognitionthe legal 500 united states – recommended, product liability, mass tort and class action: consumer products (including tobacco), 2021the legal 500 united states – recommended, product liability, mass tort and class action: pharmaceuticals and medical devices – defense, 2021membershipsfederation of defense and corporate counsel, intellectual property, science, and technology section, chair new york city bar association american bar association civic and charitablebrooklyn heights synagogue, past president, 2016-2018; board of trustees, 2005-presentunion of reform judaism eisner and crane lake camps, chair, nominating committee; board of advisors, 2011-2019 columbia law schoolj.d.cornell universityb.s. dla piper, partner greenspoon marder llp, partner jacob, medinger & finnegan, llp, partner new york county district attorney’s office, assistant district attorney new york state organized crime task force, task force attorney paul, weiss, rifkind, wharton & garrison llp, associate artificial intelligence cannabis law life sciences litigation and alternative dispute resolution partner state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the fifth circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. supreme court new york | |
 | Nicole Kuchera Partner Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Fund Formation, Commodity Pools, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Securities and Capital Markets Honolulu | Nicole Kuchera Partner Honolulu Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Fund Formation, Commodity Pools, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Securities and Capital Markets nicole kuchera nicole kuchera (a.k.a. “the connector”) is a honolulu-based attorney providing full-coverage legal services to international clientele. nicole leverages rimon’s presence in over 50 locations, 11 countries, and 5 continents, as well as local and global alliances, to service the varied needs of her sophisticated client base. whatever the legal need, nicole works diligently to ensure that her clients have appropriate and effective legal coverage.in addition to her role as legal connector and quarterback, nicole’s niche practice is investment management. in this regard, nicole represents securities and commodities professionals in a variety of regulatory, compliance and corporate matters. she has extensive experience advising private fund clients, including hedge funds, commodity pools, cryptocurrency funds, fund of funds, socially responsible investment vehicles, venture capital funds, private equity funds, and real estate funds.nicole provides legal, regulatory, and compliance guidance to registered and exempt investment advisers, commodity pool operators (cpos), commodity trading advisors (ctas), proprietary trading firms, robo-advisers, and family offices. she drafts offering documents, compliance manuals, business contracts, investment agreements, and advertising materials. nicole also provides legal and structuring guidance concerning master-feeder structures, domestic and foreign funds, international offerings, separately managed accounts, and robo-adviser platforms.nicole also represents institutional investors and family offices in analyzing investment opportunities into various types of private funds and other investment vehicles, as well as in negotiating side letters. she further assists investment management clients with industry comment letters and requests for no-action relief, as well as with regulatory examinations, investigations and litigation.examples of nicole’s areas of legal coverage include the below:hedge fundsnicole advises hedge funds on a range of legal matters including structuring and formation, compliance, private fund marketing, contract negotiations and securities and derivatives regulatory matters. she advises investment managers with respect to u.s. securities and exchange commission (“sec”) and u.s. state registrations and exemptions, as well as the preparation of compliance materials to comply with u.s. laws and regulations. she also evaluates the cpo and cta exemptions and compliance.commodity poolsin the case of commodity pools,nicole also advises on u.s. commodity futures trading commission (“cftc”) registration considerations, as well as the preparation of cftc compliance materials to comply with u.s. laws and regulations. she also evaluates the cpo and cta status of various investment management clients, including the identification of available exemptions, assisting with cftc and national futures association (“nfa”) registration, membership, and compliance.crypto fundsin the case of cryptocurrency funds, nicole advises on crypto-specific regulations and initiatives. nicole has assisted with cryptocurrency fund launches that widely vary in their investment strategies and assisted with the formation of a cryptocurrency organization.selected experience:representation of international investment adviser with registrations of its billion-dollar private equity fund real estate/hospitality investment complex, significant restructuring of the management framework, preparation of compliance materials and preparation of relevant fund offering and marketing materials.representation of multi-billion dollar family office in various ongoing regulatory and investment considerations, including us and international investments.representation of multi-billion dollar investment adviser in various ongoing regulatory and investment considerations, including the launch of various investment vehicles and the creation of novel management structures.representation of major organizations and entities in connection with responses to sec, cftc and nfa requests for industry comment.representation of international cryptocurrency agency in connection with its formation and initial regulatory and corporate structuring.representation of various international and u.s. investment advisers with sec and cftc registration and preparation of compliance materials to comply with u.s. laws and regulations.representation of various hedge funds, commodity pools, cryptocurrency funds, fund of funds, socially responsible investment vehicles, venture capital funds, private equity funds, real estate funds, and other alternative asset vehicle launches, registrations, regulatory, compliance, marketing, corporate, intellectual property, privacy and new product consideration and initiatives.evaluating cpo and cta status of various financial services clients, including the identification of available exemptions, and assisting with cftc and nfa registration and compliance.representation of clients on cryptocurrency regulations and initiatives, including representation of a cryptocurrency association, various cryptocurrency funds, as well as creative blockchain and defi initiatives.assisting investment management clients with registration and compliance of robo-advisers platforms and advisers, in connection with both securities and commodities-focused investments.assisting investment firms and family offices with due diligence related to acquisitions, sales and mergers.representation of institutional investors in analyzing investment opportunities into various types of alternative fund and other investment vehicles, as well as in negotiating side letters.assisting investment management clients with sec, cftc, nfa and industry comment letters and requests for no action relief.assisting investment management clients with sec, cftc and nfa examinations and investigations, as well as investor complaints and litigation.awards and recognitionthe leaders global,”the 10 highly recommended lawyers to watch in 2024″top rated attorney in illinoissuper lawyers (thomson reuters corporation)women we admire, “50 women leaders of law”recognized by super lawyers 2026 chicago kent school of lawll.m. in financial services lawchicago kent school of lawj.d.depaul universityb.s., honors finance and honors economicsinvestment adviser certified compliance professional® (iaccp®) stradley ronon (attorney)vedder price (attorney)henderson & lyman (attorney) commodity pools environmental, social and governance fintech fund formation hawaii investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets partner state of hawaii state of illinois honolulu | |
 | Keelin Kavanagh Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law New York, Orlando | Keelin Kavanagh Partner New York, Orlando Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, Cannabis Law keelin kavanagh keelin kavanagh’s broad-based general corporate litigation practice includes, among other matters, product liability, contract disputes and real estate. she handles cases before state and federal trial and appellate courts, arbitrators and mediators. she also serves in federal and state courts as both an arbitrator and a mediator.as part of her defense of manufacturers in product liability matters, she has significant experience working with scientific, medical and technology experts to assist on issues of corporate responsibility, regulatory challenges and litigation both in the us and throughout europe. she has advised international clients on the interactions between us and international law and its implication in clients’ jurisdictions.keelin has represented varied businesses in contract and regulatory disputes. she also represented one of the world’s largest metal recyclers as well as one of the largest branding companies in the us. she represented a beverage manufacturer in a false advertising/trade dress infringement action, was part of the trial team that defended an airline in a multi-district litigation arising out of the bombing of an aircraft and has represented real estate owners in cases involving the interpretation of commercial leases, construction disputes and other matters.speaking engagementsspeaker, “collective redress, product liability and transnational tort,” dublin international disputes week, june 14, 2022 celesq, “more money, more problems: cannabis-related businesses targeted by shareholders,” september 2020 speaker, “committee to advance the status of women in the profession,” new york women’s bar association, january 30, 2019 publicationsco-author, “the litigation environment in the vape industry,” new york law journal, april 3, 2020 awards and recognitionthe legal 500 united states – recommended, dispute resolution product liability, mass tort and class action: consumer products (including tobacco), 2021the legal 500 united states – recommended, dispute resolution product liability, mass tort and class action: pharmaceuticals and medical devices – defense, 2021“new york metro super lawyers,” super lawyers magazine, 2006-2009, 2013-2016 membershipsnew york county lawyers’ association: committee on the federal courts; committee on the supreme court; committee on special masters; judiciary committee association of the bar of the city of new york civic and charitabletrustee, the riverdale y (a/k/a young men’s and young women’s hebrew association), riverdale, new york (2015-2023)coach, mock trial team, truman high school, bronx, new york fordham university school of lawj.d.fordham universitybachelor’s degree, philosophy dla piper, partnergreenspoon marder llp, managing partner new york officejacob, medinger, & finnegan, llp, managing partnerwindels marx, partner cannabis law life sciences litigation and alternative dispute resolution partner roll of solicitors in the republic of ireland solicitor of the senior courts of england and wales state of florida state of new jersey state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. supreme court new york orlando | |
 | Brian Keeler Partner Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions Boston | Brian Keeler Partner Boston Private Equity, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions brian keeler brian keeler has more than 35 years of experience structuring, negotiating, and documenting complex corporate and commercial transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and equity investment transactions. he has substantial experience in the use of representations-and-warranties insurance, having advised clients on more than 180 insured m&a transactions ranging from less than $10 million to more than $7 billion.both in the course of his transactional practice and on a standalone basis, brian regularly represents senior management executives in negotiating and documenting their employment, equity rollover, and incentive equity arrangements with private equity-backed and other companies, including portfolio companies of baring private equity, bertram capital, blackstone, cardinal partners, ccmp, clairvest, galen partners, invictus growth capital, leonard green, signalfire, and warburg pincus.previously, brian served as a law clerk to the honorable edward f. hennessey, chief justice of the supreme judicial court of massachusetts. he is also a certified public accountant.before joining rimon, brian was a partner in the corporate practice group of another international law firm.representative transactions boston university school of lawjuris doctor, magna cum laudestate university of new york at albanymaster of sciencesiena collegebachelor of business administration, magna cum laudesiena collegebachelor of arts morgan lewis & bockius llp, partnerclerkship to chief justice edward f. hennessey of the massachusetts supreme judicial court (1987 – 1988) corporate and business transactions mergers and acquisitions private equity partner commonwealth of massachusetts state of new york boston | |
 | Justin Keller Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, Cannabis Law Los Angeles, San Diego (North County) | Justin Keller Partner EDUCATIONLoyola Marymount University J.D.University of California - Santa Barbara B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles, San Diego (North County) Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, Cannabis Law English justin keller justin keller focuses his practice on advising companies of all sizes – from start-ups to publicly-traded companies – and counseling investors. his practice involves:all aspects of early-stage company counseling including corporate formation and structuring, debt and equity financings, and governance mattersangel and venture capital financingsrepresenting both sellers and buyers in m&a transactionsall kinds of commercial transactionsoutside general counsel servicesjustin advises his clients in a wide range of industries, including emerging markets, technology and internet, agriculture, medicine, energy, consumer packaged goods, hospitality, and cannabis. justin leverages his broad experience to provide valuable advice and counsel to his clients, to prepare and draft complex legal documents and agreements, and to tirelessly negotiate and advocate on his clients’ behalf. education loyola marymount university j.d. university of california - santa barbara b.a. previous experience frontera law group (partner) kirtland & packard llp loyola marymount universityj.d.university of california – santa barbarab.a. frontera law group (partner)kirtland & packard llp cannabis law corporate and business transactions corporate governance mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance english partner state of california u.s. district court for the central district of california los angeles san diego (north county) | |
 | Christopher J. Kelly Partner Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation New Jersey (Princeton) | Christopher J. Kelly Partner New Jersey (Princeton) Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Arbitration and Mediation christopher kelly chris has extensive experience representing both public and private employers. he regularly litigates complex employment matters, including discrimination, restrictive covenant, employee raiding/mobility, and employment-related trade secret matters in state and federal courts across the country. he also represents clients in state and federal wage and hour audits, conducts employment-related due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, assists clients in handling reductions in force, represents management in grievance arbitrations, conducts internal investigations, drafts uniform employment policies for employers on training, leave, and other requirements of multiple states, and drafts physician and executive compensation agreements.chris has significant trial experience and has handled appeals before the new jersey superior court appellate division and the u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit. chris is a member of the new jersey state bar association’s appellate practice committee and the new york state bar association’s committee on courts of appellate jurisdiction. prior to joining rimon, chris was a partner with cozen o’connor handling labor and employment matters. chris also served as a deputy attorney general for the new jersey office of the attorney general. he was lead counsel representing state agencies and employees from pleadings through trial in complex employment discrimination litigation matters, including title vii, ada, fmla, cepa, njlad, workplace violence, medical testing and employment-related tort and civil rights matters. chris was a law clerk to the hon. serena perretti, hon. philip m. freedman, hon. john a. mclaughlin and hon. james mulvihill in the superior court of new jersey civil division.chris also has significant experience handling california employment matters, having practiced in los angeles for more than six years, initially as a sole practitioner and then as managing partner of a five-attorney firm. both while in los angeles and currently, chris handles california state and federal discrimination and california labor code litigations.chris earned his bachelor’s degree from pomona college and his law degree from seton hall law school. seton hall university school of lawj.d.pomona collegeb.a. cozen o’connor, partnerballard spahr llp, of counselnew jersey office of the attorney general, deputy attorney generallynch & kelly, ltd., partnerlaw office of christopher j. kelly, principalclerkship to hon. serena perretti, and hon. philip m. freedman – superior court of new jersey, newark, nj arbitration and mediation employee mobility, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation litigation and alternative dispute resolution wage and hour partner state of california state of new jersey state of new york state of pennsylvania u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the district of colorado u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of pennsylvania u.s. district court for the middle district of pennsylvania u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. district court for the western district of pennsylvania new jersey (princeton) | |
 | Mi-Yong Kim Partner CFIUS/National Security, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, International, International Trade and Customs Law, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance Washington, D.C. | Mi-Yong Kim Partner Washington, D.C. CFIUS/National Security, Export Controls and Economic Sanctions, International, International Trade and Customs Law, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance mi-yong kim mi-yong kim has approximately 30 years of experience related to u.s. export controls and national security laws while in the u.s. government and in private practice. she spent most of her career in the bureau of industry and security (bis) of the u.s. department of commerce in multiple senior level positions. based on her expertise gained through her long-term government service, she has intimate knowledge of the inner workings of the decision-making process of the u.s. government related to the export administration regulations (ear); the international traffic in arms regulations (itar); and the committee on foreign investment in the united states (cfius). most recently, for approximately three years, she was an attorney with law firms in washington, dc, working with domestic and international high-tech and semiconductor clients on compliance with u.s. export controls and sanctions regulations.ms. kim is also an adjunct professor at the national chengchi university in taipei, taiwan, where she teaches a graduate-level class on export controls and related topics at the college of international affairs.during her time with bis, ms. kim worked with counterparts from u.s. national security agencies and offices such as the departments of defense, energy, homeland security, justice, state, and treasury; the national security council; and others in the intelligence community on various export and national security issues. her notable positions with bis include serving as chair of the operating committee where she analyzed and determined the outcome of cases with significant and broad policy implications; chairing the end-user review committee responsible for administering the entity list; and directing the office responsible for national security review under cfius.for over four years, ms. kim served as an export control adviser to the american institute in taiwan, the de facto u.s. embassy in taiwan, where she worked with taiwan officials on export control systems development. she has spoken at multiple events throughout asia on export controls. lastly, for close to eight years, ms. kim served as a senior attorney with the chief counsel for industry and security where she administratively enforced violations of the ear and worked with assistant u.s. attorneys on criminal enforcement of violations of the ear.selected experiencecounseled asia-based multinational semiconductor companies on compliance with the ear.determined license requirements under the ear for domestic medical devices and healthcare companies and research organizations.analyzed license requirements under de minimis and foreign-direct product rules of the ear for asia-based high technology companies.determined jurisdiction and classification under the ear and the itar.publications“exporters should take heed after dc circ.’s fedex ruling,” law360, august 23, 2022“a singular list (with many dimensions),” worldecr november 2021, co-authored with scott jones“behind the curtain at commerce’s operating committee,” law360, october 6, 2021media interview: how do taiwanese businesses avoid risks amidst u.s.-china tensions? former u.s. commerce official: knowing who you are dealing with. business weekly taiwan interviewed by wen-yee lee, december 2021 the catholic university of americaj.d.university of delawareb.a.national defense universitym.s. limnexus llp, partnernational chengchi university, adjunct professorbass, berry & sims, counselbureau of industry and security, u.s. department of commerce, chair, operating committee cfius/national security export controls and economic sanctions international international trade and customs law regulatory, compliance & corporate governance partner district of columbia washington d.c. | |
| | Eric D. Kirsch Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing New York, Tokyo | Eric D. Kirsch Partner New York, Tokyo Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Technology Licensing English Japanese eric kirsch eric is a partner in rimon’s intellectual property and litigation groups. eric represents international technology companies in patent infringement lawsuits, licensing matters and patent prosecution. with a degree in electrical engineering and extensive experience in biotech, eric works closely with a variety of companies to protect their intellectual property rights and operate freely in the u.s.eric’s litigation experience includes trials, claim construction hearings, summary judgment hearings, motions in limine and arguing before the federal circuit. as a permanent resident of japan based in tokyo, eric speaks japanese and has a deep understanding of japanese business culture and how japanese businesses operate.eric has prior experience as an assistant district attorney for the philadelphia district attorney’s office, as well as in private practice at davidson berquist jackson & gowdey, llp, fish & neave and cooper & dunham. notably, eric served as chief ip counsel for nikon corporation in tokyo for 11 years, where he led many patent litigation defense and assertion defense teams, drafted a number of complex licenses, and gave nikon advice concerning complex, cross-border u.s. ip matters.eric is a member of the new york bar. eric is also admitted to practice before the u.s. patent office, the eastern district of pennsylvania, the southern and eastern districts of new york, the court of appeals for the federal circuit, and is a certified foreign attorney in japan.representative casesmonterey research v. amd (fed. cir.);asml v. nikon (itc & c.d. cal.);cellspin v. garmin (n.d. cal. & fed. cir.);digitech v. nikon (c.d. cal.);anvik v. nikon (s.d.n.y.);tarkus imaging v. adobe (d. del.);media technologies v. upper deck (c.d. cal. & fed. cir.);synaptic pharmaceuticals v. mds panlabs (d.n.j.);motorola v. u.s. robotics (d. del.); andmotorola v. rockwell (d. del.).speeches and publicationswhat to do if you are sued in america – a litigation checklist, tokyo bar association (january 29, 2024);seminar organizer & speaker: data analytics in patent litigation and patent prosecution, ai & data driven ip seminar, tokyo international forum (may 16, 2023);author: effective patent assertion defense – a tutorial, lexology (april 24, 2023, published in japanese);author: understanding american patent litigation motives & dynamics for settlement, lexology (april 11, 2023, published in japanese);moderator: patent litigation & strategy, world intellectual property forum, bangkok, thailand, october 2022;author: a comparative study of patent litigation defenses in the top 5 district courts, journal of the aippi, vol. 67, no. 4 at 51 (2022)(published in japanese);panelist: dispute dynamics, ip business congress asia 2019; tokyo japan, october, 2019;speaker: u.s. patent law developments, ip asia summit 2018; tokyo, japan, october 2018;panelist: the situation room: global patent litigation, ip business congress asia 2017, tokyo, japan, october 2017;moderator: the building blocks of an optimal ip strategy, alb japan ip conference, tokyo, japan, november 2015;panelist: perfecting the ip acquisition process, rpx’s 2013 fall asian conference, kyoto, japan, november, 2013;chair: venue-based patent litigation strategies seminar, practicing law institute, july 14, 2010;speaker: in the aftermath of in re bilski, practicing law institute’s patent litigation 2009 program;speaker: keeping dangerous patents out of enemy hands: prudent advice for tough times, bus. dev. academy (2009);speaker: reexams and reissues – deja vu all over again, 2009 american intellectual property law association/practical patent prosecution training for new lawyers;panelist: developments in u.s. patent law, 17th annual international intellectual property conference, cambridge, u.k. (sponsored by fordham law school)(2009);chair: parallel patent litigation and reexamination proceedings, practicing law institute (2006 & 2007);lecturer: a call for uniformity in local patent rules (aipla annual meeting 2004);lecturer: patent law fundamentals (for federal judges and their law clerks of the southern district of new york, the district of new jersey, and the eastern district of new york) (2003-04);lecturer: legal constraints on corporate participation in standards setting bodies (aipla annual meeting 2003);author: pitfalls for patent holders participating in setting standards: lessons from townsend, 17 e-commerce law & strategy 1 (2002); andauthor: a pocket guide to festo as decided by the supreme court, 2 international lawyers network bulletin (2002).awards and recognitionfor the past 3 years in a row, eric was named as one of the world’s 300 leading ip strategists by iam. johns hopkins universityb.s. in electrical engineeringuniversity of pittsburghj.d., notes and comments editor of the law review and graduated cum laude assistant district attorney for the philadelphia district attorney’s officefish & neave, associatecooper & dunham, partnernikon corporation, chief ip counseldavidson berquist jackson & gowdey, partner artificial intelligence intellectual property intellectual property litigation japan patent counseling and prosecution technology licensing english japanese partner certiified foreign attorney - japan state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of pennsylvania u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) new york tokyo | |
 | Stephan Kleemann Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, White Collar and Government Investigations, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Europe Frankfurt | Stephan Kleemann Partner Frankfurt Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, White Collar and Government Investigations, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Europe English German stephan kleemann *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.stephan kleemann is a partner in rimon’s frankfurt office. mr. kleemann has extensive experience in complex litigation and internal investigations. as an accomplished litigator, he advises german and international clients in complex commercial disputes. he focuses his practice on director and officer liability and related insurance law issues, corporate disputes, post-m&a disputes, and capital markets liability litigation. he also has extensive expertise advising on professional liability issues.selected experiencerepresentation of deutsche telekom ag in germany’s first class-action lawsuit under the kapmug-act in respect of prospectus liability. leading negotiations of overall settlement.representation of a bank board member in respect of claims for damages in connection with cum/ex trades.representation of a bank board member in respect of claims for damages in connection with a factoring business model.representation of a jv partner against oem due to disputes over the branch in kuwait.representation of a major international bank in defending against claims for damages due to a non-performing financial market product of in the three-digit million range.advising a hedge fund in connection with its investment into a litigation-spv.internal investigation and advice to an international law firm in connection with the possible misconduct of a partner.mr. kleemann has been recognized as a leading attorney in conflict resolution by juve handbook 2021-2022. university of arizonamaster of laws (ll.m.) in international trade lawmecklenburg-vorpommernsecond state examuniversity of göttingenfirst state exam schmitz & partner rechtsanwälte (partner)latham & watkins (counsel)clifford chance (attorney) europe litigation and alternative dispute resolution regulatory, compliance & corporate governance white collar and government investigations english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort germany* frankfurt | |
 | Susan F. Klein Partner Tax, International Transactions Chicago | Susan F. Klein Partner EDUCATIONHarvard University J.D. cum laudeCornell University B.S.FACULTY POSITIONS
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Chicago Tax, International Transactions French Hebrew susan f. klein susan klein focuses her practice on tax matters relating to private international transactions, including mergers, acquisitions and dispositions of businesses, entity formations, venture capital, financial services taxation, tax controversies, and counseling with respect to complex real estate transactions. she has extensive experience advising individuals and companies with respect to their investments and business operations in canada, western europe, and israel.susan also represents foreign nationals and corporations in connection with u.s. investments, licensing operations, acquisitions, joint venture participations, and estate planning, and individuals and businesses in connection with foreign investments and operations. she represents multinational groups (including foreign financial institutions) in connection with compliance with their obligations under the foreign account tax compliance act (fatca), counsels domestic and international businesses on transfer pricing issues, and participates in structuring of and tax planning with respect to the operations of offshore hedge funds.among her other engagements, susan has advised in regard to a significant number of workouts on behalf of a us$4 bn real estate advisory group in new york, including complex tax planning related to the restructuring of secured debt, has served as tax advisor for the private syndication of university housing, hotels and office buildings across canada, colombia, and chile, and the restructuring of a u.s. group, parented by a canadian corporation and, separately, a multinational group, parented by an eu based company.susan has written and lectured extensively on matters pertaining to taxation and international private transactions. she is a past author of a bi-monthly leading practitioner commentary for tax management international journal. she has presented papers before the american bar association, the canadian tax foundation, the international bar association, the international fiscal association, the new york university tax institute, the american institute of certified public accountants, the george washington university/irs institute on international taxation, and the practicing law institute.in addition to private practice, susan has held full-time faculty positions at emory university school of law and boston university school of law, where she taught taxation and international law.publicationsstrafford publications, cle webinar, co-speaker, “tax issues with foreign investment fund lending,” march 18, 2015leading edge alliance, speaker, “recent developments in international tax: the apple tax saga,” 2013aba u.s. latin america tax planning strategies conference, moderator, government panel, 2012aicpa international business, accounting, auditing and tax conference, speaker, “tax savings through the use of an offshore manufacturing and headquarters company: a case study,” 2010bna tax management international journal, vol. 36, no. 8, 382-384, author, “de-risked distributors: implications of the u.s. and oecd model treaties and commentaries and the oecd report on the attribution of profits to pes,” 2007bna tax management international journal, vol. 36, no. 5, 226-228, author, “new gra regulations – a giant step forward,” 2007bna tax management international journal, vol. 36, no. 4, 177-178, author, “nonresident aliens as eligible s corporation shareholders,” 2007bna tax management international journal, vol. 36, no. 2, 92-94, author, “substantial business activities: old wine in a new vessel?” 2007gwu and irs 20th annual institute on current issues in international taxation, speaker “current issues in the taxation of investment funds,” 2007bna tax management international journal, vol. 35, 631, author, “purging election for section 1297(e) pfics–more than one bite at the apple,” 2006bna tax management international journal, vol. 35, no. 10, 522-523, author, “master-feeder funds: domestic or foreign master?” 2006bna tax management international journal, vol. 35, no. 8, 409-411, author, “notice 2006-46: cross-border distributions and reorganizations of u.s. real property interests,” 2006gwu and irs 15th annual institute on current issues in international taxation, speaker, “attribution of activities and services: implications for trade or business sourcing and allocation of profits,” 200247th tax conference, canadian tax foundation, speaker, “u.s. estates, gift, and generationskipping transfer tax issues for canadians,” 1995awards & recognitiontaxation, leading lawyers (law bulletin media), 2018the international who’s who of corporate tax lawyers, 2012-2014, 2016-17women in tax leaders, euromoney’s international tax review (euromoney institutional investor), 2016-2020professional memberships & activitiesamerican bar foundation, fellowinternational fiscal association, u.s.a. branch, council; former member of executive committee; former vice president-secretaryinternational section of the american bar association, former member; taxation committee, former chairman and vice-chairman; canadian law committee, former chairmannew york state bar association, tax committee, international section, former vice chairmanassociated news, events & publicationssusan klein discusses the implications of tax legislative proposals and administrative developments for global m&a activity with international tax review (february 28, 2017)susan klein discusses the key provisions of the newly issued us model income tax convention with international tax review (march 9, 2016)susan klein discusses tax reform and transactional trends with international tax review (february 27, 2015) education harvard university j.d. cum laude cornell university b.s. faculty positions emory university school of law boston university school of law previous experience winston & strawn (partner) polsinelli (partner) harvard universityj.d. cum laudecornell universityb.s. winston & strawn, partnerpolsinelli, partnerfull time faculty positionsemory universityboston university school of law banking and financial services europe international international tax international transactions investment funds israel latin america mergers and acquisitions real estate registered investment companies tax technology french hebrew partner state of illinois state of new york chicago | |
 | Debbie A. Klis Partner Investment Funds, Securities and Capital Markets, Fund Formation, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies San Francisco, Washington, D.C. | Debbie A. Klis Partner EDUCATIONGeorgetown University L.LM., TaxationGolden Gate University J.D., Dean's List, Law Review, Vice President of the Public Interest Law FoundationSanta Clara University B.S., Dean's ListPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Francisco, Washington, D.C. Investment Funds, Securities and Capital Markets, Fund Formation, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies English German Spanish debbie a. klis debbie klis brings substantial investment fund, securities and capital markets experience with a particular emphasis on private equity and advising investment firms and equity sponsors on all aspects of their business including the formation, marketing and management of investment products, the launching of new business lines, and strategic investments and transactions, as well as the related operational, legal and regulatory issues.debbie works with sponsors on spac (special purposes acquisition company) ipos and related transactions in multiple capacities since 2008, including de-spac-ing transactions, exits to spacs, formation of sponsor entities, sponsor entity private offerings and structuring investments into third-party sponsors. debbie’s extensive securities experience includes securities offerings, sec reporting, and nasdaq & nyse listings and compliance. she also has experience with financial products, crowdfunding, domestic and international joint ventures, global equity offerings, where she represents placement agents, issuers, broker-dealers, public and private companies, investment banks, financial institutions, private funds, and investment advisers.debbie’s investment fund experience includes private equity funds, venture capital funds, complex partnership reorganizations, domestic and offshore hedge funds, real estate investment funds, qualified opportunity funds and large master-feeder structures. debbie also represents private funds, investment advisers and other clients in connection with impact investing including establishing esg investment policies. in addition to debbie’s traditional legal work, she represents the african women council, inc., a u.s.-based firm that facilitates investment into the democratic republic of the congo, on a pro bono, basis since 2011. debbie has also been recognized for her dedication to community service in the d.c. metro area. in 2022, she was recipient of the professional services heroine award at the march of dimes heroines of washington gala. education georgetown university l.lm., taxation golden gate university j.d., dean's list, law review, vice president of the public interest law foundation santa clara university b.s., dean's list previous experience polsinelli (shareholder) ballard spahr llp deloitte tax greenberg traurig, llp georgetown universityl.lm., taxationgolden gate universityj.d., dean’s list, law review, vice president of the public interest law foundationsanta clara universityb.s., dean’s list polsinelli (shareholder)ballard spahr llp (partner)deloitte llp, washington national taxgreenberg traurig, llp publications sec is weighing 50+ new rules which affect spacs, esg matters, private companies and private funds...some could arrive by this spring, rimon im report, feb. 14, 2022 sec chairman gensler reveals main components of his agenda: 10b5 plans, spacs and deps, rimon im report, sep. 14, 2021 chinese companies listed on us exchanges must disclose potential risk associated with potential government interference according to an sec official, rimon im report, jul. 27, 2021 alert to broker-dealers and hedge funds: sec charges broker-dealer with naked short-selling violations, rimon im report, may 28, 2021 latest news on esg regulations and investing, rimon im report, may 11, 2021 sec statement on accounting for warrants in spac ipos is causing some hands to wring, rimon im report, apr. 15, 2021 irs guidance provides flexibility for disaster-related extension of oz working capital safe harbor, rimon im report, apr. 13, 2021 new york’s legislative solution for libor adopted, rimon im report, apr. 8, 2021 sec announces enforcement task force focused on climate and esg issues, rimon im report, mar. 10, 2021 new ibor fallbacks take effect for derivatives, rimon im report, mar. 1, 2021 bi-partisan legislation introduced to extend oz investment period to 2028, rimon im report, feb. 21, 2021 taxation of carried interests is reignited by recent congressional bill, rimon im report, feb. 17, 2021 irs notice extends several opportunity zone investment deadlines, rimon im report, jan. 20, 2021 2020 in the rear-view mirror: key takeaways applicable to private investment funds and private offerings, rimon im report, jan. 8, 2021 eb-5 regional center program extended through june 30, 2021, rimon im report, dec. 22, 2020 sec charges public company for misleading covid-19 disclosures, rimon im report, dec. 5, 2020 welcome news in financial circles: libor termination extended briefly, rimon im report, dec. 2, 2020 let the fundraising begin: sec harmonizes private offering regime, family wealth report, nov. 13, 2020 emerging esg compliance obligations for private funds, law 360, oct. 19, 2020 libor transition developments: fallback supplement and protocol to be released october 23, 2020, rimon im report, oct. 14, 2020 september 30, 2020’s libor hardwired transition date has arrived, rimon im report, sept 30, 2020 sec expands pool of eligible private offering participants, rimon im report, sept 16, 2020 new esg-related regulatory obligations for private funds, rimonlaw.com, sept. 23, 2020 uscis issues clarifying guidance for redeployment of eb-5 capital, rimonlaw.com, july 30, 2020 increase in sophistication of ransomware attacks on sec registrants, rimon im report, july 21, 2020 arrc releases fallback language for the libor transition, rimon im report, july 2, 2020 welcome news for venture capital, opportunity zone and other private equity funds: federal agencies ease volcker rule restrictions, rimon im report, june 26, 2020 the investor advisory committee urges sec to take global lead in requiring esg disclosures, rimon im report, june 20, 2020 real estate private equity investments: types of structures, lexis nexis, june 15, 2020 irs provides several items of relief benefiting qualified opportunity funds and their investors, rimon insight, june 5, 2020 sec rule proposal governing good faith determinations of fair value, rimon im report, may 16, 2020 cybersecurity considerations in the time of covid-19, co-author, covid-19 blog, march 19, 2020 sec proposes modernizing adviser advertising and cash solicitation rules, author, polsinelli funds digest, february 2020 cftc codifies relief for family offices, commodity pool operators and trading advisors, co-author, polsinelli funds digest, february 2020 eb-5 in 2020: managing the ‘ stun gun’ that just hit the investment program, quoted, bisnow, january 22, 2020 rounds doubles down on eb-5: new bill would reform and prolong program, quoted, rapid city journal, november 11, 2019 let’s keep a good thing going: congress urged to save the eb-5 program, author, new york real estate journal, august 20, 2019 omb completes regulatory review of eb-5 immigrant investor program modernization rules: final reform measures may be published imminently, author, the national law review, july 1, 2019 source of cheap real-estate financing is getting more expensive, quoted, wall street journal, june 4, 2019 get in the zone: a primer o n forming qualified opportunity funds, author, oz magazine, volume 1, issue 1, may 2019 u.s. securities law and due diligence can protect foreign investors, author, eb5 investors magazine, january 8, 2019 eb-5 immigrant petitions are at lowest levels in at least five years, quoted, the real deal, november 1, 2018 advisors offer deep dive into their real-asset investing strategies, quoted, institutional allocator, august 21, 2018 fund formation checklist for a private equity fund, author, lexisnexis, may 5, 2017 real estate financing from the crowd, author, aba probate and property journal, vol. 30, no. 6, real property, trust estate law section of the american bar association, november/december 2017 speaking engagements strafford publications, panelist, construction financing: utilizing tax credits, tax increment financing, eb-5 visa program, and crowdfunding websites, may 10, 2022 2020 virtual uglobal immigration expo, panelist, investing during a pandemic, hong kong, april 16, 2020 opportunity zones: investing in startups, speaker, oc4 venture studio, costa mesa, california, december 11, 2019 visiting the land of oz: how opportunity zone incentives benefit commercial real estate, speaker, crew network annual convention, orlando, fl, september 26, 2019 the land of oz: how family offices can work in opportunity zones, moderator, 2nd annual family office connect, harvard club, new york, ny, may 22, 2019 coasis coalition opportunity zones superconference, dallas, texas, panelist: structures and funding of qualified opportunity zone funds panel, venture investing qualified opportunity fund panel and opportunity zone business panel on formation, positioning and maintaining, april 3-4, 2019 opportunity zone expo, los angeles jw marriott, california, speaker on two panels, january 25, 2019 2018 beijing eb-5 & global programs expo, speaker, may 8, 2018, beijing, china 2018 global asset & investment opportunities forum, panel moderator, the china investor, may 11, 2018, beijing, china 2017: year of the reit, moderator, the china investor's 2017 beijing global private equity opportunities forum; beijing, china, may 19-20, 2017 will the eb-5 regional center program end?, speaker, eb5projects.com; washington, d.c., april 21, 2017 eb-5 financing as an alternative source of capital for housing, speaker, u.s. department of housing and urban development; washington, d.c., february 1, 2017 trends in real estate finance: pace, tifs, and crowdfunding, speaker, 2016 advanced real property institute, maryland state bar; columbia, md, september 27, 2016 speaker, 2016 new york eb-5 & investment immigration convention; new york, ny, july 18, 2016 traditional and new financing opportunities for affordable housing, panelist, best of the west in affordable housing development and financing conference; san francisco, ca, march 18, 2016 awards top 25 financial services and insurance attorneys, attorney intel, 2025 equity capital markets lawyer of the year finalist, women in business law americas, 2023 professional services heroine award winner, march of dimes 22nd annual heroines of washington gala, 2022 top 15 corporate attorneys, eb5 investors magazine, 2024 top 15 corporate attorneys, eb5 investors magazine, 2023 top 15 corporate attorneys, eb5 investors magazine, 2022 top 15 corporate attorneys, eb5 investors magazine, 2021 top 15 corporate attorneys, eb5 investors magazine, 2018 top 15 corporate attorneys, eb5 investors magazine, 2016 community service award, beth sholom 68th annual honoree celebration, 2015 maryland's top 100 women, the daily record’s (gannett co., inc.), 2013 affiliations global member, 100 women in finance member, american bar association broker-dealer subcommittee and investment adviser subcommittee member, wind – women in derivatives africa banking and financial services broker dealers china corporate and business transactions corporate governance derivatives emerging companies and venture capital environmental, social and governance fund formation international international transactions investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds israel mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets special purpose acquisition companies tax english german spanish partner district of columbia state of california state of maryland u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the northern district of california san francisco washington d.c. | |
 | Lukian Kobzeff Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, Cannabis Law Los Angeles | Lukian Kobzeff Partner EDUCATIONPepperdine University School of Law J.D.Linfield College B.S.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, Cannabis Law English lukian kobzeff lukian kobzeff focuses his practice on advising startup companies and established businesses operating in emerging industries on various aspects of formation, structuring, operations, governance, and financing. this includes debt and equity financing, acquisitions (buy and sell side), and entity structuring. lukian also leverages his knowledge in economics and finance to provide additional outside general counsel guidance.lukian advises clients in emerging markets, consumer packaged goods, technology and software, agriculture, and cannabis. lukian also has experience with non-profits, both as counsel and as a director of several non-profit boards. lukian utilizes his broad experience to provide valuable advice and insight to his clients, to draft and negotiate complex legal documents and contracts, and to zealously advocate on his clients’ behalf. education pepperdine university school of law j.d. linfield college b.s. previous experience frontera law group (partner) pepperdine law review (managing editor) pepperdine university school of lawj.d.linfield collegeb.s. frontera law group (partner)pepperdine law review (managing editor) cannabis law corporate and business transactions corporate governance emerging companies and venture capital mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance english partner state of california state of nevada u.s. district court for the district of nevada los angeles | |
 | Thomas Koch Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Fund Formation, Banking and Financial Services, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Europe Frankfurt | Thomas Koch Partner Frankfurt Corporate and Business Transactions, Fund Formation, Banking and Financial Services, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Europe English German thomas koch *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.thomas koch is a partner in our corporate and finance practice. he advises german and international clients primarily on banking regulatory issues and investment law. his clients include banks, financial service providers and fund managers as well as companies outside the financial sector.thomas koch has more than 15 years of experience in advising clients on business and product development and related transactions. he represents clients before german and european regulatory authorities and stock exchanges. he has assisted in numerous licensing proceedings concerning investment firms, fund managers, payment institutions and benchmark administrators.in addition, thomas koch has extensive expertise in advising venture capital funds and assisting with financing rounds, including the structuring and execution of complex transactions in the area of venture capital financing.awards and recognitionbest lawyers – banking and finance law, 2025booksfrase/badura/koch, management- und mitarbeiterbeteiligung [management- and employee participation], 1st edition 2024 (co-editor and author)§§ 68-76, 101-107 kagb in: moritz/klebeck/jesch (editors), frankfurter kommentar zum kapitalanlagerecht [frankfurt commentary on investment law] volume 1, 1st edition 2016§ 17 (insidergeschäfte und marktmanipulation [insider dealing and market manipulation]) in: sieber/satzger/v.heintschel-heinegg (editors), europäisches strafrecht [european criminal law], 2nd edition 2014due diligence und beteiligungserwerb aus sicht des insiderrechts [due diligence and stock acquisition from the perspective of insider law], 2006, also doctoral thesis rheinische friedrich-wilhelms-university bonndr., lawrheinische friedrich-wilhelms-university bonnfirst state exam in lawrheinische friedrich-wilhelms-universität bonnsecond state exam in law partner at international law firms (luther / andersen)senior associate at international law firm (baker & mckenzie)associate at international law firm (linklaters) banking and financial services corporate and business transactions europe fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort england and wales germany* frankfurt | |
 | Stephan Krampe Partner Tax, Real Estate Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions Frankfurt | Stephan Krampe Partner Frankfurt Tax, Real Estate Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions English German stephan krampe *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.stephan krampe advises institutional investors and family offices on the tax and legal structuring of complex corporate transactions, including the conception and implementation of fund structures, alternative investments, and structured financing. he has a particular focus on the real estate sector.mr. krampe is a certified tax consultant (steuerberater), has an ll.m. in international tax law from new york university, and has been included since the 2021 editions of the “best lawyers in germany” list of handelsblatt and best lawyers for his expertise in tax law.selected experiencerepresentation of group of investors on the sale of the stollwerck to panattonirepresentation of core solutions on sale-and-lease-back with amw pharma specialistrepresentation of core solutions on the acquisition of health-care leasing specialistrepresentation of colcap on the acquisition of the new vattenfall headquarters in berlinrepresentation of rakuten viber on the regulatory setup of its “super app” in the eurepresentation of real estate investment manager aew on a closed-end investment partnership on the acquisition of an innovative office property complex in new eastside, munich.representation of manufacturer terex corporation on the sale of its mobile crane business, demag mobile cranes.representation of mount street mortgage servicing limited on its acquisition of eaa portfolio advisers gmbh (now called mount street portfolio advisers).representation of the german asset manager colcap, on the acquisition of a capri by fraser hotel.representation of bank11 in regards to several securitizations of car loans with a total issue volume of 1.7 billion.representation of an institutional investor in regards to the conclusion of a mezzanine financing for the high-rise icon t1 in frankfurt’s city center.representation of an institutional investor on a joint venture to acquire a portfolio of more than 30 logistics properties in several countries.representation of london-based aegila capital management on its joint venture to acquire the rellinghaus in essen for more than eur 140 million from union investment.representation of dubai-based real estate developer select investment limited in relation to the forward sale of a hotel project in frankfurt.awards & recognitionbest lawyers in germany, since 2021legal500, germany, 2019-2020mr. krampe was described by legal500 as an attorney who “works very quickly and thoroughly while also understanding business relationships very well,” (germany, 2019 legal 500).publicationsbundesverfassungsgericht kippt grundsteuer [federal constitutional court overturns property tax], der steuerberater, 5/2018Überschusserzielungsabsicht bei der kapitalanlage unter der abgeltungsteuer [on certain aspects of the flat tax regime] (together with martin haisch), dstr 2011, 2178kapitalertragsteuer bei verbriefungstransaktionen im lichte des bfh-urteils v. 22. juni 2010 – i r 78/09 [on withholding tax on securitizations in light of federal tax court ruling], (together with florian lechner), fr 2011, 607einzelfragen zur abgeltungsteuer – teil i [certain aspects of the flat tax regime], (together with martin haisch), fr 2010, 311steuerliche aspekte der verbriefung von körperschaftssteuerguthaben [on tax aspects of securitization of corporate tax credits], (together with marcus helios), corporate finance, 2/2010 new york universityll.m. international taxation bryan cave leighton paisner llp (partner) corporate and business transactions mergers and acquisitions real estate transactions tax english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort germany* frankfurt | |
 | Greg Krauss Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright Northern Virginia | Greg Krauss Partner Northern Virginia Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright greg krauss gregory a. krauss focuses on patent litigation in federal courts and the patent trial and appeal board, trademark prosecution in the united states patent and trademark office, and trademark litigation in federal courts and the trademark trial and appeal board. his clients include intellectual property owners in a variety of industries, including defense contractors, trade associations, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, computer devices and components, computer networks and more.greg has been a trial lawyer since 1988. his practice has centered primarily on cases that combine complex scientific issues with complex litigation issues. he has litigated cases involving patent infringement, trademark infringement, environmental liability under cercla, environmental insurance coverage, toxic tort chemical exposures, and pharmaceutical regulatory issues. he has tried cases in state, federal, and administrative courts.selected experience:trial co-counsel in an eight-day computer network device patent jury trial in the united states district court for the eastern district of texas representing innovation sciences, llc (2020)trial co-counsel in multiple “covered business method” review patent challenges at the patent trial and appeal board representing smartflash, llc (2015-2016)trial co-counsel in a three-week cercla arranger liability bench trial in the united states district court for the eastern district of wisconsin representing appleton papers inc. (2012)trial co-counsel in a four-week dram patent jury trial in the united states district court for the district of new jersey representing matsushita industrial electrical, ltd. (2006)trial co-counsel in a three-month medical device patent jury trial in the united states district court for the western district of tennessee representing medtronic sofamor danek. (2004)lead trial counsel for bayer corporation in administrative proceedings before the united states food and drug administration, in the matter of: enrofloxacin for poultry: withdrawal of approval of new animal drug application nada 140-828, the first animal drug withdrawal case to be tried since 1985. (2002 – 2003)trial defense co-counsel in a two-month, multi-plaintiff, “sick building syndrome” jury trial in the superior court for the district of columbia, a case arising from the epa headquarters building in washington, d.c. (1993)lead counsel in a pro bono asylum case, achieving asylum in september 2010 for a teenaged el salvadoran girl who was persecuted by gangs in her hometown. greg was lead trial counsel at the merits hearing. before a decision on the merits, a law change impacted where the case could be first heard. greg moved the matter to the united states customs and immigration service and won asylum. (2009 – 2010)lead counsel in a pro bono asylum case, achieving asylum in february 2007 for an ethiopian professor who was persecuted and imprisoned on account of his political affiliations, ethnic background and religious beliefs. greg was lead trial counsel at the may 2005 merits hearing in the united states immigration court, arlington, va and lead counsel on appeal before the board of immigration appeals. (2005 – 2007)in addition to the trials above, greg has achieved results without trial for clients, including the following cases:future enterprises pte. ltd. (trademark opposition by eti gida sanayi ve ticaret anonim sirketi in the trademark trial and appeal board, 2021)internet promise group llc (trademark opposition by apple inc.in the trademark trial and appeal board, 2021)empower pharmaceuticals llc (patent infringement, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, false designation of origin and false advertising under the lanham act, unfair competition and false advertising under the new jersey fair trade act, and violations of new jersey pharmacy regulations alleged by metuchen pharmaceuticals llc, resolved after motion to dismiss ruling, united states district court for the district of new jersey, 2018)the laurus alliance project corporation dba the laurus project (trademark opposition by lions gate entertainment inc. in the trademark trial and appeal board, 2017)logicmark, llc (patent infringement alleged by nevin jenkins, resolved after motion to dismiss ruling, united states district court for the eastern district of virginia, 2017)wtc captive insurance company, inc. (insurance coverage, summary judgment against certain underwriters of lloyd’s, london and certain london market insurers on duty to defend and equitable contribution, united states district court for the southern district of new york, 2008)swett & crawford (insurance contract, case dismissed on summary judgment, superior court of the district of columbia, 2005)medtronic sofamor danek (conversion and unjust enrichment claims dismissed on summary judgment, united states district court for the western district of tennessee, 2004)cutting edge technologies (supplier contract, awarded $1.5 million on summary judgment, united states district court for the district of maryland, 2002) + continental insurance company (insurance coverage, summary judgment finding no coverage, connecticut superior court, 1999)zurich american life insurance (annuity contract, summary judgment finding no breach of contract, superior court of the district of columbia, 1995)rutland fire clay company (asbestos personal injury, summary judgment finding no liability, circuit court for baltimore county, md 1989) university of notre damebachelor of science in chemical engineeringdelaware law school of widener universityj.d. davidson berquist jackson + gowdey (partner)mcdermott will & emery llp (partner)carr goodson lee & warner, p.c. (partner intellectual property intellectual property litigation patent counseling and prosecution trademark and copyright partner commonwealth of virginia district of columbia state of maryland state of new jersey u.s district court for the eastern district of texas u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. court of appeals for the seventh circuit u.s. courts of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the district of columbia u.s. district court for the district of maryland u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of texas u.s. district court for the eastern district of wisconsin u.s. district court for the southern district of texas u.s. district court for the western district of michigan northern virginia | |
 | Patrick Kuehl, Jr Partner Intellectual Property Kansas City | Patrick Kuehl, Jr Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Notre Dame Law School J.D.University of Iowa B.S. Chemical EngineeringPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Kansas City Intellectual Property English patrick kuehl, jr patrick kuehl, a registered patent attorney and litigator, advises clients when they are accused of infringement or when theft or misuses of intellectual property threaten their enterprise’s hard-earned advantages. corporations and individuals trust his advice in the prosecution and defense of trademark, copyright, patent and trade secret matters. he represents clients in inter partes reviews before the patent trial and appeal board, and in trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings before the u.s. patent and trademark office.patrick counsels companies in the areas of internet domain name disputes and software litigation. in his business litigation practice, he represents clients in state and federal courts in the areas of breach of contract, false advertising, unfair competition, business disparagement, defamation, right of publicity and fraud.representative mattersdefended multiple patent cases for one of the world’s leading antivirus companieswon decision by a federal jury for layne christensen company in protection of patent for chemical technology that removes arsenic from watersuccessfully defended advertising company vertis inc. in right of publicity lawsuit filed by michael jordan, who sought more than $10 million in damages over a vertis-produced advertising tribute to jordanwon multi-million arbitration for wireco world group inc. from san francisco-based computer company for breach of contract and professional negligence in the installation of a specialized software systemrepresented national baking company hostess brands inc. in trademark cancellation actions before the u.s. patent and trademark officerepresented huhtamaki inc. in trade secret case over production of chinet® paper plateswon a jury decision for company owned by former navy seal team six members in trade secret dispute involving the design and production of tactical airboatssuccessfully handled numerous domain name disputes under the uniform domain name dispute resolution policysuccessfully defended one of the world’s largest manufacturers of agricultural and construction equipment from patent infringement claimsdefended california company in patent case involving global positioning system (gps) device for use in the planting and harvesting of agricultural cropsprosecuted patent infringement case for herzog railroad services inc. involving ballast distribution in rail carsrepresented diamantina christensen trading, boyles bros diamantina and christensen chile in patent infringement case related to core drill bits. obtained dismissal for all three defendantsawardsintellectual property, missouri & kansas super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2009, 2013, 2015-2018up and coming lawyer, missouri lawyers weekly (missouri lawyers media), 2008 education university of notre dame law school j.d. university of iowa b.s. chemical engineering previous experience husch blackwell (partner) university of notre dame law schoolj.d.university of iowab.s. chemical engineering husch blackwell (partner) arbitration and mediation intellectual property intellectual property litigation patent counseling and prosecution technology trademark and copyright english partner state of kansas state of missouri supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the eighth circuit u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the central district of illinois u.s. district court for the district of kansas u.s. district court for the district of nebraska u.s. district court for the eastern district of wisconsin u.s. district court for the western district of missouri united states patent and trademark office (uspto) united states tax court kansas city | |
 | Suzanne L’Hernault Partner Leveraged Finance, Banking and Financial Services New Jersey (Princeton), New York | Suzanne L’Hernault Partner EDUCATIONFordham University J.D.S.U.N.Y at Stony Brook B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
New Jersey (Princeton), New York Leveraged Finance, Banking and Financial Services English suzanne l’hernault suzanne l’hernault represents lenders and borrowers in a wide range of secured and unsecured financing transactions. focusing her practice in leveraged buyout financing, asset-based lending, working capital financing, project funding, and workouts, suzanne has extensive experience drafting and negotiating credit agreements, letters of credit, inter-creditor agreements, subordination agreements, and security documents.suzanne also has extensive experience in dealing with liquidity facilities, working capital lines of credit, term loans, and debt restructuring agreements. suzanne also advises administrative agents in syndicated credit facilities.representative mattersrepresented a major money-center bank in an $800 million unsecured credit facility to a national accounting firm consisting of a $500 million five-year revolving credit, swing line and letter of credit facility and a $300 million, five year term loan facility.represented a new york bank in a $225 million senior unsecured credit facility to a major manufacturer and distributor of irrigation equipment and power transmission towers, comprised of (i) a senior unsecured revolving credit facility in an amount up to $150 million, with a $10 million sublimit for swing line loans, a $50 million sublimit for standby and trade letters of credit and a $50 million sublimit for loans in euros and (ii) a $75 million senior unsecured five-year term loan facility.represented a european bank in providing $180 million in senior secured working capital financing to an aluminum manufacturer and refiner. representation included several restructurings of this facility in response to adverse conditions in the aluminum industry and problems particular to this borrower.represented a major national bank in a $178.5 million senior unsecured credit facility comprised of (i) a $59.58 million three-year revolving credit facility with a $15 million sublimit for trade letters of credit, a $6.5 million sublimit for standby letters of credit, and a $7 million sublimit for swing line loans and (ii) a $118.9 million 364-day revolving credit facility.represented a new york bank in a $120 million senior secured credit facility to a major manufacturer and distributor of costumes, comprised of (i) a $105 million senior secured revolving credit facility with a $20 million sublimit for trade letters of credit, a $2.5 million sublimit for standby letters of credit, and a $7 million sublimit for swing line loans and (ii) a $15 million senior secured four-year term loan facility.represented a new york bank as letter of credit issuer and lender, in a $110 million secured revolving credit, term loan, letter of credit and bankers’ acceptance facility comprised of a (i) $60 million term a facility, (ii) $30 million term b facility and (iii) a $20 million revolving credit facility with a $10 million sublimit for standby and trade letters of credit.represented a public company in the negotiation of a secured credit facility providing for a term loan of $110 million and a revolving credit commitment of $30 million, with a letter of credit sublimit of $8 million for working capital and general corporate purposes.represented two european banks in issuing standby letters of credit in an aggregate stated amount of $50 million to support the obligations of the account party under a settlement implementation agreement.represented a national bank in a $22.2 million secured working capital, equipment financing and acquisition facility comprised of (i) a $16 million revolving credit facility with a $1 million sublimit for standby letters of credit, (ii) $1.2 million convertible revolving credit facility and (iii) $5 million term loan.represented a venture capital acquisition vehicle in the negotiation of a senior secured credit facility providing for a $17 million term loan and an $8 million revolving credit facility and a subordinated credit facility providing for the issuance of $8 million in senior subordinated notes, the proceeds of which financings were used to finance the acquisition of an equipment manufacturer.represented a new york bank in its credit relationship with two families of private equity funds, including multiple contemporaneous credit facilities, letters of credit in support of unit investment trusts and uncommitted lines of credit.represented a uk bank in complex bankruptcy proceedings in separate states of a parent and former subsidiary involving the bankrupt parent’s conversion to equity of the bank’s security at the bankrupt subsidiary level. worked with the bank in developing a litigation strategy and supervision and assistance of litigation counsel in obtaining the rescission of the conversion at the parent level resulting in restoration of the bank’s secured position and giving it the leverage to compel the subsidiary to settle with the bank. prepared and negotiated a settlement agreement, negotiated with the unsecured creditors to attempt to gain their acceptance, persuaded the subsidiary to push through the settlement over the objection of the unsecured creditors and ultimately recovered for the bank payment in full of its secured claim and partial payment of an unsecured claim which would otherwise have proven worthless.represented a european bank, as agent, lender and letter of credit issuer, in the secured financing of a project to construct and operate a plant for the manufacture of wallboard products. the facility included a term loan, a standby loan, a construction loan and a standby letter of credit facility. drafted and negotiated all financing and security documents, assisting the bank in determining an appropriate capital structure and review of equipment purchase contracts, construction contracts and employment agreements. after the manufacturer went into bankruptcy due to a decline in the construction industry, also advised the agent in bankruptcy, assisted in developing a strategy to locate potential purchasers for the assets, negotiating the terms for sale of the assets (comprising real estate, equipment, inventory and intellectual property) to a fortune 500 corporation, preparing and negotiating the asset and equipment sale agreements and all related contract assignments and bills of sale and closing the transaction.represented a european bank in the purchase by its new york branch of the entire u.s. loan portfolio of another european bank. the portfolio consisted of syndicated loans, single-bank loans and participations.memberships/affiliationsmember, american bar association education fordham university j.d. s.u.n.y at stony brook b.a. previous experience greenberg traurig llp (partner) gibbons pc lowenstein sandler (senior counsel) fordham universityj.d.s.u.n.y at stony brookb.a. greenberg traurig llp (partner)gibbons pclowenstein sandler (senior counsel) banking and financial services insolvency and restructuring leveraged finance english partner state of new jersey state of new york new jersey (princeton) new york | |
 | Nicolas Lafont Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Japan, Mergers and Acquisitions Dallas | Nicolas Lafont Partner Dallas Corporate and Business Transactions, Japan, Mergers and Acquisitions English French Spanish nicolas lafont nicolas lafont focuses his practice on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint-venture transactions, corporate reorganizations and general corporate and commercial representation. he has led transactions in a wide range of sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductor equipment, software, technology, the automotive industry, chemicals and manufacturing.nicolas is admitted to practice in texas, new york and paris. his transactional experience extends to various countries in america, asia and europe.selected experiencerepresenting esi group, a french software company listed on euronext paris, on a take-private transaction with keysight technologies for eur913m;represented a u.s. investment fund on two equity investments in french media and entertainment companies;represented mirakl, a french technology company, on a joint venture in japan.represented sonepar, a global distributor of electrical, industrial and safety products, on two acquisitions in france.represented a french leading audit firm in the structuring and implementation of its alliance with five audit firms in north america.represented austrian vaccine developer themis on its eur300m sale to merck.represented a leading japanese energy company in its eur750 million investment in the french nuclear industry.represented a european cybersecurity company in the negotiation of a joint venture to distribute its technology and products in argentina.membershipsinternational bar association, m&a and latin america sectionsfrench american chamber of commerce, texasawards and recognitionbest lawyers® in france, insolvency & reorganization law, 2024 and 2025thomson reuters, stand-out lawyer – independently rated lawyers, 2024 the legal 500 emea, recommended, 2022 iflr1000, m&a, 2022-2023 le magazine des affaires, rising star of the french m&a legal market, 2013 university of arizona james e. rogers college of lawllm, international trade lawuniversité lille iimaster’s degree, european business law mcdermott will & emery, partnerherbert smith, associatecravath swaine & moore, foreign attorney corporate and business transactions japan mergers and acquisitions english french spanish partner paris, france state of new york state of texas dallas | |
 | Emma R. Larson Partner Equipment Leasing and Finance, Banking and Financial Services, International Trade and Customs Law Seattle | Emma R. Larson Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Miami J.D. School of Law, magna cum laudeLund University, Sweden M.S. Environmental Management and PolicySwarthmore College B.A. Political SciencePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Seattle Equipment Leasing and Finance, Banking and Financial Services, International Trade and Customs Law English Swedish emma r. larson professional experienceemma larson is a partner in rimon’s seattle office. she practices corporate and finance law with a focus on aviation and cross-border leasing and structured transactions across amer, apec and emea. her practice encompasses aircraft portfolio acquisitions and finance transactions, executive jet finance, leveraged finance and operating leases, asset-backed securities transactions, syndicated loans, private placements and securitizations.ms. larson has a background in large-scale aviation and equipment deals and has advised financial institutions, aircraft and helicopter leasing companies, airlines, high net worth individuals, investors, export credit agencies and corporations globally on major transactions. outside of aviation, ms. larson supports her clients with general corporate and secured finance work and has an interest in the developing industries of cannabis financing and esg.selected experiencerepresentation of us and irish aircraft lessors on all aspects of acquisition of commercial aircraft subject to operating leases and registered in various jurisdictions, which includes coordination of acquisition with new and existing finance facilities.representation of administrative agents and lenders in syndicated secured aircraft and rotorcraft portfolio financings, including management of waivers and amendments.representation of various financial institutions and high net worth individuals in structuring and implementing various executive jet transactions.representation of export credit financers internationally (including in france and brazil) in relation to the financing of aircraft by lessors and commercial airlines.awardschina deal of the year, trade finance magazine (euromoney institutional investor plc)export credit agency backed financing deal of the year, trade finance magazine (euromoney institutional investor plc)export credit agency backed financing deal of the year, trade finance magazine (euromoney institutional investor plc)deal of the year, airfinance journal education university of miami j.d. school of law, magna cum laude lund university, sweden m.s. environmental management and policy swarthmore college b.a. political science previous experience white & case llp university of miamij.d. school of law, magna cum laudelund university, swedenm.s. environmental management and policyswarthmore collegeb.a. political science white & case llp banking and financial services corporate and business transactions environmental, social and governance equipment leasing and finance europe international international trade and customs law leveraged finance english swedish partner district of columbia state of florida state of new york state of washington seattle | |
 | Michael S. Lazaroff Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, International, Intellectual Property Litigation New York | Michael S. Lazaroff Partner New York Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, International, Intellectual Property Litigation English Hebrew michael lazaroff michael lazaroff is a partner in the rimon litigation group in the new york office. he is an experienced trial and appellate lawyer with over two decades of experience in complex commercial litigation and arbitration representing both defendants and plaintiffs. his extensive experience includes international litigation and arbitration, multidistrict actions, class actions, partnership disputes, antitrust litigation and counseling, copyright litigation, complex contract disputes, and pharmaceutical litigation. many of the disputes in which he has represented clients have involved cross border or international litigation issues relating to european, latin american, asian, african and middle eastern countries. he has represented clients in numerous industries, including the beverage, pharmaceutical, medical device, mining, financial services, waste management, securities, and transportation industries.prior to joining rimon, mr. lazaroff litigated for several large law firms including, including reed smith llp, greenberg traurig and cadwalader. he also co-authored amicus briefs on behalf of national jewish organizations on issues related to religious freedom in various courts including the united states supreme court. he has been recognized by super lawyers for general litigation in new york (2018-2023).speaking engagementsglobal grc, data privacy & cyber security confex, usa (events 4 sure) – panelist, 2023 stanford law school(j.d., with distinction)harvard university(a.b., magna cum laude) reed smith llp (partner)greenberg traurig llp (partner)cadwalader, wickersham & taft llp (partner)proskauer rose llp (senior counsel) arbitration and mediation artificial intelligence competition, antitrust, and consumer law data privacy and cybersecurity intellectual property litigation international litigation and alternative dispute resolution real estate litigation technology trademark and copyright white collar and government investigations english hebrew partner state of new york supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the eleventh circuit u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of michigan u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york new york | |
 | Olivia Lê Horovitz Founding Partner of Paris Office Mergers and Acquisitions, International Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Environmental, Social and Governance, Cannabis Law, Artificial Intelligence, International Trade and Customs Law Paris | Olivia Lê Horovitz Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Paris, Pantheon-Sorbonne Master’s DegreeUniversity of Paris, Pantheon-Sorbonne DESS (post-diploma), International LawUniversity of Paris, Pantheon-Sorbonne DESS (post-diploma), Foreign Trade LawUniversity of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law LL.M. Transactional Business PracticeUniversity of Paris, Pantheon-Sorbonne DEA (post-graduate degree), Environmental LawPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Paris Mergers and Acquisitions, International Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Environmental, Social and Governance, Cannabis Law, Artificial Intelligence, International Trade and Customs Law English French olivia lê horovitz *attorney is a member of a french separate legal entity, rimôn electa law s.e.l.a.s. and not rimôn p.c. olivia lê horovitz has extensive experience in corporate law with a practice primarily focused on cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including foreign direct investment regulations and private equity transactions. she advises on a wide range of complex multijurisdictional transactions, including the acquisition or sale of businesses, distressed assets, restructurings, divestitures, spin-offs, recapitalizations, joint ventures and sophisticated commercial contracts. ms. lê horovitz regularly advises u.s., european, israeli and chinese companies investing in europe – whether through private and public acquisitions – as well as french companies seeking international expansion. she also counsels french and foreign investment funds and strategic investors in connection with their financing and acquisition activities and advises private and public companies at all stages of their growth. she has deep expertise in the technology, media and telecommunication (tmt) sector and also acts for clients in the life sciences, renewable energy, industrial and aerospace industries. additionally, she represents clients in managing and resolving shareholders disputes, both pre-litigation contexts and active litigation.publicationsbspce, a very attractive incentive tool for start-ups, now available to foreign companies to retain their employees in france, rimonlaw.com, august 30, 2021 education university of paris, pantheon-sorbonne master’s degree university of paris, pantheon-sorbonne dess (post-diploma), international law university of paris, pantheon-sorbonne dess (post-diploma), foreign trade law university of the pacific, mcgeorge school of law ll.m. transactional business practice university of paris, pantheon-sorbonne dea (post-graduate degree), environmental law previous experience simon associés (partner) k&l gates (founding partner) kahn & associés (partner) landwell & associés (associate) kpmg fidal peat international (associate) university of paris, pantheon-sorbonnemaster’s degreeuniversity of paris, pantheon-sorbonnedess (post-diploma), international lawuniversity of paris, pantheon-sorbonnedess (post-diploma), foreign trade lawuniversity of the pacific, mcgeorge school of lawll.m. transactional business practiceuniversity of paris, pantheon-sorbonnedea (post-graduate degree), environmental law simon associés (partner)k&l gates (founding partner)kahn & associés (partner)landwell & associés (associate)kpmg fidal peat international (associate) artificial intelligence cannabis law china corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital environmental, social and governance europe fintech insolvency and restructuring international international trade and customs law international transactions investment funds israel life sciences litigation and alternative dispute resolution mergers and acquisitions private equity regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets technology english french founding partner of paris office paris paris | |
 | David Lee Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | David Lee Partner EDUCATIONStanford Law School J.D., Stanford Law ReviewUniversity of California, Berkeley B.A. summa cum laudePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Emerging Companies and Venture Capital English david lee david’s practice focuses on the representation of high-growth, venture-backed emerging companies, and the investors who fund and support such companies. he has over twenty years of experience handling corporate formation issues, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, public offerings, cross-border transactions, public company securities law, technology licensing transactions and employment and executive compensation matters.mr. lee’s practice involves a broad network of entrepreneurs, angel investors, and venture capital firms that are active in developing emerging companies. in addition to leveraging this network for his clients, he has acted as an outside general counsel for many of his company clients. david also has significant experience with cross border transactions involving companies and investors in asia. his cross border work has included the initial public offering on nasdaq for sina, one of the leading internet and media companies in china, and the recent sale of a start-up to baidu, the leading internet search company in china.mr. lee’s company clients have been backed by, among others, accel, blue run ventures, dcm, dfj, founder’s fund, gobi partners, gsr, hummer winblad, kleiner perkins, lightspeed, matrix, northern light, norwest, oak investment partners, redpoint, sequoia, sierra ventures, and usvp. over his career, david has handled hundreds of venture financings for his clients, as well as a significant number of major m&a deals and complex licensing transactions. education stanford law school j.d., stanford law review university of california, berkeley b.a. summa cum laude previous experience vlp law group (partner) gunderson dettmer (partner) orrick (partner) venture law group (partner) stanford law schoolj.d., stanford law reviewuniversity of california, berkeleyb.a. summa cum laude vlp law group (partner)gunderson dettmer (partner)orrick (partner)venture law group (partner) publications vc scrutiny increases with stock market volatility, vlp speaks blog, february 2016 vlp expands silicon valley corporate practice with addition of david c. lee (apr 1, 2014) other activities mr. lee is a legal mentor for start-ups at draper’s hero city and mentors entrepreneurs at the sutardja center at uc berkeley’s school of engineering. awards and recognition top 25 m&a attorneys of 2024, attorney intel china corporate and business transactions corporate governance emerging companies and venture capital international international transactions investment funds mergers and acquisitions securities and capital markets technology technology licensing english partner state of california menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Mark C. Lee Partner China, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Securities and Capital Markets, Technology Licensing San Francisco | Mark C. Lee Partner San Francisco China, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Securities and Capital Markets, Technology Licensing Cantonese English Malay mark lee mark lee is a corporate and securities attorney who focuses on mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, sec compliance and reporting, and technology licensing.on the transactional side, mr. lee advises on public and private company mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets transactions and related regulatory issues including ipos, regulation a, alternative public offerings, pipes, atms and regulation d private placements. he advises u.s. and international clients on u.s. stock listings, sec compliance and represents them in sec, finra, otc and foreign regulatory inquiries and investigations. he also advises on technology licensing and intellectual property issues.mr. lee works with clients ranging from startups to established private and public companies in industries including technology, insurance, life sciences, clean energy, oil and gas, natural resources, financial services, pharmaceutical, cannabis, and medical devices. he has significant cross-border experience, advising chinese (prc), canadian, united kingdom and asian companies with u.s. legal matters including contracts, disputes, intellectual property licensing, formation, securities, employment and regulatory issues.selected experiencerepresentation of numerous insurance brokers in purchase and sale transactions in excess of $500 million.representation of a public clean energy company in a reverse acquisition and alternative public offering in excess of $20 million.representation of numerous hemp and cannabis related companies in public and private offerings in excess of $200 million.representation of two technology companies in public offerings aggregating more than $110 million.representation of a public technology company in a $300 million merger transaction.representation of nasdaq listed companies in complex internal investigations.representation of a public natural resource company in financings and acquisitions in excess of $20 million.negotiating and closing the merger of a private software company in an $8 million transaction.awards & recognitionbest lawyers®, 2013-2017, 2020-2025“lawyer of the year”, corporate law, sacramento, 2021corporate law, 2020-2025mergers & acquisitions law, 2013-2017team member, bti power rankings, “the 16 strongest firms for “go-to outside counsel insurance work”, 2016sacramento magazine, “top lawyer”, mergers & acquisitions, 2015, 2017professional associationsamerican bar associationasian/pacific bar association of sacramentonational asian pacific american bar association, international law sectionsacramento county bar association, business law and intellectual property sectionsstate bar of california, business law and international law sections university of san diego school of lawj.d.university of oregon, lundquist college of businessm.b.a.university of oregonb.s. greenberg traurig (shareholder) china corporate and business transactions mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets technology licensing cantonese english malay partner state of california san francisco | |
 | Mark S. Lee Partner Intellectual Property Litigation, Entertainment, Sports and Media Los Angeles | Mark S. Lee Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Illinois J.D. and B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles Intellectual Property Litigation, Entertainment, Sports and Media English Japanese mark s. lee working at the intersection of intellectual property and entertainment, mark lee advises celebrities and celebrity estates, studios, and high-tech companies in copyright, trademark, and right of publicity matters. he has litigated or counseled regarding copyrights, trademarks, rights of publicity, and/or related rights of musicians elvis presley, frank sinatra, barbara streisand, brian wilson, neil young, steve perry, miles davis, jackson browne, kurt cobain, toni basil, boy george, and john lee hooker; the musical groups nirvana, beastie boys and earth, wind & fire; authors john steinbeck, harper lee, raymond chandler, william saroyan, louis l’amour, helen fielding, and philip k. dick; actors robin williams, sylvester stallone, groucho marx, and doris day; athletes jim brown, kareem abdul-jabbar, and tiger woods: celebrity and businessman barry diller; fictional characters betty boop, barney, rocky, zorro, dennis the menace, and emily the strange; and photographers richard avedon and jim marshall.mark’s litigation record spans federal district and appeals courts across the country, as well as the u.s. supreme court and the supreme court of california. he has successfully tried six copyright, trademark or unfair competition actions and argued more than 20 appeals. his clients have been granted seizure orders, preliminary injunctions and/or asset freezes against computer software or luxury goods pirates, internet service providers, computer bulletin board operators, cellular phone or trunking radio cloners, and others.clients sometimes seek mark’s assistance abroad. he has participated in civil and criminal proceedings in canada, the united kingdom, finland, switzerland, liechtenstein, austria and the united states to remove pirated materials from the internet, and to stop an internal computer software fraud ring. in sweden and the people’s republic of china, he successfully arbitrated international ip disputes.at the vanguard of developments in ip law, mark co-authored the 1999 amendments to—and negotiated language changes in the 2007 amendments to—california’s posthumous right of publicity statute. he also participated in drafting california’s anti- cybersquatting statute and the right of publicity statutes of ohio and pennsylvania.in addition to his work on state statutes, mark has authored or co-authored two books and numerous articles on entertainment and ip law.representative mattersbeastie boys v. brinker international, inc., case no. 1:24-cv-05221 (s.d.n.y. 7/10/24) (complaint alleging copyright and trademark infringement for unauthorized use of “sabotage” song and copying elements for video of song in online ad-settled on confidential terms after filing).earth, wind & fire ip, llc v. substantial music group llc, –f. supp. 3d–, 2024 wl 1025265 (s. d. fla. march 1, 2024) (granted summary judgment that defendants’ use of “earth wind & fire legacy reunion” to described their band infringed rights in “earth, wind & fire” trademark, even though defendants’ band included some members who had previously played with the real “earth, wind & fire.”)nirvana l.l.c. v. marc jacobs international l.l.c., 2023 wl 11821416 (c.d. cal, december 21, 2023) (granted partial summary judgment that record label’s former art director did not own copyright in “smiley face” design on “work made for hire” grounds).george o’dowd v. mep capital holdings iii, l.p., case no. 23-cv-7958 (s,d,n,y, 9/08/23) (complaint for declaratory relief to quiet title to copyright interests of works owned by “boy george” o’dowd based on the copyright termination statute-settled on confidential terms after filing).bundy v. nirvana l.l.c., 2023 wl 4311613 (9th cir. july 3, 2023) (affirmed dismissal on forum non conveniens grounds of copyright claim alleging infringement in the u.s. of copyright allegedly created under the laws of england and germany.)neman brothers v. interfocus, inc., 2023 wl 115558 (c.d. cal. jan. 4, 2023)(granted summary judgment for defendant on the grounds that plaintiff’s copyright registration was invalid as a matter of law under the standards established in unicolors inc. v. h&m hennes & mauritz l.p.,595 u.s. 941 (2022).stillwater ltd v. basilotta, 2022 wl 1486825 (9th cir. may 11, 2022) (affirmed trial court ruling that toni basil’s notice of termination for the hit song “mickey” and other sound recordings was effective because basil authored the sound recordings.)carter v. atticus corporation, 2022 wl 1038081 (s.d. ala. february 9, 2022) (arbitration award) and atticus corporation v. tonja b. carter, 2022 wl 3586572 (s.d. ala. 8/19/2022) (judicial confirmation of abritration award clarifying copyright ownership interests in the literary works “to kill a mockingbird” and “go set a watchman.”)walkowicz v. american girl brands, llc, 2021 wl 510729 (w.d. wis. feb. 11, 2021) (dismissed right of publicity claim because the “american girl” doll at issue did not take plaintiff’s “name and likeness” under wisconsin right of publicity law.)doc’s dream, llc v. dolores press, inc., 959 f.3d 357 (9th cir. 2020) (resolving an issue of first impression, reverses a district court’s denial of legal fees in a declaratory relief action that disputed the copyright ownership of works created by dr. gene scott.)nirvana, l.l.c. v. marc jacobs international, llc et al., 2019 wl 7817082 (c.d. cal. november 8, 2019) (defeated motion to dismiss complaint alleging copyright and trademark infringement in a dispute over a “smiley face” logo used by the band “nirvana.”)stephen perry v. brown, 791 fed. appx 643 (9th cir. november 6, 2019) (affirmed temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction to prevent the unauthorized distribution of “demo” recordings that featured the vocal performances of steve perry in copyright, trademark, and right of publicity action.)ticketmaster, l.l.c. v. prestige entertainment west, inc., 315 f. supp. 3d 1147 (c.d. cal. 2018) (defeated motion to dismiss copyright infringement, dmca, cfaa and related claims brought by company that used “bots” to cut in front of human purchasers of tickets on the ticketmaster website).marino v. usher, et al., 673 fed. appx. 125 (3d cir. december 8, 2016) (affirmed summary judgment in favor of usher and others on copyright infringement claims based on use of copyrighted works with co–authors’ permission.)cummings v. soul train holdings llc, et al., 67f. supp. 3d 599, (s.d.n.y. 2014) (grants motion to dismiss right of publicity, lanham act and other claims based on release of “best of soul train” dvd box set that included musician’s background musical performances, on choice of law, copyright preemption, and first amendment grounds).jim brown v. electronic arts, inc., 724 f.3d 1235 (9th cir. 2013) (discusses lanham act and related claims based on use of avatar of football great jim brown in video game). education university of illinois j.d. and b.a. previous experience manatt, phelps & phillips, llp (partner) adjunct professor, entertainment law and copyright, trademark, and related rights, usc gould school of law author, entertainment and intellectual property law (thomson reuters 2018) university of illinoisj.d. and b.a. manatt, phelps & phillips, llp (partner)adjunct professor, entertainment law and copyright, trademark, and related rights, usc gould school of law (2017-present)author, entertainment and intellectual property law (thomson reuters 2018) [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] honors & awards the best lawyers in america®, best lawyers® (bl rankings llc), 2010-2025 top intellectual property attorneys, the los angeles daily journal (daily journal corporation), 2014-2015 top intellectual property attorneys in los angeles, los angeles business journal, 2012 top 10 copyright lawyers in california, the los angeles daily journal (daily journal corporation), 2008 outstanding lawyer of the year, j. reuben clark law society, 2003 speaking engagements panelist, “right of publicity: how to gaslight a media attorney,” media law and resource center, january 18, 2018 speaker, “political candidates’ use of copyrighted music without permission,” american intellectual property law association (“aipla”) annual meeting, may 18, 2017 panelist, “right of publicity litigation: the past, present and future,” beverly hills bar association, october 8, 2015 panelist, “the social justice case for paying college athletes for their intellectual property rights,” defense research institute annual meeting, october 24, 2014. panelist, “the avenues of sports law: breaking into the industry,” sports law societies of usc, ucla and loyola law schools, march 2012. panelist, “celebrities and brands: image and publicity rights,” inta annual meeting, august 17, 2011. [/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=""][vc_tta_section title="view more speaking engagements" tab_id="1623030333389-a6c5d682-0df6"][vc_column_text] panelist, “right of publicity law,” inta/asipi conference, march 21 22, 2011. featured speaker, “protecting the celebrity: right of publicity and beyond,” cle international film, tv & new media law conference, january 28, 2011. moderator, “use of the athlete’s image in video games,” santa clara law school sports law symposium, september 17, 2010. panelist, “right of publicity in sports,” aba annual convention, august 7, 2010. lecturer, “right of publicity law,” cle international conference on film and television law, december 2008, january 2010. panelist, “current trends in online games and virtual worlds,” law seminars international conference on gamer technology law, march 2009. lecturer, “trademark law in the entertainment industry,” ali-aba entertainment, arts and sports law program, january 1997-2009. panelist, “copyright fair use,” university of san francisco law school fair use symposium, november 2008. panelist, “movies, music & dead celebrities,” aipla annual meeting, october 2006. panelist, recent copyright legislation, “copyright after mgm v. grokster,” glasser legalworks seminar, july 14, 2005. lecturer, “right of publicity law,” j. reuben clark law society, may 2004. panelist, “copyright law,” american intellectual property law association annual meeting, january 2004. lecturer, “right of publicity law,” n.y. state bar entertainment/arts and sports law section retreat, spring 2003. panelist, “internet issues in the entertainment industry,” aba section of business law spring meeting, 2003. panelist, “right of publicity and the first amendment,” california state bar intellectual property law section spring meeting, 2003. lecturer, “right of publicity law,” federalist society seminar on intellectual property and free speech, 2001. panelist, “right of publicity law,” bar of san francisco cle program, 1999. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_column_text] media interviews "donald trump's history of angering musicians: from aerosmith to rihanna" - newsweek, august 13, 2024 "judge backs ‘mockingbird’ filmmaker heirs’ arbitral award," law 360, august 24, 2022, judge backs 'mockingbird' filmmaker heirs' arbitral award - law360 "how toni basil got the rights to 'mickey' back, variety, may 18, 2022, 40 years after its release, toni basil got the rights to 'mickey' back - variety “gregory peck’s daughter and others keep ‘mockingbird’ sequel rights,” the new york times, february 17, 2022. “’mockingbird’ film producers want ip arbitral award affirmed,” law 360, february 10, 2020. “copyright conundrum: anatomy of a circuit split,” law 360, january 9, 2018 “who gets credit when a meme becomes a movie,” motherboard vice, may 24, 2017, who gets credit when a meme becomes a movie? (vice.com) “when it comes to ‘fake news,’ free speech cuts both ways," the san francisco chronicle, february 17, 2017, https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/when-it-comes-to-fake-news-free-speech-10939162.php. “eff challenges anti-circumvention features of u.s. dmca,” e-commerce law & policy, august 5, 2016 “must you be ‘unreasonable’? justices set to mull copyright fees,” law 360, april 22, 2016, must you be 'unreasonable'? justices to mull copyright fees - law360 [/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=""][vc_tta_section title="view more media interviews" tab_id="1623030371738-b9e83f2c-2832"][vc_column_text] “justices set to clean up atty’s fees in copyright cases,” law 360, january 20, 2016, https://www.law360.com/articles/748309/justices-set-to-clean-up-attys-fees-in-copyright-cases. “2nd cir. dodges big split on copyright registration,” law 360, august 4, 2015, https://www.law360.com/articles/687070/2nd-circ-dodges-big-split-on-copyright-registrations. “battle over ray charles songs next frontier for termination rights,” los angeles daily journal, february 11, 2015 “high stakes smokey robinson case nears settlement,” los angeles daily journal, january 26, 2015 “supreme court rulings mark shift in patent, copyright law,” and “high stakes smokey robinson case nears settlement,” los angeles daily journal, december 26, 2014. “supreme court declines to review superman case,” los angeles daily journal, october 7, 2014. “will circuit let football greats sit out the big game?” the recorder, july 6, 2012. npr morning edition, “john steinbeck,” june 15, 2006. “steinbeck heirs should get rights to his book, federal judge rules,” the los angeles times, june 13, 2006. “star power: celebrity rights,” the boston globe, june 4, 2006. “steinbeck heirs entangled in epic family lawsuit,” the new york times, august 2, 2004. “steinbeck heirs sue widow’s estate,” the los angeles times, july 16, 2004. “john steinbeck’s son sees conspiracy to cheat blood heirs,” san francisco chronicle, july 16, 2004. “l.a. jury rules frank sinatra trademark infringed,” yahoo! news. “law review article guides missouri high court in ruling,” daily journal extra, p. 6, september 22, 2003. “tiger woods and the jireh case,” outside the lines, espn, july 14, 2002. “michael eisner testifies before congress regarding internet piracy,” cnbc capitol report, february 28, 2002. “movie star loses case on first amendment rights,” corporate legal times, september 2001. “ruling strikes blow to rights of celebrities,” los angeles daily journal, july 9, 2001. “actor dustin hoffman loses damages award on appeal,” san francisco chronicle, july 7, 2001. “use of altered celebrity photo ok, court says,” the los angeles times, july 7, 2001. “famous retain wealth of images,” san francisco chronicle, may 1, 2001. “this case is going to the dogs,” the recorder, may 22, 2000. “this legal dog fight is no joke,” the los angeles times, may 2, 2000. “age of the internet: domain names for celebrities,” cnn digital jam, october 27, 1999. “heirs hail bill protecting use of celebrity images,” the business press, september 6, 1999. “interview on california’s amended posthumous right of publicity statute,” cpcc 89.3 fm, august 31, 1999. “running with the rat pack,” the los angeles times, august 18, 1999. “star signs: with faces worth millions celebrities are seeking new ways to protect their turf,” aba journal, june 1999. “the battle over tiger woods,” abc world news saturday, february 20, 1999. “court rules against use of ‘elvis’ moniker,” daily variety, may 11, 1998. “woods wins lawsuit against franklin mint,” milwaukee general sentinel, april 16, 1998. “why, soitenly!: firm sees market in three stooges,” the los angeles times, december 19, 1996. “vigilant copyright holders patrol the internet,” the wall street journal, december 13, 1995. “hunka cyber-love: elvis estate guards rights on web page,” the commercial appeal (memphis), july 9, 1995. “elvis presley enterprises successful in cd-rom lawsuit,” business wire, april 7, 1995. “heartbreak hotel in the internet-elvis board game,” chicago tribune, november 27, 1994. [/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][/vc_tta_accordion][vc_separator color="custom" accent_color="#cccccc" css=".vc_custom_1623030418682{margin-top: 2em !important;}"][vc_column_text] publications author, entertainment and intellectual property law (thomson/reuters/westlaw 2006-2025). author, entertainment, television and digital media law (aspen publishing, scheduled for publication 2026). coauthor, expert witnesses: intellectual property cases (thomson/west 2013). “the past through tomorrow: how would proposed amendments to dmca change the online economy?,” los angeles daily journal, june 3, 2020. author, “the music modernization act,” usc entertainment law spotlight (issue 3 2019). author, "the european union’s new copyright directive," los angeles daily journal, march 2019. author, “american society for testing materials v. public.resource.org, inc.,” leading internet case law, march-april 2017. author, “the debate in the u.s. as to whether to reform the dmca,” e-commerce law and policy, july 2016. “9th to review google’s ‘innocence,’” los angeles daily journal, december 1, 2014. “superheirs ask high court for justice,” los angeles daily journal, august 1, 2014. [/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=""][vc_tta_section title="view more publications" tab_id="1623030448133-c6dca996-4395"][vc_column_text] “other people’s personas,” los angeles lawyer, may 2014. “be like mike, but don’t speak for mike,” los angeles daily journal, march 14, 2014. “the shape of things to come,” los angeles daily journal, january 28, 2014. “a ‘like’ly story: facebook advertising and the rights of publicity,” abtl report, vol. 13, no. 3, winter 2011. coauthor, “ninth circuit widens split on copyright registration issue,” los angeles daily journal, may 28, 2010. “the 9th circuit’s doublespeak,” los angeles daily journal, december 2, 2008. coauthor, “a u.s. window on the tomato garden,” (privacy in china), china ip (sept/oct 2008). “groove is in the game? kirby v. sega america, inc.,” e-commerce law reporter, january 2007; republished in intellectual property counselor, april 2007. “who writes the songs? a look at music authorship,” entertainment, arts and sports law journal, vol. 16, no. 3, nysba fall/winter 2005. “the dastar legacy,” entertainment and sports lawyer, vol. 23, no. 2, aba summer 2005. “virtual superstars? the promise and peril to real actors,” screen actor, vol. 45, no. 3, june 2004. “even better than the real thing: virtual superstars and the right of publicity in cyberspace,” ciperati, a cyberspace and ip newsletter, vol. 1, no. 2, aba june 2004. “agents of chaos: judicial confusion in defining the right of publicity-free speech interface,” loyola entertainment law review, vol. 23, no. 3, 2003. “clean cuts,” los angeles lawyer, vol. 26, no. 3, may 2003. “mattel adds to confusion on first amendment defense issue,” los angeles daily journal, february 7, 2003. coauthor, “documentaries, docudramas, and dramatic license: crossing the legal minefield,” southwestern journal of law and trade in the americas, vol. 8, no. 1, 2002. “the copyrightability of domain names and urls,” journal of internet law, vol. 5, no. 2, august 2001; republished in computer law reporter, vol. 34, no. 4, december 2001. “digital debate–friend or foe?” cyberesq. magazine, fall 2000. “legal links–deep linking on the internet,” verdicts and settlements, june 23, 2000. “speaking freely – right of publicity and the first amendment,” verdicts and settlements, october 8, 1999. coauthor, “strength of character: intellectual property protection for fictional characters,” los angeles lawyer, vol. 20, no. 2, april 1997. “japan’s approach to copyright protection for computer software,” loyola of los angeles international and comparative law review, vol. 16, no. 3, june 1994. “prejudgment asset freezes against software pirates,” the computer lawyer, vol. 9, no. 10, october 1992. 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 | Neal Levin Partner Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Restructuring, White Collar and Government Investigations Chicago, New York | Neal Levin Partner Chicago, New York Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Restructuring, White Collar and Government Investigations neal levin neal levin is an accomplished fraud, investigations and asset recovery attorney. often compared to the wolf from pulp fiction, neal contends with a litany of fraudsters and fraudulent transactions, including those stemming from bankruptcy fraud, occupational fraud, corporate governance fraud, government corruption, insurance fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, asset concealment, so-called asset protection plans, offshore financial centers, blockchain, bitcoins and other cryptocurrencies, art fraud and related thefts, and, of course, ponzi schemes. his practice is international in scope, encompassing expertise in foreign money judgment recognition and enforcement, arbitration award enforcement, chapter 15 bankruptcy, and international discovery under 28 usc §1782. he has appeared in dozens of different tribunals over the course of over 30 years in the business.neal and his team, which includes an internal investigations unit, leverage their success through use of progressive intel harvesting as well as an intensive study of the psychology of fraudsters and victims. drawing on both his many years of experience as well as his b.a. in psychology from the university of denver, neal frequently lectures, writes, and is interviewed on the psychopathy and sociopathy of a fraudster and victims as well as on ponzi schemes, bankruptcy fraud, investigations, and recovery practices.neal also serves as a federal and state equity receiver in matters involving domestic and international fraud and financial crimes.neal received his b.a. in psychology and political science from university of denver and his j.d. from depaul university college of law. depaul university college of lawj.d., lawuniversity of denverb.a. smith, gambrell & russell, llp, partnerfreeborn & peters, llp, partnerneal h. levin & associates, p.c., founder global fraud, investigations, and asset recovery insolvency and restructuring litigation and alternative dispute resolution white collar and government investigations partner state of illinois state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the seventh circuit u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the central district of illinois u.s. district court for the district of colorado u.s. district court for the northern district of illinois u.s. district court for the southern district of illinois u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. district court for the western district of pennsylvania u.s. district court for the western district of wisconsin chicago new york | |
 | Mark Y. Liu Partner Securities and Capital Markets, Corporate and Business Transactions, China, International Miami, New York, Singapore* | Mark Y. Liu Partner Miami, New York, Singapore* Securities and Capital Markets, Corporate and Business Transactions, China, International Chinese English mark y. liu mark has a diverse corporate practice with a focus on cross-border business transactions. he represents u.s. and international companies and financial institutions on public and private capital markets offerings, as well as corporate governance and sec reporting and compliance. his experience includes ipos on the nasdaq, the new york stock exchange and the stock exchange of hong kong, secondary equity offerings, pre-ipo and venture financings, convertible debt offerings, reg d private placements, and exchange offers.mark frequently advises companies based in greater china, taiwan, singapore, india, vietnam, australia, and the united kingdom with the structuring and execution of their cross-border investments, joint ventures, financing and m&a.mark also acts as outside general counsel for u.s. and international companies and manages their general corporate, litigation, intellectual property, real estate transactions and other legal needs.mark liu is admitted to practice law in the state of florida only. mark is not currently admitted to practice in new york or singapore. university of iowa college of lawj.d.washington university in st. louis – olin business schoolb.s., business administration akerman llp, capital marketsamicorp group (legal counsel)dla piper llp (senior associate and registered foreign lawyer) china corporate and business transactions international securities and capital markets chinese english partner state of florida miami new york singapore* | |
 | Zheng (Jen) Liu Partner China, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Shenzhen* | Zheng (Jen) Liu Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley J.D., Technology Law CertificateThe Ohio State University M.S., Molecular BiologyUniversity of Science and Technology of China Undergraduate Studies, Physics/Cell BiologyPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Shenzhen* China, Intellectual Property Litigation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution English Mandarin zheng (jen) liu zheng (jen) liu is a partner in the intellectual property and litigation groups. she regularly represents and advises chinese and taiwanese technology companies on a wide range of legal issues relevant to doing business outside china, particularly in intellectual property, technology law, commercial disputes, and international trade. with a background in both biology and physics, she works with companies in a variety of industries, including telecommunications, drones, internet, fintech, and life sciences. some of the companies she has represented are alipay, aretis, bitdeer, cambricon, dji, everest medicine, foxconn, iflytek, innolight, luxcreo, patpat, pebble mobility, renogy, runergy, singleron, taimei, tencent, ubtech, xiaomi, and xmotors.zheng has been the lead member for many intellectual property and commercial litigation cases and has argued important issues such as claim construction and examined witnesses in federal courts. she focuses on patent, trade secret, copyright and trademark litigation, and also has substantial experience in contract, employment, and consumer class action cases.zheng has been recognized for her excellent legal work and community service. she is honored as one of the top 25 technology lawyer in 2024, as a trail-blazing women professional with the ywca tribute to women award in 2023, and unity award by minority bar association in 2022 for her community service.zheng is the past president, current board member of chinese american lawyers of the bay area (caloba), an organization dedicated to helping chinese american lawyers and law students in their career development, and the general chinese american community in understanding their rights and responsibilities in the u.s. she regularly speaks and writes on issues relating to intellectual property, litigation, technology law, and international trade.before joining rimon, she worked at the international firm orrick, herrington & sutcliffe llp where she established and led orrick’s drone & uav practice.representative experienceinterfocus, inc. zheng represents this successful e-commerce company in federal court litigation and various other intellectual property and litigation issues related to doing business in the u.s. in 2023, zheng and rimon partner mark lee won summary judgement in a copyright litigation against a prolific copyright plaintiff by invalidating their copyright registrations and questioning the legitimacy of its process of copyright registration. xmotors,ai. zheng represents this leading self-driving vehicle company in federal court litigation and in various other issues related to doing business in the u.s., including in a well-known litigation against tesla, inc.taimei technology inc. zheng represents this medical technology provider in various regulatory and cross-border issues relating to doing business in the u.s.amberstone biosciences. zheng represents this early-stage biotech and pharmaceutical companies in connection with contract negotiations.everest medicine. zheng represents this emerging pharmaceutical company in relation to various intellectual property issues.bgi genomics. zheng represents this well-known chinese biotechnology company in relation to various intellectual property issues in the u.s.alipay us. zheng represents this leading payment company in various intellectual property and employment issues related to doing business in the u.s.crystal optech. zheng represents this leading optical filter company in federal court patent litigation.cambricon. zheng represents this leading ai chip unicorn in intellectual property and licensing issues.xiaomi. zheng represents this leading consumer electronics company in various issues related to doing business outside china.dji (dajiang innovations). zheng represented this leading drone company in a wide variety of legal matters, including patent and trademark portfolio management and dispute resolution, technology licensing, data privacy counseling, product liability counseling, employment counseling, and consumer class action litigation.logitech, inc. zheng represented this leading consumer electronics company against many patent-holding companies. some cases have been favorably settled and some are still pending. zheng also worked with logitech on various ip due diligence and counseling matters.varian medical systems, inc. zheng defended this leading radiation therapy equipment company in a few patent infringement suits brought by non-practicing entities. she also worked with varian on various licensing and other litigation matters.vigour pak and vigour plastic. zheng represented these taiwanese companies in a contract dispute against their former u.s. distributor, which claimed exclusive distribution rights based on an alleged oral contract.zhongshan golden dragon amusement equipment co. zheng represented this chinese company in a patent-infringement action filed by a competitor in florida and achieved favorable settlement.oppo digital, inc. zheng successfully defended this chinese-owned silicon valley company, which produces the highest-rated disc players, in a patent infringement action filed by patent holding company blue spike in texas.or-cal, inc. zheng defended this chemical and agricultural product company against tki.microsemi corp. and d-link systems inc. zheng defended these companies against chrimar systems inc. in a patent infringement case at the eastern district of michigan. this case was favorably settled.acer inc., nanya corp. and powerchip corp. zheng defended these three taiwanese companies against tessera inc. at u.s. international trade commission in a §337 action. an unusual and significant win for these companies was achieved.aopen america inc. and aopen inc. zheng defended this taiwanese company in a $30 million contract damages suit. this case was favorably settled.amgen, inc. zheng advised on various legal issues related to the famous cabilly patents in the antibody space.qualcomm, inc. zheng advised on multiple wireless communication patent infringement lawsuits.taimei technology inc. zheng represents this medical technology provider in various regulatory and cross-border issues relating to doing business in the u.s., including winning important litigation for taimei and its affiliates in 2025.speaking/eventscommon compliance issues for chinese companies in the u.s., december 2022panel on cases against chinese american professors, september 2022common compliance pitfalls in biopharma investment, fund-raising, collaboration in north america, september 2022silicon valley legal career talk, august, 2021top legal risks for suas manufacturers and service providers, small unmanned systems business exposition, san francisco, may 4, 2017top legal risks for robotics companies, shenzhen robotics association & shenzhen international arbitration court, february 2017how the landmark new civil trade secret law affects you, menlo park, december 6, 2016trademarks, u.s. clearance, protection & enforcement strategies, shenzhen, november 2, 2016networking 101 for chinese lawyers, menlo park, october 4, 2016trade secrets, unavoidable risks for chinese companies doing business internationally, shanghai, april 26, 2016legal issues for chinese investments in the u.s., angels global, palo alto, december 6, 2015patent workshop, chinese american biopharmaceutical association, foster city, december 4, 2015ioe panel, svc wireless annual conference, november 21, 2015trade secrets issues: ignore them at your peril, menlo park, september 22, 2015discovery in complex u.s. litigation and document management, shenzhen, july 15, 2015trade secrets, eea and export control, menlo park, april 14, 2015data privacy and security in the age of mobile internet, beijing, march 18, 2015essential document management for compliance and litigation, shenzhen, march 6, 2015risks and remedies in cross-border technology transfer, university of science & technology of china school of management, hefei, anhui, october 13, 2014data privacy in the age of mobile internet, mobile payment security conference, beijing, june 2014what chinese american professionals must know about trade secrets and export control cases: lessons from civil lawsuits and criminal prosecutions, menlo park, ca, may 2014u.s. litigation risks to chinese companies, zhuhai software park, march 2014u.s. litigation risks to chinese companies, zhongshan overseas investment enterprise association, march 2014how do companies in the greater china region fare in the u.s. patent system? menlo park, ca, march 2014u.s. litigation risks to chinese companies, fuzhou software park, fuzhou, november 7, 2013u.s. litigation risks to chinese companies, suzhou industrial park, october 29, 2013u.s. litigation risks to chinese companies, chengdu, china, october 14, 2012trade secrets litigation and its impact on chinese companies, intellectual property institute, china eastern university of law & politics, shanghai, october 10, 20122012 u.s. patent law update, successful women in ip annual meeting, menlo park, ca, september 12, 2012why are chinese engineers, scientists and professionals convicted?, menlo park, ca, july 14, 2012biosimilars: science, business, ip and regulatory issues, caco pharmaceutical & bioscience society, foster city, ca, may 20, 2011ip issues for biopharmaceutical professionals, cabs science workshop on nucleic acid based therapies, menlo park, ca, april 10, 2010document management strategies and e-discovery cost containment, san jose biocenter, october 29, 2008u.s.-china cross border intellectual property issues, shanghai jiatong university venture group, february 19, 2008u.s.-china cross border intellectual property issues, orrick, herrington & sutcliffe llp, november 13, 2007new development in u.s. patent law and its effect on chinese companies’ ip strategy, shanghai bio forum, july 5, 2007awards and recognitiontop 25 technology lawyer of 2024, 2024ywca golden gate silicon valley tribute to women awards honoree, 2023minority bar coalition unity awards, chinese american lawyers of the bay area, 2022legal co-chair, 36th anniversary celebration, asian law alliance, 2013prosser prize for biotech and chemical patent law, uc berkeley school of law (uc regents), 2003winner, nineteenth annual graduate research symposium, the ohio state university, 1994publicationsco-author, “federal circuit: itc does not have jurisdiction over electronic transmissions of digital data”, managing intellectual property, december 2015co-author, “five questions you should ask yourself about the section 337 complaint that was just filed against you”, managing intellectual property, september 2015co-author, “treading carefully in discovery”, managing intellectual property, june 2015co-author, “judgment as the beginning for the enforcement of an itc exclusion order”, managing intellectual property, december 2013co-author, “the increasingly lenient itc domestic industry”, managing intellectual property, march 2013co-author, “biosimilar legislation and its impact on ip protection”, trends in biopharmaceutical industry, vol.5, issue 4, 2009co-author, “litigation in the land of the foreign devil: section 337 investigations at the u.s. international trade commission”, caijing magazine, september 14, 2009co-author, “u.s. international trade commission §337 investigation procedure summary”, chinese lawyer, 2008ray-yuan chuang, paul weaver, zheng liu and tien-hsien chang, “requirement of the dead-box protein ded1p for messenger rna translation”, science, vol. 275, 1468-1471, 1997zheng liu, clayton c. huntley, bishnu p. de, tapas das, amyia k. banerjee, and michael j. oglesbee, “phosphorylation of canine distemper virus p protein by protein kinase c-zeta and casein kinase ii”, virology, vol. 232, 198-206, 1997tien-hsien chang, lori j. latus, zheng liu, and john m. abbott, “genetic interactions of conserved regions in the dead-box protein prp28p”, nucleic acids research, vol. 25, no. 24, 5033-5040, 1997michael j. oglesbee, zheng liu, hai kenney, and charles brooks, “the highly inducible member of the 70 kda family of heat shock proteins increases canine distemper virus polymerase activity”, journal of general virology, vol. 77, no. 9, 2125-2135, 1996 education university of california, berkeley j.d., technology law certificate the ohio state university m.s., molecular biology university of science and technology of china undergraduate studies, physics/cell biology previous experience orrick, herrington & sutcliffe llp university of california, berkeleyj.d., technology law certificatethe ohio state universitym.s., molecular biologyuniversity of science and technology of chinaundergraduate studies, physics/cell biology orrick, herrington & sutcliffe llpday casebeer madrid & batchelder llp artificial intelligence china data privacy and cybersecurity intellectual property intellectual property litigation intellectual property transactions and due diligence international international trade and customs law life sciences litigation and alternative dispute resolution technology trademark and copyright english mandarin partner state of california u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. supreme court united states patent and trademark office (uspto) menlo park (silicon valley) shenzhen* | |
 | Paul Loving Partner Entertainment, Sports and Media, Corporate and Business Transactions Portland | Paul Loving Partner Portland Entertainment, Sports and Media, Corporate and Business Transactions paul loving paul loving is a transactional attorney who advises individuals and brands in the sports, entertainment and consumer products sectors. mr. loving has over 31 years of extensive experience working as outside and in-house counsel for startups as well as fortune 500 companies.mr. loving is highly knowledgeable in sports marketing matters, including athlete, team, event, and league endorsement, licensing and sponsorship agreements. mr. loving has drafted, structured and negotiated numerous sports marketing agreements, including agreements with the new york yankees, anschutz entertainment group, la kings, boston marathon, university of miami, university of kansas, university of michigan, ucla, notre dame, nfl, nba, mlb, mls, nascar, patrick mahomes, aaron rodgers, von miller, dak prescott, joe montana, trevor lawrence, kris bryant, aaron judge, carlos correa, roger clemens, mark gonzalez, dale earnhardt jr., carmen jordá, conor mcdavid, katie ledecky, steven gerrard, jozy altidore, candace parker, james harden, damian lillard, derrick rose, trae young, donovan mitchell and kareem abdul-jabbar.mr. loving’s clients rely on his negotiation skills. he led the negotiating team for adidas’ historic long-term partnership with kanye west and its multilayered partnership with beyoncé. in addition, mr. loving has represented brands in deals with some of the biggest musicians, entertainers, influencers and events in the business, including kendall jenner, kylie jenner, karlie kloss, soo joo park, sophia ritchie, ming xi, hoyeon jung, pharrell williams, donald glover, justin bieber, snoop dogg, bad bunny, black pink, selena gomez, katy perry, ciara, rita ora, nicki minaj, dua lipa, ally love, robin arzon, hannah bronfman, ninja, faze clan, stormzy, missy elliott, darryl “dmc” mcdaniels, redman, method man, a$ap rocky, pusha t, kid cudi, 2 chainz, migos, noel gallagher, martin garrix, shay mitchell, maya jama, lourdes leon, emily ratajkowski, hailey bieber, zoe saldana, ken jeong, chadwick boseman, jonah hill, ranveer singh, jimmy kimmel, lollapalooza, something in the water and coachella.he has also negotiated product collaboration and licensing agreements with athletic legends, international brands, renowned artists and chefs, and licensing companies including lucas films, warner bros., hbo, eon productions (james bond), crayola, mcdonalds, icee, jeremy scott, stella mccartney, jerry lorenzo, fear of god, peloton, def jam recordings, muhammad ali, jesse owens, burton snowboards, reigning champ, the estate of andy warhol, zaha hadid, mariana abramović, daniel arsham, sean wotherspoon, eddie huang and the collegiate licensing company. in addition, he represented snoop dogg in his partnership with treasury wine estates regarding the snoop 19 crimes global wine franchise.mr. loving is well-versed in negotiating master and publishing licenses for music used in global marketing campaigns and advises clients on content review and clearance, rights acquisition and content distribution, and issues related to sag and ftc. he also negotiates and drafts television production and distribution agreements. mr. loving’s practice includes drafting and negotiating general business and commercial agreements, including marketing, vendor, sales, consulting, distribution, manufacturing and strategic alliance agreements. he also works with incoming and exiting executives at sports, entertainment, media and consumer products companies on their executive compensation agreements and separation agreements.mr. loving has prior experience as special counsel for adidas, and as assistant general counsel for nike, where he handled sports marketing, advertising, entertainment, television and digital matters. prior to that, he was vice president of business development and general counsel at a private equity-funded digital media sports and health content provider headquartered in australia.mr. loving served as a judicial clerk for the oregon supreme court and significantly was the first african-american clerk in history to do so.mr. loving continues to contribute to the legal community. he is an adjunct professor of sports law at the university of oregon school of law, and he is a frequent guest lecturer nationally on sports and entertainment law issues. during his undergraduate studies, mr. loving was a member of the 1987 ncaa championship track and field team.professional associationsoregon office of film & television, board of directorsportland japanese garden, board of trusteesoregon episcopal school, board of trusteesoregon trial lawyers association, board of governorsaea oregon council, intellectual property and technology committee, founding chairoregon law review, associate editororegon state bar associationawards40 under 40 hall of fame, the portland business journal, 2025rose city’s finest: celebrating 100 black leaders in portland, the portland business journalsports/entertainment trailblazer, the national law journal, 2019the business journals 2019 influencers, lawtop 40 business and civic leaders under 40, the portland business journalmedia“mergers and rate hikes are poised to create a whole new crop of law firms,” law.com trendspotter, january 31, 2023 university of oregon school of lawj.d.uclab.s., history holland & knight llp (senior counsel)adidas (special counsel)nike (assistant general counsel)davis wright tremaine llp (of counsel) corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media partner state of oregon u.s. district court for the district of oregon portland | |
 | Zhun Lu, Ph.D. Partner Intellectual Property, Corporate and Business Transactions Delaware, Shenzhen*, Washington, D.C. | Zhun Lu, Ph.D. Partner EDUCATIONQuinnipiac University School of Law J.D., Cum LaudeAuburn University Ph.D., Molecular BiologyHuazhong Agricultural University M.S. and B.S., MicrobiologyPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Delaware, Shenzhen*, Washington, D.C. Intellectual Property, Corporate and Business Transactions English Mandarin zhun lu, ph.d. zhun lu is a seasoned intellectual property attorney with more than 20 years of expertise advising clients on patent prosecution, counseling, opinions, due diligence, transactions, and litigation, primarily in the biotechnology, biomedical, pharmaceutical, chemical, telecommunications, and electronics fields. mr. lu also serves as outside general counsel to clients, advising them on corporate matters such as ip management and other business operation issues in the u.s. with a cross-border focused practice, mr. lu regularly works with asian pacific companies entering the u.s., as well as the u.s. and other international companies operating and doing business in the greater china marketplace.mr. lu is a recognized thought leader in intellectual property, having frequently presented at conferences and to private audiences, including law firms, universities and corporations. mr. lu is the former co-chair of the far east committee of the american intellectual property law association (aipla) and the former co-chair of the china committee at aipla.prior to legal practice, mr. lu was a research scientist at the yale school of medicine, which provided him with a deep understanding of his biomedical industry clients. mr. lu interned for 1 year for the honorable peter dorsey, former chief judge of the federal district court for the district of connecticut, giving him invaluable insight into the anatomy of litigation and advocacy which he uses in his career. education quinnipiac university school of law j.d., cum laude auburn university ph.d., molecular biology huazhong agricultural university m.s. and b.s., microbiology previous experience faeger drinker biddle & reath llp (partner) drinker biddle & reath llp (partner) quinnipiac university school of lawj.d., cum laudeauburn universityph.d., molecular biologyhuazhong agricultural universitym.s. and b.s., microbiology faeger drinker biddle & reath llp (partner)drinker biddle & reath llp (partner) speaking engagements “intellectual property issues in business transactions”, practicing law institute, 2016-2022 cfius/national security china corporate and business transactions intellectual property intellectual property litigation intellectual property transactions and due diligence life sciences patent counseling and prosecution technology licensing english mandarin partner district of columbia state of delaware supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the district of delaware u.s. district court for the eastern district of michigan u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) delaware shenzhen* washington d.c. | |
| | Daniel Lula Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Boston, Los Angeles | Daniel Lula Partner Boston, Los Angeles Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation daniel lula in his 24 years as a litigator, daniel lula has successfully represented a range of businesses and nonprofits – from military contractors and financial services companies, manufacturers and property management companies to adoption agencies and treatment centers – in a wide variety of cases in state and federal courts and arbitration tribunals. he also has extensive experience advising and representing nonprofit entities, including religious and community organizations, in corporate governance and employment matters.daniel has spent his career immersed in the art and science of trial advocacy, and now brings that experience to large- and medium-sized companies in their commercial and employment cases. his approach to legal services begins with listening to each client, thoroughly learning their business, internalizing their concerns and making their challenges his own. daniel’s personal philosophy is to litigate every case as if it will go to trial, incur no legal expense before its time and always remember that success is resolving the dispute in the client’s favor in the most efficient way – not merely “scoring points” or litigating for its own sake.clients appreciate daniel’s calm, nonanxious presence, sober and clear advice and professional but aggressive approach that keeps adversaries off-balance and out-gunned. he concentrates on contract, corporate governance, trade secret and unfair competition disputes, as well as on defending businesses against claims of discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wrongful termination. harvard law schoolj.d.yale universityb.a., magna cum laude bakerhostetler, partnerpayne & fears llp, associate and partnerdewey & leboeuf llp, associate employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation litigation and alternative dispute resolution wage and hour partner state of california state of massachusetts state of new hampshire u.s. court of appeals for the first circuit u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. court of appeals for the tenth circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the district of colorado u.s. district court for the district of massachusetts u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of illinois u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. supreme court boston los angeles | |
 | Michael Magotsch Partner Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Wage and Hour Frankfurt | Michael Magotsch Partner Frankfurt Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Mergers and Acquisitions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Wage and Hour English German michael magotsch *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.michael magotsch has over 30 years of experience advising global companies in all aspects of german labor and employment law. his practice focuses on labor and employment issues in relation to national and cross-border restructurings, acquisitions, redundancies, and outsourcing measures. mr. magotsch advises c-level executives in transition or exit scenarios as well as supervisory boards in sensitive disputes with c-level executives.mr. magotsch has been recognized by chambers global, legal 500 and best lawyers in germany in labor & employment law for over a decade. prior to joining rimon, mr. magotsch was head of the eu employment practice and country managing partner for coudert brothers. he founded dla piper’s frankfurt office and was office managing partner until 2009.mr. magotsch currently lectures business and social law at srh university heidelberg germany.selected experiencemr. magotsch’s experience includes advising on employment law related issues in relation to the following:representation of food packaging solutions company, viskase companies inc., on employment-related issues arising from complex restructuring measures, including mass dismissals and collective bargaining negotiations with ibgce.representation of european institute of innovation and technology (eit) health, in relation to the set up of new management structures in the eu and germany.representation of mas malaysian on the complete shutdown of all its german and most of its european union hubs.representation of manufacturer benteler group in complex disputes with individual work council representatives and metalworkers union, ig metall.providing ongoing labor & employment advice to the german headquarters of tech company, seg samsung.representation of telecommunications provider, at&t, on its restructuring negotiations in germany, and in relation to its high-level pension litigation in germany.representation of automotive technology company, lear corporation, on all individual and collective labor & employment issues. also advised lear corporation on employment issues arising from its acquisition of recaro seats.representation of aerospace company, honeywell aerospace on its collective employment and restructuring matters.representation of fashion retailer, arcadia group, on establishing its business in germany and then subsequently, assisting the group with closing its operations, which involved closing 62 outlet stores.representation of treuhand. germany privatization agency, on the privatization of the gdr chemical industry, including the sale of leuna/minol to french oil company, elf acquitane.publicationsspeaking opportunities:finance-tv, tv channel of finance, one of the leading magazines on the financial markets: interview on relaxation of employment termination rules in large banks in germany (brexit-steuerbegleitg), march 2019personalwirtschaft: annual fra-airport roundtable on employment law, 2005 until 2016 panel memberdla/ herzog, fox & neeman breakfast seminar on eu employment laws, tel aviv september 2015various annual iba conferences 2001 – 2016 panel memberbooks:key aspects of german employment and labour law, 2nd edition 2018, springer verlag, with jens kirchner / pascal krempemployment, trends and developments in germany, chambers global practice guides 2018, chambers and partners, with martin lüderitz / jens petersemployment & labour law, international series, 6th edition 2015, thomson reuters, german chapter with sascha morgenrothemployment & labour law, european lawyer reference, 5th edition 2014, thomson reuters, german chapter, with sascha morgenrothemployment & labour law, european lawyer reference, 4th edition 2012, thomson reuters, german chapter with sascha morgenrothemployment & labour law, european lawyer reference, 3rd edition 2010, thomson reuters, german chapterkey aspects of german employment and labour law, 2010, springer verlag, with jens kirchner / pascal krempjournal articles:be aware: cancellation of direct insurance for pension schemes (damage claims on vested rights) der betrieb, 12 march 2019 (db 1296983)bag federal labor court ruling on so-called substitute holidays, der betrieb, 12 november 2018 (db 1285940)dsgvo: am ball bleiben (on the eu gdpr data protection), adp personalmanager october 2018 (with dominik weiss)die angst vor bußgeldern geht um (on gdpr compliance risks in germany) personalwirtschaft october 2018 (with dominik weiss)bag federal labor court ruling on making it easier to end employment (lies don`t travel far – or do they?), der betrieb, 11 september 2018 (db 1279669)bag federal labor court ruling on business transfers in germany (increased risks for transferors in tupe situations), der betrieb, 17 july 2018 (db 1275659)das recht, unerreichbar zu sein (on the right to disconnect) personalwirtschaft october 2017 (with martin lüderitz)der hr manager als compliance officer der zukunft (on compliance issues), interview in personalwirtschaft october 2016deutsche mitbestimmung im ausland? (german co-determination on board level) personalwirtschaft october 2015nicht gegen geltendes recht verstoßen (on strict compliance structures), personalwirtschaft october 2014 (with sascha morgenroth)other publications:take action now: sustainability and human resources, labor law magazine (faz fachverlag), 13 june 2022psssst! geheimnisschutz (on business secrets and non-competes) interview with daniel schönwitz in impulse, april 2019brexit and the fate of german dismissal protection, labor law magazine (faz fachverlag) 25 march 2019brexit-wirbel in der finanzmarktregulierung (on german brexit laws with bernd geier), börsenzeitung, 9 march 2019whistleblower sind in deutschland bereits gut geschützt (on protection of whistleblowers in germany), wirtschaftswoche, 20 november 2018videoüberwachung der mitarbeiter – wie viel big brother ist erlaubt? (on staff videa surveillance), wirtschaftswoche, 12 september 2018hat jeder das recht auf abschalten? (on the right to disconnect), wirtschaftswoche, 18 december 2017german employee representation on board level – territorial restrictions apply, jd supra and lexology, 12 may 2017step by step: restructuring business operations (with kathrin schlote), labor law magazine (faz fachverlag), 23 may 2016vorsicht bei massenentlassungen (be aware with mass dismissals), faz recht und steuern, 12 may 2015regress für kartellbußen (companies claim antitrust fines from their officers), faz wirtschaft, 03 march 2015gefährliche dienstreisen (dangerous business trips abroad), with jens kirchner, faz wirtschaft, 10 may 2006fusionen hängen von der integration der mitarbeiter ab (successful m&a transactions require staff integration), handelsblatt, 15 december 2008unser arbeitsrecht überrumpelt viele amerikaner (us executives underestimate german labor laws) faz im gespräch with michael magotsch, omp of dla piper in frankfurt, 15 march 2008serving germany, europe and the world, the metropolitan corporate counsel, interview with michael magotsch, cmp and head of cb`s eu employment practice, november 2004für unternehmen wird die frühverrentung teurer (old age part time schemes and early retirement are becoming more difficult), with jens kirchner), faz wirtschaft, 05 may 2004nur einmal geld bei betriebsschließung (severance to be set off with nachteilsausgleichen), faz nachgefragt, 08 december 2001 harvard business schoolhbs/dla harvard leadership programgeorgetown university law centermasters of laws (ll.m.)university of virginia charlottesville school of lawleiden columbia summer schoollawludwig-maximilians-universität münchenlaw mmac arbeitsrechtcoaching (founder)lehrbeauftragter (srh hochschule heidelberg)dla piper (partner)coudert brothers (partner, cmp)shearman & sterling llp (associate)wilmer, cutler and pickering (associate) employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance wage and hour english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort germany* frankfurt | |
 | Patrick Maschio Partner Insolvency and Restructuring New York | Patrick Maschio Partner EDUCATIONFordham University J.D.Columbia University B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
New York Insolvency and Restructuring English patrick maschio patrick regularly represents broker-dealers and hedge funds on legal issues related to the purchase and sale of loans and private securities of distressed and bankrupt companies with a focus on handling transactional matters related to the transfer of bank debt, private notes, trade claims, restrictive securities, interests in litigation trusts and other illiquid financial assets, both domestically and in europe. patrick brings a depth of transactional experience to every matter having spent significant time representing sell-side, buy-side and brokers-dealers on thousands of transfers. patrick also advises clients on general corporate and compliance issues and is a member of the loan syndications and trading association (lsta).representative experienceduring the past several years, mr. maschio has advised hedge funds & trading desks as well as smaller claims trading shops in connection with bank loans, general unsecured and admin priority claims of the following distressed and performing borrowers, issuers and obligors: lehman brothers, toys “r” us, pacific drilling, seadrill, westinghouse, ra holdings (arcapita), concordia, iheart, mf global, bernard l. madoff investment securities, nortel, drillships, alpha natural resources, among many others.mr. maschio has developed an extensive network within the legal community which provides exposure to actively traded matters as well as enabling him to assist in the sale of legacy positions.publicationsclaims traders beware: another bankruptcy court determines that disallowance under bankruptcy code section 502(d) follows the claim, rimonlaw.com, april 30, 2020libor fallbacks- alternative reference rates, rimonlaw.com, may 20, 2019visa & mastercard interchange fees merchant class action update, rimonlaw.com, april 24, 2019 education fordham university j.d. columbia university b.a. previous experience farrell fritz p.c. nixon peabody llp kramer levin naftalis & frankel llp fordham universityj.d.columbia universityb.a. farrell fritz p.c.nixon peabody llpkramer levin naftalis & frankel llp broker dealers insolvency and restructuring investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds english partner state of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york new york | |
| | Jon Mechanic Partner Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Artificial Intelligence Montreal, New York | Jon Mechanic Partner EDUCATIONUCLA School of Law L.L.M. Awarded Masin Family Award for Academic Excellence in Motion Picture Financing Transactions. Top 10% in class.McGill University L.L.B., B.C.L. Awarded J.W. McConnell ScholarshipPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Montreal, New York Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Artificial Intelligence English French jon mechanic professional experiencejon mechanic’s practice focuses on all aspects of entertainment law.mr. mechanic advises his film and television producer clients, based in the united states, canada and europe, on all aspects of development, financing, tax credit structuring, production legal, distribution, and errors and omissions and clearance matters. he also represents lenders (both institutional and non-institutional) active in the entertainment industry, advising them on film and television financing transactions, including tax credit, pre-sales, and gap financing. mr. mechanic provides outside general counsel to many of his entertainment industry clients, assisting them on matters relating to employment, privacy, regulatory compliance, french language laws, and compliance with changes to the law, among other things.mr. mechanic maintains an active interest in us-canada cross-border matters, both in the entertainment industry and other industries.mr. mechanic is serving as a course lecturer in entertainment law at the mcgill university faculty of law in winter 2024.* jon mechanic practices in collaboration with our new york practice from our montreal office as an attorney of rimon québec inc.professional associationscongregation shaar hashomayim, montreal – board of trustees and young professionals committee (formerly, chair)publicationsspeaking engagements“content review and clearance: revenge of the shih tzus!”, mcgill university faculty of law, november 17, 2022“financing in film and television”, mcgill university faculty of law, october 6, 2022“copyrights in the movie industry”, presentation, champlain college, october 23, 2021“show me the money – film financing”, podcast, 2020-2021“techtainment – the convergence of technology and entertainment”, presentation, bar of quebec, les grands rendez-vous de formation, february 14, 2020 and april 29, 2021articles“is it real – or is it deepfake”, the cyber express magazine, april 2023“we’re not worthy!: ineligible production genres for canadian tax credits”, may 26, 2020 (linkedin)“there’s no place like home… thanks to streamers and other technologies”, april 27, 2020 (linkedin)“deepfake: the final frontier”, april 16, 2020 (linkedin)“the 3 ws of moral rights”, april 9, 2020 (linkedin)co-author, “sign here please…”, august 6, 2019 (blog) education ucla school of law l.l.m. awarded masin family award for academic excellence in motion picture financing transactions. top 10% in class. mcgill university l.l.b., b.c.l. awarded j.w. mcconnell scholarship previous experience selected previous law firm experience includes: gascon & associates llp chandler fogden aldous law corporation dentons canada llp ucla school of lawl.l.m. awarded masin family award for academic excellence in motion picture financing transactions. top 10% in class.mcgill universityl.l.b., b.c.l. awarded j.w. mcconnell scholarship selected previous law firm experience includes:gascon & associates llpchandler fogden aldous law corporationdentons canada llp artificial intelligence banking and financial services corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media intellectual property international transactions israel trademark and copyright english french partner bar of quebec law society of british columbia state of new york montreal new york | |
 | Manny Medrano Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, White Collar and Government Investigations Los Angeles | Manny Medrano Partner Los Angeles Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, White Collar and Government Investigations English Spanish manny medrano manny medrano is an experienced trial attorney who focuses on white collar criminal defense, financial litigation, and internal investigations. he has defended corporations, senior executives, public officials and private individuals in criminal investigations, regulatory actions, trials and appeals. he has extensive anti-corruption and compliance experience in all aspects of foreign corrupt practices act (fcpa) compliance and enforcement.mr. medrano is a former federal prosecutor in the u.s. attorney’s office in los angeles, where he served as chief of the asset forfeiture section, and deputy chief of the criminal complaints unit. in this role he conducted lengthy grand jury investigations, and prosecuted cases involving complex financial crime and rico, money laundering, narcotics, government fraud, and violent crime. he was recognized for his outstanding government service with numerous awards and commendations from federal investigative agencies, including the dea, fbi, atf and irs, among others. mr. medrano has tried numerous precedent-setting cases as lead prosecutor, including the 1985 kidnapping, torture and murder of dea special agent enrique camarena in mexico, which was the subject of the netflix program “narcos mexico” and amazon prime video docuseries “the last narc”. for his work on the camarena case he received the prestigious department of justice director’s award for superior performance, the highest honor available specifically for federal prosecutors. as a federal prosecutor he tried 60 cases to verdict, never losing a jury trial.mr. medrano is a recognized thought leader and sought-after speaker. he has served as a lecturer and group leader for the u.s. attorney general’s trial advocacy program. he has served as an adjunct professor of law at the university of southern california law school, loyola law school, pepperdine university school of law, and southwestern university school of law, where he taught evidence, trial advocacy, ethics, and negotiation. he has also lectured as a visiting faculty member at the harvard law school’s nationally-recognized trial advocacy workshop. mr. medrano has spoken at numerous training sessions for state and federal law enforcement officials around the country and is often a featured keynote speaker and panelist at bar and judicial association conferences on a wide range of legal and media topics.mr. medrano has an impressive background in legal media. he is a former member of the prestigious ranks of the u.s. supreme court press corps, where he served as a supreme court/legal affairs correspondent for abc news in washington, d.c. he has further distinguished himself as an emmy award-winning reporter/anchor for ktla news and knbc news in los angeles. he appears regularly as a legal commentator on network and local television and radio programs, including abc, nbc, cnn, msnbc, cnbc and npr. he has been profiled and quoted in numerous publications, including the wall street journal, new york times, los angeles times and los angeles daily journal.mr. medrano understands that even the mere allegation of criminal conduct can be devastating for an individual or business entity. drawing upon his extensive legal and journalism backgrounds, he is able to provide legal and strategic advice in high-profile matters in order to protect clients’ interests when they are unwillingly thrust into the public arena.mr. medrano is active in numerous charities. he has received numerous awards and recognition for his work benefiting the community from members of congress and state legislators, as well as corporations, government agencies, non-profit entities and universities.publicationsauthor, damage control in the tmz era, los angeles lawyer magazine (december, 2016). harvard law schoolj.d.harvard universitya.b., cum laude zuber lawler (partner)u.s attorney’s office los angeles (federal prosecutor)medrano & carlton (founding partner)abc network news (supreme court correspondent) litigation and alternative dispute resolution white collar and government investigations english spanish partner state of california u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. district court for the western district of new york los angeles | |
 | Jacob Mendoza Partner Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services Chicago | Jacob Mendoza Partner Chicago Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services jacob mendoza jake mendoza’s practice focuses on corporate finance and the representation of participants in the global institutional financial marketplace. he represents clients in a range of financing transactions, including bank syndications, private secured and unsecured debt placements, bilateral lending and various bank finance products.jake has a specialized practice focusing on cross-border private placements of securities to various financial institutions. he has broad international experience across a variety of jurisdictions and industries, having acted on numerous matters in the united states, europe, the united kingdom, canada, mexico, south africa, australia and new zealand.selected experienceadvised on the issuance of privately placed debt securities by easterly government properties, inc., a publicly traded reit focused on the development of governmental facilities.acted as lead counsel on the issuance of privately placed debt securities for the commercial arm of one of the largest uk financial institutions.acted as lead counsel on a private placement by royal frieslandcampina n.v., one of the largest dairy cooperatives in the world.advised on the solvent restructuring of a uk housing and development group.acted as lead counsel on both bilateral and syndicated private placements by a uk media company. university of michigan law schoolj.d.purdue universityb.a. morrison & foerster llp, of counselfaegre, drinker, biddle & reath llp, of counselbell, boyd & lloyd llc, associate banking and financial services global private credit securities and capital markets partner state of illinois state of indiana chicago | |
 | Victoria Mesquita Partner Global Private Credit, Securities and Capital Markets, Insolvency and Restructuring, Investment Funds, Dubai and the Middle East Dubai | Victoria Mesquita Partner Dubai Global Private Credit, Securities and Capital Markets, Insolvency and Restructuring, Investment Funds, Dubai and the Middle East English French Italian Spanish victoria mesquita victoria mesquita is a highly experienced lawyer specializing in conventional and islamic finance, renowned for her work on complex investment and structured financial products. with more than two decades of practice — including 16 years in the middle east — she is recognized as a leading advisor on shari’a-compliant structured notes, private credit, and cross-border investment structuresms. mesquita’s practice spans the full spectrum of investment fund formation and financing, advising financial institutions, investment funds, and family offices on innovative and bespoke investment solutions. her expertise includes structured notes, securitizations, private placements, bond and sukuk restructurings, private credit, special situations, venture debt, and mezzanine financing, across industries such as consumer finance, real estate, infrastructure, healthcare, education, and technology.a seasoned restructuring attorney, victoria also counsels clients through debt restructurings, insolvency proceedings, distressed asset transactions, and corporate reorganizations, helping businesses navigate financial distress while preserving value and maximizing recovery.she has advised on numerous first-of-their-kind shari’a-compliant financial products and structures, including award-winning sukuk and structured finance deals, and has significant experience with complex cross-border fund formation and structuring.ms. mesquita is recognized as an islamic finance practitioner by chambers global 2025, which notes that she adeptly advises clients on the full spectrum of shari’a-compliant finance instruments, in addition to being well versed in hybrid structures and has wide-ranging expertise across finance facilities to sukuk and high-yield capital markets products. chambers has also deemed her a “brilliant negotiator”. legal 500 recommends her as an “outstanding finance lawyer” for investment fund formation and financing. city university of london (bayes business school)embanew york university school of lawllmuniversity of barcelonaba curtis, mallet, prevost, colt & mosle (partner)addleshaw goddard (partner)morgan lewis (partner) dubai and the middle east global private credit insolvency and restructuring investment funds securities and capital markets english french italian spanish partner spain state of new york dubai | |
 | Robert P. Michal Partner Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Licensing, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, Eastern Europe and the Baltics, Israel Long Island, New York | Robert P. Michal Partner Long Island, New York Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Licensing, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand, Eastern Europe and the Baltics, Israel Elementary Japanese English robert p. michal robert p. michal, a registered u.s. patent attorney, counsels domestic and international clients, and handles their most important intellectual property (ip) matters. clients engage robert because of his technical background and knowledge, his superb ip skills, and his in-depth understanding of their business goals and risks.robert is well-known around the world for his hallmark style of client advocacy, which is based upon decades of experience practicing before the u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto). it is aptly named proactive prosecution, which is a unique combination of activist and strategic representation utilizing the beneficial programs afforded by the uspto (but rarely used by other practitioners) that expedites timelines, optimizes results, and drastically reduces client costs. notably, robert built the world’s fourth (4th) largest mobile advertising patent portfolio in just four (4) years utilizing proactive prosecution leading to the sale of the portfolio to a global technology giant.robert frequently travels to meet with his clients whether they be domestic, or international, to advise them regarding the latest uspto developments and u.s. federal court decisions that may impact (positively or adversely) their u.s. ip portfolio building strategy, and/or u.s. ip enforcement programs. he lectures extensively at u.s. embassies and consulates, professional organizations, influential trade associations, and bar associations around the world.robert focuses his practice on ip rights (patent, trademark and copyright) procurement, strategically building and managing global ip portfolios, ip licensing, technology transfer, due diligence investigations, validity investigations, clearance investigations, and infringement evaluations. he also represents clients in proceedings before the uspto, including inter partes review (ipr), post-grant review (pgr), covered business method patent review (cbm), contentious re-examinations, and trademark cancellation and opposition proceedings.robert’s technical and legal expertise covers numerous areas of technology including electrical and computer engineering, computer hardware and software, internet and business methods, artificial intelligence, communication networks and architectures, base stations and mobile devices, telecommunication systems including next generation networks and standard essential patents (seps) under the 3rd generation partnership project (3gpp), aerospace, autonomous vehicles, data storage systems and devices, printing systems, process engineering, energy technology, power systems, agriculture and building equipment, sporting goods, medical devices, cryogenic systems, wood processing, consumer electronics and products, semiconductor electronics and manufacturing, nanotechnology, physics, optics, measuring technology, radio-frequency (rf) and microwave components and systems, mining and related processing methods, green technology, food chemistry and related methods, biotechnology, metallurgy and material science, stainless steel manufacturing, automation and robotics, mechanics, and fintech. hofstra university school of lawjuris doctorlehigh university(b.s., electrical and computer engineering: minor in industrial engineering) carter, deluca & farrell llplucas & mercanti llp artificial intelligence australia and new zealand eastern europe and the baltics europe intellectual property israel japan patent counseling and prosecution technology licensing trademark and copyright elementary japanese english partner state of connecticut state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york united states patent and trademark office (uspto) long island new york | |
 | Lisa-Marie Monsanto Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, International Transactions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Project Finance, Major Projects Washington, D.C. | Lisa-Marie Monsanto Partner EDUCATIONColumbia University School of Law, JDRutgers University–Newark MBAMcGill University BA, EconomicsPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Washington, D.C. Corporate and Business Transactions, International Transactions, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, Project Finance, Major Projects English lisa-marie monsanto lisa-marie monsanto focuses her practice on representing project sponsors, private equity funds, issuers and other parties in the structuring, negotiation and documentation of a broad range of financing transactions and equity investments with commercial and bilateral/multilateral development finance institutions. she is experienced in project finance, secured and unsecured single bank, club and syndicated credit facilities, first lien/second lien financing, mezzanine financing, export finance and equipment finance. lisa-marie focuses on financings in emerging markets, including latin america and the caribbean, southeast asia and africa. she also has a background in a wide range of specialized capital markets products.lisa-marie also provides general corporate and licensing counseling to small and medium size companies that are expanding in the u.s. and emerging markets. she serves as general counsel for two of her clients in the life sciences and manufacturing sectors.representative transactionsrepresented a jordanian private equity fund in connection with opic financing for one of their renewable energy portfolio companies.represented a life sciences company in connection with distribution agreements for its product in six southeast asian countries.represented a project sponsor in connection with the development of an ammonia-urea plant in nigeria.represented a latin american private equity fund in connection with an investment in an energy conglomerate in latin america and the caribbean.represented a utility pole manufacturer in connection with various corporate and commercial finance matters.represented an aircraft manufacturer in connection with various manufacturer financing transactions.represented an insurance company in connection with an opic financing of the philippine power distribution system.represented a trucking company in connection with a leverage buyout.represented an insurance company in connection with the purchase of u.s. ex-im guaranteed loans issued to various foreign airlines.represented technology start-ups on commercial finance and venture capital investments.represented commercial bank in connection with a large debt offering.represented a commercial bank on various trustee matters.represented a german bank on a complex securitization.represented a hedge fund on the purchase and sale of various real estate assets.represented a leading technology company in connection with a large commercial bank financingrepresented a housing agency on a large loan securitization.represented a philippine alternative energy producer on the sale of certain assets.membershipsexport-import bank of the united states advisory committeesid – co-chair of corporate role in development work groupamerican bar association, international law and business law sectionwomen’s foreign policy groupwomen’s world bankingcouncil on advancing women in businessspeaking engagements & presentationsspeaker | sources of finance for businesses seeking to enter or expand in emerging markets, lawlinespeaker | securing multilateral institutions and government funds | caribbean renewable energy finance conference | montego bay, jamaica (may 2–3, 2011)panelist | beyond the brics: what do alternative emerging markets offer investors? | emerging markets summit 2011: bric and beyond | new york, new york (january 19, 2011)speaker | a view from the top: a report card on women’s leadership | new economy, new reality: developing tools for empowerment and opportunity | new york, new york (june 5, 2009)recognitionnation’s best, lawyers of color, 201930 leaders changing the way the world looks at women, national council for research on women (international center for research on women), 2012fellow, leadership council on legal diversity, 2012 education columbia university school of law, jd rutgers university–newark mba mcgill university ba, economics previous experience katten (partner) columbia universityschool of law, jdrutgers university–newarkmbamcgill universityba, economics katten (partner) africa banking and financial services corporate and business transactions environmental, social and governance equipment leasing and finance insolvency and restructuring international international transactions latin america leveraged finance major projects project finance regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets technology english partner district of columbia state of new york washington d.c. | |
 | Michael Moradzadeh Founding Partner Private Equity, Technology, International, Corporate and Business Transactions Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Michael Moradzadeh Partner EDUCATIONColumbia University School of Law, J.D. with Honors (Harlan Fiske Stone scholar); Editor, Columbia Journal of European Law; Assistant Editor, Columbia Journal of International AffairsUniversity of California, Berkeley B.A. Phi Beta Kappa, with Departmental and General Honors; graduated in three yearsUniversitat Ben Gurion Ba-Negev PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Private Equity, Technology, International, Corporate and Business Transactions English Farsi michael moradzadeh mr. moradzadeh is a private equity, venture capital, and technology lawyer, and the founder of rimon, pc. as ceo of rimon, he grew it into a global law firm. he has presented on innovations in law firm management and business models at harvard law school, stanford law school, uc berkeley law school, and uc hastings college of the law. mr. moradzadeh has also presented to the board of directors of global law firms to help them innovate their own structures.mr. moradzadeh’s innovations with rimon have received awards from the financial times and the american bar association journal and have appeared in a wide array of international publications, including the economist, the atlantic, the wall street journal, harvard business review, the american lawyer magazine, the national law journal, american bar association magazine, the national post, bloomberg, law & more, legal management magazine, the san francisco and los angeles daily journals, the san francisco business times, the silicon valley business journal, american lawyer’s law technology news, law 360, and elawyering. mr. moradzadeh was recognized by the american bar association journal as a top innovator in the law and awarded the legal rebel distinction. he has also received the award for law firm innovation by the recorder.mr. moradzadeh’s practice focuses on private equity and venture capital representation. he represents both companies and investors in governance, diligence, investment rounds, and stock sales. he has worked on deals ranging from small angel investments to representing a private equity firm in a $6 billion acquisition.mr. moradzadeh is also an investor and advisor to legal technology companies, including as a venture partner of the legaltech fund.prior to rimon, mr. moradzadeh represented private equity, venture capital, and technology companies at ropes & gray, llp in san francisco. mr. moradzadeh also worked at the united states attorney’s office in san francisco. before law school, mr. moradzadeh worked for several high-tech companies in the silicon valley including napster and check point software, as well as silicon valley law firms capstone law group and wilson sonsini goodrich & rosati. mr. moradzadeh also co-founded ez web mall in 1997.mr. moradzadeh lives in hillsborough, california with his wife and three children.publicationsdisrupting the law firm model: a collection of published materials on why the traditional law firm must changerimon was designed for teamwork from anywhere education columbia university school of law, j.d. with honors (harlan fiske stone scholar); editor, columbia journal of european law; assistant editor, columbia journal of international affairs university of california, berkeley b.a. phi beta kappa, with departmental and general honors; graduated in three years universitat ben gurion ba-negev previous experience ropes & gray, llp us attorney's office in san francisco ez web mall (co-founder and ceo) napster checkpoint software columbia universityschool of law, j.d. with honors (harlan fiske stone scholar); editor, columbia journal of european law; assistant editor, columbia journal of international affairsuniversity of california, berkeleyb.a. phi beta kappa, with departmental and general honors; graduated in three yearsuniversitat ben gurion ba-negev ropes & gray, llpus attorney’s office in san franciscoez web mall (co-founder and ceo)napstercheckpoint software artificial intelligence corporate and business transactions international israel private equity securities and capital markets technology english farsi founding partner district of columbia state of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
| | Ivan W. Moskowitz Partner Real Estate New York | Ivan W. Moskowitz Partner New York Real Estate ivan moskowitz broadly experienced, ivan moskowitz has successfully represented clients in new york city — one of the nation’s most competitive and high-stakes real estate markets — in a full spectrum of high-profile transactions. ivan’s clients benefit from his deep understanding of the varied pieces needed to complete complex real estate projects. this knowledge, when coupled with his substantial legal experience, allows him to advise and guide his clients through every stage of numerous commercial and residential projects.in more than 30 years of practice, ivan has successfully represented clients ranging from significant new york city real estate developers and investors to national companies in some of the city’s most visible transactions. he focuses his practice on real estate development, ground leasing, acquisitions and financings, with a sub-focus in retail leasing.selected experiencerepresented the purchaser of an upper west side 16 story luxury apartment building containing 133 units, which was financed by a purchase money mortgage and mortgages on two other buildings owned by purchaser related entities.represented the owner of a building in noho in connection with a 28,000 square foot lease to a major hospital chain, as well as numerous leases with wework and multiple retail leases with big box retailers, including whole foods, burlington coat, target, lidl, neiman marcus and 5 below.served as counsel for the net ground leasing of 720 fifth avenue and the subsequent leasing of the retail portion to abercrombie & fitch for their new york flagship store.represented the purchaser of two buildings on 34th street and a development site on times square, which resulted in the closing by the seller of the last howard johnson’s store in new york city. the times square site was subsequently leased to american eagle for their flagship store in one of the largest retail leases (in terms of gross rent) in new york city, which included almost 15,000 square feet of signage.represented a major new york city building owner in connection with the leasing of 275,000 square feet to a tenant with the option of the tenant to purchase its premises when the building is converted to condominium ownership.represented the purchasers of a prime fifth avenue retail condominium unit in its leasing to major european tenants and subsequent $245 million refinancing.represented the purchasers of a lower fifth avenue loft building throughout the conversion of the building to retail and residential condominium units.represented the developers of a 150,000-square-foot retail space on the upper west side of manhattan in connection with the leasing of the property to major retail tenants.represented a west coast retail chain in connection with their opening in the new york city and eastern market.awards and recognitionthe best lawyers in america, best lawyers (2018-2025)recognized in best lawyers in the new york area, as published in the new york times (2024)peer reviewed av® preeminent™, martindale-hubbell (since 2009) university of michigan law schoolj.d.university of pennsylvaniab.a. (econ) arentfox schiff llp, partnerschiff hardin llp, partner real estate partner state of new york new york | |
 | Celeste Moy Partner Entertainment, Sports and Media, Trademark and Copyright Washington, D.C. | Celeste Moy Partner Washington, D.C. Entertainment, Sports and Media, Trademark and Copyright celeste moy celeste moy is a partner in rimon’s entertainment sports & media practice group. ms. moy has extensive music and entertainment law experience primarily representing songwriters, and their successors-in-interest, in disputes over royalty payments and royalty monetization transactions, copyright assignment terminations and recaptures, as well as negotiating and drafting various types of entertainment contracts for recording and performing artists and music producers. she also helps her clients to obtain trademark registrations and trademark license agreements for use of their logos, and creative works in connection with advertising, marketing materials and merchandise.in addition to her law practice, ms. moy and her brother, christopher moy, are co-managers of the estate of sylvia moy llc d/b/a masterpiece sound studios. masterpiece was established by sylvia moy, the award-winning american songwriter, record producer, inducted into the songwriters hall of fame in 2006, and the first woman songwriter/producer for motown records with 11 gold and 8 platinum album awards. since its founding in 1973, masterpiece sound studios has worked with and produced certified gold and platinum records for grammy nominated and award- winning artists.awardsrecognized on the 2024 billboard top music lawyers listpublicationsco-author, “copyright law enters the digital age: the music modernization act is now law”, intellectual property and technology law journal, jan. 2019speaking engagementspanelist, “music industry law panel,” the george washington university law school entertainment and sports law association, october 2021federal bar association webinar, presenter, “the music modernization act: ushering the copyright law into the age of a digital music marketplace,” march 2019received 2005 “privacy innovation award” sponsored by international association of privacy professionals & hewlett-packard georgetown university, mcdonough school of businesspost graduate certificate, strategic business leadershipuniversity of detroit, mercy school of lawjuris doctorate, lawmichigan state universitybachelor of arts, english/secondary education arent fox llp (counsel)akerman llp (of counsel)celeste m. moy, pllc (attorney and counselor)department of energy and usda/office of inspector general (sr. foia analyst/contractor)fitch even tabin & flannery (partner)morrison & foerster llp (of counsel)nextel/sprint (vice president/assistant general counsel/chief privacy officer) entertainment, sports and media trademark and copyright partner commonwealth of virginia washington d.c. | |
 | Keith Munson Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, White Collar and Government Investigations Greenville | Keith Munson Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Virginia JD, LawClemson University BA, Political Science, Norris Medal RecipientPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Greenville Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, White Collar and Government Investigations English keith munson keith munson is a partner in the firm’s litigation practice. as a trial attorney for more than 30 years, mr. munson has experience in complex litigation, including: product/mass tort defense, business litigation, class action litigation, intellectual property, and directors and officers (d&o) liability/fraud. he has litigated cases involving medical devices, pharmaceuticals, construction/advanced materials (including military and aviation), consumer appliances, and flammability issues. mr. munson also litigates d&o cases involving public and private corporations and counsels corporations and agencies on navigating board governance and compliance issues.mr. munson serves on multiple boards and is a member of the national association of corporate directors, which brings a corporate perspective to his practice. prior to his time in private practice, mr. munson served as a military and federal prosecutor for the united states army 24th infantry division (mechanized). he served as an operational law officer throughout desert storm, where he earned the meritorious service and kuwait liberation medals. mr. munson was recognized by best lawyers® 2022-2025.professional associationsboard of directors, south carolina trial defense attorney’s association (scdtaa)south carolina lottery commission (2013-present)member/spokesperson for governor mark sanford’s eight member transition team (2002-2003)member of the south carolina gubernatorial inaugural committee (2007)board member/sc research universities centers of economic excellence (2008-2013)board of directors of the south carolina public service authority (santee cooper), (2003-2005)board of directors of the upstate alliance, (10 county economic development organization), (2005-2015)diversity leadership academy graduate (furman university’s riley institute)selected experiencelead trial counsel in obtaining defense judgment for dublin based fortunes global 500 medical device and technology company in the first human bone allograft recall case to go to trial.jurisdictional litigation counsel for fortunes 500 commercial real estate services and investment firm doing business with 90 of the fortune 100 companies around the world.lead trial counsel in establishing class iii medical device federal preemption in south carolina for subsidiary of swiss fortunes global 500 company.lead litigation counsel for uk fortunes 500 pharmaceutical company in reversing federal court order denying dismissal and transfer to the english high court in multimillion dollar drug production dispute.lead trial/appellate counsel in obtaining and preserving defense verdict for fortune 500 rail company against claim brought under 45 u.s.c. § 51, et. seq.expert consultant to the us attorney’s office to assist in investigation and preparation of white collar criminal prosecutions for securities fraud and related offenses related to the failed insurance company. education university of virginia jd, law clemson university ba, political science, norris medal recipient previous experience womble bond dickinson (us) llp (partner) mcguire woods (attorney) us army jag corp, 24th infantry division (mechanized) ft. stewart & desert storm (captain) university of virginiajd, lawclemson universityba, political science, norris medal recipient womble bond dickinson (us) llp (partner)mcguire woods (attorney)us army jag corp, 24th infantry division (mechanized) ft. stewart & desert storm (captain) arbitration and mediation litigation and alternative dispute resolution white collar and government investigations english partner state of florida state of pennsylvania state of south carolina supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the armed forces u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the middle district of florida u.s. district court for the northern district of florida u.s. district court for the southern district of florida us district court for the district of south carolina greenville | |
 | John L. Murphy Partner Project Finance, Corporate and Business Transactions, Latin America, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Environmental, Social and Governance, Insolvency and Restructuring Miami, New York | John L. Murphy Partner Miami, New York Project Finance, Corporate and Business Transactions, Latin America, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Environmental, Social and Governance, Insolvency and Restructuring English Spanish john l. murphy john murphy serves as a trusted advisor to help clients protect and advance their business objectives, especially in transactions involving latin america and the caribbean. john has over 25 years of experience helping clients navigate complex cross-border financings, international project development and finance, capital markets transactions, m&a and general corporate matters, with an emphasis on the energy, mining and infrastructure sector, in latin america and the caribbean. the foregoing includes extensive work with multilaterals, export credit agencies and development financial institutions in environmental, social and governance (esg) matters and projects aimed at advancing the united nation’s sustainable development goals across the western hemisphere. john is board certified as a specialist in international law by the florida bar. john has significant transactional experience representing: investors, project sponsors, concessionaires, developers, private sector banks and multilateral and bilateral public sector development financial institutions in the evaluation, development and financing of power and infrastructure projects (including public-private partnerships (p3)), in the united states, latin america and the caribbean; arrangers, lenders, agents and borrowers in leveraged acquisition finance, trade finance, structured finance and general corporate lending; and issuers and placement agents/underwriters/arrangers in debt capital markets issuances, including 144a, regulation s and 4(2)(a) private placements. in addition to his transactional practice, john has advised on cross-border and multijurisdictional workouts and restructurings in over 10 countries, spanning the united states, latin america and the caribbean, which has provided him with a keen awareness of critical issues in structuring, negotiating and documenting transactions. having studied abroad in spain and lived, worked and traveled extensively in latin america and the caribbean, john has familiarity with local customs and culture, market practices and civil law and common law concepts, all of which guide him in his business-oriented approach to advising clients and helping them solve complex challenges that arise in international engagements. reflecting his connection and commitment to the construction industry, john served as the co-chair of the industry advisory board for the master of science in construction management program, college of engineering, university of miami from the program’s inception in 2017 through its transformation into a joint program with the school of architecture in 2024, and remains on the steering committee of the industry advisory board of such newly combined murphy program in construction at the university of miami. georgetown university law centerj.d.georgetown university, mcdonough school of businessm.b.a.georgetown university, walsh school of foreign serviceb.s.f.s., cum laude baker & mckenzie llp, partner dla piper llp, partner foley & lardner llp, partner white & case llp, counsel export-import bank of the united states, fellow publications "a case for comity: the bankruptcy of mexico’s vitro tested us international insolvency laws and serves as a warning to both creditors and debtors." international financial law review · sep 1, 2012. "durango's impact on mexico/us cross-border insolvency." latinlawyer · apr 1, 2005. memberships association of international energy negotiators (aien) – member international bar association – member hispanic national bar association – member two hundred club of greater miami – member, director commanderie de bordeaux – commandeur, greater miami chapter awards and recognition board certified specialist in international law, the florida bar (2006-present) construction corporate and business transactions environmental, social and governance insolvency and restructuring latin america major projects mergers and acquisitions private equity project finance securities and capital markets english spanish partner district of columbia state of florida state of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of florida miami new york | |
 | John R. Mussman Partner Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions Chicago | John R. Mussman Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Michigan Doctor of Law (J.D.), cum laudeKalamazoo College B.A., cum laudePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Chicago Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions English john r. mussman john mussman is a leading banking and financial services lawyer.mr. mussman represents banks, mortgage lenders, and other financial services providers, focusing on banking and commercial and consumer credit law. he also represents bank affiliates and non-bank players in the commercial and consumer credit space.his work includes managing regulatory projects for banks, mortgage companies, finance companies and credit card banks, assisting in the development of electronic banking and other financial products, and representing domestic and foreign financial institutions in complying with federal and state regulatory and licensing requirements. he also drafts and negotiates credit card and merchant agreements with banks and card companies for hotels and other nonbank clients.prior to law school, mr. mussman worked for three years as a research assistant and legislative assistant in the washington office of united states senator edward zorinsky (d. nebraska).mr. mussman received his j.d. (cum laude) from the university of michigan law school and his b.a. (cum laude) from kalamazoo college. he is recognized by best lawyers in america® in banking and finance law.publicationssax v. fast track investments – legal finance regulation, consumer lending interest rate regulation, rimonlaw.com, july 27, 2021bostock v. clayton county and its expansion of sexual discrimination to include discrimination against persons for sexual orientation and gender identity, rimonlaw.com, july 14, 2021occ and fdic propose cra modernization regulations, rimonlaw.com, january 21, 2020seventh circuit rejects class action for tila violation right of rescission. financial institutions newsletter, october 2008investment in indian country: how investments in tribal infrastructure and other tribal projects may qualify for community reinvestment act credit, september 2007preemption of state mortgage banking regulations for operating subsidiaries of national banks. financial institutions newsletter, july 2007illinois governor suspends predatory lending pilot program. financial institutions newsletter, february 2007fdic issues supervisory policy on predatory lending. financial institutions newsletter, february 2007speaking engagementsmarch 10, 2021. “community reinvestment act modernization — three agencies diverged in a yellow wood: a study in divergence, convergence, and the battle of the charts.” chicago bar association’s financial institutions committee.may 30, 2019. cfpb actions in fair lending, annual consumer financial services conferenceapril 10, 2019. chicago bar financial institutions committeedecember 12, 2018. privacy development; new statutory and regulatory requirements for banks and other financial institutions. the chicago bar association financial institutions committee.november 14, 2018. fair lending: enforcement, audits, and new frontiers. the chicago bar association financial institutions committee.october 30, 2018. eager for regulatory reform: an update on the economic growth act implementation. illinois bankers, fall compliance conference.october 10, 2018. case studies for professional responsibility: inclusion and diversity. the chicago bar association financial institutions committee.april 26, 2018. ten questions: case studies for professional responsibility. the chicago bar association, financial institutions committee.november 8, 2017. cast a long shadow: the continued impact of the “robust causality” requirement in inclusive communities and the “concrete injury” analysis in spokeo. a discussion of the recent case law addressing doctrines developed by the united states supreme court in 2015 and 2016. the chicago bar association financial institutions committee.august 3, 2017. where there is smoke, there are mirrors: misdirection and the application of sleight of hand principals to the pursuit of shiny objects in politics. the rotary club of the chicago financial district.february 10, 2016. recent developments in fair lending. the chicago bar association, financial institutions committee.october 14, 2010. “house of cards: the credit card act/where are we and where are we going?.” national association of federal credit unions regulatory compliance.awards and recognitionbest lawyers® 2025 – banking and finance law education university of michigan doctor of law (j.d.), cum laude kalamazoo college b.a., cum laude previous experience reed smith llp holland & knight (partner) dla piper rudnick gray cary (partner) university of michigandoctor of law (j.d.), cum laudekalamazoo collegeb.a., cum laude reed smith llpholland & knight (partner)dla piper rudnick gray cary (partner) banking and financial services corporate and business transactions english partner state of illinois u.s. district court for the northern district of illinois chicago | |
 | Brent Nelson Partner Private Clients, Tax Phoenix, Tucson | Brent Nelson Partner EDUCATIONGeorgetown University LL.M., Taxation, with distinction, 2010 Certificate in Estate PlanningTexas Tech University School of Law J.D., magna cum laude, 2009 Regent's Scholarship Texas Tech Administrative Law JournalNorthern Arizona University B.S., Political Science, magna cum laude, 2005 Regent's ScholarshipPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Phoenix, Tucson Private Clients, Tax English Russian Spanish Ukrainian brent nelson a select group of u.s. and international individuals, families and financial institutions work with brent nelson on their complex tax, estate planning, and family business matters. collectively, mr. nelson’s clients live, invest, or have family on every inhabitable continent in the world.with significant experience representing high-net-worth individuals and families, mr. nelson is sensitive to the unique challenges and opportunities these clients face. he creates family organizations with an eye on multi-generational continuity. mr. nelson helps his clients understand, improve, and protect family structures that include trusts, business entities, private investments, charitable giving, and family governance. he is accustomed to working with high profile clients and understands that privacy and confidentiality are absolutely essential.brent is an established and respected thought leader in his field. he hosts the popular wealth and law podcast, co-edits the arizona estate planning and probate handbook (thomson reuters), drafts relevant legislation, and frequently speaks and writes on estate and tax developments. he has been elected to or served as:fellow, the american college of trust and estate counsel (actec)chair of the probate and trust section of the state bar of arizonatrust and estate practitioner in the society of trust and estate practitionersdirector of his local affiliate of the national association of estate planners & councilspublications“planning for global mobility,” co-presenter, southern arizona estate planning council (august 2026)“2026 tax update,” presenter, planned giving roundtable of southern arizona annual symposium (may 2026)“cross border tax issues and how to solve them,” presenter, portland estate planning seminar (january 2026)“all you wanted to know about federal estate, gift and gst taxation: a complete workshop,” co-presenter, hawaii tax institute (november 2025)“if my trust is foreign, does it need a passport?,” co-presenter, hawaii tax institute (november 2025)“international tax issues,” stephen w. phillips tucson tax study group (november 2025)“taxation of foreign non-grantor trusts,” presenter, actec trust and estate talk podcast (october 2025) taxation of foreign non-grantor trusts“planning with high exemptions and uncertainty,” presenter, state bar of arizona cle by the sea (july 2025)“unleashed non-grantor trust potential,” author, actec law journal (volume 50, number 2 – spring 2025)“hot topics in advanced estate planning,” presenter, state bar of arizona advanced estate planning cle (march 2025)“all you wanted to know about federal estate, gift and gst taxation: a complete workshop,” co-presenter, hawaii tax institute (november 2024)“cross border tax issues and how to solve them,” co-presenter, hawaii tax institute (november 2024)“hot topics in contemporary estate planning,” presenter, state bar of arizona spring advanced estate planning seminar (april 2024)“tax and estate planning for nonresident real estate owners,” co-author, colorado lawyer (march 2024)“cross border tax issues and how to solve them,” co-presenter, hawaii tax institute (november 2023)“creative trust planning for charitable giving,” co-presenter, arizona charitable gift planners (november 2023)“five (tax) things you didn’t know about charity,” presenter, planned giving roundtable of southern arizona (may 2023)“five things you forgot (or don’t know) about international estate planning,” presenter, southern arizona estate planning council (october 2022)“s corporations and arizona’s only business tax credit,” presenter, arizona society of cpas (august 2022)“cross-border tax issues and how to solve them,” co-presenter, step canada national conference (june 2022)“now that the dust has settled…tax reform,” co-presenter, state bar of arizona—probate & trust section/actec (june 2022)“hot topics in estate planning,” presenter, wealthcounsel southwest assembly (april 2022)“using preferred partnerships,” presenter, state bar of arizona—probate & trust section (february 2022)“transfer tax planning,” presenter, state bar of arizona—tax section (february 2022)“putting the toothpaste back in the tube: capital gains and dni,” presenter, american bar association—tax section (february 2022)“using preferred partnerships,” presenter, tucson tax study group (september 2021)“revocable trusts for changing times,” property & probate, (september/october 2021)“transfer tax planning in 2021,” presenter, state bar of arizona (may 2021)“reading the tea leaves: the future of the trust and estate practice,” panelist, southern arizona estate planning council (march 2021)“trusts for changing times,” presenter, state bar of arizona (march 2021)“modern trust planning,” co-chair, state bar of arizona (december 2020)“flps are not death,” presenter, state bar of arizona (october 2020)“two special trusts to ‘stretch’ iras”, rimonlaw.com (june 2020)“cares act part 2,” presenter, entrepreneurial cpas network (may 2020)“how do i get some of that cares act money?,” presenter, entrepreneurial cpas network (april 2020)“covid-19 has changed charitable trust planning,” rimonlaw.com (march 2020)“ira trust beneficiaries after the secure act,” rimonlaw.com (january 2020)“stack business and charitable deductions for maximum savings,” co-author, wealth management (october 21, 2019)“pass-through and charitable deductions explained,” co-author, wealth management (september 27, 2019)“life insurance in business succession,” co-presenter, snell & wilmer seminar (august 29, 2019)“five things you forgot (or don’t know) about international estate planning,” presenter, state bar of arizona’s probate and trust law section (august 28, 2019)“wills and trusts 101,” presenter, national business institute seminar (june 18, 2019)“family wealth: reexamining family limited partnerships,” co-presenter, snell & wilmer seminar (may 29, 2019)“family wealth & estate planning: estate planning basics,” co-presenter, snell & wilmer webinar (may 8, 2019)“it is now easier to transition business to the next generation,” co-author, phoenix business journal (may 3, 2019)“the pass-through income deduction for charitable remainder trusts,” co-author, snell & wilmer legal alert (march 27, 2019)“retirement account freebies: taking penalty-free withdrawals,” author, probate and property magazine (march 2019) education georgetown university ll.m., taxation, with distinction, 2010 certificate in estate planning texas tech university school of law j.d., magna cum laude, 2009 regent's scholarship texas tech administrative law journal northern arizona university b.s., political science, magna cum laude, 2005 regent's scholarship previous experience snell & wilmer l.l.p. (partner) gabroy, rollman & bosse, p.c. georgetown universityll.m., taxation, with distinction, 2010 certificate in estate planningtexas tech university school of lawj.d., magna cum laude, 2009 regent’s scholarship texas tech administrative law journalnorthern arizona universityb.s., political science, magna cum laude, 2005 regent’s scholarship snell & wilmer l.l.p. (partner)gabroy, rollman & bosse, p.c. community involvement southern arizona soccer coalition, inc. (tucson adult soccer league), director (2014-present) steven m. gootter foundation, committee member (2010-2018), board member (2018-present) southern arizona legal aid volunteer lawyers program, volunteer (2011-present) arizona community foundation of yuma, board of advisors (2018-present) professional recognition & awards 40 under 40, tuscon.com (arizona daily star), 2019 trusts and estates, best lawyers® (bl rankings llc), 2020-2025 snell & wilmer coach award, snell & wilmer l.l.p., 2019 professional memberships & activities american college of trust and estate counsel, fellow, chair international tax sub-committee of fiduciary income tax committee state bar of arizona, probate and trust section, legislative liaison state bar of arizona, tax section american bar association, section of real property, trust and estate law pima county bar association southern arizona estate planning council corporate and business transactions corporate governance estate and gift tax europe international international tax latin america private clients regulatory, compliance & corporate governance tax english russian spanish ukrainian partner state of arizona state of colorado state of wyoming united states tax court phoenix tucson | |
 | Aldo Noto Partner Intellectual Property Litigation Northern Virginia | Aldo Noto Partner Northern Virginia Intellectual Property Litigation aldo noto aldo noto concentrates his practice in the area of domestic and international intellectual property rights, including patents, trade secrets, copyrights, and trademarks, with an emphasis on contested matters. he is a recognized industry leader in software patent portfolios — the development, procurement, sale, litigation, and licensing of software patent portfolios. having worked at highly regarded international law firms, aldo brings over 25 years of big law firm experience to bear on solving client’s intellectual property problems. his litigation experience includes intellectual property rights litigation in the “rocket docket” eastern district of virginia, eastern district of texas, before the u.s. patent and trademark office and u.s. international trade commission, as well as the court of appeals for the federal circuit. in addition to litigation, aldo’s work includes patent portfolio development, management and exploitation, licensing, technology agreements, and providing opinions and advice regarding patentability, freedom to practice, infringement, and validity issues. his experience includes both patent prosecution as well as proceedings before the patent trial and appeal board (ptab). his industry focuses include electronics, telecom, digital media, interactive television, e-commerce, computer and business methods. his software patent portfolio experience includes a string of successful development and monetizations totaling $100’s of millions including the following portfolios: discovery communications’ cable television portfolio sold to comcast, daniel egger’s software rights archive (sra) internet page searching portfolio asserted against google, telequip’s (tqp) encryption portfolio, bascom’s (dss) social media linking portfolio, discovery communications’ electronic book portfolios, strikeforce’s two factor authentication portfolio and others going as far back as the development and prosecution of cyberoptics’ portfolio for detecting an object in continuous motion and its ultimate sale in 1994 to yamaha. aldo served as an adjunct law professor for marymount university’s masters program, teaching computer law from 1992-2000. from 2000-present, he has taught “software and business method patents: procuring and enforcement” at patent resources group, inc., the leading provider of cle in patent law. he frequently writes and presents on the topic of software patents and intellectual property law for leading industry forums and publications. in 2015 and 2016, aldo was recognized as a washington, d.c., “super lawyer” by super lawyers. he was also named “one of the world’s leading patent practitioners” in intellectual asset management magazine’s iam patent 1000: the world’s leading patent practitioners (2014-2015). membershipsvirginia bar association district of columbia bar association awards and recognitionsuper lawyers, washington, d.c., 2015-2016 “one of the world’s leading patent practitioners” in intellectual asset management magazine’s iam patent 1000: the world’s leading patent practitioners, 2014-2015 george washington universityll.m., intellectual property lawgeorge washington universityj.d., lawu.s. coast guard academyb.s., electrical engineering, minor computer scienceuniversity at albany, sunyb.s., math/computer science davidson berquist jackson & gowdey, llp, partner blank rome llp, partner andews kurth llp, partner/chair ip group dorsey & whitney llp, partner, chair ip section united states coast guard, officer artificial intelligence intellectual property intellectual property litigation patent counseling and prosecution partner commonwealth of virginia district of columbia u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. court of appeals for the fourth circuit northern virginia | |
 | Thomas F. O’Connor Partner Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services London | Thomas F. O’Connor Partner London Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services thomas o’connor tom o’connor represents institutional investors, insurance companies, investment funds and non-traditional lenders in connection with private credit, direct lending and private placement transactions involving issuers or borrowers located around the globe.tom’s representation include investment grade and below investment grade secured and unsecured financings, mezzanine capital financings and acquisition finance transactions. he is experienced with the complex corporate law and intercreditor aspects of transactions, both in the united states and abroad, and in connection with the modifications and restructurings of such investments at other points in the business cycle.tom is a fellow, and a former president and trustee, of the american college of investment counsel.selected experiencerepresented institutional investors in numerous u.s domestic and cross-border debt private placements (both secured and unsecured), including transactions involving henry schein; gnutti carlo s.p.a; total produce plc; kingspan group plc; dyson holdings plc.; fererro s.p.a; franke group.acted for institutional investors in connection with mezzanine debt and equity investments in connection with leveraged acquisition transactions with borrowers and issuers located in the united states, mexico, united kingdom, italy and australia.membershipsamerican college of investment counselamerican bar association.connecticut bar associationawards and recognitionthe legal 500 uk, debt capital markets, 2015-2024, bank lending: investment grade debt and syndicated loans – 2024 university of missouri – columbia school of lawj.d. (order of the coif)tulane universityb.a. akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp, partnerbingham mccutchen llp, partnermorgan, lewis & bockius, llp, partnerhebb & gitlin p.c., partnerthompson & mitchell llp banking and financial services global private credit leveraged finance securities and capital markets united kingdom partner registered foreign lawyer in england and wales state of connecticut state of illinois state of missouri london | |
 | Sonia Oliveri Partner Immigration Law Fort Lauderdale | Sonia Oliveri Partner EducationNova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law J.D., cum laude, Dean's ListRoma Tre University J.D., summa cum laudePrevious Experience
Fort Lauderdale Immigration Law English Farsi French Italian Portuguese Spanish sonia oliveri sonia oliveri’s practice focuses on business immigration, eb-5, and on commercial clients’ immigration and international business needs. a native of italy, ms. oliveri is fluent in six languages: english, farsi, italian, french, portugese and spanish.ms. oliveri is a highly accomplished immigration attorney. she assists corporate clients, foreign corporations and investors with complex corporate transactions and immigration matters, with an emphasis on the eb-5 program, e-1/e-2 treaty trader and investor programs, h-1b visa matters, and l-1 intracompany transferee visa applications. ms. oliveri counsels foreign national clients on obtaining green cards through either individual direct, pooled investments, or regional center eb-5 investments, nationwide. she serves clients seeking solutions to complex immigration and business issues. she also works with employers and human resources departments on i-9 compliance as well as h-1b and lca compliance. she regularly counsels businesses on immigration-related regulatory compliance issues including employment-eligibility verification issues, e-verify and i-9 audits, internal audits and reviews.ms. oliveri represents clients with domestic and international interests concerning international/cross-border transactions and international estate matters. clientele from all over the world — specifically europe, latin america, the middle east and india — rely on her cultural experience and global international background and perspective for matters that require cultural sensitivity. she leverages her international business abilities and interpersonal skills in complex international matters, corporate and immigration-related. ms. oliveri presents creative solutions and identifies issues before they become problematic, while delivering the highest levels of customer attention and care.the combination of her international business and multilingual background allows ms. oliveri to bring unique expertise to the eb-5 arena. her thorough understanding of the broad issues associated with business migration to the u.s. permits her to recognize and communicate to clients many of the complex issues of the u.s. business immigration processes outside of the traditional application filings with uscis.ms. oliveri has also served clients worldwide including treaty investors (e-2), and traders (e-1), immigrant investors, regional centers, multi-national managers and corporations, small businesses, artists, entertainers, athletes, students, trainees, professionals, managers, executives, employers, and individuals seeking solutions to complex immigration and business issues.ms. oliveri has developed strong professional relationships in her field. she provides advice on the complexities of immigration matters to the clients of numerous u.s. investment groups, regional centers, and developers. additionally, ms. oliveri advises these groups on eb-5 program compliance, including developing new projects that qualify for eb-5 investments, preparing amendment filings, and applying for exemplar petitions. ms. oliveri works with securities lawyers, economists, business plan writers and other professionals on the preparation and filing of regional center designations and regional center amendment applications. from the beginning of her career, ms. oliveri has been responsible for filing hundreds of eb-5 petitions. she also advises individuals, businesses and regional centers on eb-5 compliance issues and complex u.s. immigration and nationality matters.prior to joining the firm, ms. oliveri was a partner with kelley kronenberg, where she created and led the firm’s eb-5 and immigration practice groups. prior to that, ms. oliveri was an attorney for a major immigration investment law firm. there, she gained experience in business immigration, advising high-net-worth foreign nationals and companies on business agreements, business and investor visas, commercial lease agreements, contract negotiations, corporate formation, employment, employment-based applications and global immigration. education nova southeastern university, shepard broad college of law j.d., cum laude, dean's list roma tre university j.d., summa cum laude previous experience kelley kronenberg (partner) nova southeastern university, shepard broad college of lawj.d., cum laude, dean’s listroma tre universityj.d., summa cum laude kelley kronenberg (partner) professional associations organization of women in international trade (owit), board of directors american immigration lawyers association (aila), member south florida aila, member business & investment committee latin american and caribbean aila, member national italian american bar association (niaba), member comites, italian consular committee for italians abroad, member italy american chamber of commerce southeast (iacc), member awards and recognition chambers and partners usa, immigration - florida, 2021-2024 top 25 immigration attorneys, eb-5 investor magazine, 2019 top 5 rising stars, eb-5 investor magazine, 2018 eb-5 verified by eb-5 investor magazine publications immigration alert: international entrepreneur parole, rimonlaw.com, july 13, 2021 trump’s immigration proclamation has some key exemptions, miami herald, may 2020 connecting with cultures: attorney fluent in 6 languages thrives in immigration practice, daily business review, april 2020 connecting with cultures: attorney fluent in 6 languages thrives in immigration practice, daily business review, april 2020 how will this new immigration change impact south florida real estate? miami herald, november 2019 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri honored as top 5 rising star by eb5 investors magazine, broward county bar association blog, april 2, 2019 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri honored as top 5 rising star by eb5 investors magazine, legal learning series, march 6, 2019 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri honored as top 5 rising star by eb5 investors magazine, sun-sentinel, february 18, 2019 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri honored as top 5 rising star by eb5 investors magazine, citybizlist, february 18, 2019 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri honored as top 5 rising star, attorney at law magazine, february 18, 2019 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri appointed to american immigration lawyers association’s business and investment committee in south florida, legal learning series, august 28, 2018 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri appointed to american immigration lawyers association’s business and investment committee in south florida, sun-sentinel, august 22, 2018 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri appointed to aila’s business and investment committee, citybizlist, august 22, 2018 kelley kronenberg partner sonia oliveri appointed to business and investment committee, attorney at law magazine, august 21, 2018 speaking engagements changes to the eb-5 investor program and the e-2 treaty investor visa, nsu cle new immigration challenges, nova southeastern university shepard broad college of law, june 2019 h-1b to eb-5 seminar miami, ilw.com, april 2019 business immigration, e-2 treaty investor visa & eb-5 investor program, nsu cle new considerations in immigration practice, nova southeastern university shepard broad college of law, february 2019 practical aspects of preparing and filing eb-5 immigrant visa petitions, business and investment committee, aila south florida, january 2019 eb-5 investor program seminar & roundtable, nicastro group, milan, may 2018 other credentials eb-5 attorney – immigrant investment petitions immigration law english farsi french italian portuguese spanish partner district of columbia state of florida u.s. district court for the southern district of florida fort lauderdale | |
 | Oliver Otto Partner Banking and Financial Services, Europe, Insolvency and Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, Real Estate Frankfurt | Oliver Otto Partner Frankfurt Banking and Financial Services, Europe, Insolvency and Restructuring, Leveraged Finance, Real Estate English German oliver otto *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.oliver otto is a partner in rimon’s frankfurt office. he focuses on restructuring, bankruptcies, as well as banking and finance in the finance, technology, energy, and manufacturing sectors.mr. otto advises clients on insolvency risk on financial restructuring measures, non-performing investments, exit solutions, portfolio solutions, and debt trading. he represents creditors in insolvency proceedings as well as debtors in their crisis and debtor-in-possession proceedings, and provides counsel to corporates and directors in near-insolvency scenarios and advises on fraudulent insolvencies.selected experiencerepresentation of mail order company, otto group, in relation to the sale of its quality assurance and product safety service provider.representation of precision mechanical engineering company, heidelberger druckmaschinen ag, on financial restructuring measures to increase its profitability.representation of a u.s. fund on the repayment of a corporate financing made to a german medical laboratory.representation of a lessor for truck trailers active in the european market on the insolvency remote structuring of a multinational abs structure.representation of an operator of nursing homes active in the european market in relation to the insolvency proceedings of a german nursing home operator and in the takeover of its business out of insolvency.representation of a german mortgage bank on the sale of its gbp 15 million interest in a syndicated loan to a foreign borrower (performing loan, sell side).representation of finnish sovereign wealth fund, finnish fund for industrial cooperation ltd, in relation to the debtor-in-possession proceedings of german solar solutions provider, mobisol gmbh.representation of manufacturer guala closures group, on the acquisition of the german closure manufacturing operations of the insolvent closurelogic gmbh, out of debtor-in-possession proceedings.representation of swedish mortgage bank on the sale of part of its npl portfolio with a volume of eur 175 million (sell side).representation of hospital and senior living group, katharina kasper viasalus, in its debtor-in-possession proceedings.representation of british airways, iberia, and a merchant acquirer in relation to the insolvency proceedings of air berlin plc & co. luftverkehrs kg.representation of insurance company, baloise group, on the transfer of a loan portfolio held by the german branch of basler leben ag to frankfurter leben group.representation of credit suisse international on work-out scenarios and re-organisation of pan-european real-estate loan portfolios.representation of santander consumer bank in the insolvency of german customers, including security and loan origination documents.publicationsmass redundancies in insolvency scenarios, mondaq®, 10 october 2023esg – in times of crisis should “g”overnance be replaced by “c”ompliance? aufsichtsräte be aware!, mondaq®, 31 july 2023take action now: sustainability and human resources, labor law magazine (faz fachverlag), 13 june 2022tangible effects on the restructuring environment, published by exis|tenz magazin, magazine for the restucturing market (edition february 2022)sustainability also plays a role in restructuring, published by börsen-zeitung, magazine for financial markets (edition 20, january 29, 2022)cash pooling in insolvency scenarios; handbook deutsche kreditmarkt standards, october 2021commenting on judgement of olg karlsruhe ‘funding of closed property funds’ (‘aufklärungspflicht; finanzierung von geschlossenen immobilienfonds’), wub/november 2011, s. 639speaking engagementsmondaq-webinar: german state aid – will mass insolvency be next?, may 2022membershipsdks – german loan market standard associationgerman bar association (dav)dav sub-group insolvency & restructuringassociation on white-collar criminal law johann wolfgang goethe-university frankfurt am mainfirst state exam in lawoberlandesgericht frankfurt am mainsecond state exam in law dla piper (lawyer)salans (lawyer)linklaters (lawyer) banking and financial services europe insolvency and restructuring leveraged finance real estate english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort germany* frankfurt | |
 | Matthew D. Pace Partner Fintech, Entertainment, Sports and Media New York | Matthew D. Pace Partner EDUCATIONEmory University JDTrinity College BAPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
New York Fintech, Entertainment, Sports and Media English matthew d. pace matthew pace represents clients in a broad range of sports and entertainment matters, including property acquisitions and sales, sponsorships, licensing and promotional agreements, joint venture activities, digital rights and other media and general business issues. he also represents various clients with financings and other corporate legal matters.his clients include sports and entertainment companies, personalities, leagues and teams, sponsors and properties, technology companies, investors, licensees and licensors, talent and marketing and promotions agencies and institutional lenders and borrowers.among mr. pace’s noteworthy representations include the representation of:gse sports and entertainment in connection with various matters including the sale of its baseball agency and the purchase of its football agency;a prominent music label in connection with the purchase of music libraries;boy george and culture club in connection with various matters including a worldwide concert tour;noted american artist derrick adams in connection with his creation and sale of an nft to commemorate the 25th anniversary of jay-z’s album reasonable doubt;bc partners in connection with various lending transactions;argyle sports in connection with launching and maintaining the ef cannondale women’s professional cycling team;sport 10 ip in connection with the purchase, financing and exploitation of the intellectual property rights of global icon pele,alliance baseball, the owners of the omaha storm chasers (aaa kansas city royals) and the richmond flying squirrels (aa san francisco giants) in connection with the purchase of the storm chasers and the purchase and operation of noted publication baseball america;the ny cosmos soccer club in connection with its re-launch and subsequent sale,the ultimate fighting championship in connection with various matters including structuring fighter contracts and media deals; andsports technologies in connection with the sale of fannation.com to sports illustrated.mr. pace has also represented private equity investors in connection with their investments in sports and entertainment properties.mr. pace previously held senior-level business positions, including serving as executive director of major league lacrosse, executive vice president of business development and general counsel for gm eventworks, an interpublic group company that was responsible for managing sports and entertainment alliances for general motors corp.mr. pace received his j.d. from the emory university school of law and his b.a. from trinity college-hartford.awards & recognitionunited states recommended attorney, the legal 500 (legalease ltd), 2015publications“starting a career in sports & the law,” new york city bar association committee on sports law; february 26, 2014“should some advantages be allowable? the argument surrounding the permissibility of performance enhancement,” 18th annual fordham sports law symposium, fordham university; february 14, 2014“going global: the impact of exportation and expansion of american sports around the world,” 16th annual fordham sports law symposium, fordham university; march 30, 2012“the role of sponsorship and advertising in the business of sport” ny state bar association (nysba) “in the arena” 2012.“clash of sports celebrities’ publicity rights in computer and fantasy sports games,” new york state bar association’s entertainment, arts and sports law section; february 23, 2011“twenty-first century labor concerns in sports and entertainment,” seton hall university law school’s annual sports and entertainment law symposium; february 15, 2011“pay-per-view and subscription models in the entertainment and sports industries,” american bar association; october 8, 2010“new media round table discussion,” punch media group; march 3, 2010“challenges in going mobile,” the international association of entertainment lawyers; february 24, 2010“the impact of social networking on the sports world,” new york state bar association’s entertainment, arts and sports law section; november 17, 2009“understanding the value of your digital rights,” sports media & technology 2007 conference; november 13, 2007other experienceco-chair of the sports section of the entertainment, arts and sports law (easl) section of the new york state bar association.executive director of major league lacrosseexecutive vice president of business development and general counsel for gm eventworks, a company responsible for managing the sports and entertainment alliances for general motorsplayer agent and a business development and partnership consultant to national retailers and marketing companies education emory university jd trinity college ba previous experience arent fox, (partner) herrick, feinstein llp duval & stachenfeld llp, (partner) milbank, tweed, hadley & mccloy llp major league lacrosse, executive director general motors eventworks, executive vice president and general counsel emory universityjdtrinity collegeba arent fox, (partner)herrick, feinstein llpduval & stachenfeld llp, (partner)milbank, tweed, hadley & mccloy llpmajor league lacrosse, executive directorgeneral motors eventworks, executive vice president and general counsel banking and financial services corporate and business transactions entertainment, sports and media fintech mergers and acquisitions securities and capital markets english partner state of new york new york | |
 | Margaret Parker-Yavuz Partner Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services, Latin America Washington, D.C. | Margaret Parker-Yavuz Partner Washington, D.C. Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services, Latin America margaret parker-yavuz margaret parker-yavuz represents institutional investors, investment funds and other lenders in complex debt financing transactions. she advises on secured and unsecured private placements of notes, direct lending facilities and other financing transactions involving borrowers across the credit spectrum and the globe in a wide range of industries.maggie’s experience includes representing lenders in cash flow and asset-based lending transactions, first and second lien financings, “one-stop” financings and mezzanine financings. she has extensive experience with cross-border transactions involving borrowers in mexico and other latin american jurisdictions, as well as the united kingdom, europe and australia. harvard law schoolj.d.brown universitya.b., magna cum laude akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp, partnermorgan, lewis & bockius llp, counselbingham mccutchen llp, counselwilmerhale, associate banking and financial services global private credit latin america leveraged finance securities and capital markets partner district of columbia state of new york washington d.c. | |
 | Jill Haley Penwarden Insurance, Claims and Firm Litigation Partner Entertainment, Sports and Media, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Claims and Firm Litigation Partner San Francisco | Jill Haley Penwarden Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law , J.D.University of California, San Diego B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
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San Francisco Entertainment, Sports and Media, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insurance Claims and Firm Litigation Partner jill haley penwarden jill haley penwarden, a partner in rimon’s litigation group, has two decades of experience representing and defending sports and recreation providers in high-stakes litigation. she has represented clients including ski areas, golf course operators, mountain bike parks, and cruise ship operators in california and federal trial and appellate courts, as well as in arbitration and mediation. ms. penwarden also serves her clients as an advisor on risk management and insurance matters. she has completed a 40-hour mediation training, works as a private mediator, and acts as a volunteer mediator in the california and nevada courts.ms. penwarden is an author and industry expert on risk management and litigation related-topics as they relate to the sports and recreation field, and is a regular speaker at sports and recreation industry conferences throughout the country. she has been profiled in skiing magazine and ms. jd’s attorneys across america, and quoted in publications including the los angeles times and espn.com on issues involving recreational risk.representative matters include:obtained summary judgment for a ski area client in wrongful death case where a snowboarder slipped, fell, and suffered fatal injuries while hiking to expert terrain near the ski area boundary. briefed the issues to the ninth circuit court of appeal and preserved summary judgment on appeal.obtained defense jury verdict for a ski area client against a claim by a snowboarder that it was legally responsible for his spinal cord injury. briefed the issues to the california third district court of appeal and preserved defense verdict. verdict for client was named one of california’s “top 10 defense verdicts of 2006” by the los angeles daily journal.obtained summary judgment in recreational injury cases for sports and recreation clients on the basis of assumption of risk in a variety of contexts, including skiing, snowboarding, and mountain biking injuries. claimed injuries at issue included traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and post-traumatic stress disorder.drafted successful appellate briefs in state and federal courts of appeal to preserve trial court judgments for clients.drafted three amicus curiae briefs to the california supreme court regarding primary assumption of risk, an issue crucially important to recreational providers.represented recreational providers in litigation, resolution, and implementation of remediation plans in connection with americans with disabilities act claims.drafted athlete sponsorship agreements.represented a cruise ship line in employment litigation brought by on-board performers.represented an online retailer in defense and coordination of multi-district internet privacy litigation.represented major securities firm in fraudulent conveyance trial and securities arbitration arising from margin trading by foreign investor.represented compressed gas manufacturer regarding plant destroyed by ammonium nitrate explosion at neighboring fertilizer plant.memberships & associationsassociation of ski defense attorneysjudge pro tem, nevada county superior courtmediator, neighborhood mediation center, reno, nevadatahoe-truckee bar association, past presidentsierra expeditionary learning school, former founding board member and corporate secretaryadventure risk challenge, advisory committee memberpublicationsinsurance coverage and the coronavirus, rimonlaw.com, march 31, 2020 education university of california, berkeley boalt hall school of law , j.d. university of california, san diego b.a. previous experience duane morris (partner) hancock, rothert & bunshoft (partner) perkins coie walsh, donovan, lindh & keech admissions state of california u.s. court of appeals for the 9th circuit u.s. district courts for the northern, eastern, central, and southern districts of california university of california, berkeleyboalt hall school of law , j.d.university of california, san diegob.a. duane morris (partner)hancock, rothert & bunshoft (partner)perkins coiewalsh, donovan, lindh & keech entertainment, sports and media litigation and alternative dispute resolution non-profit organizations insurance, claims and firm litigation partner partner state of california u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the northern district of california san francisco | |
| | Geoffrey Perusse Partner Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Real Estate Lake Tahoe, San Francisco | Geoffrey Perusse Partner EDUCATIONWashington & Lee University J.D., Cum LaudeColgate University B.A., International RelationsPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Lake Tahoe, San Francisco Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Real Estate English geoffrey perusse geoffrey perusse counsels businesses in connection with private capital raising, private fund formation, investment activities, securities regulation and compliance matters.geoff represents sponsors and managers of private funds across asset classes, including real estate, private equity, debt, venture capital and hedge funds, with respect to the structuring, formation and operation of the funds, including regulatory and compliance matters arising under the investment advisers act of 1940, the securities act of 1933, and the investment company act of 1940.geoff advises investors, private funds, sponsors and companies on the acquisition and disposition of investments and assets in a variety of industries, including in the real estate, technology, and media and entertainment industries.geoff also works with select entrepreneurs and technology companies based in san francisco and silicon valley. he has substantial experience with raising capital through convertible debt offerings, common and preferred stock offerings, mergers and acquisitions, stock option matters, and advising the board of directors.geoff started his career in the menlo park, california office of davis polk & wardwell llp and spent over a decade at allen matkins leck gamble mallory & natisis llp in their san francisco office. most recently he was a partner at vlp law group llp.outside of the office he enjoys exploring and skiing the sierra nevada mountains with his wife and two dogs, and surfing the cold waves of northern california.representative mattersinvestment management/fund formation mattersrepresented sponsor in connection with the formation of a $50mm real estate private equity fund focused on multifamily apartments.represented sponsor in connection with the formation of a $100mm real estate private equity fund focused on multifamily and mixed-use properties located in san francisco using master-feeder structure to facilitate offshore investors.represent nyse listed company in connection with spin-out of an internally managed venture capital fund.represent managing member of a hedge fund in connection with restructuring and dispute with other managing member.ongoing representation of a number of registered investment advisers on investment adviser act compliance matters with over $10 bln in aggregate aum.publicationsdigital asset risk alert, rimon im report, march 12, 2021sec investment adviser risk alert, rimon im report, december 3, 2020public companies oppose sec’s proposed changes to section 13(f) disclosures, rimon im report, september 23, 2020sec adopts amendments to the “accredited investor” definition, rimon im report, august 26, 2020real estate private equity adviser settles with sec over misallocation of expenses, rimon im report, august 25, 2020delaware law updates, rimonlaw.com, march 15, 2019registered investment adviser compliance update, rimonlaw.com, march 15, 2019 education washington & lee university j.d., cum laude colgate university b.a., international relations previous experience vlp law group (partner) allen matkins leck gamble mallory & natisis llp (senior counsel) davis polk & wardwell llp washington & lee universityj.d., cum laudecolgate universityb.a., international relations vlp law group (partner)allen matkins leck gamble mallory & natisis llp (senior counsel)davis polk & wardwell llp banking and financial services corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds mergers and acquisitions private equity real estate securities and capital markets technology english partner state of california lake tahoe san francisco | |
 | Saxon Peters Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Saxon Peters Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions saxon peters saxon peters is a corporate attorney representing innovative start-up and high-growth companies and venture capital investors.his practice involves virtually all aspects of early-stage company counseling including corporate formation and structuring, debt and equity financings (preferred stock, convertible notes, safes, etc.) and governance matters, as well as both buy and sell-side mergers and acquisitions.mr. peters has represented companies in a wide range of industries, including health tech, business and financial services, insurance, energy and clean technology, biotechnology, software and hardware design and online services and has extensive experience in cross-border financing transactions with companies and investors based in latin america, europe and asia.selected experiencerepresented a clean technology company in raising more than $150 million in venture capital investment.represented a venture fund in a $7.5 million lead investment in a $24 million series b round for a web advertising company.assisted in public client’s $60 million acquisition of a privately held wireless networking company.assisted a software development client in a $10 million convertible note bridge financing.advised numerous early-stage companies on day-to-day corporate issues including founder stock and equity compensation matters, capitalization structure and planning, employment matters and ip licensing and transfer. university of pennsylvania law schoolj.d., magna cum laudewharton school of business, university of pennsylvaniacertificate in business and public policyhaas school of business, university of california berkeleyb.s., business administration greenberg traurig, llp (of counsel)cooley llp (associate)venture law group/heller ehrman (associate) memberships & affiliations american bar association, member state bar of california, member corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance technology licensing partner state of california menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Brian Powers Partner Insolvency and Restructuring, Corporate and Business Transactions Long Island | Brian Powers Partner Long Island Insolvency and Restructuring, Corporate and Business Transactions English brian powers brian represents nearly every type of party in corporate restructurings, bankruptcy proceedings, and out-of-court workouts, including debtors, committees, secured and unsecured creditors, trustees, and potential asset purchasers. brian has represented clients in some of the country’s most prominent bankruptcy cases, whether it be as counsel to a creditor, an asset purchaser, or a litigation defendant. brian also regularly negotiates debt restructurings out of court in matters both large and small.brian also regularly represents entrepreneurs, family businesses, and privately-owned companies with corporate transactional matters and restructurings, including asset acquisitions and sales. brian’s experience includes the purchase of a debt consolidation company by its largest competitor, the sale of a multi-location radiology practice on long island to a large hospital chain, and the purchase of a large electromechanical parts business by a competitor. st. john’s university school of lawj.d.molloy collegeb.a. silvermanacampora llp, partner corporate and business transactions insolvency and restructuring private equity english partner state of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york long island | |
 | Phillip Quatrini Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. | Phillip Quatrini Partner EDUCATIONThe Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law J.D., magna cum laude, law reviewPenn State University B.S. in EconomicsPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions English phillip quatrini phil quatrini represents clients in a full range of corporate transactional and general commercial matters, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions (m&a) and private equity transactions, including venture capital. phil represents public and private buyers and sellers in m&a transactions across a wide range of industries, including the banking and financial services, communications, healthcare, hospitality, government contracts, and software industries. his private equity practice includes representing startup and emerging growth companies in angel and seed financing, institutional venture capital financing, bridge financing, and debt financing. phil also acts as outside general counsel to clients, assisting management with a variety of legal matters, including employment agreements and equity compensation, software and other technology licensing, entity formation and governance. phil has significant experience forming and structuring privately held corporations and limited liability companies–including limited liability companies with multiple preferred equity structures.for more than 15 years, phil practiced with the washington, d.c. office of bryan cave (now bryan cave leighton paisner), where he was a member of the transactions, entrepreneurial and technology, and corporate finance groups.representative transactions:represented seekda in its acquisition of regatta travel solutions, a leading provider of booking engines to the hotel and destination marketing industries.represented the founders of a wholesale seller of hearing aids and listening devices in the sale of the business to a subsidiary of a global hearing healthcare company.represented tech 2000, inc. in connection with a $3 million subordinated secured debt and preferred stock offering to affiliates of boston-based u.s. boston capital corprepresented douglas troxel (founder of serena software) in the acquisition of serena by mr. troxel and hggc from silverlake partnersrepresented tangible security, in its stock acquisition of a&n associates, a leader in information assurance and acquisition management services for defense, intelligence, and federal agenciesrepresented a cable television company in connection with its formation, private equity funding, acquisition of various cable television systems and ultimate sale to a large communications corporationrepresented a company that owned, operated and managed tower sites serving the wireless telecom and broadcasting industries in connection with its reorganization and $25 million private placement of equity securitiesrepresented a wireless telecommunications company in financing growth throughout its life cycle, including a $50 million private placement of equity securities and its eventual sale for $280 millionrepresented a telecommunications company in connection with a $300 million investment in the preferred stock of a company listed on nasdaq and in its issuance of more than $3 billion of fixed and floating-rate notes via rule 144arepresented a publicly-traded hearing-care company in the sale of its canadian operations to a privately held, venture-backed canadian entity that was formed to complete the acquisitionrepresented a company that provides engineering, construction and management services to the global aviation industry in the purchase of strategically important assetsrepresented a private mobile telecommunications consulting firm with nearly $8 million in financing, including its initial seed and angel rounds, and its private placement of convertible bridge notesrepresented the parent company of a major investment brokerage network with the purchase, and later the sale (following a change in regulations) of a savings and loan associationrepresented a major hospitality company in its acquisition of a privately held partnership owning a number of senior living centersrepresented a leading global provider of product lifecycle management software and services in connection with a $200 million acquisition of a publicly held competitor via a cash tender offer and follow-on mergercommunity service & affiliationsamerican bar association (committees on mergers and acquisitions and private equity and venture capital)virginia bar associationawards and recognitionsmartceo’s centers of influence awards honoree: honoring a ceo’s top advisorsselected as a member of virginia’s legal elite for 2018, 2019, 2022 and 2023best lawyers® (bl rankings llc), 2015 – 2025*in virginia, rimon, p.c. provides legal services through rimon, p.c., an illinois professional corporation education the catholic university of america, columbus school of law j.d., magna cum laude, law review penn state university b.s. in economics previous experience bryan cave the catholic university of america, columbus school of lawj.d., magna cum laude, law reviewpenn state universityb.s. in economics bryan cave corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital mergers and acquisitions technology english partner commonwealth of virginia district of columbia northern virginia washington d.c. | |
 | Scott Raber Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution San Francisco | Scott Raber Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley B.A.New York University J.D.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Francisco Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution scott raber scott r. raber is a partner in rimon’s litigation and private client teams. he specializes in complex business, employment, trade secret and fiduciary matters. his clients include established companies, start-ups, professional groups, and senior-level executives across technology, financial, biotechnology, healthcare, manufacturing, and internet-related industries.mr. raber’s practice covers a broad range of commercial disputes, including those involving investor, shareholder and partnership rights; employment compensation and wrongful termination; trade secret theft; business torts; unfair competition; and consumer class action defense.mr. raber has extensive experience prosecuting and defending claims in federal and state trial courts, and before private arbitration panels. while mr. raber focuses on litigation and arbitration, he also regularly counsels clients on a variety of legal and business matters, including internal investigations, litigation avoidance, employment agreements, employment compliance issues, trade secret protection, and contract negotiations and performance.in addition, mr. raber provides outsourced general counsel services for a national mortgage lender, overseeing litigation matters pending across the country, and recently served as a court-appointed receiver overseeing the disposition of disputed internet domains.before joining rimon, mr. raber practiced with the international law firm of latham & watkins in new york and san francisco, and at two other bay area litigation boutiques.representative mattersrepresented network infrastructure solutions provider in actions arising from technology asset purchase agreement and defendants’ failure to relinquish internet domain and related data. obtained preliminary injunction against defendants, enjoining transfer and spoliationrepresented radiologist with respect to claims against his former group for unpaid deferred compensation, and defended counterclaims of over $2 million. client prevailed entirely on his claims, defeated the group’s causes of action, and was awarded attorneys’ feesrepresented researcher in connection with claims arising from a laboratory’s investigation into scientific misconduct. assumed responsibility for the case from a large, national law firm, and following mediation settled the matter for a substantial six-figure sum without filing a formal complaintrepresented homeowners concerning their claims for bad faith breach of the duty to defend against a national title insurance company. obtained a liability judgment on behalf of claimants that provided for direct and consequential damages; punitive damages; and attorneys’ fees. after the first day of hearing in the damages phase, the case resolved for a substantial seven-figure sum, reflecting the punitive damages award.represented defrauded party to contract in federal jury trial. following one day of deliberations, the jury awarded compensatory and punitive damages totaling $1.9 millionrepresented former chief executive officer of a prominent internet retailer against well-known media mogul, and several entities in which he held a controlling interest. claimant sought the return and rightful valuation of stock options, which he alleged were converted by the defendants. following a five-week arbitration, claimant prevailed on his claims, and defeated all counterclaims against himrepresented defrauded hedge fund investors in an action against their former investment advisors and accountants. after obtaining a mistrial following jury selection, and several favorable rulings during retrial of the matter, the parties settled on highly favorable termsrepresented grocery chain against its distribution and logistics vendor. case settled halfway into trial, resulting in important modifications to the business relationship between the companies, and a favorable outcome for the clientdefended founder of early-stage technology company against injunctive relief, trade secret, breach of fiduciary duty, and related claims brought by company and venture capital investors seeking to dilute the ownership interest of defendant, and remove him from the company’s board. case settled on very favorable terms after six months of highly contentious litigationrepresented emergency physician medical management group and large hospital system in action brought by competing emergency physicians claiming that the management group’s operations constituted unfair business practices, illegal corporate practice of medicine, and improper fee-splitting. case resolved on highly favorable terms after several successful rulings prior to trialrepresented estate of public university benefits plan participant regarding appeal from denial of initial claim for retirement benefits. obtained a full reversal of initial denial resulting in a multi-million dollar judgment on behalf of the client.memberships & associationsfederal bar association (past president, northern district of california chapter 2002-2004)legal research and writing instructor, uc hastings college of the law (past)leah’s pantry, board of directors (2010-present) education university of california, berkeley b.a. new york university j.d. previous experience latham & watkins the banchero law firm uc hastings college of the law (legal writing and research instructor) university of california, berkeleyb.a.new york universityj.d. latham & watkinsthe banchero law firmuc hastings college of the law (legal writing and research instructor) banking and financial services corporate governance employee mobility, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation intellectual property litigation litigation and alternative dispute resolution regulatory, compliance & corporate governance technology wage and hour partner state of california state of new york u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. district court for the western district of new york san francisco | |
 | Andrew Reilly Partner Securities and Capital Markets Sydney | Andrew Reilly Partner EDUCATIONAmerican University J.D., summa cum laude, Law ReviewCal State University B.S., magna cum laudePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Sydney Securities and Capital Markets English German andrew reilly over the past 28 years, andrew reilly has represented australian and new zealand companies on more than 2,000 offers of debt and equity securities in the united states. he also advises underwriters and placement agents ranging from boutique to “bulge bracket” investment banks.andrew’s practice focuses on us securities and corporate law matters. he advises on private placements, rule 144a transactions and us public offers of debt and equity securities, including nasdaq listings. he also advises on re-domiciliation of australian companies to delaware, commercial matters, bank finance and cross-border m&a transactions.in addition to providing us securities law advice, andrew works with local lawyers around the world to provide clients with expert international securities law advice in a convenient and cost-efficient manner.representative mattersus tranche of australian ipos for companies such as carbon revolution, cettire, clarity pharmaceuticals, pointsbet, trajan and touch venturesequity placements for companies such as charter hall retail reit, resolute mining and vicinityentitlement offers for companies such as aristocrat, core lithium, emeco, national storage reit, nickel mines and sandfire resourcesnasdaq listings for companies such as benitec biopharma, incannex healthcare, lonestar resources, radiopharm theranostics and sundance energyus public offers and compliance advice for nasdaq-listed companies such as bionomics, kazia therapeutics, immutep and mesoblastlevel 1 american depositary receipt programs for companies such as air new zealand, fletcher building, lynas, qantas and redbubblequotation of ordinary shares on otcqx for companies such as ecograf, pointsbet, sayona mining, splitit and tinybeansre-domiciliation to delaware with listing on nasdaq for companies such as bionomics, incannex healthcare, piedmont lithium, lonestar resources and sundance energyaustralian ipos of us companies such as ebr systems and keypath educationsecurities law aspects of acquisitions of companies such as templeton global growth fund and saracen mineralus private placements of debt for companies such as downer, fletcher building, melbourne airport, mighty river power and vectorrule 144a high-yield bond offers for companies such as barminco, bemax, griffin coal, fortescue and tfs corporationrule 144a investment-grade bond offers for companies such as foster’s, qantas and suncorpconvertible bond offers for companies such as kangaroo resources, oxiana and valadprofessional honors and awards best lawyers in australia, equity capital markets, 2025chambers and partners, band 2, capital markets, us law, 2025lexology (formerly who’s who legal), capital markets – debt and equity, 2025iflr1000, capital markets, 2025publicationsu.s. law guide for u.s. companies on asx, author education american university j.d., summa cum laude, law review cal state university b.s., magna cum laude previous experience baker mckenzie (partner) jones day (partner) arthur andersen & co. (senior auditor) certified public accountant (california) american universityj.d., summa cum laude, law reviewcalifornia state university, northridgeb.s., magna cum laude baker mckenzie (partner)jones day (partner)arthur andersen & co. (senior auditor)certified public accountant (california) australia and new zealand corporate and business transactions corporate governance international international transactions investment funds life sciences regulatory, compliance & corporate governance securities and capital markets technology english german partner district of columbia new south wales, australia state of california sydney | |
 | Derek A. Ridgway Partner Construction, Corporate and Business Transactions, Environmental, Social and Governance, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Derek A. Ridgway Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Construction, Corporate and Business Transactions, Environmental, Social and Governance, Real Estate, Real Estate Transactions derek a. ridgway derek a. ridgway is a seasoned commercial real estate attorney with more than 25 years of experience. he is a partner in rimon’s san francisco and menlo park offices. his clients look to him for advice in all aspects of real estate, leasing, business and construction transactions.mr. ridgway advises in-house corporate counsel, corporate real estate executives and principals in domestic and international real estate transactions. he has significant experience in the acquisition, development and leasing of health and senior care, office, retail, r&d, laboratory, clean-tech, manufacturing and data center assets. as a leed® accredited professional, he places a particular emphasis on sustainability, including sustainable building and design, “green” leasing and renewable energy. several of his transactions have been listed in the san francisco business times top real estate deals. he has facilitated the closing of real estate transactions with an aggregate value of more than $1 billion and leasing of more than ten million square feet of space throughout the united states and internationally. mr. ridgway serves as his client’s primary contact at the firm for interfacing on regulatory compliance, risk management, licensure and land use and environmental issues.in conjunction with his real estate work, mr. ridgway negotiates and documents joint venture transactions, real estate syndicates, limited partnerships and other real estate holding vehicles for the development and operation of real estate assets and communities. he also counsels his clients regarding a wide-variety of business matters, including business structuring, operation and management arrangements, covenants, conditions and restrictions, licensing and reciprocal use, and cost sharing arrangements. mr. ridgway also advises his clients regarding unsecured and secured equity and debt offerings, including bridge and credit financings.on the construction side, mr. ridgway has structured and negotiated construction-related agreements for office (ground-up and tis), health and senior care, biopharmaceutical, laboratory, clean-tech and manufacturing facilities with an aggregate construction value of more than $3 billion.mr. ridgway also serves as general counsel to corporations, including charitable organizations, in a wide variety of corporate and commercial transactions. university of san francisco school of lawj.d.loyola marymount universityb.a. hanson bridgett llp, partnercooper, white & cooper llp, partner selected experience development of a $168 million, 250,000 square foot san francisco medical office building under an airspace lease, and construction of an underground parking garage and pedestrian tunnel development of a new, state-of-the-art, $284 million hospital in the north bay, and ground lease for an 80,000 square foot medical office building sale and leaseback/exchange of $56 million in real property assets on the peninsula ground leasing and leaseback of multi-story medical office buildings in tracy and roseville, and construction of associated parking structures and reciprocal parking arrangements disposition of a $225 million, 65-acre parcel in silicon valley, consisting of 966,087 square feet of healthcare related assets real estate syndications for single and mixed use facilities in california, oregon, washington, colorado, texas, and florida valuing over $300 million hundreds of office and retail leases totaling over ten million square feet development and documentation of master planned communities throughout northern california, including dre processing numerous leasing transactions involving hospital systems, medical foundations, physician groups and senior care facilities speaking engagements "avoiding compliance pitfalls in leased medical buildings, whether you’re tenant or owner" presenter, california hospital outpatient facilities summit, december 2018 "evolution of the healthcare real estate lease: what are the ramifications of the affordable care act on leasing, and how have terms changed?" moderator, the northern california healthcare real estate summit, march 2015 "the new health care environment," co-speaker, the registry, october 2013 "avoiding incorporation, formation & compensation, landmines & pitfalls" keiretsu forum entrepreneur academy, december and august 2012 memberships green building council leed® accredited professional former northern california chapter of corenet global, advisory board member construction corporate and business transactions environmental, social and governance real estate real estate transactions partner state of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
 | Young Jun Roh Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Private Clients, Real Estate, Hawaii, International Transactions Albuquerque, Seoul | Young Jun Roh Partner Albuquerque, Seoul Corporate and Business Transactions, Private Clients, Real Estate, Hawaii, International Transactions English Korean young jun roh jun roh focuses his practice on cross-border corporate, commercial and transactional matters, with a particular emphasis on korea, the broader asia-pacific region and global business operations. he advises multinational companies, foreign investors, and institutional clients on their complex u.s. transactions, cross-border commercial agreements and multi-jurisdictional regulatory considerations. jun is fluent in korean and deeply familiar with korean business culture, enabling him to bridge legal and cultural differences for clients engaged in global commerce.jun’s global practice is complemented by a broad foundation in domestic u.s. legal matters, including experience advising public sector entities, including municipalities and counties, as well as private clients across a range of commercial matters. his multidisciplinary background—spanning itigation, estate planning, real estate, and complex advisory matters—provides him with a practical and comprehensive perspective when navigating cross-border transactions, regulatory frameworks, and structuring deals involving u.s. and asian counterparties and beyond.jun’s professional achievements have been widely recognized. he received the prestigious sandra day o’connor award for professional service from the american inns of court at the supreme court of the united states, honoring outstanding pro bono and public interest contributions by early-career attorneys. he has also been recognized as a rising star by super lawyers.jun is admitted to practice in new mexico and wyoming, as well as before the united states district court for the district of new mexico, the tenth circuit court of appeals, and the united states supreme court. he has been appointed to the lawyers committee of the national center for state courts, where he collaborates with leading attorneys to advance public understanding of the importance of an independent judiciary. he also serves as a faculty member at high point university school of law. he is a current member of the international bar association and is active in iba events.prior to joining rimon, jun held partnership and judicial clerkship positions that provided him with a strong foundation in litigation, real estate, and complex commercial matters.awards and recognitionsuper lawyer rising star® for 2015-2016 publications“how to incorporate pro bono services,” the bencher, may/june 2025“growing within the american inns of court,” the bencher, may/june 2023“emotional intelligence: know thyself to achieve work and life balance,” the bencher, jan 4, 2017“the world is wide, but within your grasp,” bencher/american inns of court, nov 1, 2017 “reciprocal mentoring: narrowing the digital gap,” bencher/american inns of court, jan 3, 2014“aftermath of september eleventh: increased exploitation of undocumented workers in the workplace,” wyoming law review, 5 wyo. l. rev. 237 (2005) university of wyomingj.d., class speaker and peter c. maxfield outstanding graduate, wyoming law reviewkorea universitymba, international finance american inns of court (barrister trustee and member of leadership council)cuddy & mccarthy, llp (partner)wyoming supreme court – district court (judicial law clerk) corporate and business transactions hawaii international transactions real estate english korean partner state of new mexico state of wyoming albuquerque seoul | |
 | Filmore E. Rose Partner Private Clients, Tax, Non-Profit Organizations Albuquerque, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Seattle | Filmore E. Rose Partner EDUCATIONNew York University LL.M. in TaxationUniversity of Chicago J.D.University of Virginia B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Albuquerque, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Seattle Private Clients, Tax, Non-Profit Organizations English filmore e. rose fil rose practices in the areas of tax, estate planning and charitable and tax-exempt organizations. he has extensive experience in legal issues involving federal estate, gift and generation skipping tax, including both planning and compliance. fil also handles selected federal and state income tax cases, particularly those involving charitable donations and trust and estate administration. listed in best lawyers for 20 consecutive years 1999 to 2018: linking lawyers and clients worldwide.honors and recognitionseattle, best lawyers® (bl rankings llc), 2019-2025tax, trusts and estates, best lawyers® (bl rankings llc), 1999-2015av preeminent® in martindale-hubbell® peer review ratings™ (internet brands), 2020ethical standards and legal ability, lexisnexis martindale-hubbell av preeminent (internet brands), 2014super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2013-2022northern california, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2004-2008publications“paying it forward — even in a recession, there are options for structuring your charitable giving,” seattle business magazine (september 2010)speaking engagementscontinuing legal education lecturer in the areas of estate planning, tax-exempt organizations, charitable giving, historic preservation and federal income taxation.professional and community activitiesmember, estate planning council of seattle (2009-present)member, step (society of trust and estate practitioners – multi-disciplinary international estate planning organization) (2012-present)member, santa clara county estate planning council (2002-2008)silicon valley planned giving council (member (2002-2008); nonprofit mentor (2002-2007) education new york university ll.m. in taxation university of chicago j.d. university of virginia b.a. previous experience lane powell pc (counsel) beck, ross, bismonte & finley, llp (partner) hopkins & carley (shareholder) howard, rice, nemerovski, canady, falk & rabkin (director) new york universityll.m. in taxationuniversity of chicagoj.d.university of virginiab.a. lane powell pc (counsel)beck, ross, bismonte & finley, llp (partner)hopkins & carley (shareholder)howard, rice, nemerovski, canady, falk & rabkin (director) cannabis law estate and gift tax international non-profit organizations private clients tax english partner state of california state of new mexico state of washington albuquerque menlo park (silicon valley) seattle | |
 | Joseph I. (“Joe”) Rosenbaum Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Technology, International, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Banking and Financial Services New York | Joseph I. (“Joe”) Rosenbaum Partner EDUCATIONNew York Law School J.D.City College of New York M.S.City College of New York B.S., ChemistryPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
New York Corporate and Business Transactions, Technology, International, Entertainment, Sports and Media, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Banking and Financial Services English joseph i. (“joe”) rosenbaum joe rosenbaum is a new york‐based partner at rimon, p.c. and chair of rimon’s global alliance. rimon is an innovative and highly selective entrepreneurial firm that combines dynamic client service, teamwork, the agility of a high‐end boutique law firm and the deep multidisciplinary experience of a large global firm. prior to private practice, joe served for 17 years as an in‐house lawyer for american express, including 4 years in toronto as vice president & general counsel of amex canada. joe is an internationally recognized, highly valued multi‐disciplinary corporate‐commercial lawyer, known for his strategic, legal, regulatory and policy guidance, as well as his legal skills and judgment. as a trusted advisor to senior executives, joe has also negotiated executive and board level agreements and is routinely sought out by senior management and board members for advice and counsel regarding strategic plans, revenue growth, product and business development, nationally and globally.throughout his career, joe has worked collaboratively with clients around the globe across the full spectrum of national and international commercial transactions in virtually every industry, notably media, entertainment, advertising, marketing, public relations, celebrity and expert endorsements, financial services and payment systems, travel and leisure, online gaming, technology (digital and mobile), restaurant and food service companies, outsourcing and procurement, among others. joe is a recognized leader and his extraordinary background and experience enables him to apply traditional legal principles to today’s technology and social media platforms, e/m‐commerce, and all forms of digital and mobile applications, taking into account privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, crisis, fraud and risk management and compliance. in addition to his commercial‐transactional practice, his work routinely requires him to advise clients on sensitive matters involving brand and reputation management, rights of privacy and publicity, data protection, cybersecurity, compliance. with his colleagues at rimon law and a global network of professionals built through almost four decades of practice, joe has the ability to get high quality, cost‐effective service and provide clients with the resources they need, anywhere and anytime.joe is a dynamic and thought provoking speaker at conferences, programs and client seminars, and has authored books, seminal legal articles, has served as editor of the u.s. advertising, media, sports and entertainment newsletter of the international law office and is the founder, editor and primary author of legal bytes, a digital blog (www.legalbytes.com) that originally appeared in print in 1996 and which continues to win praise for entertaining, timely and enlightening content. joe has co‐authored or served as contributor to numerous publications covering a wide range of topics, including privacy and data protection; cybersecurity; cloud computing; outsourcing; industrial espionage; e‐commerce and payment systems; tele‐medicine; and crowd funding in film finance. he is a credited co‐author of the handbook on global social media law for business lawyers, published by the american bar association and his work has been cited by law reviews, industry periodicals and courts. his articles have appeared in the national law journal, new york law journal, euromoney and other major publications and his work includes numerous scholarly law journal and law review articles. joe has been interviewed or appeared as a commentator in respected media, including cnbc’s squawkbox, cnnfinancial’s business unusual, advertising age, american banker, bna bloomberg, national public radio, the wall street journal online, forbes.com, cfo magazine and mediapost online.the legal 500 u.s. edition and other independent services consistently honor joe and his team, often referred to by name and “praised for ‘great work on a consistent basis’, singled out for being on the cutting edge and his “[group’s] willingness to advise and share knowledge with the advertising community as a whole.” the legal 500 has also praised the ahead‐of‐the‐curve engagements around online and social media, “on‐line gaming, e‐commerce, and behavioral advertising.” joe is regularly recognized as one of new york’s superlawyers and consistently in a select group recommended in areas ranging from advertising, sports, entertainment and media to digital and mobile technology and e‐commerce. joe is repeatedly listed as one of the top attorneys in the world in the biannual guide to the world’s leading technology, media and telecommunications lawyers – again in the 2019 edition.joe’s career has included leading industry positions, having served as outside general counsel, corporate secretary, board member and advisor to such prestigious industry associations such as the interactive advertising bureau, the association of national advertisers, the advertising research foundation and the association of hispanic advertising agencies (ahaa). joe holds positions as outside corporate secretary & general counsel to numerous private companies and serves as outside general counsel to amin (advertising and marketing independent network), a membership association of independently owned advertising agencies. joe currently serves on the advisory board of the center for law, science and innovation at the sandra day o’connor college of law in arizona, as well as the innovation center for law and technology at new york law school in new york. joe has served as council member of the science & technology section of the american bar association and for many years as a member of the national conference of lawyers and scientists based in washington, dc. joe also served as a member and chairman of the award selection panel of the committee on scientific freedom and responsibility of the american association for the advancement of science and continues to serve on numerous advisory boards, workshops and projects for both private‐commercial organizations, as well as ngos.positions & publicationsjoe rosenbaum is the founder and chair of the rimon global alliance, a non-exclusive, professional network of lawyers around the world, enabling rimon to service and serve clients seamlessly and effectively around the world. while each alliance member is completely independent, each has committed to the values, the service quality and professionalism that are hallmarks of rimon’s approach to client relationships.joe has served as outside general counsel, member of the board of directors and executive committee member and legal liaison to industry and bar associations, committees and academic institutions such as the association of national advertisers, the interactive advertising bureau, the advertising research foundation and the association of hispanic advertising agencies. joe also serves on the advisory board and executive committee of the board of the center for law, science and innovation at the sandra day o’connor college of law in arizona and at the center for technology and media law at new york law school in new york city.joe has served as a member of the national conference of lawyers and scientists and chair of the award selection panel of the committee on scientific freedom and responsibility of the american association for the advancement of science. joe is also a past council member of the american bar association’s section of science and technology and prior to joining rimon, for many years joe chaired and co-chaired the global advertising technology, entertainment & media law practice at reed smith.soon after entering private practice, joe launched legal bytes, in print since 1996. legal bytes became a digital blog in 2009 and continues to win praise for its timely, entertaining and enlightening content, including multiple listings in the best in law blogs on lexblog network’s “real lawyers have blogs.”for many years, joe served as editor of the u.s. media and entertainment newsletter of the international law office and his written work includes books (outsourcing agreements line by line), scholarly law journal (e.g., “crowd funding: a funny thing happened on the way to the investment bank”) and law review articles (e.g., “privacy on the internet: whose information is it anyway?”) and numerous thought leadership articles in such periodicals as euromoney (e.g., “strategic alliances in the global marketplace”), the national law journal, new york law journal, and others.joe has been interviewed or appeared as a commentator in respected media, including cnbc’s squawkbox, cnnfinancial’s business unusual, advertising age, american banker, bna bloomberg, national public radio, the wall street journal online, forbes.com, cfo magazine and mediapost online and his work has been cited by law reviews, industry periodicals, and courts.to access joe’s complete list of publications, click herehonors & recognitiontop rated entertainment & sports attorney in new york, ny, super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), 2006-2007, 2013-2023advertising technology and media, the legal 500 (legalease ltd.), 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011u.s. media law expert, best of the best usa expert guide, euromoney’s legal media group (euromoney institutional investor plc group), 2008, 2011, 2017 and 2019presentations & speaking engagementsjoe is a dynamic, thought-provoking speaker at conferences, seminars and client events and continues to teach continuing legal education courses for practicing lawyers. for example:“indo-us legal sector: redefining relationships” conference hosted by the consulate general of india, new york and sepc, speaker, june 2023“crisis management at the intersection of marketing, privacy, security and reputation,” cle webinar, april 23rd, 2020“a perfect storm: the intersection of fake news, celebrity endorsements & social media” presenter at lawline live webinar. july 25, 2018“augmented, native and interactive: the new world of digital & mobil advertising.” presenter at lawline live webinar. december 8, 2017“online & mobile digital interactive advertising: video games, branded entertainment, native advertising and beyond.” presenter at lawline live webinar. december 8, 2017“missing children – missing opportunities: legal obstacles in our dna.” keynote speaker at apcd conference, missing children and genetic identity. may 2017, lisbon, portugal.“online & mobile digital interactive advertising: video games, branded entertainment, native advertising & beyond.” lawlines cle seminars/webinars, december 2015, new york, ny.“social media, mobile marketing and the law of promotions.” ali cle, american law institute continuing legal education, march 2015, new york, ny.“expanding horizons – growing your business internationally. what to know before you go.” grupo guyacan, inc. and venture forum puerto rico and “the impact of emerging technology on the legal system” (el impacto de tecnologías emergentes en el sistema jurídico) at the university of puerto rico law school, september 2012.“emerging privacy issues & the challenge of globalizing technology.” presented at the iapp canada privacy symposium, toronto, ontario canada, may 10, 2012;“advertising & marketing in a digital age: i know what you will do next summer.” amin senior management conference, june 2011, coeur d’alene, idaho.“marketing to children in virtual worlds: at play or as prey?” virtual worlds conference, april 2008, new york, ny.“trust me. i’m a satisfied customer: using testimonials and endorsements in advertising in the united states & europe,” university of limerick, ireland; july 2009.to access joe’s complete list of presentations & speaking engagements, click here education new york law school j.d. city college of new york m.s. city college of new york b.s., chemistry previous experience reed smith (partner) greenberg traurig (partner) pryor cashman sherman & flynn hughes hubbard & reed new york law schoolj.d.city college of new yorkm.s.city college of new yorkb.s., chemistry reed smith (partner)greenberg traurig (partner)pryor cashman sherman & flynnhughes hubbard & reed banking and financial services corporate and business transactions corporate governance data privacy and cybersecurity entertainment, sports and media europe intellectual property international international transactions israel latin america regulatory, compliance & corporate governance technology english partner state of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york new york | |
 | Scott Ross Partner Private Clients, Tax Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Scott Ross Partner EDUCATIONStanford University J.D.Wesleyan University BA, summa cum laudeGolden Gate University MS in TaxationPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Private Clients, Tax scott d. ross scott d. ross is a partner in rimon’s private client group. he is a certified specialist in probate, estate planning, and trust law as determined by the california board of legal specialization. this designation is held by fewer than 3% of california estate planning attorneys.mr. ross specialized in estate planning for high-net-worth individuals, including entrepreneurs, venture capital partners, owners of closely held businesses, executives, and real estate developers. his practice emphasizes wealth preservation and asset protection. mr. ross works with clients to prepare customized estate plans involving generation-skipping trusts, charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, family limited partnerships, family limited liability companies, grantor retained annuity trusts (grats), irrevocable insurance trusts, and private family foundations. he has extensive experience in legal issues involving federal estate, gift and generation-skipping taxation. a few examples of mr. ross’s work are as follows:created irrevocable trusts for the 3 children of a company founder that each qualified for an additional $10 million qualified small business stock (“qsbs”) exclusion, and that defer california state income tax. so altogether, the family had $40 million of qsbs exclusion. when the company liquidity event occurred, the family paid no federal capital gains tax on $40 million of gain, and the children’s irrevocable trusts paid no california state income tax. if trust distributions are made to the children at a later time when they are california residents, then the california state income tax will be paid at that time on the amount distributed. until the time of the distribution, the entire trust will grow free of california state income tax, much like an ira for california tax purposes. and the amount not distributed will continue to grow free of california state income tax. if distributions are made to the children at a later time when they are not california residents, then no california state income will be paid on these distributions.developed a strategy to transfer $75 million of family legacy real estate to a dynasty trust without incurring gift tax, and fully covered by generation-skipping tax exemption. the dynasty trust will protect that real estate from estate tax, creditor claims and divorce claims in perpetuity.worked with venture capital partners to transfer carried interests to irrevocable children’s trusts at the beginning of the fund when those interests were of modest value, and watched those interests grow in value to more than $10 million, thereby transferring significant wealth while using minimal gift tax exemption.developed multiple term of years flip charitable remainder trust strategy to hold extensive position in large public company that was a possible hostile acquisition target, so that client could (a) benefit the client’s private foundation when he chose by terminating one or more of the trusts early in whole or in part; (b) get the stock into a structure which would avoid capital gains tax on a sudden forced sale in a hostile acquisition; and (c) still give the client the right to cash flow from one or more of the trusts if he decided he needed it, by triggering the flip mechanism.mr. ross uses a values-based planning approach, working with clients to structure plans that focus on inherited wealth having a positive effect on their heirs, and on leaving a legacy in the broadest sense of the word. scott also assists surviving spouses, children, successor trustees, and executors in the administration of trusts and estates following a death. mr. ross has been recognized for his accomplishments by best lawyers in america in trusts and estates from 2006 to 2022.honors and recognitionsuperlawyers: ranked since 2005best lawyers: ranked since 2006av preeminent: ranked since 2020 education stanford university j.d. wesleyan university ba, summa cum laude golden gate university ms in taxation previous experience beck, ross, bismonte (name partner) stanford universityj.d.wesleyan universityba, summa cum laudegolden gate universityms in taxation beck, ross, bismonte (name partner) estate and gift tax non-profit organizations private clients tax partner state of california u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. court of appeals for the ninth circuit u.s. court of appeals for the third circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california united states tax court menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Takashi Saito Partner Japan, Patent Counseling and Prosecution Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. | Takashi Saito Partner Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. Japan, Patent Counseling and Prosecution English Japanese takashi saito takashi saito focuses his practice on patent prosecution in the area of electronic devices, processes, materials, circuitries, energy devices, electrochemical device and medical devices.takashi has worked as a research engineer in a semiconductor process technology area and as an intellectual property (ip) specialist for several divisions of a global consumer electronics manufacturer. in that capacity, he handled a variety of ip matters, including patent applications, patent infringement and trademarks.takashi authored several technical papers on a semiconductor process area in different academic journals and at international conferences. he is a first inventor of two us patents and several japanese patents.takashi earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in electrical engineering. he was also registered as a patent attorney in japan (2001 to 2005).selected experiencehandles a large number of patent prosecutions and advises on strategies to obtain strong patents for a global consumer electronics manufacturer.drafted more than hundreds of us patent applications for a global semiconductor manufacturer.speaker and panelist for ip related seminars.publicationsreview of us court decision: intellectual property management, vol. 73, no. 3 (2023) (japanese intellectual property association)review of us court decision: intellectual property management, vol. 66, no. 8 (2016) (japanese intellectual property association)awards and recognitioniam patent 1000 – the world’s leading patent practitioners, 2022 – 2023 legal 500 us, 2021 university of new hampshire school of lawj.d., cum laudekyoto university, graduate school of engineeringm.e.kyoto university, faculty of engineeringb.s. mcdermott will & emery llp, partnerpanasonic north america, ip managermatsushita electric industrial, ip specialistmatsushita electronic company, engineer japan patent counseling and prosecution english japanese partner district of columbia state of new york u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) northern virginia washington d.c. | |
 | James P. Sanders Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, Cannabis Law St. Louis | James P. Sanders Partner St. Louis Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Real Estate Litigation, Cannabis Law james sanders james is himself a successful business owner and real estate developer in the st. louis area. he knows first-hand the valuable contribution that a small business can have to a community and its economy. james knows that with the right counsel, the law can be a tool to help businesses achieve their goals of survival, growth and ultimately prosper. while most businesses only consult with attorneys in the wake of a pending lawsuit or emergent business issue, james works with his clients from the onset of the relationship taking time to meet and understand both the people and the business. his goal is to become a counselor and asset to his clients.james serves as outside general counsel to businesses large and small across missouri and illinois. he works closely with company leadership to become a part of the team, coordinating all legal needs across corporate, transactional, litigation, real estate, and other disciplines. his clients include real estate developers; craft breweries; beer, wine and alcohol distributors and wholesalers; startup businesses; high net worth individuals and families; aerospace manufacturers; and retailers who transact business across the region.james also represents individuals and businesses in civil litigation matters. most frequently, these matters involve complex contractual disputes, struggles over corporate control, real estate, insurance coverage, intellectual property, as well as tro and injunction issues. james has tried more than 30 matters to conclusion in state and federal, as well as numerous private arbitrations. he has extensive first-hand experience with the use of technology in all stages of the litigation cycle, particularly e-discovery, drawing upon an undergraduate and private workplace background in computer science.james has also represented clients in a number of industries, including commercial/military aerospace, construction, medical billing, alcohol production and distribution, and consumer goods during investigations and/or administrative proceedings conducted by state and/or federal agencies, including the department of justice, the department of defense office of the inspector general, the federal bureau of investigation, the securities and exchange commission, and the internal revenue service. specific to the alcoholic beverage industry, james provides general project evaluation services and business counsel for startup craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries. he handles the entire legal process of starting and growing a business in the beverage industry, handling federal, state, and local application and licensing, real property and site evaluation and negotiation, intellectual property protection, and strategic business guidance.finally, james provides counsel to businesses on what is often one of the biggest influencers on a balance sheet – real estate. he regularly handles real property assemblage and acquisition, public-private partnerships and development agreements, tax and governmental incentives for residential, commercial and mixed use development/redevelopment, special taxing district formation, finance arrangements including acquisition & development, construction, and semi/permanent financing, entity formation and governance, project modeling and evaluation for general and limited partners, development and redevelopment, post-development and sale, sale-leaseback, and/or unwinding in tax incentive developments.membershipsmissouri bar associationillinois bar associationtexas bar associationbar association of metropolitan saint louisamerican bar association (aba), section of litigationsaint louis university high school alumni associationawards and recognitionmissouri & kansas super lawyers “rising stars” list: 2016 saint mary’s university school of lawj.d.saint louis universityb.s. amundsen davis, partnerbrown & james, associatelathrop gpm, associate cannabis law litigation and alternative dispute resolution real estate real estate litigation partner state of illinois state of missouri state of texas st. louis | |
 | Hans Felix Schäfer Partner Real Estate Düsseldorf, Frankfurt | Hans Felix Schäfer Partner Düsseldorf, Frankfurt Real Estate English German felix schäfer *attorney is a member of separate entity, rimon falkenfort, and not rimon p.c.dr. felix schäfer is a partner in our real estate practice. his key areas of expertise include real estate project developments, real estate transactions of individual properties and portfolios in asset or share deals, private and public construction law, commercial landlord and tenant law, ongoing advice to properties on asset, property and facility management issues, real estate-related litigation and advice on esg issues in the respective contractual relationships. dr. schäfer studied and received his doctorate from the university of cologne and worked for various leading international and national law firms before joining rimôn falkenfort. he is recommended by best lawyers/handelsblatt as a lawyer in the field of real estate business law and is a member of the royal institution of chartered surveyors (mrics). selected experienceverdion group/healthcare of ontario pension plan on the acquisition of the former royal air force base brüggen mapletree investments group, singapore/amsterdam regarding ongoing real estate issues. international hardware and software developer on the leasing and development of data centers verdion group/healthcare of ontario pension plan on the sale of a logistics real estate portfolio with amazon and siemens ag as tenants waterland/helgstrand in connection with the carve-out of business units of ludger beerbaum stables (equestrian centers) jomoo deutschland on the acquisition of assets from the insolvency of the poggenpohl group ecolab deutschland gmbh on ongoing real estate law issues dbag on the acquisition of a radiology practice chain international consortium on a power plant project in germany prologis group on various ongoing real estate law issues motorola group with regard to real estate law issues, in particular the sale of sites in germany corestate capital ag with regard to various residential and commercial portfolios starion group on the acquisition of the shopping center “a10 center berlin bbva banking group on the acquisition of various residential investment properties in berlin. karstadt ag on the sale of the majority of its stores to a consortium of goldmann sachs/karstadt ag leading us shopping center operator on the planned acquisition of four shopping centers in north rhine-westphalia degussa ag on the sale of degussa’s headquarters to dic / morgan stanley on ag on the sale of viterra ag with a portfolio of 152,000 residential units and a portfolio of commercial properties to terra firma triton managers limited on the acquisition of vtg lehnkering blackstone group in the acquisition of a real estate portfolio of deutsche bank ag peek & cloppenburg kg in the acquisition and project development of the “weltstadthaus” cologne and subsequently in a legal dispute against hochtief ag professional associationsmember of the royal institution of chartered surveyors publications“neue betätigungsfelder des öffentlich-rechtlichen rundfunks – entwicklung und rechtliche bewertung” [new fields of activity of public broadcasting – development and legal evaluation], series of publications by the institute for broadcasting law at the university of cologne, vol. 91, 2004, c.h. beck publishers schäfer/steinkampf, “the right of first refusal in tenancy law, the area of conflict between sec. 311b bgb and sec. 550 bgb”, in: neue zeitschrift für mietrecht, nzm 2005, 49-51 schäfer/steinkampf, “the end of project development; at the same time comment on the decisions of the upper regional court dresden of 31.08.2004 and the upper regional court naumburg of 07.09.2004”, in: zfir 2005, 537 ff. immobilienzeitung iz, february 2007, “grundsteuererlass bei strukturellem leerstand” [property tax remission in the case of structural vacancies]. dvz, february 2012, “trend toward green leases” logreal.direkt, september 2012, “green leases on the rise” olg düsseldorf – lease option must be granted in the lease or a supplement in the correct form, in: imr 2013, 368 awards and recognitionbest lawyers, real estate law, 2020-2022 juve, often recommended, 2012-2013 handbook university of cologneph.d. orrick, herrington & sutcliffe, llp (counsel) real estate english german partner partner - rimon falkenfort germany* düsseldorf frankfurt | |
 | Douglas J. Schneller Partner Insolvency and Restructuring, Banking and Financial Services, Leveraged Finance London, New York | Douglas J. Schneller Partner EDUCATIONNew York University J.D.Columbia University M.A.Drew University B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
London, New York Insolvency and Restructuring, Banking and Financial Services, Leveraged Finance douglas j. schneller douglas schneller handles a broad range of complex transactional matters involving secured and unsecured bank finance, lending and receivables purchases and factoring; restructuring, bankruptcy and insolvency; intercreditor and subordination arrangements, including for mezzanine, leveraged, multi-lien and unitranche financings; claims analysis and reconciliation; third party litigation funding; and purchases and sales of par and distressed assets such as bank loans, notes, accounts receivable, trade claims, bankruptcy claims, and equity interests. he also counsels clients on a range of other transactional matters, including trade and receivable finance (including default-triggered puts and vendor/account receivable and trade financing); bankruptcy transactional matters including distressed investing, rescue and debtor-in-possession finance, sales under bankruptcy code section 363, and true sale and substantive consolidation; corporate trust and agency; structured products; private placements; portfolio management and monitoring; and securities law matters.mr. schneller’s clients include global and domestic banks, financial institutions, investment funds, companies and other parties including secured and unsecured creditors; agents to and lenders in syndicated and club lending groups; investors; trustees and collateral agents; and unsecured creditors. he represents clients in various finance and insolvency transactional matters, out-of-court restructurings (including cross-border and international), and the analysis and exercise of rights and remedies, including in proceedings pending under bankruptcy and insolvency laws in the us and other jurisdictions around the globe.a portion of mr. schneller’s practice emphasizes investments and trading in syndicated and bilateral loans, loan portfolios, securities, claims, derivatives and other interests in domestic and international obligors and debtors in, near or emerging from financial distress, using lsta, lma and bespoke documentation. he advises clients regarding bankruptcy, reorganization, intercreditor and creditors’ rights matters. mr. schneller has also spoken and written about many of these areas, including intercreditor arrangements, the secondary market for and trading of bank loans and trade claims (including on lsta, lma and bespoke documents), and confidentiality and “big boy” matters.during the past several years, mr. schneller has advised numerous clients in connection with thousands of transactions in bank loans, trade claims, swap claims, notes and other securities, and other financial instruments relating to distressed and performing borrowers, issuers and obligors, including debtors in the most noteworthy bankruptcy cases and insolvencies in the united states and around the globe.in addition to his active legal practice, at prior firms mr. schneller has been, among other things, (i) the sole representative responsible for establishing and running the london office, (ii) the new york local practice section leader for the global finance practice, and (iii) the leader of the distressed investing and secondary trading practices.mr. schneller maintains an active pro bono legal practice. he has worked with the clemency project, which assisted federal prisoners, sentenced a decade or more ago to lengthy imprisonment for non-violent drug offenses, to seek the shorter sentences that likely would be imposed under current sentencing guidelines. mr. schneller has also represented a national not-for-profit organization committed to anti-bullying and anti-cyberbullying efforts; an animal rescue charity; various not-for-profit organizations in connection with corporate governance and tax-exempt issues; and low-income individuals seeking debt relief and protection from creditors under bankruptcy laws.publicationssax v. fast track investments – legal finance regulation, consumer lending interest rate regulation, rimonlaw.com, july 27, 2021“true sales” in litigation funding agreements, rimonlaw.com, february 4, 2021ninth circuit questions whether litigation funding advances made against a portfolio of cases runs afoul of new york usury laws, rimonlaw.com, june 18, 2020claims traders beware: another bankruptcy court determines that disallowance under bankruptcy code section 502(d) follows the claim, rimonlaw.com, april 30, 2020legal insight: coronavirus and its effect on the supply chain, rimonlaw.com, february 26, 2020litigation finance – a modest proposal, rimonlaw.com, january 23, 2020scotus holds licensee may continue using trademark after rejection in bankruptcy, rimonlaw.com, june 11, 2019sears fights with vendors whether goods were delivered prepetition or postpetition, rimonlaw.com, may 16, 20199th circuit declines to dismiss a marijuana-related chapter 11 case, affirms plan confirmation, rimonlaw.com, may 9, 2019sports authority and consignments: lessons for lenders and vendors, rimonlaw.com, may 9, 2019visa & mastercard interchange fees merchant class action update, rimonlaw.com, april 24, 2019memberships and affiliationsamerican bankruptcy institute (abi)insol internationalloan syndications and trading association (lsta) education new york university j.d. columbia university m.a. drew university b.a. previous experience winston & strawn llp (partner) pillsbury winthrop shaw pittman llp (partner) nixon peabody llp (partner) kramer levin naftalis & frankel llp (partner) new york universityj.d.columbia universitym.a.drew universityb.a. winston & strawn llp (partner)pillsbury winthrop shaw pittman llp (partner)nixon peabody llp (partner)kramer levin naftalis & frankel llp (partner) africa banking and financial services corporate and business transactions equipment leasing and finance europe fintech insolvency and restructuring international international transactions investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds latin america leveraged finance litigation finance united kingdom partner state of new jersey state of new york u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york london new york | |
 | Carl Sherer Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Israel, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, CFIUS/National Security Dubai, New York, Tel Aviv* | Carl Sherer Partner EDUCATIONNew York University Law School, J.D., cum laude and Order of the Coif, 1984New York University Business School M.B.A., Beta Gamma Sigma, 1984Columbia University B.A., 1978PRIOR IN-HOUSE POSITIONS
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Dubai, New York, Tel Aviv* Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Israel, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies, Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, CFIUS/National Security English Hebrew carl sherer carl m. sherer holds a jd as well as an mba from new york university, and is a graduate of columbia university. he worked with simpson thacher & bartlett and with schulte roth & zabel in new york, in addition to serving as assistant to the general counsel at the israel securities authority.mr. sherer has over twenty-five years experience in corporate and securities law, helping individuals and corporations in both transactional and regulatory settings in the united states and in israel. mr. sherer was associated with professor joseph gross, hodak & co. in tel aviv, was a partner at silber, schottenfels, gerber & sherer, and was of counsel to zell goldberg & co.mr. sherer’s experience covers a wide array of domestic and international corporate and securities matters, including:mergers and acquisitions, including major international mergersinitial public offerings, secondary offerings and private placements of equity and debt securities in the united states and in israelinternational joint venturessecurities regulatory advice in the united states and in israel, including under both countries’ investment adviser regulationssecurities regulation in israeltechnology licensing arrangementsfinancial productsestablishment of investment fundscommodities trading worldwidebank regulatory advice in the united statespficawards & recognitionselected by peers for inclusion in the fifth edition of the best lawyers in israel in the practice area of capital markets law., 2014 – 2019.publications & speaking engagementspanelist, “healthcare, a fertile ground for investors”, the abrahamic business circle investors roundtable dubai, june 29, 2022finding your fortune – sec’s proposal to allow non-registered finders, family wealth report, november 2, 2020co-author of the israel chapter in the aba’s international mergers and acquisitions due diligence. education new york university law school, j.d., cum laude and order of the coif, 1984 new york university business school m.b.a., beta gamma sigma, 1984 columbia university b.a., 1978 prior in-house positions israel securities authority (assistant general counsel) previous experience simpson thacher & bartlett llp schulte roth & zabel llp silber, schottenfels, gerber & sherer zell goldberg & co. new york universitylaw school, j.d., cum laude and order of the coif, 1984new york universitybusiness school m.b.a., beta gamma sigma, 1984columbia universityb.a., 1978 israel securities authority (assistant general counsel) australia and new zealand banking and financial services cfius/national security corporate and business transactions dubai and the middle east emerging companies and venture capital europe international international transactions investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds israel mergers and acquisitions private equity registered investment companies securities and capital markets special purpose acquisition companies technology english hebrew partner israel state of new york dubai new york tel aviv* | |
 | Yaacov P. Silberman Founding Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Technology Philadelphia | Yaacov P. Silberman Partner EDUCATIONYeshiva University B.A. (English), summa cum laude, Yeshiva University; Alpha Psi Omega, Phi Beta KappaUniversity of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., cum laude; Senior Editor, Journal of Labor and Employment LawPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Philadelphia Corporate and Business Transactions, Technology English yaacov p. silberman yaacov silberman is a pioneer in alternative law firm business models and legal innovation. he is the co-founder and former chief operating officer of both rimon law and novalaw. rimon, founded in 2008, was among the world’s first distributed law firms and has since grown into an international platform with over 200 attorneys across 11 countries. novalaw, launched in 2019 as a legal mso (managed services organization), provides scalable operational support to rimon.yaacov’s work has been recognized by the aba, the financial times, and the economist, which have cited him as a leading innovator in the industry. he has shared insights on legal business transformation at harvard law school, stanford law school, and berkeley law.in addition to serving his clients at rimon, yaacov advises and invests in legal tech and tech-enabled professional services companies.he lives in penn valley, pennsylvania, with his wife and three children.speaking engagementsnov. 1, 2018, firm general counsel summit, tech and innovationsep. 28, 2016, west coast law firm leadership forum, needle in the haystack: how to control costs and uncover profitabilityjuly 13, 2015, legaltech west coast (alm), ethics and best practices for adoption of cloud storageapr. 30, 2015, stanford center for legal informatics (codex), innovating from within law firms: technology serving law firms in delivering value to clientsfeb. 23, 2015, university of california, hastings, principles of technology adoptionfeb. 13, 2014, stanford law school, innovating the law firm modeloct. 29, 2013, harvard law school, convergence: growing dissatisfaction with big law and the rise of alternativesapr. 16, 2013, university of california, berkeley, effective business ethicsjan. 31, 2013, university of california, hastings, managing technology in law firmsoct. 11, 2012, legal marketing association, technologies for elawyeringaug. 16, 2011, san francisco bar association, evaluating vendors of cloud computing servicesaug. 10, 2011, palo alto bar association, legal ethics of cloud computing for lawyersoct. 23, 2010, bar association of san francisco, strategies for launching and running a small law firmspring & summer 2010, small business administration in san francisco, small business legal seriesspring 2010, jhtc, silicon valley, paradigm shifts in the practice of law education yeshiva university b.a. (english), summa cum laude, yeshiva university; alpha psi omega, phi beta kappa university of pennsylvania law school, j.d., cum laude; senior editor, journal of labor and employment law previous experience ropes & gray, llp united states bankruptcy court for the southern district of florida thelaw.com yeshiva universityb.a. (english), summa cum laude, yeshiva university; alpha psi omega, phi beta kappauniversity of pennsylvanialaw school, j.d., cum laude; senior editor, journal of labor and employment law ropes & gray, llpunited states bankruptcy court for the southern district of floridathelaw.com corporate and business transactions securities and capital markets technology english founding partner state of pennsylvania philadelphia | |
 | Kenneth P. Silverman Partner Insolvency and Restructuring Long Island | Kenneth P. Silverman Partner Long Island Insolvency and Restructuring ken p. silverman for over 40 years, clients have trusted ken with their most sensitive issues in the world of bankruptcy, insolvency, and corporate restructuring. ken routinely represents debtors, creditors, dip lenders, secured creditors, claims traders, asset acquirers, bankruptcy trustees and creditors’ committees, who all turn to ken to formulate solutions to their most complicated problems. he is widely recognized as a leader in the field of bankruptcy, insolvency and mediation.since 1989, ken has served as a member of the panel of united states bankruptcy trustees for both the eastern and southern districts of new york, and since 1995 has also served as a member of the register of mediators for the united states bankruptcy court for the eastern and southern districts of new york handling significant mediation engagements. as a member of the trustee panels, he is frequently appointed to operate, reorganize and/or liquidate major national, regional, and metropolitan businesses in both chapter 11 and chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings. ken also uses this experience and expertise to assist our clients in their own out of court management and restructuring solutions, preserving liquidity and business opportunities.in addition to his representations, ken is a published author and a recognized lecturer on bankruptcy and bankruptcy/matrimonial-related issues. ken is also a former adjunct professor of law at the st. john’s university school of law in its bankruptcy ll.m. program. membershipsamerican bar association american bankruptcy institute national association of bankruptcy trustees new york state bar association nassau county bar association awards and recognition: ken has been awarded an av rating for his professionalism and the quality of his legal work from martindale hubbell, the premier directory of legal professionals. new york law school, j.d.j.d.syracuse universityb.a. silverman acampora (partner) insolvency and restructuring partner state of new york supreme court of the united states u.s. court of appeals for the second circuit u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york long island | |
 | Jim Soong Partner Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Artificial Intelligence Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Jim Soong Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Artificial Intelligence jim soong jim advises on intellectual property and patent strategy in a broad array of industries and technical disciplines. jim appears before patent offices worldwide to handle mission-critical prosecution and post-grant proceedings including reviews, reexaminations, and oppositions. jim regularly counsels clients – from start-ups to the fortune 5. drawing on his extensive in-house corporate experience, he focuses his legal advice from the lens of business objectives. clients call on him to provide strategic direction regarding the design and optimization of corporate intellectual property policies and best practices as well as strategic handling of intellectual property disputes. before, as in-house counsel, he led the global intellectual property portfolio at siebel systems for six years, managing all aspects of patent, trademark, domain name, trade secret, and copyright acquisition, protection, and enforcement.jim’s experience extends to various facets of intellectual property strategy. he has advised on the establishment of a large number of successful corporate patent programs. he also has engineered and supervised preparation of countless patent applications and their prosecution in major patent offices worldwide, as well as noninfringement and invalidity opinions. further, jim regularly handles post-grant proceedings before patent offices around the world, such as inter partes reviews (iprs), post grant reviews (pgrs), reexaminations, and oppositions. in addition, his experience includes advising on intellectual property issues that arise in mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, technology licensing, risk avoidance, open source, standard setting organizations, inter-company agreements, employment, and other corporate matters. jim has an extensive record of success in intellectual property disputes, including coordinated resolution of patent litigation and inter partes proceedings in court and before the patent office, including successful appeals to the federal circuit on cutting edge legal issues.jim has received extensive industrywide honors. since 2017, jim continues to be recognized every year by the world’s leading patent professionals, iam patent 1000. jim also continues as a member of iam global leaders, an exclusive gold tier ranking of the iam patent 1000. in addition, he continues to be ranked as an “ip star” by managing ip and has received similar recognition by other industry organizations. jim is also an editorial board member of the publication the intellectual property strategist.while attending law school, jim served as an editor of the u.c. davis law review. he also served as an extern clerk for the honorable edward j. garcia, united states district court for the eastern district of california. university of california, davisj.d.university of california, los angelesb.s., electrical engineeringnational taiwan universityi.c.l.p. sheppard mullin (partner)greenberg traurig (shareholder)siebel systems (director of intellectual property) artificial intelligence intellectual property patent counseling and prosecution partner state of california u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california u.s. district court for the western district of washington u.s. patent and trademark office menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Lillian Stenfeldt Partner Insolvency and Restructuring, Corporate and Business Transactions Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Lillian Stenfeldt Partner EDUCATIONStanford University B.A., EconomicsStanford University M.A., Organizational BehaviorUniversity of Detroit Mercy School of Law J.D., magna cum laudePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Insolvency and Restructuring, Corporate and Business Transactions lillian stenfeldt lillian stenfeldt is a seasoned commercial attorney and trusted outside counsel to a variety of companies. with extensive experience in complex commercial disputes, she excels in helping clients achieve optimal results. since 2005, lillian has been a sought-after commercial arbitrator and mediator, bringing a wealth of strategic insight to efficient dispute resolution.as a core bankruptcy practitioner, lillian represents creditors, licensees and buyers of assets and intellectual property in major corporate bankruptcy cases nationwide. she advises on structuring business transactions and licenses to protect assets and minimize risk tied to potential insolvency. she has also guided international clients through successful corporate reorganizations and complex loan workouts. in her role as outside general counsel, she guides clients to the best attorney to address their wide-ranging issues.lillian also has extensive experience serving on boards of directors for profit and nonprofit organizations. whether representing clients in large-scale projects or acting as a neutral arbitrator, she brings a practical and results driven approach to every engagement.representative mattersserve as outside general counsel to manufacturing, technology, and nonprofit corporations.represented a conglomerate of business enterprises in the u.s., europe, and australia in a $600 million non-bankruptcy cross-border workout.assisted technology clients in the acquisition of intellectual property from bankruptcy estates and financially challenged companies ($2 – $200 million valuations).represented landlords in preserving rights and claims in tenant bankruptcies.protected key license agreements in major bankruptcy cases across the country for various technology and entertainment clients.represented a major music entertainment company ($1 billion annual revenue) in its non-bankruptcy restructuring .represented ad hoc group of over 100 supplemental plan beneficiaries in the pg&e bankruptcy.defended a fortune 100 company in an $8 million preference litigation.represented a food company in analysis and resolution of disputed lien priority with a large agricultural enterprise.represented a financial institution in recovering full repayment of $11 million debt from real estate collateral and guarantees of a major real estate developer.represented foreign entities in cross-border transactions and bankruptcy reorganizations.represented receivers of various real estate projects involving shopping centers, condominium complexes, and residential developments.publications /speaking engagements“between transparency and confidentiality: walking the disclosure tightrope,” california international arbitration week, presented by california arbitration, california lawyers association, san francisco, ca (2026).“insolvency issues for licensing attorneys,” practicing law institute (2005-2025).“cutting edge retail bankruptcy exit strategies: are you prepared for the rapid increase in retail bankruptcies?” the bay area bankruptcy forum, san francisco, ca (2017).“a comprehensive training in commercial arbitration,” american bar association’s annual two-day arbitration training institute, washington, d.c. (2014) and philadelphia (2012).“from the litigator’s side: selection of arbitrators and mediators,” american arbitration association, san francisco, ca (2014).“real estate receiverships,” continuing education of the bar (2012).“what every ceo and cfo should know about insolvency,” stanford graduate school of business (2001-2010).awards/recognitionhighest possible peer and judicial rating, av preeminent, martindale-hubbell in legal ability and ethicsbest lawyers®, arbitration, bankruptcy, and creditor and debtor rights, bankruptcy litigationtop attorney in northern california, san francisco magazine, 2017-presenttop women attorneys in northern california, san francisco magazine, 2017-presentwomen leaders in the law, law.com, the recorder (alm media properties, llc), 2022super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation)memberships/affiliationsinternational institute for conflict prevention and resolution (cpr) — board member, dispute resolution services; serves on cpr’s, banking, accounting and financial institution, real estate, arbitration panels — arbitrator in complex commercial cases (2009-present)american arbitration association — arbitrator in complex commercial cases (2005-present)u.s. district court northern district of california, panel member on early neutral evaluation and mediation panelsbay area bankruptcy forum — past directorinternational association of insolvency practitioners (insol)american bankruptcy institute (abi)international turnaround management association (tma) — past director and awards committee chair and president of norcal chapterguide dogs for the blind — custodian of breedercalifornia real estate broker, licensed (#00882228) since 1985 education stanford university b.a., economics stanford university m.a., organizational behavior university of detroit mercy school of law j.d., magna cum laude previous experience sedgwick, llp (partner and chair of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy group, management committee) dla (partner, chair of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy group) bronson, bronson & mckinnon (partner) stanford universityb.a., economicsstanford universitym.a., organizational behavioruniversity of detroit mercy school of lawj.d., magna cum laude sedgwick, llp (partner and chair of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy group, management committee)dla, formerly gray cary, (partner, chair of creditors’ rights and bankruptcy group)bronson, bronson & mckinnon (partner) arbitration and mediation australia and new zealand corporate and business transactions insolvency and restructuring real estate partner state of california u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
 | Samuel (Sandy) B. Sterrett, Jr. Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Technology Washington, D.C. | Samuel (Sandy) B. Sterrett, Jr. Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Virginia J.D.Amherst College B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Washington, D.C. Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Technology samuel (sandy) b. sterrett, jr. mr. sterrett advises business, exempt or non-profit and individual clients on corporate, governance, technology, tax and general business law. he works with start-up and emerging growth companies, privately held businesses, and large multinational corporations as well as exempt or non-profit organizations. he represents both us and foreign based clients, particularly in australia, china, europe and new zealand.mr. sterrett serves or has served as principal outside counsel for multiple biotechnology, medical device, business services, information technology, software and other technology companies. he has substantial experience handling mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and angel, venture capital and other financing transactions.he focuses on the unique aspects of intellectual property and technology oriented business relationships, including licenses and cross-licenses, product development, joint ventures, collaborations, material transfer, and research and development. he has been involved in multiple highly complex mergers and acquisitions involving intellectual property and technology.mr. sterrett assists clients with their key business relationships, including manufacturing, distribution and supply agreements, marketing and sponsorship agreements, employment, consulting and severance agreements, confidentiality, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, purchase orders, standard terms and conditions, and personal and real property leases. he also assists clients with their corporate and governance documents, stockholder, investor rights and voting agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, and stock option and executive compensation plans.he regularly works with exempt or nonprofit organizations, including charities and trade associations, on business, corporate, governance, intellectual property, and federal and state tax matters. he has obtained federal and state tax exemptions for multiple non-profit organizations. mr. sterrett has advised on and has closed several complicated corporate restructurings and mergers involving exempt organizations. he regularly handles the daily business transactions undertaken by exempt or nonprofit organizations.following law school, he worked at allens arthur robinson, in melbourne and sydney, australia, and clerked for judge james s. halpern of the u.s. tax court.mr. sterrett has authored several articles on business, tax and technology, including in the intellectual property strategist, legal times, and washington business journal.representative experienceclosed acquisition of optical switch technology for fortune 500 clientclosed acquisition of ag-biotechnology assets by international joint ventureclosed sale of foreign software company to u.s. defense contractorclosed several acquisitions of student travel businesses by industry leaderclosed multiple acquisitions and sales of tv and radio stationsclosed acquisition by foreign company of services business in animal health industryclosed acquisition of an important african-american art collectionclosed substantial number of angel and venture capital financingsadvised client in a winning proxy fight for control of a privately held technology businessnegotiated substantial number of patent/know-how licenses, material transfer agreements, and collaboration and research agreements with federal government agencies, us colleges and universities, foreign universities and us and foreign research institutesnegotiated numerous collaboration, license, joint development, marketing and services agreements with global pharmaceutical and major laboratory reference companiesnegotiated substantial number of consulting, services, collaboration and product development agreements with most of the leading medical device manufacturersnegotiated multiple trademark and copyright agreements for internationally known private historic homeclosed corporate restructuring of mid-atlantic’s leading residential services businessnegotiated complicated lease termination agreement with international biotech manufacturerclosed sale of bio-manufacturing plant after resolving multiple complex federal, state and local issues arising from public-private partnership that funded and built the facility and from related tax exempt financingassisted in formation of a consortium of over 40 universities and research institutes (mostly, european) focused on translation research in cancernegotiated and closed several complicated corporate restructurings and mergers and acquisitions involving exempt or nonprofit organizationscommunity servicemr. sterrett is involved with several charitable and community organizations, including mount vernon, home of george washington. he serves or has served as a director of australia america association (washington, dc), global ties us, learning undefeated, inc. (a charitable partner of maryland technology council), and volunteers of america chesapeake, inc.awards & recognitionsav preeminent – for ethical standards and legal ability, martindale-hubbell (internet brands), 2020 education university of virginia j.d. amherst college b.a. previous experience blank rome llp (partner) foley & lardner llp (partner) allens (australia) (foreign law clerk) university of virginiaj.d.amherst collegeb.a. blank rome llp (partner)foley & lardner llp (partner)allens (australia) (foreign law clerk) corporate and business transactions corporate governance emerging companies and venture capital intellectual property intellectual property transactions and due diligence international international transactions mergers and acquisitions non-profit organizations technology technology licensing trademark and copyright partner district of columbia state of new york united states tax court washington d.c. | |
 | Tomoki Tanida Partner Japan, Patent Counseling and Prosecution Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. | Tomoki Tanida Partner Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. Japan, Patent Counseling and Prosecution English Japanese tomoki tanida tomoki (tom) tanida focuses his practice on patent procurement and client counseling on infringement and validity. tom has extensive experience preparing and prosecuting patent applications before the us patent and trademark office (uspto), as well as non-us patent offices, in technologies such as semiconductor electronics, analog circuits, telecommunication systems and computer software applications. he has performed patent infringement and validity analysis, and developed patent enforcement and defense strategies for domestic and foreign corporations. tom also has experience handling technology export control issues. previously, tom worked as a registered patent attorney in japan. he has extensive experience with patent and trademark prosecution for japanese and international clients before the japan patent office. in relation to his prosecution practice, he has counseled clients on all aspects of intellectual property law in japan, including copyright and unfair competition matters. he has also assisted clients on japanese and international patent and trademark litigation. tom has earned bachelor’s degrees in law, electrical engineering and chemistry. selected experienceprovides patent prosecution services for several large international electronics companies and their subsidiaries prosecuted several strategic patents, which were successfully enforced against competitors in ip litigations on behalf of a japanese company advised a japanese company on patent dispute issues in germany, which successfully defeated a competitor’s patent infringement claim assist a japanese company develop guidelines for preparation and prosecution of patent applications in the united states, and with the evaluation of competitors’ patents membershipsamerican intellectual property law association japan patent attorneys association (1992-2015) george washington university law schoolllmtokyo university of scienceb.s.tokyo university of scienceb.e.nihon universityllb mcdermott will & emery llp, partner japan patent counseling and prosecution english japanese partner district of columbia state of new york u.s. patent and trademark office northern virginia washington d.c. | |
 | Craig Tanner Partner Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants Austin, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Craig Tanner Partner EducationUniversity of San Francisco J.D., Articles Editor - USF Law ReviewUniversity of Colorado B.S.Previous Experience
Austin, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Employee Mobility, Trade Secrets, and Restrictive Covenants English craig tanner professional experiencecraig is a partner in rimon’s employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation practice. he has over 25 years of experience in representing us and multinational companies with executive compensation, equity compensation, employment, and data privacy matters.in his compensation practice, craig works with his clients in designing and offering performance-based incentives, section 409a-compliant deferred compensation, and broad-based stock programs, including restricted stock units, stock options, profit interests, stock purchase rights, restricted stock, phantom stock, and stock appreciation rights; as well as commission, retention, transaction, and cash bonus programs. craig works closely with his clients on the market practices, shareholder concerns, tax mitigation, securities registration, currency exchange, and communications issues that companies encounter when offering these programs to employees, directors, and consultants in the u.s. and throughout the world.for employment matters, craig works with his clients on onboarding executives, executive employment agreements, performance plans, severance agreements, and change in control incentives. he regularly advises clients on employee handbooks, codes of conduct and other company-wide policies, and leaves of absence. craig also advises his clients on market practices and regulatory compliance for services provided by consultants, expatriates, short-term assignments, cross-border employees, and contingent workers.in his m&a practice, craig works with his clients before and throughout the transaction and on post-merger integration. craig advises his clients on concerns discovered during the due diligence process; drafting and negotiating the purchase agreement; drafting and negotiating executive employment agreements and retention incentives; structuring roll-over equity arrangements; mitigating potential section 409a deferred compensation compliance liabilities; advising on excess golden parachute payment issues and providing alternatives to mitigate or eliminate tax obligations; advising on non-qualified benefit programs; and developing post-merger integration incentive programs.in the data privacy area, craig advises his clients on the collection, processing, and transfer of protected employee information necessary for managing the workforce, compliance with local data registration requirements, and the implementation of workplace privacy policies. education university of san francisco j.d., articles editor - usf law review university of colorado b.s. previous experience reed smith (partner) dla piper (partner) baker & mckenzie (associate) university of san franciscoj.d., articles editor – usf law reviewuniversity of coloradob.s. reed smith (partner)dla piper (partner)baker & mckenzie (associate) publication and speaking engagements planning for the payment of taxes on private company stock awards approving compensation under laws that may not remain year-end global stock plan reporting requirements compensation committees; director independence; adviser independence; disclosure of conflicts employers beware: new uk anti-avoidance tax laws on ‘disguised remuneration’ – share schemes and employee benefit trusts equity-related action items in the far east argentina – new currency exchange restrictions impact stock plan sec announces proposed rules for enhanced executive compensation and corporate governance disclosure to shareholders of public companies doing business globally: equity compensation guide u.s. equity compensation grants to foreign employees: structuring and reporting options oh no! moments – plan corrections corporate and business transactions data privacy and cybersecurity employee mobility, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation international international transactions mergers and acquisitions regulatory, compliance & corporate governance tax technology wage and hour english partner state of california state of texas austin menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Ivan L. Tjoe Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Los Angeles, San Francisco | Ivan L. Tjoe Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D.University of California, Berkeley B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Los Angeles, San Francisco Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Bahasa Indonesia English ivan l. tjoe ivan tjoe is an experienced civil litigator. he focuses his practice on representing companies located abroad in litigation arising from their business activity or investments in the united states. mr. tjoe’s broad client base includes companies in the manufacturing, technology, logistics, finance and entertainment sectors.mr. tjoe represents clients in state and federal courts, prosecuting and defending claims including breach of contract, fraud, false advertising, unfair competition, interference, right of publicity, trade secrets and intellectual property infringement. mr. tjoe has obtained hundreds of millions of dollars in judgements, verdicts and settlements for his clients. while mr. tjoe is primarily a litigator, he often serves as general counsel to his clients, providing advice on areas including intellectual property, corporate counselling and corporate governance. education university of california, hastings college of the law j.d. university of california, berkeley b.a. previous experience ropers, majeski, kohn & bentley (partner) lewis, brisbois, bisgaard & smith (partner) university of california, hastings college of the lawj.d.university of california, berkeleyb.a. ropers, majeski, kohn & bentley (partner)lewis, brisbois, bisgaard & smith (partner) associations american bar association los angeles county bar association maritime law association of the united states other activities outside of legal work mr. tjoe also coaches youth soccer. intellectual property intellectual property litigation international litigation and alternative dispute resolution technology trademark and copyright bahasa indonesia english partner state of california supreme court of the united states u.s district court for the eastern district of texas u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. court of appeals for the fourth circuit u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the district of columbia u.s. district court for the district of maryland u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california los angeles san francisco | |
 | Jordan Toone Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Corporate and Business Transactions Los Angeles, New York | Jordan Toone Partner Los Angeles, New York Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Corporate and Business Transactions Arabic English jordan e. toone jordan toone is a m&a and private equity attorney with experience advising companies, private equity and venture capital firms, family offices, strategic and financial buyers, boards of directors, and other stakeholders in domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital investments, private offerings and related securities law matters, joint ventures, divestitures and carve-outs, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and general corporate and commercial matters in multiple industries, including technology and software, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, retail, manufacturing, life sciences, real estate (all property types), construction and property management, and energy (including renewables). jordan’s clients include domestic companies engaged in international business and foreign companies with operations in the united states.jordan acts as outside general counsel to companies and investors from formation/entrance to exit.jordan is involved in several community and pro bono initiatives, including assisting islamic and other faith-based charitable organizations in the los angeles and salt lake city areas with various business, real estate, immigration and other legal matters. prior to joining rimon, jordan practiced law as an associate at the international law firm of white & case llp and at a leading law firm in salt lake city, utah. before attending law school, jordan worked as an embedded civilian social scientist with the u.s. army’s 1st armored division in iraq, liaising directly with the local iraqi population in furtherance of various socioeconomic initiatives.mr. toone received his b.a. with university honors from brigham young university and his m.phil. from the university of oxford. jordan earned his j.d. with highest honors from the university of utah s.j. quinney college of law, where he was a william h. leary scholar, a member of the jessup international moot court team, a member of the utah law review and a recipient of the edwin brown firmage student award in international law and human rights, and was awarded the cali award multiple times for obtaining the highest grade in a course as well as several outstanding achievement awards for the best overall performance in a course.mr. toone has been recognized in the 2018-2023 editions of mountain states super lawyers as a “rising star” for his work in mergers & acquisitions. he has also been recognized in the 2018, 2019, and 2022 editions of utah business magazine as one of utah’s legal elite for his work in business & corporate law.note: jordan is admitted to practice as an attorney in new york and utah only. university of utah s.j. quinney college of lawj.d.university of oxfordm.phil.the american university in cairocertificate of arabic studies, center for arabic studies abroad (casa program)brigham young universityb.a. parr brown gee & loveless (shareholder)latham & watkins (associate)white & case (associate) arabic english partner state of new york state of utah los angeles new york | |
| | Steven J. Toy Partner Private Equity, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies London | Steven J. Toy Partner London Private Equity, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies steven j. toy steven is a m&a and private equity lawyer based in london, united kingdom. he advises private equity institutions and other forms of financial sponsor, both in the united kingdom and globally, on a wide range of matters including acquisitions, disposals, “one-stop” financings, co-investments, equity rollover, incentive equity arrangements and restructurings. he has extensive experience with cross-border transactions between the u.s. and europe.steven previously worked at cadwalader, wickersham & taft llp; akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp; and white & case llp. he has secondment experience with goldman sachs and wren house infrastructure.selected experiencerepresentation of private placement noteholders in relation to the restructuring of more than us$6 billion of nordic aviation capital’s debt through a chapter 11 plan.representation of blackstone credit on their debt and minority equity investment to support iaero group in a transaction aimed at creating a pan-american aviation business, including the acquisitions of aerothrust holdings, llc and miami tech aircraft maintenance inc.representation of ifm investors on its acquisition of a 40 percent stake in mersin international port from the akfen group and associated shareholder arrangements between ifm, akfen and psa.representation of antin infrastructure partners and goldman sachs’ west street infrastructure partners on their acquisition of cityfibre infrastructure holdings plc by way of a scheme of arrangement.representation of ocelot partners, a special purpose acquisition company established by liontree capital, on its acquisition of ocean outdoor, a uk outdoor advertising business, from searchlight capital partners and on the subsequent bolt-on acquisition of forrest media, a scottish based outdoor advertising business.representation of exponent private equity on its acquisition of big bus tours (the uk-based global sightseeing operator) and the leisure pass group (an online retailer of composite tourist attraction passes) and on the sale of gorkana group (the leading uk media intelligence business).representation of gho capital on its acquisition of quotient clinical.representation of management on the secondary buyout of farrow & ball by ares capital.membershipslaw society of england & wales university of birminghamll.b cadwalader, wickersham & taft llp (special counsel)akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp (counsel)white & case llp (senior associate) corporate and business transactions global private credit mergers and acquisitions private equity special purpose acquisition companies united kingdom partner solicitor of the senior courts of england and wales london | |
| | Mikhail Usubyan Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Investment Funds, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Eastern Europe and the Baltics, Artificial Intelligence Washington, D.C. | Mikhail Usubyan Partner EDUCATIONDuke Law School LL.M.London School of Economics and Political Science Post Graduate Studies, LawRostov State University J.D.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Washington, D.C. Mergers and Acquisitions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Investment Funds, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Eastern Europe and the Baltics, Artificial Intelligence English Russian mikhail usubyan mikhail (misha) usubyan advises private and public companies as well as investment funds on a wide variety of cross-border transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital, strategic investments, and joint ventures.over his 20-year legal career, mikhail has advised clients on numerous transactions in the technology, financial services, infrastructure, real estate, construction, and other industries. mikhail advises his private equity and venture capital clients on fund formation matters and represents them in their investments in the u.s. and europe. mikhail also assists startup/scaleup companies in their u.s. and global expansion. apart from legal guidance, he also regularly makes introductions assisting his clients with building management teams and boards, identifying potential acquisition/divesting opportunities, and forging synergistic relationships.mikhail regularly deals with u.s. controls of foreign investments (cfius) as well as the u.s. economic sanctions. he also advises u.s., european, and russian companies on cross-border data protection, intellectual property, e-commerce, encryption, state secrets, export control, and other regulatory issues.mikhail is qualified to practice new york and russian law. prior to joining rimon, mikhail practiced for 15 years at orrick’s m&a and venture capital / technology companies groups, and before that he was with coudert brothers and baker mckenzie.representative mattersrepresentation of finca impact, a major u.s. impact finance company, in a number of projects in multiple jurisdictions including: divestiture of finca’s subsidiaries in pakistan to tpl corp limited and abhi (private) limited, in georgia to credo bank and in ecuador to insotec; divestiture of finca’s loan portfolio in one of the regions in russia and subsequent divestiture of its russian business (second largest in russian microfinance sector) to mikro kapital; restructuring of finca’s operations in armenia; obtaining financing in two central asian cis countries; restructuring of finca’s financing from ebrd, mef and responsability.representation of r136 ventures, a global venture capital fund, in a number of equity investments in hi-tech industry in the u.s. and israel, including gett (taxi app), moven (fintech), peek travel (traveltech), blueshift (marketing automation), mynd management (property management), illusive (cybersecurity), ridecell (mobility) and others.representation of numerous technological startups with european founders in connection with establishing corporate presence in the u.s., “flipping” european companies to delaware, entering the u.s. market, raising capital in the u.s., and global expansion.advising a number of venture capital firms in connection with structuring and establishment of cayman, luxembourg and other investment funds, including segregated portfolio funds and series llcs.representation of a u.s. emerging growth company in connection with an acquisition of a uk startup.representation of russian direct investment fund, a russian sovereign investment fund, in two high-profile equity investments in hi-tech industry.representation of sberbank, russia’s largest bank, in the acquisition of an electronic data exchange company in russia and finland, with the goal of establishing sberbank’s electronic payment system throughout russia (e-invoicing project). representation of sberbank capital in the acquisition of a controlling stake in a major metallurgical plant.representation of a “fund of funds” in an investment, financing, acquisition and restructuring of a luxembourg private equity fund and a chain of nine large luxury hotels in bulgaria.advising numerous international companies, including baidu, smg, meraki, appdynamics, world triathlon corporation and others, on russian and international data privacy issues.representation of berezkagas on forming and restructuring of joint venture arrangements with russneft.advising on international art financing and sales, as well as financing of a us/uk artist. education duke law school ll.m. london school of economics and political science post graduate studies, law rostov state university j.d. previous experience orrick herrington & sutcliffe llp coudert brothers baker mckenzie duke law schoolll.m.london school of economics and political sciencepost graduate studies, lawrostov state universityj.d. orrick herrington & sutcliffe llpcoudert brothersbaker mckenzie speaking engagements mikhail actively speaks on topics of international m&a, venture capital, foreign investments into the u.s. (including cfius implications), international data protection, startups and startup financing. he also frequently participates in various startup/venture capital events as a speaker, judge, and mentor. awards 'star of excellence' award from eurasia center edmund s. muskie graduate fellowship chevening financial services fellowship artificial intelligence banking and financial services corporate and business transactions corporate governance data privacy and cybersecurity dubai and the middle east eastern europe and the baltics emerging companies and venture capital europe fintech fund formation intellectual property transactions and due diligence international international transactions investment funds mergers and acquisitions private equity regulatory, compliance & corporate governance technology technology licensing english russian partner district of columbia (slc) russia state of new york washington d.c. | |
 | Frank Vargas Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Banking and Financial Services Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Minneapolis | Frank Vargas Partner EDUCATIONHarvard University B.A.University of California, Berkeley J.D.University of California, Berkeley M.B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), Minneapolis Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Banking and Financial Services English frank vargas frank vargas is an attorney who holds a unique combination of legal and business experience that differentiates him from other corporate and financial lawyers. as an attorney, he has more than 39 years of experience in corporate and securities law and has represented and counseled some of the largest and best-known technology companies and venture capital funds in the united states. his clients range from public and private companies as well as venture and private equity funds in silicon valley, los angeles, seattle, madison, minneapolis, new york and boston. he regularly counsels’ clients on a variety of legal as well as business matters such as angel and venture financing, initial and secondary public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and complex technology licensing.from 1995 until 1999, mr. vargas served as a principal (and co-founder) of aethlon capital llc and executive vice president, director of corporate finance for dougherty securities. he is also the co-founder of more than 26 companies.as a successful entrepreneur, businessman and investment banker, mr. vargas understands the complexity and challenges of business. he assists and counsels’ enterprises on difficult issues related to structuring, restructuring and obtaining financing, acquisitions and divestitures, and corporate governance. he also spends time making introductions to other contacts and companies to assist clients in building management teams and boards and helping companies with synergistic relationships and potential acquisitions.for the last thirty years, mr. vargas has taught a number of continuing legal education seminars on various topics including public offerings, venture capital financings, and private placement of securities. mr. vargas has also been asked to speak at a number of business conferences on diverse business management matters like business valuations, financing companies and planning for the investment exit.mr. vargas is also on the adjunct faculty of santa clara university law school where he co-teaches a course on business organizations and co-teaches start-up law, on the adjunct faculty of the university of st. thomas where he taught courses on business ethics and entrepreneurship, saint mary’s university where he instructed a masters in international business course on entrepreneurship, and the university of minnesota where he co-taught a seminar on entrepreneurship. he has repeatedly been named venture capital funds lawyer of the year in california at the corporate intl global awards.mr. vargas received his jd and his mba from university of california at berkeley, and his ab from harvard university, with honors. publicationsco-author, a summary of crowdfunding under the jobs act, lexis practice advisor®. april 2017co-author, regulation a plus, lexis practice advisor®. april 2017co-author, recognizing social entrepreneurship: minnesota embraces the public benefit corporation, bench & bar of minnesota, volume 71 (no 8). september 2014awards & recognitionscorporate intl global awards, 2023 venture capital funds lawyer of the year in californiathe lawyer network annual awards, 2023 venture capital funds lawyer of the year in californialinkedin lawyers of distinction education harvard university b.a. university of california, berkeley j.d. university of california, berkeley m.b.a. previous experience gray plant mooty (principal) renaissance law group, pa (principal) wilson sonsini goodrich & rosati, pc finazz.com (founder and ceo) dougherty & company (executive vice president, director of corporate finance) aethlon capital (principal) harvard universityb.a.university of california, berkeleyj.d.university of california, berkeleym.b.a. finazz.com (founder and ceo)dougherty & company (executive vice president, director of corporate finance)aethlon capital (principal) banking and financial services cannabis law corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital investment advisers and other asset managers life sciences mergers and acquisitions registered investment companies securities and capital markets technology technology licensing english partner state of california state of minnesota menlo park (silicon valley) minneapolis | |
 | Michael Vargas Partner Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Michael Vargas Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Minnesota J.D.University of Southern California M.Ed.University of Southern California B.A.Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Banking and Financial Services, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital English michael vargas michael vargas is a partner in rimon’s palo alto office and a member of the firm’s corporate practice group. as a member of the corporate practice group, michael represents clients in a range of corporate transactions including formation, convertible debt financing, angel financing, venture capital and private equity-backed expansion, state and federal securities, employment concerns, and mergers & acquisitions. in this capacity, michael has represented clients in a variety of industries including robotics, software development, banking, social media, education, cannabis (medical & recreational), and other high technology industries.prior to joining rimon, michael served as an intern for judge susan richard nelson at the u.s. district court for the district of minnesota, and then as a law clerk in the minneapolis area office of the u.s. equal employment opportunity commission.representative mattersrepresented an artificial intelligence company in a $320 million acquisition by a fortune 500 company.represented a cannabis cultivator in a $21 million equity investmentrepresented a successful e-sports team in a $12 million investment by a chicago-based venture capital fundrepresented hardware technology company in a $22 million series c investment by a dallas based investment fundrepresented a software company in a $5 million end-of-life asset salerepresented an artificial intelligence company in a $30 million series b preferred stock financing round.represented the lead institutional investor in a $25 million regulation a+ offering of an early “gig” economy company.represented a national investment bank serving as lead underwriter for the initial public offering of a finance company.represented an education startup in formation and early-stage finance, followed by a conversion to a delaware public benefit corporation.represented a software company launching a revolutionary 3d imaging application in a $5 million dollar series a round financing.represented a socially responsible investment fund participating in a series a-1 round investment in a green agriculture company.publicationsdodge v. ford at 100: the enduring legacy of corporate law’s most controversial case, business lawyer (volume 75, 2020)in defense of e. merrick dodd: corporate social responsibility in modern corporate law and investment strategy, business lawyer (volume 73, 2018)practice note: a summary of crowdfunding under the jobs act of 2012, lexis practice advisor (december 2016)the benefit corporation movement: building a more inclusive economy, one company at a time, american constitution society blog (aug 9, 2016)understanding crowdfunding: the sec’s new crowdfunding rules and the universe of public fundraising, business law today (december 2016)same-sex marriage and title vii, santa clara law review (volume 56, 2016)why the eeoc’s sexual orientation decision is a game changer, american constitution society blog (aug 20, 2015)recognizing social entrepreneurship: minnesota embraces the public benefit corporation, minnesota bench & bar (september 2014)title vii and the trans-inclusive paradigm, law & inequality: a journal of law and practice (volume 32, 2013)professional activitiessan jose spotlightcolumnist (lgbtq+ and legal affairs) (2019 – present)american bar association – business law sectionex officio member, section council (2018 – present)co-chair, business law education committee (2018 – present)co-chair, subcommittee on social entrepreneurship and social benefit entities (2015 – present)vice-chair, corporate social responsibility committee (2019 – present)rainbow chamber of commerce – silicon valleypolicy chair, board of directors (2017 – present)speaking engagementsmoderator, transformational leadership – making a difference with social entrepreneurship (aba webinar series, june 8, 2020)panelist, open for business: developing a welcoming and compliant workplace for lgbtq employees (aba business law section annual meeting, washington, dc, september 2019)moderator, cake, faith, and resistance: a discussion of the masterpiece cakeshop supreme court case (american constitution society, san francisco, ca, july 2018)moderator, fundamentals of crowdfunding: an introduction for non-securities lawyers (lavender law: lgbt bar association, san francisco, ca august 2017)chair, venture investing in socially responsible companies: corporate structures and practical considerations (aba business law section spring meeting, new orleans, la, april 2017)moderator, the next lgbt rights battleground: transgender rights in court and public policy (american constitution society, san francisco, ca)chair, obergefell v. hodges: marriage equality at the supreme court (july 7, 2015, san francisco, ca)awards40 under 40, silicon valley business journalbest 40 lgbtq+ business lawyers under 40, lgbt bar associationsuper lawyers (thomson reuters corporation), securities & corporate finance, 2022super lawyers (thomson reuters corporation)lgbtq+ victory fund fellowbusiness law fellownext generation leader, american constitution society education university of minnesota j.d. university of southern california m.ed. university of southern california b.a. university of minnesotaj.d.university of southern californiam.ed.university of southern californiab.a. banking and financial services cannabis law corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation mergers and acquisitions non-profit organizations securities and capital markets technology wage and hour english partner state of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
 | Howard Wang Partner Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, China New Jersey (Princeton) | Howard Wang Partner New Jersey (Princeton) Intellectual Property, Intellectual Property Litigation, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Life Sciences, China Cantonese English Mandarin hua (howard) wang howard wang focuses on patent litigation, opinion and counseling related to pharmaceutical, life sciences, medical device and chemical fields, particularly in hatch-waxman matters. over the past 20 years, mr. wang has represented numerous corporate clients, including those based in u.s., india and china, in complex patent litigations, particularly hatch-waxman and anda litigations, and obtained favorable judgments or settlements. he has handled patent disputes involving a broad range of pharmaceutical subject matters, including drug compound, composition, formulation, process, polymorph, impurity, pharmacokinetics, administration and method of use. mr. wang also frequently provides legal opinions and counseling on legal and patent issues and strategies in connection with product development, regulatory filing, commercialization and business transactions, including patent licensing.mr. wang is admitted to the bars of new jersey and new york and the u.s. federal courts, including u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit. he is a registered patent attorney before the u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto). mr. wang graduated cum laude and received his j.d. from the university of illinois college of law and was a member of the law review.mr. wang’s legal practice is strengthened by his substantial scientific background and extensive experience in chemistry and pharmaceutical industry. prior to his legal career, he obtained a bs degree in chemistry from the university of science and technology of china (ustc) and a ms degree in organic chemistry from university of pittsburgh and studied as a phd candidate at yale university. he also worked in process research and development in a major international pharmaceutical company and was a co-inventor of a u.s. patent and co-author of a number of scientific publications. mr. wang has been an invited speaker on u.s. patent law and hatch-waxman litigation in conferences in the u.s. and china. he is fluent in mandarin and cantonese chinese. university of illinois college of lawj.d. cum laude, law reviewuniversity of pittsburghm.s., organic chemistryuniversity of science and technology of chinab.s., chemistry windels marx lane & mittendorf, llp (partner)budd larner, p.c. (attorney) intellectual property litigation cantonese english mandarin partner state of new jersey state of new york u.s. courts of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the district of new jersey u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) new jersey (princeton) | |
| | Winnie Ward Partner Real Estate Sacramento | Winnie Ward Partner Sacramento Real Estate winnie ward winnie ward is a commercial real estate attorney in rimon’s sacramento office. she advises commercial real estate clients in all facets of the industry, from national real estate investment trusts to local commercial developers. ms. ward specializes in leasing transactions, and she has drafted and negotiated literally thousands of lease documents, ranging from small retail tenants to single-tenant office buildings in excess of 170,000 square feet. she not only works with landlords, but also represents several national companies in leasing, and purchase and sale, transactions throughout the united states.ms. ward represents prominent developers and agencies including wareham development, jackson properties, heller properties and kaplan real estate.in addition to her real estate practice, ms. ward has expertise in aviation law. her husband and she own an aerial firefighting company (mindwinder aviation based in reno, nevada) that is on contract to the us forest service and calfire. she is well-placed to advise clients in this sector on leasing, purchasing and selling aircraft and aircraft hangars, airport ground leasing and other related issues.ms. ward currently serves on the board of the sacramento chapter of naiop (the national association of industrial and office properties). she previously served as a trustee for sacramento country day school from 2020-2023. she also is president of the real property section of the sacramento county bar association, and the secretary/treasurer of the beyers lane community service district in nevada county, california. she is a recognized thought leader and has written articles for the “legal tips” section of the acre newsletter as well as “commercial lease law insider.” she has spoken on real estate law at conferences hosted by the california state bar, ccim institute, facilities managers association and acre, and provides regular trainings to real estate brokers on leasing issues.community involvement and awardsformer member, board of directors, association of commercial real estate (acre)former member, board of directors, sierra forever familiesformer member, board of directors, the friendship club (nevada city based nonprofit group dedicated to providing services for girls in sixth through twelfth grades)board of directors (past president and current secretary/treasurer), beyers lane community service districtkaplan real estate service provider of the year award – 2009northern california super lawyers list – 2023chair of the real property section, sacramento county bar association, 2023best lawyers® – 2025 university of california, davis school of law(j.d.)brown university(a.b.) stewart ward & josephson llp (partner) equipment leasing and finance real estate partner state of california supreme court of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california sacramento | |
 | Hilary Wells Partner Banking and Financial Services, Broker Dealers, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Scottsdale | Hilary Wells Partner Scottsdale Banking and Financial Services, Broker Dealers, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution hilary wells hilary wells is a partner in rimon’s litigation and data privacy and cybersecurity practice groups. she has represented a wide range of businesses including banks, financial advisors, private equity companies, insurance companies, and health care providers. hilary has served as lead counsel for cases tried in federal and state court as well as in finra and other arbitration forums.in addition to her trial work, hilary regularly consults with and advises clients about data privacy and security matters. she guides clients through increasingly complex regulatory and statutory requirements for collecting, processing, and protecting personal information. she helps clients implement and enforce privacy policies and properly respond to data security incidents. arizona state university – sandra day o’connor college of laworder of the coif, j.d., magna cum laudecolorado state universityb.a., cum laude lewis roca, partner banking and financial services broker dealers data privacy and cybersecurity litigation and alternative dispute resolution partner colorado court of appeals colorado state judicial district courts rincon band bar of the civil trial court state of arizona state of colorado supreme court of colorado u.s. court of appeals for the tenth circuit u.s. district court for the district of colorado scottsdale | |
 | Charlotte Westfall Partner Securities and Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, China, International Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Charlotte Westfall Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Securities and Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, China, International English Mandarin charlotte westfall charlotte westfall is a partner with rimon p.c. her practice focuses on capital markets, public company advisory services and mergers & acquisitions.charlotte is a seasoned corporate and securities attorney. she advises issuers, underwriters and investors in public and private securities offerings, including ipos, spacs, follow-on and secondary public offerings, shelf registrations, pipe transactions, convertible debt and debt securities. she is known for her ability to anticipate and effectively navigate issues before they arise while executing clients’ ipo plans, proactively working with their in-house teams.charlotte previously worked for two us global law firms. she has advised numerous silicon valley startups on corporation formation, vc financing and general corporate matters. charlotte is well-versed in both the us and chinese legal systems and business cultures. university of san francisco school of lawj.d.shanxi normal universityb.a. the crone law group, p.c. (partner)hf foods group inc. (nasdaq: hffg) (lead independent director and chair, nominating & governance committee)squire patton boggs (us) llp (partner) china international mergers and acquisitions securities and capital markets english mandarin partner state of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
 | Jason Xu Partner Intellectual Property, China, CFIUS/National Security Shenzhen*, Washington, D.C. | Jason Xu Partner EDUCATIONThe George Washington University J.D.University of Maryland M.S., Computer ScienceFudan University B.S., Computer SciencePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Shenzhen*, Washington, D.C. Intellectual Property, China, CFIUS/National Security English Mandarin jason xu based in washington, dc and frequently traveling between the us and china, jason advises, assists, and resolves clients’ most important intellectual property (ip) issues. clients, especially chinese enterprises, turn to jason because of his technical background, superb legal skills, in-depth understanding of their business needs and risks, as well as long-term connection with the asian (chinese) community. jason has been selected as a “rising star” in the washington, dc super lawyers 2015-2018.jason has extensive experience in ip litigation in section 337 investigations before the international trade commission (itc) and before the united states federal district courts, including the eastern district of texas, district of delaware, and northern district of california. jason also helps clients resolve patent validity issues in post-grant review proceedings (e.g., iprs, cbms, pgr) before the united states patent and trademark office (uspto). jason further counsels domestic and international clients on their ip issues, including patent and trademark portfolio management, ip licensing, and technology transfer. besides pure ip issues, jason has also been involved in issues intertwining between ip and antitrust, including standard essential patents (seps).jason’s work experience encompasses various industry sectors, focusing on hightech (computer software and hardware, internet-related technologies, semiconductors, and electronic circuit design), fintech (banking and financial industry), as well as digital pharmaceuticals and medical devices.prior to practicing law, jason worked as a software architect, technical manager, and senior software engineer in the wireless and software industries as well as government it field. he had hands-on experience and is familiar with the technologies for mobile devices using ios, android os, blackberry (rim) os, windows mobile os, and palm os. he is also familiar with program languages including c#, java, c++, c as well as various web and application frameworks. education the george washington university j.d. university of maryland m.s., computer science fudan university b.s., computer science previous experience white & case the george washington universityj.d.university of marylandm.s., computer sciencefudan universityb.s., computer science white & case publications itc proposed amendments to section 337 rules, white & case client alert, november 2015, (co-author with shamita etienne-cummings and sonia murphy) uspto unveils final rules for the american invents act, white & case client alert, august 2012, (co-author with david tennant) eastern district of texas unveils model discovery order to streamline patent litigation, white & case client alert, march 2012, (co-author with shamita etienne-cummings) component-based architecture for mobile information access. ieee computer society press, workshop in international conference on parallel processing (icpp 2000) (august 2000). co-authored with chaitanya pullela, anupam joshi service discovery in the future electronic market. seventeenth national conference on artificial intelligence, 11th innovative applications of ai conference (july 2000). co-authored with henry chen, chaitanya pullela, anupam joshi using jini and xml to build a component-based distributed system." technical report, university of maryland baltimore county (2000) speaking engagements speaker, "how would in-house counsel manage us ip litigation and latest us ip development’s impact on medical device companies,” in china medical device ip summit 2020, july 2020: shanghai, china. moderator, "patent operation and monetarization,” in china intellectual property & innovation summit 2019, april 18-19 2019: shanghai, china speaker, “us itc 337 rule changes and how to respond in patent and trade secret cases,” cross-border litigation and compliance strategies for taiwan 2019, annual white & case legal symposium, november 6, 8, 2018; taiwan, china. speaker, “us 337 investigation recent rule changes and litigation strategy,” in china intellectual property & innovation summit 2018, november 1-2, 2018; shenzhen, china. moderator, "how chinese enterprises to deal with the situation ict industry is at war over patent dispute," in china intellectual property & innovation summit 2018, april 11-13 2018: shanghai, china artificial intelligence cfius/national security china fintech intellectual property intellectual property litigation intellectual property transactions and due diligence international patent counseling and prosecution technology technology licensing english mandarin partner district of columbia u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the central district of illinois u.s. district court for the eastern district of texas u.s. district court for the northern district of illinois shenzhen* washington d.c. | |
 | Douglas Young Partner Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Finance, International Transactions, Banking and Financial Services San Francisco | Douglas Young Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Chicago J.D.Columbia College, Columbia University A.B., magna cum laude, Phi Beta KappaPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Francisco Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Finance, International Transactions, Banking and Financial Services English douglas young douglas young is a corporate lawyer with 35 years of experience in cross-border and corporate finance work.his cross-border focus is in mergers and acquisitions transactions predominantly involving targets based in europe and in business expansions in europe, south america, and asia. his corporate finance focus is in four areas: (1) secured and unsecured credit facilities and debt issuances; (2) venture capital and private equity financings and investments; (3) debt restructurings and corporate recapitalizations; and (4) an area in which he has unique expertise from years of working in a niche practice that he spearheaded at baker & mckenzie: advising on multinational intergroup financing structures, including in asset restructurings, post-acquisition integrations, cash repatriations, and cash pooling and intergroup liquidity facilities.recognitiona frequent speaker at international bar association conferences. education university of chicago j.d. columbia college, columbia university a.b., magna cum laude, phi beta kappa previous experience baker & mckenzie (partner) white & case (partner) brobeck, phleger & harrison (partner) shearman & sterling allen & overy university of chicagoj.d.columbia college, columbia universitya.b., magna cum laude, phi beta kappa baker & mckenzie (partner)white & case (partner)brobeck, phleger & harrison (partner)shearman & sterlingallen & overy australia and new zealand banking and financial services construction corporate and business transactions international international transactions leveraged finance mergers and acquisitions english partner state of california state of new york san francisco | |
 | Sarah (Xiaohua) Zhao Partner Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, China, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Financial Services Washington, D.C. | Sarah (Xiaohua) Zhao Partner EDUCATIONValparaiso University School of Law J.D.Indiana University M.A.Beijing Language and Culture University B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Washington, D.C. Data Privacy and Cybersecurity, China, Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Financial Services English Mandarin sarah (xiaohua) zhao sarah (xiaohua) zhao has substantial experience in international transactions with an emphasis on technology transactions, data protection, privacy and cybersecurity from both regulatory and corporate perspectives. her counsel includes advising major companies on international and china’s cybersecurity, privacy and data protection legal environment, establishing data protection policies and compliance programs, conducting due diligence on data security for mergers and acquisitions, handling data breaches, and advising on compliance matters related to existing rules and regulations. her technical understanding facilitates first-class guidance to clients in a range of industries, including information technology, energy, financial services, insurance, aviation, transportation, agriculture, manufacturing, entertainment and sports. ms. zhao also has an extensive background in cross-border corporate transactions — including joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, project financing and corporate formation — and her arbitration and litigation skills have assisted chinese clients in the united states, as well as u.s. companies in china.highlighting the cross-practice utility of the firm’s privacy and data protection team, ms. zhao brings a unique blend of in-depth knowledge of both the u.s. and chinese regulatory landscapes. her comprehension of different legal systems and cultural subtleties, combined with her fluent chinese language capability, ensures accurate internal and external communications within a global setting. for more than 20 years, she has advised private companies, trade associations, and government officials on foreign investment in china, the united states, europe, and a number of asian countries. she has also advocated for enhanced business environments for foreign companies in china. during the course of her career, sarah’s efforts have resulted in several cumbersome chinese internet and wireless rules being either amended or abolished.before her legal career, ms. zhao was an accomplished journalist. she has also worked at the current ministry of industry and information technology of china (miit) which is equivalent to the fcc in the united states. education valparaiso university school of law j.d. indiana university m.a. beijing language and culture university b.a. previous experience baker hostetler (partner) holland knight (managing partner, beijing office) valparaiso university school of lawj.d.indiana universitym.a.beijing language and culture universityb.a. baker hostetler (partner)holland knight (managing partner, beijing office) awards & recognition attended harvard business school executive leadership education program (2010) speaking engagements speaker, global governance of ai, a comparative policy analysis of us,eu and china", global forum conference, madrid, october 27, 2025 speaker, "digital dynamics and global societal challenges," global forum webinar, october 8, 2022 speaker, "newly promulgated china privacy law and its impact on the covid pandemic," global forum webinar, december 8, 2021 publications ms. zhao is a frequent writer and commentator on cybersecurity, data protection and privacy issues related to china. she has written for and has been interviewed by the legal times, chicago tribune, telecommunication report international of fcc, corporate counsel, boao magazines, and law360. she has been regularly invited to give speeches by prominent institutions and international organizations include: harvard china review annual conference, practice law institute, international telecom american association, pacific basin economic council policy conference, global forum, and international bar association. china sets a judicial benchmark for ai disputes, iapp, september 2026 other activities ms. zhao has been a member of the international association of privacy professionals since 2016. she is also a committee member of the steering committee for asian affairs as part of global forum, an international telecom organization. artificial intelligence banking and financial services cfius/national security china corporate and business transactions data privacy and cybersecurity intellectual property transactions and due diligence international international trade and customs law investment funds life sciences mergers and acquisitions technology technology licensing english mandarin partner district of columbia washington d.c. | |
 | Ana Lopez Murillo Partner Latin America, Tax, Private Clients Bogotá | Ana Lopez Murillo Partner EDUCATIONPontificia Universidad Javeriana Law Degree, Specialization TaxPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Bogotá Latin America, Tax, Private Clients English Spanish ana lopez murillo ana lopez murillo is a partner located in rimôn’s bogota office. ms. lopez murillo focuses her practice on tax and trusts and estates law. she advises multijurisdictional corporations, financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices on domestic and international tax issues, tax planning, tax compliance, inheritance and estate planning, exchange of information, and amnesty programs. ms. lopez murillo has a strong background in tax law, enabling her to guide her clients towards the most tax-effective and compliant wealth management and estate planning strategies.prior to joining rimôn, ms. lopez murillo worked at baker mckenzie, pricewaterhousecoopers, and deloitte in their tax and legal teams. ms. lopez murillo also spent 4 years as a corporate tax lawyer for a major colombian power company, enel group.publicationscontributing author to annual guide, “colombia: private client” 7th edition, the legal 500, january 2024contributing author, “colombia: are we losing course?”, ifc media, april 2022contributing author to annual guide, “private wealth trends and developments in colombia”, chambers and partnerscontributing author to annual guide, “private wealth 2021 law and practice in colombia”, chambers and partnerscontributing author to annual guide, “getting the deal through – private client”, lexologycontributing author to annual guide, “colombia: private client”, the legal 500awards and recognitionchambers & partners, private wealth law – colombia, associates to watch 2022-2025legal500 colombia tax rising star of the year 2023 shortlist education pontificia universidad javeriana law degree, specialization tax previous experience baker mckenzie (senior associate) enel group (senior tax lawyer) pricewaterhousecoopers (consultant) deloitte (consultant) pontificia universidad javerianalaw degree, specialization tax baker mckenzie (senior associate)enel group (senior tax lawyer)pricewaterhousecoopers (consultant)deloitte (consultant) latin america private clients tax english spanish partner colombia bogotá | |
 | Sarah Challen McKee Partner Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services London | Sarah Challen McKee Partner London Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services sarah challen mckee sarah challen mckee advises institutional investors, asset managers and investment funds on a wide range of cross-border private credit transactions, focusing on private placements and mid-market direct lending. sarah also has experience with the restructuring of such investments.selected experiencerepresenting a global asset manager on its direct lending, mezzanine and structured debt transactions across the uk, europe and australiarepresenting institutional investors on syndicated, club and bilateral private placement transactions (both secured and unsecured) across the uk and europerepresenting institutional investors on notes issued off of whole business securitisation platforms by uk regulated utilitiesmembershipsamerican college of investment counsel bpp universityl.p.c.university of oxfordb.a. akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp, counselslaughter and may, associate banking and financial services global private credit leveraged finance securities and capital markets united kingdom partner solicitor, england and wales london | |
 | Joe Doerr Partner Tax, Private Clients California Central Valley, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Joe Doerr Partner California Central Valley, Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Tax, Private Clients English joe doerr joe doerr is a partner in rimon’s private client group. he is certified by the california board of legal specialization as a specialist in taxation law. in his practice, joe is known for providing insightful counsel to both individuals and businesses in domestic and international tax planning and tax controversy resolution, including appeals and audits with the irs, ftb, edd, and cdtfa. leveraging his expertise in gift and estate taxation, joe offers high-net-worth individuals and families complex estate planning solutions by crafting comprehensive, tax‐efficient plans designed to achieve multigenerational objectives and support the successful continuation of closely-held businesses. his experience includes advanced planning techniques such as generation‐skipping trusts, intentionally defective grantor trusts, charitable trusts, and other complex irrevocable trust structures. he also guides new businesses through stages of inception, including entity structure and formation, while counseling established businesses with restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and capital needs. new york universitymasters of law, taxationuniversity of california, davis, school of lawj.d.university of california, santa barbarab.a. with honors fennemore, director sullivan mcgregor and doerr, founding partner crowell & moring, associate private clients tax english partner state of california california central valley menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Jim Phillips Partner Government Affairs and Government Contracting Washington, D.C. | Jim Phillips Partner Washington, D.C. Government Affairs and Government Contracting English jim phillips jim phillips represents current and prospective federal contractors in a wide variety of federal contracting matters and arenas, including contract acquisition strategies, federal contract audits and investigations, effective federal compliance programs, and partnering and teaming strategies. over the course of his more than 35-year career, jim has also developed extensive experience with traditional government contracts work, including representing clients in bid protest proceedings, cost allowability reviews, contract disputes, and suspension and debarment proceedings. he is also highly experienced in assisting clients with establishing effective federal channel and distribution programs and agreements. jim frequently represents clients engaged in department of veterans affairs and department of defense healthcare contracting, including manufacturers and resellers of medical-surgical products, manufacturers and distributors of pharmaceuticals, and manufacturers and resellers of prosthetic devices. he regularly assists clients in understanding and navigating the complex frameworks and mechanisms by which va and dod agencies establish and maintain formularies for such products and manage and procure those products. jim also assists clients in engaging effectively with dod and va prime vendors and other intermediaries. he frequently represents clients in their engagements with major vha procurement organizations and program offices, including the va’s strategic acquisition center (sac), national acquisition center (nac), and denver acquisition and logistics center (dalc), as well as dod’s defense health agency and dla troop support command. jim is a nationally recognized expert in both gsa and va federal supply schedule contracts and routinely represents clients on complex negotiation and compliance issues arising under fss contracts. he is also highly knowledgeable and experienced with other federal interagency contract vehicles, including alliant, stars, sewp, cio-sp3, and oasis. in addition to his client representations, jim is active in industry associations focused on federal procurement law, including the american bar association’s public contracts section and the coalition for government procurement. george washington university law schoolj.d.university of kentuckyb.a. roeder, cochran, phillips, pllc (partner) government affairs and government contracting english partner commonwealth of virginia district of columbia u.s district court for the eastern district of virginia u.s. court of federal claims u.s. district court for the district of columbia washington d.c. | |
 | Julie M. Nichols Partner Government Affairs and Government Contracting Northern Virginia | Julie M. Nichols Partner Northern Virginia Government Affairs and Government Contracting English julie nichols julie nichols is an attorney and executive with more than 25 years of combined legal, contract, business, consulting, and management experience. she assists clients with all facets of business transactions, disputes, and compliance matters. julie’s contract management and business executive experience provide her with a practical perspective on her clients’ business needs when delivering legal advice.julie advises clients on a full range of government contracting issues, including:federal acquisition regulation (far) compliance;small business subcontracting requirements;gsa multiple award schedule (mas) and va federal supply schedule (fss) contracts;organizational and personal conflicts of interest;intellectual property and data rights;restrictions on hiring former federal officials;non-compete, non-solicitation, and non-disclosure agreements;price adjustments;subcontracts and teaming agreements;bid protests;size and status protests;joint ventures;proposals;contract novations;buy american and trade agreements requirements;foia and data privacy matters;disputes and contract claims under the contract disputes act (cda);business ethics and mandatory disclosure obligations;suspensions and debarments;terminations (convenience and defaults); and,government audits and investigations.in addition to her government contracts practice, julie advises clients on general corporate matters, including corporate formations, corporate governance, equity and debt instruments, and mergers, acquisitions, and asset purchases. she has extensive experience drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, and other transactional documents, conducting due diligence, and researching, analyzing, and reporting on complex legal issues. georgetown university law centerj.d.george mason universitym.b.a.university of central oklahomab.a. roeder, cochran, phillips, pllc (of counsel)nichols law, pllc (managing member)denuo, inc. (associate counsel)centre law group, llc (associate attorney / of counsel)compass systems consulting, inc. (vice president, acquisition management and compliance services)pillsbury winthrop shaw pittman (associate attorney)milestone group (director, business management)network solutions / verisign (director) english partner commonwealth of virginia district of columbia u.s district court for the eastern district of virginia u.s. court of federal claims northern virginia | |
| | Dan Goldberg Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Corporate and Business Transactions, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Technology | Dan Goldberg Partner Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Corporate and Business Transactions, Artificial Intelligence, Fintech, Technology English dan goldberg dan goldberg represents emerging growth companies throughout their entire life cycle and venture capital firms at all stages of investment. with more than 20 years of experience, he has guided companies from pre-formation through exit, advising on strategic m&a transactions, ipos, alternative exit scenarios, and a wide range of financing events—from early-stage safe financings to late-stage crossover and secondary transactions involving complex, cross-border structures.dan serves as a trusted outside general counsel to founders, companies, investors, and boards, helping them navigate both transformative milestones and day-to-day corporate matters. his practice spans business formation, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate counseling, including employment and intellectual property issues. he represents clients across technology-driven industries such as software, online media, digital technologies, and consumer products, and has significant experience working with later-stage venture capital and private equity funds on sophisticated investment, buyout, and acquisition transactions. yale universityb.a.university of chicago law schoolj.d., law dentons (partner) goodwin (partner) gunderson dettmer (partner) english partner state of new york | |
 | Jeffrey Melcher Partner Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction, Family Law, Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery, Life Sciences, Real Estate Litigation, White Collar and Government Investigations, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Private Clients Atlanta, Nashville | Jeffrey Melcher Partner Atlanta, Nashville Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Construction, Family Law, Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery, Life Sciences, Real Estate Litigation, White Collar and Government Investigations, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Private Clients English jeffrey melcher jeffrey “jeff” melcher has more than 30 years of experience as a commercial and business litigator. he serves as regional defense and coverage counsel and has successfully litigated matters nationwide, with a particular focus on the southeast. his practice encompasses a broad range of disputes, including labor and employment, health care, transportation, insurance and bad faith litigation, toxic tort and product liability, real estate and premises matters, and complex business disputes of all kinds.jeff has extensive experience handling large corporate and individual fraud and rico actions. he also defends trucking and transportation claims and related insurance disputes, as well as high-level insurance coverage and bad faith matters.he has substantial experience defending professional malpractice claims involving physicians, nurses, and other medical providers; hospitals and treatment centers; and attorneys, accountants, architects, and surveyors.in addition, jeff regularly defends employers in a wide range of employment law matters, including discrimination claims, restrictive covenant disputes, and employment contract litigation. he also has significant appellate experience and has achieved numerous successful outcomes at the appellate level. wake forest university school of lawj.d.vanderbilt universityb.a. vernis & bowling (department managing attorney)buchalter (shareholder)dickinson wright (member) english partner state of alabama state of georgia state of north carolina state of tennessee u.s. district court, eastern, middle, and western districts of north carolina u.s. district court, eastern, middle, and western districts of tennessee u.s. district court, northern, middle, and southern districts of alabama u.s. district court, northern, middle, and southern districts of georgia u.s. supreme court atlanta nashville | |
 | Ada K. Colomb Partner Private Clients, International, Tax Boston | Ada K. Colomb Partner Boston Private Clients, International, Tax English German Russian Ukrainian ada k. colomb ada k. colomb advises international families and cross-border individuals on estate planning, probate, and tax as a partner in rimôn’s private client group. she is fluent in four languages and trained in both common law and civil code jurisdictions, enabling her to communicate directly – and, more importantly, to bridge the intent behind what parties mean, not just the actual words they use. ada advises individuals and families on cross-border estate planning, multi-jurisdictional probate and trust administration, and u.s. tax compliance for both u.s. persons abroad and foreign nationals with u.s. ties. her clients include u.s. citizens considering expatriation, foreign nationals relocating to or investing in the united states, and international families navigating estates and inheritances involving the united states and at least one other country.her practice spans international estate planning, administration, and compliance. she drafts estate plans ranging from foundational documents to sophisticated trust structures, including trusts designed to qualify as domestic trusts under the irs rules despite foreign elements; guides families through domestic and multi-jurisdictional probate and trust administrations; advises non-u.s. beneficiaries on inheriting u.s. accounts and other assets; and counsels trustees on u.s. tax compliance and reporting obligations. she also prepares federal and state estate and gift tax returns (including forms 706 and 706-na), advises on expatriation-related tax consequences, including gifts and bequests from covered expatriates to u.s. citizens or trusts, and handles inbound planning for foreign nationals establishing u.s. residency or investments. she handles irs filings for foreign gifts, inheritances, and transfer certificates, often relying on tax treaties.ada speaks and publishes regularly before professional audiences of attorneys, accountants, and wealth advisors. boston college law schoolll.m. in commercial law national taras shevchenko university law school, kyiv, ukrainemaster of laws, with distinction; bachelor of laws vacovec, mayotte & singermendel & associates, llcfletcher tilton pc private clients english german russian ukrainian partner commonwealth of massachusetts boston | |
| | Lily Wound Partner Corporate and Business Transactions, Intellectual Property New York | Lily Wound Partner New York Corporate and Business Transactions, Intellectual Property English Mandarin lily wound lily wound is an intellectual property (ip) transactions attorney who advises companies on a wide range of complex business, commercial, licensing, and ip-related transactions. her practice focuses on supporting clients through strategic transactions and contractual matters, with a particular emphasis on innovative and high-growth industries.lily has significant experience advising life sciences companies across the full product lifecycle, beginning with her representation of pharmaceutical companies earlier in her career to her current representation of biotechnology and early-stage companies at the forefront of innovative science and technologies, such as artificial intelligence (ai), gene therapy, gene editing, and engineered cell therapies.lily also counsels early-stage and growth-stage companies in climate change on a wide range of business, commercial and intellectual property matters. lily works closely with climate change companies on their respective business models, including whether they are a services, product or platform company, or any combination the foregoing. in addition, lily works closely with climate change companies to navigate complex legal, regulatory and business challenges. as with her practice in life sciences, lily also needs to understand the science in climate change, as science is also a critical component, and at the heart of, climate change businesses. george washington university law schooljuris doctor (jd)boston university school of public healthmaster of public health (mph)harvard universitybachelor of science, biochemical sciences, ba ballard spahr, partner dla piper, partner goodwin procter, partner wilmerhale, counsel kaye scholer llp, counsel the hearst corporation, general counsel (certain hearst subsidiaries) coudert brothers llp, associate corporate and business transactions intellectual property life sciences english mandarin partner state of new york new york | |
 | Laura-Michelle Horgan Partner Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital New York | Laura-Michelle Horgan Partner New York Intellectual Property Litigation, Intellectual Property, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital English laura-michelle horgan laura-michelle horgan represents public and private companies in litigation, corporate, and intellectual property matters. with more than 20 years of experience in federal and state courts, arbitrations, mediations, and administrative proceedings, she has successfully guided clients through a broad range of complex disputes and business challenges. her experience includes obtaining and collecting multimillion-dollar judgments on contract and fraud claims, securing favorable dismissals of claims brought against clients, and negotiating highly favorable settlements when doing so best serves her clients’ business objectives. laura-michelle also advises start-ups, independent companies, and mid-sized businesses in the beauty, fashion, wellness, and luxury industries on intellectual property matters, trade secret protection, and brand protection. laura-michelle has successfully obtained patents, copyrights, and trademarks for clients in the united states and abroad. she also represents clients in intellectual property disputes, including trademark and copyright enforcement matters. laura-michelle has a particular expertise in supply chain protection, online sales platforms, takedowns, grey market sales, and extrajudicial platforms such as amazon’s apex program. laura-michelle’s clients include founders, entrepreneurs, online retailers, women-owned businesses, and companies of all sizes. she has had the pleasure of representing startups that have evolved into multi-million-dollar enterprises. brooklyn law schooljuris doctor (jd)new york universityb.a. in honors politics, cum laude leech tishman, partner the law offices of neal brickman, p.c., partner barton llp, partner dorf & nelson llp, litigation associate / senior litigation associate labaton sucharow llp, attorney gage spencer & fleming llp, associate / senior associate / partner emerging companies and venture capital intellectual property intellectual property litigation english partner state of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the northern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. supreme court new york |
Associates and Counsel
| | Chloe Abbott Counsel Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services London | Chloe Abbott Partner London Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets, Banking and Financial Services chloe abbott chloe is a london based finance lawyer specialising in cross border financings, with a focus on debt private placements and mid-market private credit. her practice includes advising institutional investors, insurance companies, investment funds and non-traditional lenders on a wide range of complex debt transactions including syndicated, club and bilateral private placements, direct lending and private credit transactions. prior to joining rimon, chloe practiced in the london office of leading law firms including akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp and ashurst llp, and completed a secondment with a prominent private capital provider.selected experiencerepresented institutional investors in numerous syndicated, club and bilateral private placements (both secured and unsecured) across the united kingdom and europe.acted for institutional investors in connection with direct lending, mezzanine debt and equity investments in connection with leveraged acquisition transactions with borrowers and issuers located in the united kingdom, europe and australia. university of law, londonl.p.c. and m.sciuniversity of cambridgeb.a. law akin gump, counselashurst, associate banking and financial services global private credit leveraged finance securities and capital markets united kingdom counsel solicitor, england and wales london | |
 | Sebastián Acevedo Associate - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon | Sebastián Acevedo Partner Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property English Italian Spanish sebastián acevedo *attorney is a member of separate entity, ibarra rimon, and not rimon p.c.sebastián acevedo is an attorney in bogotá with ibarra rimôn. he has focused his practice on commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration, antitrust, competition law and intellectual property. he is founding member of the arbitration and adr research group at universidad de los andes, colombia. universidad de los andesbogotá d.c, colombia, lawyer, 2024 ivo legaladell & merizalde competition, antitrust, and consumer law intellectual property litigation and alternative dispute resolution english italian spanish associate - ibarra rimon colombia* bogotá - ibarra rimon | |
 | Dylan Andrés Arias Associate - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon | Dylan Andrés Arias Partner Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law English Spanish dylan andrés arias *attorney is a member of separate entity, ibarra rimon, and not rimon p.c.dylan arias is an attorney in bogotá with rimôn ibarra. currently, he is the youngest lawyer to obtain his title from a highly accredited university in colombia’s history. he experience in intellectual property, corporate law, commercial and administrative litigation, and consulting on various issues. he is also accredited within the framework of the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in colombia. universidad de los andesbogotá, d.c., colombia, lawyer, 2020centro nacional de arbitraje y conciliación en colombiabogotá, d.c., colombia, lawyer, 2020 arias contreras asociadosarrieta mantilla & asociados competition, antitrust, and consumer law english spanish associate - ibarra rimon colombia* bogotá - ibarra rimon | |
 | Alejandra Becerra Associate Latin America, Tax, Private Clients Bogotá | Alejandra Becerra Partner EDUCATIONUniversidad Nacional de Colombia Accounting DegreeUniversidad de los Andes Tax Specialist DegreePREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Bogotá Latin America, Tax, Private Clients English Portuguese Spanish alejandra becerra alejandra becerra is an associate in rimôn’s bogota office. with more than ten years of experience in tax related matters, ms. becerra focuses her practice on tax law. she has experience providing consulting and tax planning services for individuals and multinational business in a range of industries including oil and gas, retail, infrastructure, and banking and finance, among others. ms. becerra also provides advice on tax compliance and due diligence matters.prior to joining rimôn, ms. becerra spent 8 years at baker mckenzie as a tax associate. prior to that, she was a tax supervisor for gm financial colombia and also has experience as an associate in a bogota accounting firm.ms. becerra graduated from universidad nacional de colombia with a degree in accounting, and also from universidad de los andes, with a tax specialist degree.publicationscontributing author to annual guide, “colombia: private client” 7th edition, the legal 500, january 2024contributing author, “colombia: are we losing course?”, ifc media, april 2022contributing author to annual guide, “private wealth trends and developments in colombia”, chambers and partnerscontributing author to annual guide, “private wealth 2021 law and practice in colombia”, chambers and partnerscontributing author to annual guide, “getting the deal through – private client”, lexologycontributing author to annual guide, “colombia: private client”, the legal 500 education universidad nacional de colombia accounting degree universidad de los andes tax specialist degree previous experience baker mckenzie (associate) gm financial colombia (tax supervisor) universidad nacional de colombiaaccounting degreeuniversidad de los andestax specialist degree baker mckenzie (associate)gm financial colombia (tax supervisor) latin america private clients tax english portuguese spanish associate colombia bogotá | |
 | William W. Bergesch Associate Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Business Transactions Long Island | William W. Bergesch Partner Long Island Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Business Transactions English william w. bergesch william w. bergesch, esq. is an associate at rimon, where his practice focuses on general commercial litigation.william has conducted all phases of litigation for simple and complex commercial cases, in both state and federal court. william has taken and defended depositions, briefed and argued motions of all types, including dispositive motions, first-chaired bench trials to successful conclusions, and briefed and argued multiple appeals before the first and second departments, new york supreme court, appellate division. william also has substantial experience with e-discovery practice, directly handling e-discovery, and acting as the lead associate for review and analysis of multiple significate e-discovery cases while at his predecessor firm, silvermanacampora llp.william also has experience arbitrating disputes under finra, cftc, jams, and aaa arbitration regimes, and has successfully defended brokers, broker-dealers, and other finra- and nfa-registered persons from claims and investigation under finra and cftc rules.william received his juris doctor from fordham university school of law in may of 2016. william received his bachelor’s degree in history and philosophy, also from fordham, in 2013. during law school, william was an associate editor of the fordham journal of corporate and financial law. william also served as a board member for the brendan moore trial advocacy team, where he won the 2014 queens district attorney’s office trial advocacy competition and was selected to represent fordham at the prestigious john marshall national trial competition. upon graduation, william was further honored with the archibald murray public service award. while in law school, william completed internships with the queens district attorney’s office as well as with the honorable james e. d’auguste, justice, new york supreme court, new york county.william was also a pro bono judicial law clerk for the honorable justice doris ling-cohan (ret.) on the new york supreme court appellate term, first department, after which he entered private practice at a boutique securities litigation firm located in manhattan.selected experienceobtained and defended on appeal dismissal of entire action, on the merits and with prejudice, in reported decision which constitutes leading case in new york’s first department, setting standard for dismissal under particular cplr §3211(a)(7) basis, where documentary evidence annexed in support of motion to dismiss disproves factual allegations as “unsubstantiated”. see kaplan v. conway & conway, 173 a.d.3d 452 (1st dept. 2019) (cited in carmody wait 2d and n.y. jur. 2d current through 2023 supplement).successfully obtained dismissals, in multiple cases, of all customer claims filed against nfa-registered commodity trading advisor (cta), in connection with february 2018 trading volatility cycle, where cta was generally alleged to have failed to timely execute trades resulting in millions of dollars in customer losses.negotiated and obtained favorable settlement of post-liquidation creditor trustee’s claims in real estate dispute after six-month long mediation, avoiding protracted litigation not in interest of debtor’s estate.obtained mandatory and permanent injunction, judgment, and obtained the award of liquidated damages in federal trademark dispute under the lanham act.successfully defended third-party subpoena recipients in high-stakes confidential federal trade secrets misappropriation dispute.obtained vacatur of improperly-obtained default judgment against creditor-owned corporation by demonstrating absence of proper personal service, resulting in outright dismissal of client from action. fordham university school of lawj.d.fordham college at lincoln centerb.a. silvermanacampora llp, associate corporate and business transactions litigation and alternative dispute resolution english associate state of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york long island | |
 | Alexandra Brown Associate Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, Cannabis Law Los Angeles | Alexandra Brown Partner EDUCATIONPepperdine University School of Law J.D.University of Pennsylvania B.A.Los Angeles Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate and Business Transactions, Cannabis Law English alexandra brown alexandra is a corporate transactional attorney in rimon’s los angeles office whose practice focuses on advising innovative startups and established businesses alike. alexandra provides a range of legal services, including corporate formation and governance, angel and venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions (buy and sell side), intellectual property licensing transactions, and commercial and supply chain transactions.with particular experience in highly regulated industries, alexandra provides strategic guidance to clients facing unique regulatory and operational challenges, balancing legal risk with accomplishing clients’ business objectives.alexandra received her bachelor of arts in philosophy, politics, and economics from the university of pennsylvania. she received her j.d. and certificate in dispute resolution from pepperdine university school of law, where she graduated cum laude and was a member of the phi delta phi legal honor society. education pepperdine university school of law j.d. university of pennsylvania b.a. pepperdine university school of lawj.d.university of pennsylvaniab.a. cannabis law corporate and business transactions english associate state of california los angeles | |
 | Nick Curley Associate Bitcoin and Digital Asset Infrastructure, Commodity Pools, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance Dallas | Nick Curley Partner Dallas Bitcoin and Digital Asset Infrastructure, Commodity Pools, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Fund Formation, Investment Funds, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance nick curley nick curley is a texas-based attorney focused on bitcoin, digital asset custody and recovery, and private fund and commodity pool formation. he represents bitcoin operators (including custodial solution providers, miners and infrastructure participants), fund sponsors, registered and exempt investment advisers, commodity pool operators (cpos), commodity trading advisors (ctas) and other investment advisory professionals.nick advises on all aspects of private fund formation and compliance. he is well-versed in structuring and launching digital asset funds, oil and gas funds (including section 3(c)(9) funds) and commodity pools. he counsels clients on exemptions and regulatory filings under the securities act of 1933, the investment advisers act of 1940, the investment company act of 1940, and the commodity exchange act. his commodity interest experience includes registering cpos and forming cftc rule 4.7 commodity pools as well as filed funds and filed accounts.nick also regularly leads the negotiation of separately managed account agreements (smas) with institutional allocators on behalf of advisers and sub-advisers across a range of asset classes.selected experienceprivate bitcoin etf-equivalent. advising a sponsor launching a private bitcoin etf-equivalent with daily liquidity and in-kind contribution and withdrawals. this vehicle also employed a multi-institution custody solution (a form of multi-sig) where three independent institutions each hold a key to a vault in which the vehicle’s btc is kept.digital asset recovery. representing a digital asset investment adviser and a private fund that fell victim to an airdrop attack and assisting with the recovery of $1.7 million, a significant portion of the stolen funds. nick worked with other lawyers, a blockchain analytics firm and the u.s. government to seize the stolen funds, assisted with an asset forfeiture process in the u.s. district court for the northern district of texas, followed by a petition for remission filed with the money laundering and asset recovery section (mlars) of the u.s. department of justice, through which the client ultimately received indirect proceeds of the stolen assets.separately managed accounts. representing advisers and sub-advisers in the negotiation of separately managed account agreements (smas) with institutional allocators across a range of asset classes. nick also has experience addressing complex most favored nation provisions for advisers over multiple smas.retail forex filed fund. representing a cpo in the registration process and the formation of a filed fund offering a retail forex trading strategy, including the preparation and submission of a disclosure document filed with national futures association.cftc rule 4.7 exempt commodity pools. representing cpos in the formation of cftc rule 4.7 exempt commodity pools. nick has experience advising cpos deploying diverse strategies, including algorithmic and systematic strategies.securities and commodity interests funds. representing investment advisers registering as commodity pool operators and forming commodity pools employing a securities and commodity interest strategy.publications:sec considerations – investments in private securities. analyzes the ways in which trusts qualify as accredited investors, qualified clients, and qualified purchasers for the purpose of private investments. published in the state bar of texas 48th annual advanced estate planning & probate course materials.blockchain disruption: digital assets are changing how we do business, 25 smu sci & tech. l. rev. 265 (2022). examines how businesses might employ blockchain technology in corporate governance and other areas.death of the limited license to data: united states v. van buren, 25 smu sci. & tech. l. rev. 47 (2022). published law review case note examining the supreme court’s discussion of unauthorized access to data under the computer fraud and abuse act.memberships:texas blockchain councilwall street blockchain alliance – legal working group smu dedman school of law(jd, magna cum laude)university of oklahoma(bba, finance) winstead pc (associate) bitcoin and digital asset infrastructure commodity pools fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds regulatory, compliance & corporate governance associate state of texas u.s. district court for the northern district of texas dallas | |
 | Elia El Kouh Associate Environmental, Social and Governance, Europe, International, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, International Trade and Customs Law Paris | Elia El Kouh Partner Paris Environmental, Social and Governance, Europe, International, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Regulatory, Compliance & Corporate Governance, International Trade and Customs Law English French Spanish elia el kouh *attorney is a member of a french separate legal entity, rimôn electa law s.e.l.a.s. and not rimôn p.c.elia el kouh is an associate at rimon law’s paris law firm, practicing corporate law international trade law, compliance law, as well as litigation and arbitration for french and international clients. ms. elia el kouh supports companies on a regular basis in the internationalization of their businesses.her areas of focus are:commercial contract and distribution law (french, european and international)unfair commercial practices, product liability and unfair competitionrepresentation of clients in pre-litigation and cross-border litigation, including arbitration, amicable dispute resolution and negotiation of settlement agreements, particularly in the context of termination of commercial relations.compliance and business ethics, including notably the french law on the fight against corruption (also called “sapin ii law”), international economic sanctions and embargoes, the duty of care, export regulations (notably concerning dual-use goods), business ethics rules and certain european and french regulatory obligations applicable in various business sectors as well as matters of corporate environmental, social and governance responsibility (csr and esg assessment).elia el kouh completed “classe préparatoire aux frandes écoles” and was named cpge ens cachan d1 in law and economics, before studying business and european law in paris, as well as international and european law in budapest, hungary, for a year. elia el kouh also graduated with an advanced master (msc) in international business law and management at essec business school.during her previous professional experience in paris and morocco, elia el kouh advised clients on matters relating to contract and commercial law, international criminal and business law, economic law, arbitration and litigation. ms. el kouh also has experience serving as in-house counsel for the legal department of a global car manufacturer, where she advised on issues relating to contract law, competition law, distribution and consumer law. in this role, she was particularly involved in advising on the national and european rules governing online commerce and unfair commercial practices against professionals and consumers as well as in the management of pre-litigation with suppliers.particularly committed to business ethics, ms elia el kouh is a member of the business and human rights lawyers association, an association of international business lawyers dedicated to promoting and developing respect for human rights in business activities. elia el kouh also assists committed associations with their legal needs. essec business schooladvanced master (msc) in international business law & management university paris nanterremaster’s degree (2nd year) in european business law la sorbonne- panthéonmaster’s degree (1st year) in business law university paris-est créteilbachelor in law psa group (apprenticeship)boulalf & mekkaoui law firm (internship)delecroix-gublin law firm (internship)sade – cgth (internship)michel & associés law firm (internship) arbitration and mediation competition, antitrust, and consumer law corporate governance environmental, social and governance europe international litigation and alternative dispute resolution regulatory, compliance & corporate governance english french spanish associate paris paris | |
 | Sarah Epperson Ethics Counsel Ethics Counsel Phoenix | Sarah Epperson Partner Phoenix Ethics Counsel sarah epperson sarah epperson focuses her practice in the areas of legal ethics and professional responsibility within rimon’s office of general counsel. as ethics counsel, sarah leverages her experience as a former litigator and deep knowledge of legal ethics to develop and implement policies and procedures to promote compliance with relevant ethical guidelines and regulations; provides resources, training, and guidance to rimon attorneys regarding legal ethics and compliance with applicable codes of professional conduct; and works to foster and advance rimon’s strong culture of integrity and accountability, with an emphasis on risk management and the protection of rimon’s clients and client relationships.before joining rimon, sarah served as ethics counsel for the state bar of arizona, where she advised lawyers on legal ethics and compliance, taught various cle programs, and acted as legal advisor to the state bar of arizona fee arbitration program. prior to that, sarah enjoyed a career in private practice with varied experience in the areas of civil and commercial litigation, estate controversies and administration, and civil appeals.sarah is an avid world traveler and scuba diver, and received her 1st level sommelier training through the court of master sommeliers in 2009. when not in the office, sarah can often be found cheering on the arizona diamondbacks or reading a book in the arizona sunshine.membershipsthe american bar association’s center for professional responsibilitythe association of professional responsibility lawyersarizona women lawyers associationpublications“tips for crafting motions in limine: the good, the bad, and the underrated,” american bar association, february 21, 2019 university of arizona, james e. rogers college of lawj.d., senior research editor, arizona law review; ares fellowuniversity of arizonab.a. in political science, summa cum laude ethics counsel state of arizona u.s. district court for the district of arizona phoenix | |
 | Laura Garcia Associate - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon | Laura Garcia Partner Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Spanish laura garcia *attorney is a member of separate entity, ibarra rimon, and not rimon p.c.laura garcia is an attorney with extensive experience in commercial law, with a focus on intellectual property, consumer law, and personal data protection. her entire career has been in the private sector, specifically in law firms advising large companies.at ibarra rimon, she supports the areas of competition law and intellectual property. universidad católica de colombiabogotá d.c, colombia, lawyer, 2017universidad externado de colombiabogotá d.c, colombia, specialist degree in regulation of digital ecosystems and information technologies, 2024 lozano villamizar y morales abogadosrsm colombiam&p abogados competition, antitrust, and consumer law intellectual property spanish associate - ibarra rimon colombia* bogotá - ibarra rimon | |
 | Walid Ghedira Associate Mergers and Acquisitions, International Transactions, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, International, Europe, Cannabis Law Paris | Walid Ghedira Partner Paris Mergers and Acquisitions, International Transactions, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, International, Europe, Cannabis Law Arabic English French Italian Spanish walid ghedira *attorney is a member of a french separate legal entity, rimôn electa law s.e.l.a.s. and not rimôn p.c. walid ghedira is an associate in rimôn’s paris office. after studying law in france and italy, walid focused on international business law, corporate law and commercial litigation.in his previous experience in french, italian and tunisian law firms, he advised clients on issues relating to corporate law, international commercial law, contract law, litigation and arbitration.walid has also worked in the energy sector for edf sa’s international legal department on major international projects in europe, central asia and the balkan countries. he assisted project teams in drafting and negotiating international contracts (ppa, mou, nda, etc.), as well as in corporate law and international investment law.walid ghedira began, in january 2023 his experience at rimôn as legal intern and has been practicing as an attorney at the paris bar since december 18th 2023.he speaks english, french, italian, arabic and spanish. paris bar school (e.f.b)certificate to practice law as a french attorney (capa)côte d’azur universitymaster’s degree in practice and international business lawcôte d’azur universitymaster’s degree in international and european lawcôte d’azur universitymaster’s degree in economic and business lawunivesità degli studi di torino (italy) – côte d’azur universitydouble french-italian bachelor in law rimon pc (internship)edf sa – international legal department (internship)castaldi partners (internship)limoni avocats (internship)kammoun & kallel (internship)office of the public prosecutor of the judicial court of nice (internship) cannabis law europe international international transactions litigation and alternative dispute resolution mergers and acquisitions arabic english french italian spanish associate paris paris | |
 | Khanh “Kenny” Glatzel Counsel Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright San Diego (North County) | Khanh “Kenny” Glatzel Partner San Diego (North County) Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright English Vietnamese khanh glatzel khanh “kenny” glatzel is a patent and trademark attorney who focuses on patent law, trademark law, licensing, domain name disputes, and e-commerce law.ms. glatzel has a history of representing upcoming companies with intellectual property needs. she assists clients with a wide range of intellectual property issues, including obtaining patents, registering trademarks, representing companies in trademark opposition and cancellation proceedings, licensing issues, and regaining domain names that infringe on a company’s trademark. her patent technology expertise includes medical device, chemical, electronic, software, and artificial intelligence. ms. glatzel also has experience with resolving intellectual property disputes on e-commerce and social media platforms, including reactivating sellers’ listings taken down due to intellectual property infringement complaints and filing complaints against infringing products on e-commerce platforms.ms. glatzel graduated magna cum laude from california western school of law, san diego, california, with multiple scholarships, awards, and accolades. prior to that, ms. glatzel received an undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from monash university, melbourne, australia. prior to rimon, she established an intellectual property law firm, premium ip services. she also previously was an engineer for air products and chemicals, inc., a major chemical company.ms. glatzel is a member of the san diego county bar association and the north county bar association. she is also a popular writer in the opinion column for vnexpress.net, an online newspaper ranked in the top 100 globally popular websites. california western school of law, san diego, californiaj.d., magna cum laudemonash university, melbourne, australiab.s., chemical engineering, with honors premium ip services, p.c. (attorney)eip us llp (associate)air products and chemicals, inc. (engineer) intellectual property patent counseling and prosecution trademark and copyright english vietnamese counsel state of california u.s. patent and trademark office (uspto) san diego (north county) | |
 | Gustavo Ibarra Associate - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon | Gustavo Ibarra Partner Bogotá - Ibarra Rimon Competition, Antitrust, and Consumer Law, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution English Spanish gustavo ibarra *attorney is a member of separate entity, ibarra rimon, and not rimon p.c.gustavo ibarra is a senior associate at ibarra rimôn in bogotá, colombia. his practice focuses on dispute resolution, including litigation and arbitration, as well as competition law. he has advised national and international companies in arbitration, judicial, administrative, and constitutional proceedings. litigation and alternative dispute resolution english spanish associate - ibarra rimon colombia* bogotá - ibarra rimon | |
| | Masayuki Iino Associate Japan, Patent Counseling and Prosecution Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. | Masayuki Iino Partner Northern Virginia, Washington, D.C. Japan, Patent Counseling and Prosecution English Japanese masayuki iino masayuki iino is an associate at rimon, p.c., with a strong technical background and extensive experience in intellectual property law. his areas of expertise span a wide range of technologies, including machine learning, multivariate analysis, artificial intelligence, display technology, video codecs, video cables, network technology, user interfaces, electronic device enclosures, mechanical engineering, circuit board design, embedded and application software, facial recognition, human detection, gps, wireless and optical technologies, and memory devices.masayuki has deep knowledge of prosecution, licensing, and strategic utilization of standard essential patents (seps). he has managed sep portfolios related to major standards, including hdmi, television broadcasting, video codecs (such as hevc and av1), and sd memory cards.prior to joining rimon, masayuki represented numerous global corporations in patent trial and appeal board (ptab) litigation, including inter partes reviews and ex parte reexaminations. he also served as an in-house japan patent attorney at panasonic corporation, where he engaged in sep portfolio management and broader ip strategy. with over a decade of experience in patent prosecution, litigation, patent transactions, and strategic ip development, masayuki brings a comprehensive perspective to his clients’ most complex ip challenges. the george washington university law schoolll.m.university of tsukubaj.d.university of tsukubam.eng.university of tsukubab.s., policy and planning sciencesnational institute of technology, tokyo collegea.s., computer science sterne kessler goldstein and fox pllc, associatepanasonic north america, ip specialistideaship, ip specialistpanasonic corporation, ip specialist memberships japan patent attorneys association english japanese associate district of columbia japan patent office state of new york united states patent and trademark office (uspto) northern virginia washington d.c. | |
| | Ying Jiang Associate Corporate and Business Transactions, Technology, Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Japan, China Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Ying Jiang Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) Corporate and Business Transactions, Technology, Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Japan, China Chinese English Japanese ying jiang ying jiang is a trilingual, multi-disciplinary intellectual property and corporate counsel with over 10 years of expertise in patent law practice. she holds licenses as a patent practitioner in the u.s. and as an attorney in california. at rimon, ms. jiang collaborates with clients on a diverse array of issues, including intellectual property transfer (licensing and assignment), corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, and equity financing.before joining rimon, ms. jiang served as an in-house ip attorney for a medical device company in silicon valley. there, she specialized in patent and trademark prosecution, freedom to operate opinion letters, infringement analysis, and various corporate matters such as collaborative research agreements, master service agreements, and consulting agreements. prior to becoming an attorney, she worked for a japanese ip firm for 5 years as a licensed u.s. patent agent in silicon valley.ms. jiang lived in japan for 11 years and obtained both of her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in japan. tongji university, chinatoyohashi university of technology, japanuniversity of san diego school of law corporate and business transactions intellectual property patent counseling and prosecution technology chinese english japanese associate state of california menlo park (silicon valley) | |
| | Tim Kennedy Associate Global Private Credit, Leveraged Finance, United Kingdom London | Tim Kennedy Partner London Global Private Credit, Leveraged Finance, United Kingdom tim kennedy tim kennedy is a finance associate in the private credit team based in the london office, with a particular focus on private credit transactions and debt private placements. he acts for institutional investors, investment funds and other financial institutions including non-traditional lenders on a range of complex cross-border and domestic financing transactions. prior to joining rimon, tim was an associate in the london office of akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp having trained in the london office of mayer brown llp.selected experienceacted for investment funds in connection with a variety of domestic and cross-border direct lending transactions.acted for institutional investors in connection with a variety of domestic and cross-border debt private placements. bpp university law school, englandl.p.c.bpp university law school, englandll.b. (hons) akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp, associate mayer brown international llp, articled route to qualification global private credit leveraged finance united kingdom associate solicitor, england and wales london | |
 | Michael Kozub Counsel Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets Montreal | Michael Kozub Partner Montreal Corporate and Business Transactions, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets English French michael kozub michael kozub is an attorney in rimon’s montreal office. he focuses his practice on securities, corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and commercial law. mr. kozub acts for issuers, investment dealers and investors. he advises clients on a range of transactional matters, including equity and debt financings, public offerings, debt and equity restructurings, corporate reorganizations, asset, and share acquisitions and dispositions, and commercial agreements. mr. kozub also provides advice and assistance to reporting issuers on their ongoing corporate governance, continuous disclosure, and other corporate and securities law obligations. he advises clients across a range of industry sectors, including mining, resource exploration, cannabis and financial services.prior to private practice, mr. kozub served as general counsel to a mineral exploration company listed on the toronto stock exchange. mcgill universityll.b. (common law) and b.c.l. (civil law)concordia universitym.a. (public policy and public administration)university of calgaryb.a. (political science and french) dunton rainville (lawyer)euro sun mining inc. (general counsel and corporate secretary) corporate and business transactions mergers and acquisitions securities and capital markets english french counsel bar of quebec law society of ontario montreal | |
 | Meghan Lavine Counsel Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Restructuring, Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery Long Island | Meghan Lavine Partner Long Island Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Insolvency and Restructuring, Global Fraud, Investigations, and Asset Recovery meghan lavine meghan lavine, esq. is of counsel at rimon, where the focus of her practice is in general commercial litigation. she also practices in the areas of insolvency, restructuring and fraud.meghan received a bachelor of arts degree from the george washington university in 2004 and went on to study at the hofstra university school of law where she received a juris doctor in 2009. while in law school meghan participated in the asylum clinic and represented hofstra university on their international moot arbitration team and on their inaugural team in the american bar association’s national appellate advocacy competition. after law school, meghan was proud to serve as an assistant district attorney in nassau county for more than six years. in that time, she practiced in the county court trial bureau and the economic crimes bureau. in 2016 meghan joined the chambers of a new york city civil court judge in queens county as the judge’s court attorney and subsequently served as the jurist’s principal law clerk upon her election as a justice of the supreme court, queens county. after practicing in the public sector her entire legal career, meghan joined the commercial and bankruptcy litigation groups of silvermanacampora llp in march 2023 as an associate attorney. meghan is honored to be a member of the board of directors for the head start program located at the glen cove child daycare center, inc. and a trustee on the board of education for the glen cove city school district. the george washington universityb.a. maurice a. deane school of law at hofstra universityj.d. silverman acampora llp (associate)principal court attorney, ny supreme court queens countyassistant district attorney, nassau county, ny arbitration and mediation global fraud, investigations, and asset recovery litigation and alternative dispute resolution counsel state of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york long island | |
 | Auria Malek Counsel Real Estate, Corporate and Business Transactions, Private Equity, Construction San Francisco | Auria Malek Partner San Francisco Real Estate, Corporate and Business Transactions, Private Equity, Construction English Persian auria malek auria malek is a transactional real estate and corporate attorney with broad experience representing developers, owners, lenders and investors across the full lifecycle of real estate assets. his core practice includes the acquisition, development, leasing, joint venture structuring, and financing of commercial real estate. he maintains a niche focus in the hospitality and leisure sectors, including hotels, resort communities, and complex mixed-use developments that integrate branded residential, retail, and lodging components. auria regularly drafts and negotiates purchase and sale agreements, hotel management agreements, loan documents, and partnership agreements, while advising on deal structuring and risk allocation.auria also has experience advising on land use and entitlement matters, including navigating local regulatory frameworks and performing diligence on development feasibility. his corporate work includes equity-side financings, capital structuring, and joint venture arrangements related to real estate investments. more broadly, he has represented emerging growth companies and institutional clients in venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and general corporate transactions—experience that enhances his ability to advise on complex, multidisciplinary deals.a licensed california real estate broker and class b general contractor, auria brings a multidimensional perspective to legal practice. he holds degrees in civil and environmental engineering, business administration, and law, and has prior experience managing real estate development and investment projects. this combination of technical, financial, and legal knowledge enables him to provide clients with practical, business-oriented guidance on complex corporate transactions and sophisticated real estate deals, as well as development strategy. santa clara university school of lawj.d., business, corporate and real estate lawuniversity of california, davis – graduate school of managementm.b.a., finance and risk managementsan jose state universityb.s., civil and environmental engineering wilmer cutler pickering hale and dorr llpashurst perkins coie llp (formerly perkins coie llp)dentons us llp corporate and business transactions real estate english persian counsel state of california san francisco | |
 | Kendra Orr Associate Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution San Francisco | Kendra Orr Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law J.D.University of Oregon B.A.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Francisco Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution English kendra orr kendra orr is an associate with rimon’s litigation practice. her practice focuses on complex civil litigation, with an emphasis on the defense of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers. ms. orr has represented clients in a wide-range of complex civil cases, including product liability, toxic tort, premises liability, employment, securities fraud, intellectual property, class actions, real estate disputes, and breach of contract. she has extensive experience defending major pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufactures against claims of personal injury and wrongful death.prior to joining rimon, ms. orr was an associate at king & spalding, where she represented pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in products liability and mass tort cases, as well as defending companies in consumer class actions. prior to attending law school, ms. orr spent several years as a paralegal with a national defense firm, where she was an active member of litigation support and trial teams. through her combination of experience, she is well-versed in all pre-trial aspects of complex civil cases.representative matters includelead associate in mass tort litigation involving over 1,000 claims against a major pharmaceutical manufacturer related to diabetic medication.supervised a team of attorneys in providing coordinated response to discovery during the discovery stage of litigation involving various prescription medication.counsel for national retail company in consumer class action matters related to privacy issues and claims of unfair business practices.successfully defended claims against premises owners and auto manufacturers in products liability matters alleging personal injury and wrongful death.publicationsestonia: a model for economic success in transition economies, 20 pac. mcgeorge global bus. & dev. l.j. 143 (2007). education university of the pacific, mcgeorge school of law j.d. university of oregon b.a. previous experience king & spalding university of the pacific, mcgeorge school of lawj.d.university of oregonb.a. king & spalding litigation and alternative dispute resolution english associate state of california u.s. district court for the central district of california u.s. district court for the eastern district of california u.s. district court for the northern district of california u.s. district court for the southern district of california san francisco | |
 | Bradley Perry Conflicts Attorney | Bradley Perry Partner bradley perry bradley perry’s practice focuses on legal ethics and professional responsibility. at rimon, bradley provides internal advice to attorneys and staff on conflicts of interest and related ethical issues. prior to joining rimon, bradley served as lawyer assistance programs director at the state bar of arizona, where he advised attorneys on a range of topics including conflicts of interest, confidentiality, billing practices, trust account regulations, and law firm succession planning, and managed the state bar’s member assistance program, which provides mental health resources and peer support to attorneys in need. before becoming a director at the bar, bradley worked as bar counsel investigating and prosecuting allegations of professional misconduct. bradley started his career as a deputy county attorney specializing in trial-level prosecution of complex drug trafficking organizations.publications“a time for change,” arizona attorney magazine, february 2022“sign on the dotted line, part 1,” arizona attorney magazine, march 2022“sign on the dotted line, part 2,” arizona attorney magazine, april 2022“succession planning 101,” arizona attorney magazine, may 2022“trust account q&a,” arizona attorney magazine, july/august 2022“metadata: landmine or buried treasure,” arizona attorney magazine, october 2022“streamlining accounts receivable,” arizona attorney magazine, november 2022“leave and let go,” arizona attorney magazine, december 2022“new year, new you,” arizona attorney magazine, january 2023membershipsstate bar of arizona ethics advisory group the ohio state moritz college of lawj.d.arizona state universityba – creative writing & political science deputy county attorney, maricopa county attorney’s officestaff bar counsel, state bar of arizonalawyer assistance programs director, state bar of arizona conflicts attorney state of arizona | |
 | Jeremy Pyle Counsel Entertainment, Sports and Media Portland | Jeremy Pyle Partner Portland Entertainment, Sports and Media jeremy pyle jeremy pyle’s practice is focused on representing clients in a variety of entertainment, sports and media matters. mr. pyle has drafted and negotiated a wide range of agreements in the sports, entertainment, consumer products, advertising, marketing and media sectors, including endorsement agreements, sponsorship agreements, talent agreements, licensed product agreements, and other licensing, consulting and collaboration agreements with professional athletes, recording artists, models, designers, influencers, universities, and several blue chip companies and brands.mr. pyle has also advised clients in a wide variety of commercial and corporate transactions, including publishing agreements, employment agreements, consulting agreements, sweepstakes and promotions, and acquisitions.mr. pyle’s representative matters include:represented the global entertainment and sports marketing groups of a global footwear and apparel company, including in connection with: endorsement and licensed product agreements with professional athletes in all major sports leagues (nfl, nba, mlb, mls and nhl) as well as world famous recording artists, entertainers, designers and models; sponsorship and product supply agreements with major universities and sports leagues; and licensing, consulting and collaboration agreements with blue chip companies and other distinguished global brands.represented a global apparel company in the college sports sector, including retail licensed product agreements, merchandising agreements and other license and distribution agreements with universities and other global footwear and apparel companies.represented a global consumer electronics company in connection with various endorsement and sponsorship agreements with professional athletes, musicians, actors and entertainers.represented a world-famous hip-hop artist in connection with various endorsement, licensing, and influencer agreements, including video games and alcoholic beverages.represented a premier event marketing firm in connection with various sponsorship, talent, and services agreements with esteemed national and multinational companies and brands, as well as artists, musicians, gamers and influencers.represented the founder/master distiller of a highly acclaimed spirts company in connection with its acquisition by a major multinational spirts producer and distributor.represented an industry leading athletic training and corporate wellness company in various commercial transactions with major financial institutions, technology firms, colleges and universities, automobile manufacturers, and the u.s. military. university of arkansas school of lawll.m., food and agricultureuniversity of oregon school of lawj.d.depauw universityb.a., political science holland & knight llp (associate)the consul group (attorney) entertainment, sports and media counsel state of oregon u.s. district court for the district of oregon portland | |
 | Courtney M. Roman Associate Insolvency and Restructuring, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Long Island | Courtney M. Roman Partner Long Island Insolvency and Restructuring, Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution English courtney m. roman courtney m. roman, esq. is an associate at rimon, where she practices in the areas of bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, corporate restructuring, labor and employment and litigation.in may of 2022, courtney received her juris doctor from new york law school. prior to attending law school, courtney received her undergraduate degree in english in 2018 from binghamton university. during law school, courtney served as a member of the family law quarterly. new york law schoolj.d.binghamton universityb.a. silvermanacampora llp, associate employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation insolvency and restructuring litigation and alternative dispute resolution wage and hour english associate state of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york long island | |
 | Swati Samanth Senior Counsel – Strategic Initiatives Family Law, Intellectual Property San Francisco | Swati Samanth Partner San Francisco Family Law, Intellectual Property English Marathi Spanish swati samanth swati samanth serves as senior counsel of strategic initiatives in the office of the managing partner. she also practices intellectual property and family law in rimon’s san francisco and los angeles offices. swati brings over 15 years of litigation experience to rimon. prior to joining rimon, she practiced dependency, family, and delinquency law. she also opened a middle school in east oakland, california where she then served as chief operations officer from its launch through its first graduating class, prior to making the transition back to the legal field.swati holds a juris doctor degree from the university of california, hastings college of the law. while attending uc hastings, she was a member of hastings constitutional law quarterly, symposium chair and she served as president of the south asian law students association. swati earned a bachelor of arts in both political science and philosophy with an emphasis in ethics from the university of southern california. while at usc, she participated in the unruh institute of politics, through which she secured an internship in the u.s. attorney general’s office as well as in the white house. swati has been a guest lecturer at stanford university, university of california, berkeley, and san francisco state university. university of california, hastings college of the lawj.d.university of southern californiab.a. political science and philosophy law office of swati samanth, juvenile dependency attorney family law intellectual property english marathi spanish senior counsel – strategic initiatives state of california san francisco | |
 | Eric Martin Scott Information Governance Counsel | Eric Martin Scott Partner eric martin scott as information governance counsel at rimon pc, eric collaborates with key leaders to develop and implement policies and procedures to foster and advance rimon’s culture of integrity and accountability, with an emphasis on risk management and the protection of rimon’s clients and client relationships.prior to joining rimon pc, eric has functioned variously as a privacy consultant, an it analyst, and in-house legal counsel working with information governance, privacy, and security. he has experience syncing with security, information technology, and compliance teams to implement and maintain relevant data protection standards.when not at work, eric enjoys time with his wife, his dog eleanor, and two cats edgar and edith.selected experiencesupporting complex investigations and analysis of use of ad-tech analytics trackers and pixels.implementing and maintaining data subject request, vendor risk management and data mapping processes.supporting it and other business departments in compliance with data protection regulations and preparation for future privacy regulations.ensuring new privacy requirements are considered during the design phase of digital initiatives (privacy-by-design).providing support and guidance for incident response to breaches of confidential or personal information.drafting policies, standards, and other information protection guidance documents.membershipsinternational association of privacy professionals (iapp)information systems audit & control association (isaca)institute of operational privacy design (iopd)awards and recognition2020 – 2023, editorial board member, american intellectual property law association (aipla), quarterly journal2019 spring, research fellow, kleros blockchain fellowship of justice program2018 techbirmingham featured speaker, “intellectual property rights for programmers and developers”2017 spring, 2016 fall, guest lecturer, university of alabama, birmingham, computer science 499 – “software licenses and intellectual property rights” university of alabama at birminghammaster of science in cyber securitysouthern university law centerj.d., cum laudeharvard university extension schoolmaster of liberal arts, managementuniversity of new orleansb.a. in communications fti consulting, inc., senior consultantshipt, inc., corporate counselhibbett sporting goods, inc., it security privacy and compliance analystemsigma law, llc, solo practitioner information governance counsel state of alabama | |
 | Amy Smith Associate Intellectual Property, Life Sciences San Diego (North County) | Amy Smith Partner EDUCATIONIndiana University J.D.California Institute of Technology PhD., GeochemistryMassachusetts Institute of Technology M.S., Geochemistry B.S., BiologyPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Diego (North County) Intellectual Property, Life Sciences English amy smith chihang amy smith is an associate in the intellectual property group at rimon law. dr. smith focuses on procuring and protecting intellectual property rights for clients. she has prosecuted patent applications before the u.s. and foreign patent offices and managed patent portfolios focused on small molecule pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, drug delivery systems, chemical processes, bio-materials, medical devices and mechanical devices. she has rendered opinions on patentability, freedom to operate, non-infringement and invalidity. in addition, she has conducted due diligence in support of ip transactions, and has negotiated and drafted ip transaction agreements.dr. smith received her b.s. in biology from mit, her ph.d. in geochemistry from cal tech, and a j.d. from indiana university. she is a member of the california bar, and is also registered to practice before the u.s. patent and trademark office.before her legal career, dr. smith worked for sixteen years as a research scientist for the dow chemical company and dow agrosciences. she developed a strong knowledge of chemical engineering and material sciences while supporting both production and research in chemical processes, polymers, membranes, composites, metals, coating, and catalysts as the leader of an analytical laboratory for the dow chemical company. in addition, dr. smith gained expertise in small organic molecule research and regulatory matters while leading efforts to develop methods for the quantitative analysis of pesticide residues in plant and animal matrices.dr. smith focused on intellectual property law while in law school, and has practiced ip law for over seventeen years. she began her legal career at woodard emhart, a premier ip boutique firm in indianapolis, and later joined paul hastings, a renowned international law firm, in their san diego office. dr. smith has worked on ip projects for small to medium life science companies, which include patent procurement and re-examination, due diligence for licensing transactions, validity and infringement opinions, and patent litigation support.after six years in private practice, dr. smith went in house to takeda pharmaceutical company and later joined the genomics institute of the novartis research foundation—a discovery research division of novartis pharmaceutical corporation. as in-house patent counsel, dr. smith focused on procuring u.s. and worldwide patent rights for small molecule pharmaceutical inventions, due diligence for in-licensing targets, reviewing, negotiating and drafting ip transaction agreements, advising business and scientific leaders on ip risks, and training scientists on ip topics.dr. smith is fluent in written chinese (simplified and complex) and is a native cantonese chinese speaker. education indiana university j.d. california institute of technology phd., geochemistry massachusetts institute of technology m.s., geochemistry b.s., biology previous experience senior patent attorney at genomics institute of the novartis research foundation senior patent attorney at takeda pharmaceutical company associate at paul hastings, llp associate at woodard emhardt moriarty mcnett and henry, llp senior scientist at dow agrosciences research leader at the dow chemical company indiana universityj.d.california institute of technologyphd., geochemistrymassachusetts institute of technologym.s., geochemistry b.s., biology senior patent attorney at genomics institute of the novartis research foundationsenior patent attorney at takeda pharmaceutical companyassociate at paul hastings, llpassociate at woodard emhardt moriarty mcnett and henry, llpsenior scientist at dow agrosciencesresearch leader at the dow chemical company intellectual property intellectual property transactions and due diligence life sciences patent counseling and prosecution english associate state of california united states patent and trademark office (uspto) san diego (north county) | |
 | Michael Smith Associate Intellectual Property, Life Sciences San Diego (North County) | Michael Smith Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley J.D. 2004California Institute of Technology PhD. Organic Chemistry 1986Texas A&M University B.S. Chemistry 1981PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
San Diego (North County) Intellectual Property, Life Sciences English michael smith michael smith is an associate in the intellectual property (ip) group at rimon law. before he became a patent attorney, dr. smith was a research scientist for many years, and he draws on his deep understanding of life sciences and corporate r&d, as well as his extensive legal experience, while assisting each client to develop and implement an ip strategy optimized to meet their unique business needs. he has a track record of helping companies establish strong ip practices and cultures, providing ip guidance to early-stage research projects, capturing inventions at all stages of r&d, drafting and prosecuting patent applications, counseling management on ip-related opportunities and risks, and reviewing and drafting contracts to support both research and licensing.dr. smith received his ph.d. in organic chemistry from cal tech, then spent 15 years at dow agrosciences, where he led the herbicide project creation chemistry program and developed a deep understanding of chemical technology, corporate r&d processes, and the importance of taking steps to protect ip from the earliest stages of research. he also passed the uspto patent bar before starting law school.at berkeley school of law, dr. smith focused on intellectual property law, joining the berkeley technology journal and earning the boalt law & technology certificate. he began his legal career at morrison & foerster’s san diego office, where he spent seven years working on a diverse range of technologies and legal issues, including patent application drafting and prosecution, patent litigation support, opinion work to guide critical business decisions, ip diligence for licensing transactions, and both offensive and defensive reexaminations of us patents.dr. smith then went in-house to work for nibr (the novartis institutes for biomedical research—the discovery research division of novartis pharmaceuticals) in emeryville ca, where he focused on ip for small-molecule oncology and infectious disease programs. in addition to obtaining patent protection for development compounds and related inventions, he provided guidance to help early-stage projects avoid ip issues, trained scientists on ip topics, contributed extensively to the patent department’s practices and guidelines, advised business leaders on ip and related legal issues, provided ip diligence for technology licensing and collaboration projects, and drafted and reviewed contracts and agreements such as mtas, cdas, and research collaboration agreements.dr. smith left novartis after six and a half years to return ‘home’ to san diego, where he joined rimôn law. he now uses his extensive experience to assist clients with a broad range of patent-related and chemistry-related ip needs.publicationsdonald s. chisum and michael g. smith, “smithkline: how the expanding inherent anticipation doctrine affects chemical patents,” morrison & foerster ip newsletter, vol. 1(1), pp. 1-6 (june 2005).raj s. davé and michael g. smith, “smithkline v. apotex: u.s. supreme court declines appeal,” pharmaceutical law insight, vol. 2(8), pp. 6-7 (sept. 2006).michael g. smith, “what every chemist should know about patent law”, seminar for the law committee of the san diego section of the american chemical society (sept. 2008).michael g. smith, “patent law in china: some recent changes to be aware of,” presented for law committee of the san diego section of the acs (may 2009).michael g. smith, “exergen v. walmart stores,” presented at the review of chemistry case law 2008/2009, law committee of the san diego section of the acs (sept. 2009)michael g. smith, “patentability standards for scientists,” presented for the law committee of the san diego section of the acs (jan. 2010). education university of california, berkeley j.d. 2004 california institute of technology phd. organic chemistry 1986 texas a&m university b.s. chemistry 1981 previous experience associate / of counsel at morrison & foerster principal patent attorney at novartis institutes for biomedical research (nibr) herbicide research leader at dow agrosciences university of california, berkeleyj.d. 2004california institute of technologyphd. organic chemistry 1986texas a&m universityb.s. chemistry 1981 associate / of counsel at morrison & foersterprincipal patent attorney at novartis institutes for biomedical research (nibr)herbicide research leader at dow agrosciences intellectual property intellectual property transactions and due diligence life sciences patent counseling and prosecution english associate state of california united states patent and trademark office (uspto) san diego (north county) | |
 | Xiao Tang Associate China, Private Clients, Tax Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Xiao Tang Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Virginia L.L.M.Tsinghua University L.L.B.Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) China, Private Clients, Tax English Mandarin xiao tang xiao tang is an associate in rimon’s private client group. ms. tang focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals and families on sophisticated trust and estate planning strategies designed to achieve tax efficiency, preserve and protect family wealth, facilitate smooth generational wealth transfers, and promote the continuation of family values across generations. drawing on a strong professional background and a thoughtful understanding of each client’s unique goals and circumstances, ms. tang develops tailored and value-driven planning solutions that balance long-term stability with flexibility. her practice includes the creation and implementation of revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance trusts (ilits), charitable remainder trusts (crts), grantor retained annuity trusts (grats), dynasty trusts, family limited liability companies (family llcs), private foundations, and other advanced estate planning structures.ms. tang and her team have extensive experience advising clients on matters involving federal estate tax, gift tax, and generation-skipping transfer tax, and are well positioned to provide integrated, strategic, and forward-looking tax and legal planning solutions. her practice also includes advising trustees, beneficiaries, and executors in all aspects of trust and estate administration, including probate proceedings and post-death administration matters. education university of virginia l.l.m. tsinghua university l.l.b. golden gate universitycandidate for l.l.m in taxationuniversity of virginia, school of lawl.l.m.tsinghua university, school of law, beijing, chinal.l.b. china private clients tax english mandarin associate state of california state of new york menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Gregory P. Tolchinsky Counsel Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright, Technology San Diego (Bankers Hill) | Gregory P. Tolchinsky Partner San Diego (Bankers Hill) Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution, Trademark and Copyright, Technology English Russian gregory tolchinsky gregory tolchinsky is a patent attorney specializing in multiple high-tech fields including 5g, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, cryptocurrency, augmented/virtual reality, medical devices, etc. prior to joining rimon, gregory was a patent examiner at the united states patent and trademark office in the computer networking technology center (tc2400). he also detailed for administrative patent judges at the patent trial and appeal board (ptab) where he assisted the judges with adjudicating aia trials and ex parte appeals.publicationshigh wear resistance shoe sole material and manufacturing method thereof, gregory tolchinsky, united states publication # 20150203651 a1, published on july 23, 2015, filed on january 20, 2014.defining and designing for the reasonable person, g. tolchinsky, m. morse, ieee products safety engineering newsletter, vol. 3, no 1, march 2007, pp 15-21.novelty shock pens – harmless toy or injurious weapon, m. morse, g. tolchinsky, ieee products safety engineering newsletter, vol. 4, no 1, march 2008, pp 20-30.membershipscalifornia lawyers associationintellectual property law section of the california lawyers association brooklyn law schoolj.d.university of san diegob.s./b.a. in electrical engineering, minor in mathematics united states patent and trademark office, patent examinerpatent trial and appeal board, detail intellectual property patent counseling and prosecution technology trademark and copyright english russian counsel state of california u.s. patent and trademark office san diego (bankers hill) | |
 | Haley Trust Associate Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Insolvency and Restructuring, Private Clients, Wage and Hour Long Island | Haley Trust Partner Long Island Employment Law, Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Insolvency and Restructuring, Private Clients, Wage and Hour English haley trust haley l. trust, esq. is an associate at rimon, where she practices in the areas of bankruptcy, creditors’ rights and restructuring, trusts and estates, and labor and employment law.in may of 2017, haley received her juris doctor from the maurice a. deane school of law at hofstra university. prior to attending law school, haley received her undergraduate degree in public relations, with a minor in political science in 2013 from the college of honors program at suny oswego, which is where she developed an interest in law. during law school, haley served as notes and comments editor and symposium transcript editor for journal of international business and law, which awarded her the distinguished service award during her third year in law school. haley was also a member of the veterans legal assistance project. the maurice a. deane school of law at hofstra universityj.d.suny oswegob.a. silvermanacampora llp, associate employment law, employee benefits and executive compensation insolvency and restructuring private clients wage and hour english associate state of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york long island | |
| | Hallie Tucker Associate Leveraged Finance, Banking and Financial Services, Securities and Capital Markets London | Hallie Tucker Partner London Leveraged Finance, Banking and Financial Services, Securities and Capital Markets hallie tucker hallie’s practice focuses on advising institutional investors, insurance companies, investment funds and non-traditional lenders on a wide range of complex cross-border debt transactions, including syndicated and bilateral private placements, direct lending and other private credit transactions.prior to joining rimon, hallie trained in the london office of akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp and completed a secondment at a prominent hedge fund.selected experiencerepresented institutional investors in numerous domestic and cross-border debt private placements (both secured and unsecured).acted for institutional investors in connection with leveraged acquisition transactions.acted for a global asset manager on its cross-border direct lending transactions.membershipamerican college of investment counsel university of law, londonlpc mscbpp university law school, londongdluniversity of durhamba (hons) akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp banking and financial services global private credit leveraged finance securities and capital markets united kingdom associate england and wales london | |
 | Olivia Y. Wang Counsel Securities and Capital Markets, China New York, San Francisco | Olivia Y. Wang Partner New York, San Francisco Securities and Capital Markets, China English Mandarin olivia wang olivia wang is of counsel in rimon’s securities and capital markets practice.olivia has significant experience advising clients on a wide range of corporate and securities matters, including initial public offerings and other registered securities offerings, de-spacs, private placements, mergers and acquisitions, public company reporting, and corporate governance matters. olivia has a particular focus on transactions in asia, which have collectively raised over $5 billion of capital, and is one of the most experienced capital markets attorneys advising asian companies on spac deals.she has prior experience at kirkland & ellis and baker mckenzie, where she advised domestic and foreign companies in industries such as technology, life sciences, clean energy, financial services, consumer products, education, and entertainment. university of virginia school of law(j.d.)karsh scholar salzburg cutler fellownanjing university(ll.b) kirkland & ellisbaker mckenzie *note: olivia is not yet admitted to practice in california china securities and capital markets special purpose acquisition companies english mandarin counsel people’s republic of china (non-practicing) state of new york new york san francisco | |
 | Elaine Wangsawidjaja Associate Australia and New Zealand, Securities and Capital Markets Sydney | Elaine Wangsawidjaja Partner Sydney Australia and New Zealand, Securities and Capital Markets English French Indonesian Mandarin elaine wangsawidjaja elaine advises clients on a wide range of us law transactional matters. in particular, elaine focuses on private placements, entitlement offers, nasdaq listings and sec filings by australian companies.selected experiencebionomics/neuphoria on its re-domiciliation from australia to delaware with listing on nasdaqmesoblast on a$260 million placement with resale registration statement on form f-3goodman group on a$4 billion placementxero on a$1.85 billion placementvulcan energy on a$1 billion accelerated non renounceable entitlement offer and placementryman healthcare on nz$1 billion entitlement offer and placementaub on a$400 million placementspartan resources on a$220 million placementclarity pharmaceuticals on a$203 million placementaustal on a$200 million placementcapricorn metals on a$200 million placementebos on a$200 million placementcatalyst metals on a$150 million placementchimeric develop global on a$180 million placementbetr entertainment on a$130 million entitlement offer and placementiperionx on a$100 million placementwa1 resources on a$100 million placementvirgin australia on iposaluda medical, inc. on ipobmc minerals ltd. on ipo swarthmore collegeb.a.fordham university school of lawj.d. sidley austin, associate australia and new zealand securities and capital markets english french indonesian mandarin associate state of new york sydney | |
 | Christine Wilson Counsel Fund Formation, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Investment Funds Miami | Christine Wilson Partner Miami Fund Formation, Investment Advisers and Other Asset Managers, Investment Funds English Romanian christine wilson christine wilson represents sponsors and investors in forming, investing in, and operating private funds. her practice focuses on representing sponsors of leading venture capital, private equity, crypto, real estate, energy and other private funds in their global fundraising activities, investments, operations and exits. she has experience structuring internal sponsor arrangements, including general partner and management company vehicles, team compensation and succession planning, as well as co-investment arrangements for her sponsor clients. in addition to her sophisticated sponsor-side practice, she represents institutional and high-net worth investors in their private investment activities.christine also has experience in negotiating investment management joint ventures and club arrangements and advising on all related general corporate matters and securities law issues.selected experiencerepresented sponsors in their global fundraising activities, ranging from first-time sponsors to funds of over $5 billionrepresented venture funds, cryptocurrency funds, real estate funds, energy funds and other private funds in investments, operations and exitsrepresented institutional and high-net-worth investors around the world in their private investment activitiesnegotiated strategic relationships, operating joint ventures, co-investment arrangements, club arrangements and other long-term partnering arrangementsstructured internal sponsor arrangementsadvised on securities law matters, including registration and compliance under the investment advisers act of 1940 and exemptions under the securities act of 1933 and the investment company act of 1940 william & mary law schoolj.d.new college of florida honorsb.a. dla piper, associatewinston & strawn llp, associatekirkland & ellis, associateholland & knight, associateropes & gray, associate fund formation investment advisers and other asset managers investment funds english romanian counsel state of florida state of new york state of texas miami | |
 | Victoria Yang Associate China, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Immigration Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Victoria Yang Partner Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) China, Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Immigration Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities and Capital Markets, Special Purpose Acquisition Companies English Mandarin victoria yang victoria yang focuses her practice on startup legal issues, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, and business immigration. ms. yang advises and navigates startup clients on legal issues relating to formation, financings, securities, intellectual property, commercial contracts, privacy and immigration, among others. she has advised numerous public and private clients in m&a transactions in the fields of software, hardware, cloud, semiconductors, video games, consumer products, biotech, medical devices, energy, real estate, winery, education, and entertainment in united states, asia, and south america. prior to joining rimon, ms. yang worked at a top chinese law firm in silicon valley, where she advised private and public clients on cross-border transactions and business immigration applications. boston university school of lawll.m.shanghai universityll.b. zhong lun law firm llp (associate) china corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital immigration law mergers and acquisitions securities and capital markets special purpose acquisition companies english mandarin associate state of california state of new york menlo park (silicon valley) | |
 | Jessie Zhou Counsel Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions Menlo Park (Silicon Valley) | Jessie Zhou Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Hastings College of the Law J.D.University of California, Berkeley B.A., EconomicsMenlo Park (Silicon Valley) Corporate and Business Transactions, Emerging Companies and Venture Capital, Mergers and Acquisitions English Mandarin jessie zhou jessie zhou practices in the areas of venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and international business transactions. ms. zhou represents and works with technology companies on a wide range of legal issues including private placements, debt financing, due diligence, intellectual property licensing, data use, privacy policies and employment matters. ms. zhou has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including technology, energy, manufacturing, apparel, water purification, pharmaceuticals, and homeowner management, among others. ms. zhou is also an active member of rimon’s china practice which dedicates significant time to servicing clients in the greater china region and other asian jurisdictions, helping them with structuring, negotiating, and concluding business transactions, and resolving disputes involving their u.s. business or counterparties.ms. zhou serves as the vice president of programming and a member of the executive board of the chinese american lawyers of the bay area (caloba), an organization dedicated to helping chinese-speaking lawyers and law students in their career development, and the general chinese american community in understanding their rights and responsibilities in the u.s. education university of california, hastings college of the law j.d. university of california, berkeley b.a., economics university of california, hastings college of the lawj.d.university of california, berkeleyb.a., economics china corporate and business transactions emerging companies and venture capital intellectual property international international transactions mergers and acquisitions private equity english mandarin counsel state of california menlo park (silicon valley) | |
| | Adam Lazar Counsel Tax, Private Clients, International Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco | Adam Lazar Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of California, Berkeley LL.M.Fudan University LL.M.Fudan University LL.B.PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Menlo Park (Silicon Valley), San Francisco Tax, Private Clients, International English adam lazar adam helps successful individuals, families and their advisors create advanced income and estate tax planning strategies and achieve tax-efficient transfers of wealth between generations. a dual background in tax and trust litigation allows adam to understand the importance of family dynamics in estate planning and wealth preservation.adam also has extensive experience with inbound and outbound cross-border planning, including tax and estate planning with non-us spouses, gift planning with non-citizen non-residents, and planning for persons currently residing in the u.s. but seeking to leave on a long-term or permanent basis.adam received his j.d. from georgetown law center and an ll.m. in taxation with a certificate in estate planning from golden gate university.selected experiencepre-ipo gift, income tax and estate planning for $1 billion-plus “unicorn” tech ceosuccession planning for $500 million family office to provide gradual access to capital for education of second generationcombining dynasty trusts and testamentary charitable lead trust to create zero-estate tax structures for highly taxable estatesstructuring cash planning for successful family with largely illiquid positions through use of grid notes from existing irrevocable trustsnegotiating beneficiary distribution agreement with over $10 million in distributions to grandchildren to compensate for mismanaged crummey trustsmembershipsbar association of san franciscotrusts and estates section, state bar of california education university of california, berkeley ll.m. fudan university ll.m. fudan university ll.b. previous experience davis wright tremaine llp, san francisco office (partner) reed smith llp, palo alto office (counsel) golden gate university school of law ll.m. in taxation with certificate in estate planninggeorgetown university law centerj.d.wesleyan universityb.a. withers bergman llp (attorney)johnston, kinney & zulaica llp (attorney) private clients english counsel state of california menlo park (silicon valley) san francisco | |
| | John Sepúlveda Counsel Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution New York | John Sepúlveda Partner New York Intellectual Property, Patent Counseling and Prosecution English john sepúlveda john sepúlveda is an intellectual property attorney with deep technical experience across a wide range of advanced technologies, including semiconductors, analog and rf systems, digital electrical arts, data analytics, autonomous vehicles, iot, computer hardware and software, artificial intelligence and machine learning, medical devices, data-enabled therapeutics, and fiber optics. he focuses his practice on patent prosecution, including drafting patent applications, conducting validity studies and clearance searches, and preparing responses to office actions. before transitioning to law, john spent more than 20 years as an electrical engineer designing microwave circuits and communications equipment for both commercial and defense applications. he has worked with leading organizations such as miteq, frequency electronics, aeroflex, and l3. his extensive engineering background enables him to translate complex technologies into strategic intellectual property protection for clients. john earned his j.d. from the jacob d. fuchsberg law center at touro college, graduating magna cum laude, after pursuing a career in electrical engineering driven by a passion for innovation and design. jacob d. fuchsberg law center at touro collegej.d.dowling collegem.b.a., general managementstate university of new york at stony brookadvanced graduate certificate, information systemsstate university of new york at farmingdaleb.s., electrical engineering technology carter, deluca & farrell llp (patent attorney) patent counseling and prosecution english counsel state of new york u.s. district court for the eastern district of new york u.s. district court for the southern district of new york u.s. patent and trademark office new york | |
 | Katerin Patiño Associate Latin America, Tax, International Tax, Private Clients Bogotá | Katerin Patiño Partner Bogotá Latin America, Tax, International Tax, Private Clients English Spanish katerin patiño katerin patiño is an associate in rimon’s bogotá office with more than six years of experience in colombian tax matters. her practice focuses on tax compliance, tax advisory, and strategic tax planning for multinational companies, private businesses, and individuals. ms. patiño has advised clients across a wide range of industries, including the real sector, telecommunications, infrastructure and concession projects, as well as energy-related businesses. her experience includes the interpretation and application of colombian tax regulations, tax compliance obligations, tax planning strategies, the review of tax models, and the management of tax refund procedures. she also has experience assisting clients during tax audits and proceedings before tax authorities, providing practical and business-oriented solutions aligned with clients’ commercial objectives. universidad autónoma de colombiaaccounting degreeuniversidad central de colombiatax specialist degree pricewaterhousecoopers (senior associate, consultant) grupo recordar (national tax analyst) english spanish associate colombia bogotá | |
 | Allegra Doyle Paralegal Insolvency and Restructuring Singapore* | Allegra Doyle Partner Singapore* Insolvency and Restructuring English allegra doyle allegra doyle is a paralegal at rimon, practicing in cross-border restructuring and insolvency.ms. doyle has particular experience in matters spanning the us and asia, notably the coordination of asia restructuring matters with chapter 11 and chapter 15 proceedings. university of new england | australiabachelor of laws (completing) english paralegal singapore* |
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 | Eric C. Cohen Of Counsel Intellectual Property Litigation Chicago, Raleigh | Eric C. Cohen Partner EDUCATIONUniversity of Miami School of Law J.D. cum laudeCase Western Reserve University B.S. PhysicsPREVIOUS EXPERIENCE
Chicago, Raleigh Intellectual Property Litigation English eric c. cohen eric c. cohen handles disputes involving intellectual property matters in federal trial courts, federal courts of appeal, and the u.s. international trade commission. eric has represented plaintiffs and defendants in patent infringement litigation, trade secret litigation, copyright litigation, and trademark litigation. he has handled contested proceedings in the u.s. patent & trademark office, including inter partes review and covered business method review proceedings before the patent trial & appeal board, as well as ex parte reexaminations, and trademark oppositions. he has also prepared and prosecuted patent applications.recent representative matterscutting edge vision, llc v. tcl technology group corp., 22-dv-00285 (w.d. tex.). lead trial counsel representing defendant in patent infringement case, which was settled after mediation.monolithic power systems, inc. promate electronic co., ltd. et al, 6:20-cv-00876 (w.d. tex.). lead trial counsel representing one of the defendants in trade secrets case, which settled relatively early.viavi solutions, inc. v. zhejiang crystal-optech co., ltd., 2:21-cv-00372-jrg (e.d. tex.). lead trial counsel representing defendant in patent infringement case, which settled.phillips medical systems (cleveland), inc. v. buan et al, 19-cv-2648 (n.d. ill.). lead trial counsel representing some foreign defendants against charges of trade secret misappropriation. withdrew with leave of court.the nielsen co. (us), llc v. tvision insights, inc., nos. 21-1592, 22-057, 22-1345, 23-1346 (d. del.). lead trial counsel defending several patent infringement cases.representative federal appellate court decisionsa. schulman, inc. v. polyone corp., 712 fed. appx 1007 (fed. cir. 2018). represented appellant.secure axcess, llc v. pnc bank nat’l ass’n, 859 f.3d 998 (fed. cir. 2017). counsel for one of the appellees on appeal.secure axcess, llc v. pnc bank nat’l ass’n, 848 f.3d 1370 (fed. cir. 2017). counsel for one of the appellees on appeal.softview llc v. kyocera corp., 2015 wl 509660 (fed. cir. 2015). argued appeal for one of the appellees.nazomi comm., inc. v. microsoft mobile oy, 2014 wl 6678247 (fed. cir. 2014). argued appeal for all appellees.warner chilcott co., llc v. teva pharms. usa, inc., 2014 wl 6435042 (fed. cir. 2014). represented one of the appellees.apotex inc. v. ucb, inc., 763 f.3d 1354 (fed. cir. 2014). very small contribution to brief in support of appellant on appeal.sanofi-aventis v. apotex inc., 659 f.3d 1171 (fed. cir. 2011). represented appellant.lucky litter llc v. international trade commission, 2010 wl 3937587 (fed. cir. 2010). argued for appellant.sinorgchem co. shandong v. international trade commission, 511 f.3d 1132 (fed. cir. 2008). contributed to brief of appellee.itofca, inc. v. megatrans logistics, inc., 322 f.3d 928 (7th cir. 2003). argued for appellant.bayer ag v. biovail corp., 279 f.3d 1340 (fed. cir. 2002). represented appellee.biovail corp. int’l v. andrx pharms., inc.¸ 239 f.3d 1297 (fed. cir. 2001). argued appeal for appellant.itofca, inc. v. megatrans logistics, inc., 235 f.3d 360 (7th cir. 2000). argued appeal for appellant.mitel, inc. v. iqtel, inc., 124 f.3d 1366 (10th cir. 1997). argued appeal for appellant.roboserve, inc. v. kato kagaku co., ltd., 121 f.3d 1027 (7th cir. 1997). represented appellee.cardtoons, l.c. v. major league baseball players ass’n, 95 f.3d 959 (10th cir. 1996). co-counsel for cardtoons.hard rock café licensing corp. v. concession services, inc., 955 f.2d 1143 (7th cir. 1992). argued appeal for appellee.general electric company v. speicher, 877 f.2d 531 (7th cir. 1989). argued appeal for appellant.mattel, inc. v. azrak-hamway, 724 f.2d 357 (2d cir. 1983). represented appellant.midway mfg. co. v. artic int’l, inc., 704 f2d 1009 (7th cir. 1983). argued for appellee.representative u.s. district court decisionssecure axcess llc v. trustmark national bank, 2014 u.s. dist. lexis 182789 (e. d. texas). lead trial counsel for one of 17 bank defendants in patent infringement case involving encryption software.a. schulman v. polyone corp., 2015 u.s. dist. lexis 183377, 2015 u.s. dist. lexis 183379 (n.d. ohio 2015). lead trial counsel for plaintiff in chemical patent case.warner chilcott co., llc v. teva pharms. usa, inc., 37 f. supp. 3d 731 (d. del. 2014). lead trial counsel for one of the defendants in pharmaceutical patent case.softview llc v. kyocera corp., 10-cv-389, 12-cv-989-lps, (d. del.). lead trial counsel for one of the defendants in patent infringement action involving android smartphones.nazomi communications, inc. v. samsung telecommunications, inc. et al., 5:10-cv-5545 (n.d. cal.). lead trial counsel for one of the defendants. argued claim construction and motions for summary judgment of non-infringement for all defendants accused of infringing patent covering method of processing java instructions.adc tech, inc. v. kyocera comm. inc., 1:12-cv-6418, 1:10-cv-3938 (n.d. ill.). lead trial counsel for defendant.e.digital corp. v. pentax of america, inc. et al., 2011 u.s. dist. lexis 69406 (d. col.). lead trial counsel for three of 30 defendants in patent infringement action. argued claim construction on behalf of all defendants.chemtura corp. v. albemarle corp., 3:09-cv-447 (e.d. va.). lead trial counsel for plaintiff in patent infringement case involving chemical process and products.facilitec usa, inc. v. dunnwell, llc, 1:09-cv-725 (n.d. ill.). lead trial counsel for defendant in patent infringement case involving rooftop grease containment system.warner chilcott co. v. sun pharma global fze, 1:09-cv-627, 1:09-cv-61 (d. del.). lead trial counsel for one of four defendants in patent infringement case involving method of treating osteoporosis. court granted summary judgment of invalidity.sanofi aventis v. sun pharmaceutical indus., ltd., 1:08-md-1941 (d.del.). lead trial counsel for one of several defendants in multidistrict litigation involving patent covering extended release drug formulation.ware v. abercrombie & fitch stores, inc. et al., 2010 u.s. dist. lexis (n.d. ga.). lead trial counsel for one of the defendants in a patent infringement case involving point of sale system.linex tech., inc. v. belair networks inc. et al., 2:07-cv-223 (e.d. tex.). lead trial counsel for one of the defendants in the lawsuit.applica consumer products, inc. v. dosckocil mfg. co. inc. et al., 2:07-cv-73 (e.d. tex.). lead trial counsel for one of the defendants in the lawsuit.card activation tech., inc. v. aeropostale, inc. et al. 1:07-cv-1230 (n.d. ill.). lead trial counsel for one of the defendants in patent infringement case involving point-of-sale system.suncast corp. v. ames true temper, inc., 1:06-cv-2578 (n.d. ill.). represented defendant in patent infringement action involving lawn equipment.korea kumho petrochemical co., ltd. v. flexsys america lp et al., no. 06-cv-2535 (c.d. cal. 2006). represented defendant in antitrust action. education university of miami school of law j.d. cum laude case western reserve university b.s. physics previous experience brinks gilson & lione- counsel katten muchin rosenman llp- partner welsh & katz, ltd.- partner university of miami school of lawj.d. cum laudecase western reserve universityb.s. physics brinks gilson & lione- counselkatten muchin rosenman llp- partnerwelsh & katz, ltd.- partner representative u.s. international trade commission investigations short wavelength light emitting diodes, laser diodes and products containing same, 337-ta-640 (usitc) (filed 2010). lead counsel for respondent sanyo. the case was settled very early on terms extremely favorable to our client. in the matter of self-cleaning litter boxes and components thereof, 337-ta-625 (usitc 2007). lead counsel for one of the defendants in patent infringement action involving automated litter box. obtained holding of non-infringement on all but one asserted claims. client designed around the only claim found infringed. anticipating the decision, our client modified the accused product. after the exclusion order issued, customs did not exclude any of our client's modified products from importation. the infringement decision was later overturned on appeal. in the matter of certain rubber antidegradants and components thereof, 337-ta-533 (usitc 2005). lead counsel for complainant in patent infringement action involving infringement of claims for chemical process for making rubber antidegradants. the commission found infringement and issued a limited exclusion order. certain disposable vaporizer devices; no. 337-ta-1410 (represent three respondents in investigation filed in 2024). certain cabinet x-ray and optical camera systems and components thereof; no. 337-ta-1348 (represented respondents in investigation filed in 2022 and settled shortly thereafter). certain led landscape lighting devices and components thereof; no. 337-ta-1261 (represented respondent in investigation filed in 2021). certain gabapentin immunoassay kits and test strips, components thereof, and methods therefor; no. 337-ta-1239 (represented respondent in case filed in 2020 – investigation terminated against respondent). liquid crystal display devices, products containing same, and methods for using the same, no. 337-ta-760 (filed 2011) (represented respondents, case settled on favorable terms). representative u.s. patent & trademark office contested proceedings bank of the west et al. v. secure axcess llc, cbm2015-00009 (ptab, filed october 8, 2015). kyocera corp. v. softview, llc, ipr2013-00004 (ptab, march 27, 2014). ptab issued final written decision invalidating all asserted claims. kyocera corp. v. softview, llc, ipr2013-00007 (ptab, march 27, 2014). ptab issued final written decision invalidating all asserted claims. numerous reexamination proceedings on behalf of patent owners and on behalf of requesters. representative presentations and publications "discretionary denials of inter partes review and post grant review of patents by the patent trial and appeal board," rimonlaw.com, october 4, 2021 “patent litigation trends—the effects of ptab proceedings, rules amendments, and supreme court decisions,” panelist, ipo plenary session, ipo annual meeting september 12, 2016 "new rules of civil procedure: patent litigation best practices," panelist, ipo webinar, ip chat channel, november 3, 2015 "best practices in patent cases in view of amendments to the rules of civil procedure, recent supreme court authority, and proposed patent reform legislation," panelist, ipo annual meeting, chicago, illinois, september 28, 2015 "what’s the evidence: will fee-shifting help or hurt effective patent litigation?," speaker, nyu law school, new york, new york,march 2, 2015 "have the supreme court's octane and highmark decisions obviated the need for legislative changes to section 285?," moderator, federal circuit bar association webinar, january 15, 2015 "the impact of amendments to the federal rules of civil procedure on discovery in patent infringement cases," moderator, federal circuit bar association webinar, november 7, 2014 "hot issues in damages litigation: the entire market value rule, apportionment and more," panelist, 16th annual bench & bar conference, federal circuit bar association, asheville, north carolina, june 20, 2014 "octane and highmark – do the supreme court's decisions obviate the need for legislative changes to section 285?," moderator, federal circuit bar association webinar, may 8, 2014 "proposed changes in discovery rules," speaker, federal circuit bar association webinar, march 27, 2014 "would heightened pleading requirements for patent infringement cases reduce costs?," moderator, federal circuit bar association webinar, february 21, 2014 "motions for joinder," ,speaker, bloomberg bna aia post-grant patent practice conference, arlington, va, february 20, 2014 "are patent assertion entities responsible for the rise in patent suits?," moderator, federal circuit bar association webinar, february 6, 2014 "legal issues surrounding genetic information research and development – pharmaceutical issues and biotechnology; ip licensing; and antitrust & competition committees," intellectual property owners association annual meeting, los angeles, california, september 12, 2011 "the impact of post-ksr court decisions and pto guidelines on obviousness issues," ipo, speaker washington, dc, november 9, 2007 eric cohen, a primer on inter partes review, covered business method review, and post grant review before the patent trial & appeal board, 24 fed. cir. b.j. 1 (2014), cited in ultratec, inv. v. captioncall, llc , 872 f.3d 1267, 1270, n.2. (fed. cir. 2017) client alert: oracle america, inc. v. google llc, 2017-1118 (fed. cir. 2018) - the application of the fair use doctrine to copyrighted software awards and recognition illinois super lawyers, intellectual property litigation illinois leading lawyers network ip star, managing intellectual property magazine bar association leadership positions intellectual property owners association, vice chair u.s. post-grant patent office practice committee (2017-2023) federal circuit bar association board of directors (2014-2018), past co-chair, patent litigation committee (2013) intellectual property intellectual property litigation international patent counseling and prosecution technology licensing english of counsel supreme court of illinois supreme court of north carolina u.s. court of appeals for the federal circuit u.s. district court for the northern district of illinois u.s. district court of appeals for the seventh circuit united states patent and trademark office (uspto) chicago raleigh | |
 | Chip Fisher Of Counsel Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets New York | Chip Fisher Partner New York Leveraged Finance, Securities and Capital Markets chip fisher chip fisher has represented institutional investors for many years in their private placement activities including senior secured and unsecured financings (both investment grade and below investment grade), mezzanine transactions, project financings, acquisition financings and restructurings.chip is a fellow and former trustee of the american college of investment counsel.membershipsamerican college of investment counsel columbia university school of lawharlan fiske stone scholar and james kent scholarprinceton universitycum laude akin gump strauss hauer & feld llp, partnermorgan, lewis & bockius llp, partnerbingham mccutchen llp, partnerhebb & gitlin pc, partnerdonovan leisure newton & irvine leveraged finance securities and capital markets of counsel state of new york new york |
