ArentFox Schiff announces the election of 16 partners as of January 1, 2024.
These are the partners who have been promoted and their respective areas of expertise:
Andrew Dykens – Complex Litigation, New York
Andrew concentrates his practice in complex financial disputes and transactions, as well as a variety of insurance-related issues and litigation.
Brian Farkas, Complex Litigation Lawyer in New York
Brian represents large businesses and nonprofit organizations in high stakes disputes.
Brian A. Friederich – Corporate & Securities, Chicago
Brian provides advice to clients on matters relating to compensation, such as benefits, separation and onboarding, and the selection and implementation retirement plans.
Luke E. Harriman – Private Clients, Trusts & Estates, Chicago
Luke is a highly-qualified estate planner who advises families and individuals with high net-worth on how to plan their estates in a way that achieves both tax and family objectives.
Thorne Maginnis Trademark, Washington, DC
Thorne provides clients with a full-service brand management practice, including intellectual property (IP), marketing and ecommerce.
Tracy McLaughlin – Private Clients, Trusts & Estates, New York
Tracy is a Certified Financial Planner and an attorney who assists clients in estate planning. She helps them with wills and trusts as well as lifetime gift planning, estate administration and tax-efficient wealth transfers.
Samantha Overly Patel – Corporate & Securities/Tax, Washington, DC
Samantha is a federal tax lawyer with a wide range of experience. She focuses on tax planning, transactional advice and investment strategies for US-based and non-US businesses.
Antonio J. Rivera – International Trade & Investment, Washington, DC
Antonio is the leader of the Electric Mobility Group at the firm. He helps the manufacturers and suppliers in the electric vehicle supply chain to navigate through the complex legal risks of the industry and the high tariff costs. (e.g. USMCA tariffs, Section 301 tariffs etc.). Antonio advises clients on the best strategies to succeed in this difficult environment.
Marc E. Rivera – Corporate & Securities, Washington, DC
Marc’s practice focuses on a broad range of commercial transactions including securities offerings, corporate structuring and mergers and acquisitions.
Malerie Ma Roddy – Product Liability & Mass Torts – Chicago
Malerie focuses her practice in civil litigation and class actions defense. She serves clients from industries including juvenile products, food, beverage, automotive and consumer goods.
R. Erica Roque – Corporate & Securities/Fashion & Retail, Washington, DC
Erica’s practice focuses on commercial and corporate transactions, including technology, distribution, fulfillment, data licensing, privacy agreements, corporate structure and governance, and technology.
Leah Scarpelli – International Trade, Washington, DC
Leah advises US-based and foreign companies, associations, and government agencies on various international customs and trade matters. She focuses on import compliance and trade policy, as well as trade remedies.
Paul A. Schmid – Corporate & Securities, Boston
Paul is an outside corporate lawyer for privately-held businesses and their investors. He advises them on mergers and purchases, joint ventures, equity financing, and debt financing.
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