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Elisabeth S. Bradley

Partner

Elisabeth represents companies, directors, officers and shareholders in a variety of corporate litigation matters, primarily in the Delaware Court of Chancery.  She is known for her discerning and efficient analysis, drawing on broad experience in Delaware corporate law and procedure to develop strategies to address clients’ legal needs. Learn More

Martin S. Lessner

Partner

Marty has over 30 years of experience in litigating corporate and commercial disputes, mainly in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Supreme Court. He has tried and won various complex multi-million-dollar cases including corporate stock appraisal, breach of fiduciary duties, expedited mergers and acquisitions disputes, corporate control, proxy and voting, fraud, breach of contract, books and records, valuation disputes, asset purchase agreements, officer advancement, and trade secrets. Learn More

Paul J. Loughman

Partner

Clients and co-counsel depend on Paul for his in-depth knowledge of Delaware corporate law and practice, ability to identify key issues, and tireless advocacy on behalf of his clients. Paul has worked on cases involving corporate governance disputes, corporate stock appraisal, mergers and acquisitions, advancement and indemnification disputes, and shareholder rights plans. Learn More

Ryan P. Newell

Partner

Ryan’s experience litigating different areas of the law and his understanding of the Delaware courts have resulted in Ryan being enlisted by parties and the Delaware courts in three distinct roles: as a litigator, as a mediator or arbitrator, and as a special master or discovery facilitator. Learn More

Elena C. Norman

Partner

The ability to persuade is a litigator’s most important asset. For Elena Norman, it is also a measure of success. The desire and ability to persuade drives Elena’s approach to advocacy — her oral presentations, her writing, her editing, her work as an expert witness on Delaware law, her work with testifying experts, and especially her frequent appearances before the Delaware Court of Chancery. Learn More

Nicholas J. Rohrer

Partner

Nicholas brings extensive litigation experience managing complex commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery—including commercial transactions, corporate governance disputes, and actions involving claims of breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.  He has represented special committees, both in the context of litigation and internal investigations.  Nicholas has also advised corporate boards regarding corporate governance issues involving Delaware corporate law. Learn More

Y. Carson Zhou

Partner

Carson represents entities, boards, board litigation committees, and individual directors and officers in stockholder derivative and class action litigation involving corporate governance disputes and mergers and acquisitions in both the Delaware Court of Chancery and elsewhere, as well as a wide variety of complex commercial and securities litigation in state and federal courts. Learn More

Andrew J. Czerkawski

Associate

Andrew focuses his practice on corporate and commercial litigation in Delaware’s federal and state courts, particularly the Court of Chancery. Learn More

Meet Our Other Attorneys

Rolin P. Bissell

Partner

With over 35 years of experience, Rolin's practice focuses on assisting boards of directors, private equity and venture funds with counseling and litigation concerning complex Delaware corporation law issues arising from major transactions, financial distress situations, and other forms of corporate crisis. Learn More

C. Barr Flinn

Partner

Barr is one of Delaware’s most experienced corporate litigators, with more than thirty years of experience, primarily as lead counsel, but also as Delaware counsel. The disputes that he has litigated have concerned, among other issues, mergers and acquisitions, post-closing indemnification issues, breaches of creditor, limited liability company and limited partnership agreements, dilutive stock issuances, books and records, transactions with controlling stockholders and alleged misuses of trade secrets and other confidential information. Learn More

William D. Johnston

Partner

Bill brings more than 40 years of practice experience as an advocate on behalf of clients in corporate and other business counseling and litigation to assist parties and their counsel as a mediator, arbitrator, court-appointed neutral (Special Magistrate), and expert witness. His record of service and leadership includes President of the Delaware State Bar Association, President of the American Judicature Society, Chair of the ABA Business Law Section, State Delegate to the ABA House of Delegates, and President of the American Counsel Association. Learn More

Daniel M. Kirshenbaum

Partner

Daniel represents clients in high-stakes corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Superior Court, leveraging his strong command of Delaware's corporate jurisprudence. He skillfully guides directors, officers, and shareholders through complex disputes involving fiduciary duties, contested M&A transactions, and intricate corporate governance matters, crafting strategic approaches that effectively advance his clients' business objectives. Learn More

David C. McBride

Partner

Dave's experience as a litigator and a dealmaker gives him an advantage both at the negotiating table and in the courtroom. He considers himself fortunate to have made new law on many occasions in his long career. In litigation, he has articulated new M&A principles — strong precedents that have been widely applied elsewhere. In transactions, he has been instrumental in designing structures and provisions that have broken new ground in the field. Learn More

Tammy L. Mercer

Chair, Corporate Litigation and Counseling Section and Partner

Tammy has over 17 years of experience advising boards of directors and private equity clients on corporate governance issues.  She has litigated numerous corporate disputes including matters involving corporate mergers and acquisitions, going private transactions, proxy contests, valuation and appraisal issues, indemnification and advancement proceedings, and stockholder access to books and records. Learn More

Lakshmi A. Muthu

Partner

Lakshmi focuses her practice on corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery. She has worked on cases involving corporate governance disputes, books and records demands, contractual disputes, and expedited requests for injunctive relief. She has also been involved in advising several special litigation committees. Learn More

Richard J. Thomas

Partner

Rich helps corporations, directors, officers, and stockholders (along with their alternative-entity equivalents) resolve complex corporate governance and commercial disputes. Both as lead and as corresponding counsel, he has efficiently and effectively guided a variety of clients through complex litigation in Delaware’s Court of Chancery and the United States District Court for the District of Delaware. Rich also advises special committees conducting prominent internal investigations.  Learn More

James M. Yoch, Jr.

Vice-Chair, Corporate Litigation and Counseling Section and Partner

James focuses on representing companies and their directors in lawsuits brought by Delaware stockholders, master limited partnership unitholders, and deal partners, as well as valuation disputes in various courts. James brings a common-sense and thoughtful approach to litigation that serves his clients’ long-term interests. Learn More

Lauren D. Fortunato

Counsel

Lauren’s ties to the local community and legal experience allow to her provide targeted legal advice to her corporate clients while keeping in focus her clients’ broader business concerns and interests.  Lauren’s corporate practice focuses on the representation of corporations and alternative entities, directors, managers, stockholders and members in both commercial and corporate disputes in Delaware state and federal courts, with a concentration on matters in the Court of Chancery. Learn More

Alyssa M. O'Connell

eDiscovery Counsel

Alyssa has over twenty years of litigation experience and has practiced in the Delaware Court of Chancery and Delaware Superior Court. She has deep experience managing eDiscovery projects including those related to document collection, review and privilege, and advises clients and co-counsel on such matters in the discovery phase of their cases. Learn More

Alyssa T. Atkisson McKeever

Associate

Alyssa utilizes her proven leadership success and strong business acumen to apply a strategic and collaborative approach to the practice of law. She applies her broad corporate perspectives and experiences to advocate for her clients in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Learn More

Michael A. Carbonara

Associate

Michael focuses his practice on corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Before joining Young Conaway, Michael gained valuable experience in litigation, working for several D.C. law firms and interning for the Honorable Judge Ryan in D.C. Superior Court. His keen research skills and his passion for zealous advocacy allow him to meet clients' needs. Learn More

Alberto E. Chávez

Associate

Alberto focuses his practice on corporate and commercial litigation in Delaware’s federal and state courts, particularly the Court of Chancery.  He utilizes his broad experience in corporate and commercial law, procedure, and eDiscovery practices, to develop strategies addressing clients’ needs in the courtroom and the boardroom. Learn More

Farbod Firouzkouhi

Associate

Farbod focuses his practice on corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and complex commercial litigation in the Delaware Superior Court.  Farbod was a summer associate at Young Conaway during his two summers in law school.  For two semesters, he also served as a legal extern in the Chambers of the Honorable Kathaleen St. J. McCormick. Learn More

Alex B. Haims

Associate

Alex focuses his practice on corporate and commercial litigation, primarily in the Delaware Court of Chancery. He draws on his experience and passion for navigating complex corporate issues to effectively address clients’ needs. Alex served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Mark G. Masler of the New York Supreme Court, Cortland County. Learn More

Sarah J. Haskins

Associate

Sarah practices corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”) of the Delaware Superior Court. During her time in law school, Sarah was a judicial extern for the Honorable Kristina Pickering with the Nevada Supreme Court and a legal intern for the International Franchise Association. Learn More

Tanner C. Jameson

Associate

Tanner practices corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”) of the Delaware Superior Court. Before joining Young Conaway, he served as an active-duty officer in the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General (JAG) Corps where he worked in the Legal Assistance and Administrative offices in the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York, and then as the Chief of the Military Justice Division at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Learn More

Michael A. Laukaitis, II

Associate

Mike is known for thoroughly researching difficult legal questions and conveying his determinations through legal memoranda, motions, and briefs.  Mike has worked on cases involving contractual disputes and has participated in advising a special litigation committee on issues of corporate law. Learn More

Z. Mike Liu

Associate

Mike focuses his practice on corporate and commercial litigation, primarily in the Delaware Court of Chancery. Prior to joining Young Conaway, he worked in-house for Virginia Tech’s legal department. His experience provides valuable insight on corporate governance and structure, allowing him to effectively assist the client’s needs. Learn More

Makayla Rae Monica

Associate

Makayla focuses her practice on corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division ("CCLD") of the Delaware Superior Court. Her academic foundation and practical experiences have equipped her with the analytical skills and legal knowledge necessary for navigating complex corporate and commercial disputes. Learn More

Charles Park

Associate

Charles focuses his practice on corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and the Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”) of the Delaware Superior Court. Before joining the firm, Charles served as the judicial law clerk to the Honorable Eric M. Davis of the Delaware Superior Court, CCLD. Learn More

Liam C. Reeves

Associate

Liam trained and worked as an analytical chemist before joining the firm. He enjoys applying the thorough research and investigative skills he developed as a scientist to his corporate and commercial litigation practice in the Delaware Court of Chancery, and the Delaware Superior Court. Learn More

Kevin P. Rickert

Associate

Kevin practices corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”) of the Delaware Superior Court, where he clerked for a year. The experience gained through his clerkship with the Honorable Mary Johnston of the Delaware Superior Court, CCLD has helped to shape Kevin into a careful writer and a keen researcher. Learn More

Jason W. Rigby

Associate

Jason’s practice is focused on corporate litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery. As a former law clerk for the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr., Delaware Supreme Court, he guides clients and co-counsel through the intricacies of Delaware law and procedure in cases involving books and records, corporate governance disputes, breach of fiduciary duty and class action litigation, and contractual disputes. Learn More 

Skyler A.C. Speed

Associate

Skyler practices corporate and commercial litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery and in the Complex Commercial Litigation Division (“CCLD”) of the Delaware Superior Court. Before joining Young Conaway, Skyler clerked for the Honorable Mary Miller Johnston of the Delaware Superior Court CCLD.  She also worked as a summer intern in the Court of Chancery. Learn More

Jillian A. Tyson

Associate

Jillian’s experiences offer clients a unique perspective on the practice of law in Delaware and provide valuable insight into the expectations of Delaware courts. Before joining Young Conaway, Jillian served as a law clerk to the Honorable Karen L. Valihura of the Supreme Court of Delaware and to the Honorable Andrea L. Rocanelli of the Superior Court of Delaware.  She also served as an interim summer law clerk to the Honorable Richard R. Cooch of the Superior Court of Delaware. Learn More

M. Paige Valeski

Associate

Paige focuses her practice on corporate litigation issues in the Delaware Court of Chancery.  She has worked on cases involving corporate stock appraisal, books and records demands, and contractual disputes.  She has also participated in advising a special litigation committee on issues of corporate law. Before joining Young Conaway, Paige served as law clerk to the Honorable James T. Vaughn, Jr. of the Delaware Supreme Court, after having served as Justice Vaughn’s Josiah Oliver Wolcott Fellow in her final year of law school.  Learn More

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