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Lizz Acee

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"Success for my clients comes from finding opportunities in their problems."

Carol Snider

Partner

"I love what I do and feel amazingly fulfilled by the clients I have helped, the lawyers I've taught, and the profession I've chosen."

Lisa Arrington

Partner

"Living with a debilitating illness made me passionate about helping families and caregivers access services to enhance the lives of elderly and disabled loved ones."

Peter Marlette

Partner

"Law was the closest thing to sports that I could find. Preparation, dedication, teamwork, and a desire to win; it's made for a great career."

Sheila Gaddis

Partner

"I can make a profound difference in the lives of individuals and contribute to the wellbeing of society by promoting justice and equality."

John Langan

Chair

"The best course of action comes from synthesizing the widest array of ideas from the most diverse pool of talent."

Brittany Lawrence

Partner

"As a former Division I athlete, I am focused, driven, and have a strong desire to win."

Yvonne Hennessey

Partner

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Ari Kwiatkowski

Counsel

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Rachelle Nuhfer

Partner

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Sharon Brown

Partner

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Larry Rabinovich

Partner

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Mitch Katz

Partner

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Rob Gross

Partner

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Ekin Senlet

Partner

"I enjoy working with my energy and telecommunications clients while they navigate the maze of regulatory requirements in New York State."

Jeff Dove

Partner

"Restructuring work allows me to work creatively with clients to achieve their goals—whether on the creditor or debtor side."

Sanjeev Devabhakthuni

Partner

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Dena DeFazio

Associate

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Janice Grubin

Partner

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Gabe Nugent

Partner

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Karen Schaefer

Partner

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Debra Sullivan

Partner

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David Luzon

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Deke Bowerman

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Jim Domagalski

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Terry Emmens

Partner

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Tom Walsh

Partner

"I became a lawyer to do good in the world. The good I do: redeveloping contaminated sites and saving jobs and companies from environmental overreach."

Connie Cahill

Managing Partner

"I am proud to be a partner in a firm that puts excellent service to clients at the center of everything it does."

Bridget Steele

Counsel

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Patty Naughton

Partner

"If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable." —Louis Brandeis

Ray McCabe

Partner

"Through 35 years of practice, I've learned that the most important skill I can bring to clients is the ability to stop talking and listen."

Rosemary Enright

Partner

"Using my experience working in management positions at corporations, not-for-profits, and law firms, I strive to bring wise counsel and fierce advocacy to my clients."

Naresh Kannan

Partner

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Beth Ann Bivona

Partner

"Making a difference, solving problems, and finding workable solutions are passions of mine. As a lawyer, I accomplish these goals for my clients daily."

Renato Smith

Partner

"My first step is to stand in the client's shoes––understanding the unique circumstance allows me to most effectively serve the client's legal needs."

Harry Daniels

Of Counsel

"I love the challenge and reward of serving clients who need to resolve complex problems without litigation where possible and through litigation when necessary."

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"I consider myself very fortunate to team with health care clients in their pursuit of bringing quality services to individuals and communities across the state."
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