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Class ActionsLitigationShares Client Philosophy

Nathan W. Austin

Nathan W. Austin is a principal in the Sacramento, California, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He joined the firm in 2006. Nathan's practice consists of defending employment matters in state and federal courts, arbitrations and administrative proceedings. He also defends management in litigation involving wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, breach of…
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June 12, 2023
LitigationMVPsProduct LiabilityWomen

Diane Fleming Averell

Diane Averell is a member of the firm's Management Committee. Diane strives to serve the best interests of her clients by understanding their specific business, vision, and strategic goals. She works to understand the business environment behind the case in order to define what will constitute a “win” for her…
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December 9, 2021
IP & IP LitigationMVPsTransactions

James W. Babineau (Jim)

James Babineau advises clients on protecting and licensing their intellectual property, managing their patent portfolios, and avoiding infringement risks. Well-versed and experienced in electrical and mechanical technology areas, Jim counsels clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to independent inventors. Many of the clients are consumer product manufacturers in varied industries…
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February 7, 2022
M&AShares Client Philosophy

Jeff Baglio

Jeff Baglio's practice concentrates on the representation of both mature and emerging technology, life sciences and consumer products companies in all facets of their business; particularly mergers and acquisitions; financing and general strategic and corporate counselling. Jeff's M&A experience includes extensive public and private company representations in all types of…
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December 9, 2021
Labor & EmploymentShares Client PhilosophyWomen

Melissa A. Bailey

Melissa Bailey focuses her practice on occupational safety and health issues. She litigates OSHA cases before federal and state agencies and courts, and also represents employers during government inspections and investigations. Her practice also includes providing compliance advice and conducting privileged audits on complex workplace safety issues. Melissa represents employers…
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June 12, 2023
Arbitration

C. Mark Baker

Mark Baker is Global Co-Head of International Arbitration and a member of the Firm's Global Supervisory Board. Mark practices in the areas of complex commercial arbitration, investment arbitration, business litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). He has extensive experience in international and domestic arbitration, acting as both Counsel and as…
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December 9, 2021
Labor & EmploymentLitigationShares Client Philosophy

Michael L. Banks

Michael L. Banks litigates employment, benefits, commercial, professional liability, intellectual property, and personal injury issues in US state and federal courts. He has tried more than 50 casesÄîincluding class, collective, and multiplaintiff actionsÄîfor some of the firm's largest clients, tallying a broad array of victories in courts and arbitrations around…
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December 9, 2021
Bankruptcy & RestructuringFinance

Ronald E. Barab

Ronald E. Barab is a Partner in the Finance, Banking & Restructuring Practice of Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP and a member of the Firm’s Global Transport Practice. Mr. Barab represents lenders, agents for syndicated lenders, factors and borrowers in connection with all legal aspects of financing accounts receivable (including…
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February 7, 2022
Corporate

Peter Bariso

Peter Bariso is an associate in the Corporate Group in Cadwalader’s New York office. His practice is concentrated in the area of corporate law, with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, securities law, takeover preparedness and defense, corporate finance and corporate governance. Peter represents both public and private companies, financial…
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February 7, 2022
LitigationMVPsPatentShares Client Philosophy

David M. Barkan

Trial lawyer David Barkan is known for guiding companies through complex, competitor-to-competitor litigation, and for finding creative ways to achieve the client’s business goals. David has handled more than 100 cases across technology fields, including as lead counsel in dozens of semiconductor and software patent cases. He represents multibillion-dollar national…
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December 9, 2021