Our Team

Distinguished Attorneys

Our attorneys are nationally recognized leaders who bring unmatched expertise, strategic insight, and unwavering dedication to every client matter.

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Richard J. Harrison

Senior Partner · Corporate Law & M&A

28 years Experience

Richard Harrison is one of New York's most respected corporate attorneys. His practice focuses on complex mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, and corporate governance matters for public and private companies. He has led over 150 transactions with an aggregate value exceeding $15 billion and regularly advises boards of directors and special committees on sensitive matters.

Education

  • J.D., Harvard Law School
  • B.A. Economics, Yale University

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • Connecticut
  • U.S. District Court, S.D.N.Y.

Recognition

  • Named to Chambers USA — Corporate/M&A (2018–2024)
  • Super Lawyers — Top 100 New York (2016–2024)
  • Legal 500 — Highly Recommended, M&A: Large Deals
  • American College of Trial Lawyers Fellow
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Eleanor M. Stanton

Managing Partner · Commercial Litigation

24 years Experience

Eleanor Stanton leads the firm's commercial litigation practice with a formidable record in high-stakes disputes. She has tried over 40 cases to verdict in state and federal courts and has extensive experience in securities litigation, business tort claims, and complex contract disputes. Clients include major financial institutions, technology companies, and global corporations.

Education

  • J.D., Columbia Law School (Law Review)
  • B.S. Political Science, Georgetown University

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit

Recognition

  • Benchmark Litigation — Top 250 Women in Litigation
  • National Law Journal — Litigation Trailblazers & Pioneers
  • Chambers USA — Litigation: General Commercial (2015–2024)
  • American Bar Foundation Fellow
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James D. Crawford

Partner · Real Estate & Finance

19 years Experience

James Crawford brings a unique combination of legal and financial expertise to complex real estate transactions. His practice encompasses commercial acquisitions, development projects, real estate finance, and joint ventures. He has represented developers, institutional investors, and lenders in transactions totaling over $8 billion across the United States.

Education

  • J.D., NYU School of Law
  • M.B.A. Finance, Wharton School
  • B.S. Architecture, Cornell University

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • New Jersey
  • Florida

Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2019–2024)
  • New York Real Estate Journal — Power Broker Award
  • NYSBA Real Estate Section — Young Lawyer Award
  • Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
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Victoria L. Chen

Partner · Intellectual Property

16 years Experience

Victoria Chen combines deep technical expertise with sophisticated legal strategy to protect her clients' most valuable innovations. Her IP practice spans patent prosecution, trademark portfolio management, copyright matters, and trade secret litigation across the technology, biotech, and consumer product sectors.

Education

  • J.D., Stanford Law School
  • Ph.D. Computer Science, MIT
  • B.S. Electrical Engineering, Caltech

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • California
  • USPTO Registered Patent Attorney

Recognition

  • IAM Patent 1000 — Highly Recommended (2020–2024)
  • WTR 1000 — Recommended Trademark Lawyer
  • Managing IP — Star Performer, Patents
  • Asian American Bar Association — Excellence in Practice Award
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Marcus P. Williams

Partner · Employment Law

15 years Experience

Marcus Williams is a trusted advisor to both employers and senior executives navigating the complexities of workplace law. His practice includes employment discrimination defense, executive compensation arrangements, non-competition matters, and workforce restructuring. He is known for his practical, business-minded approach to sensitive employment issues.

Education

  • J.D., Howard University School of Law (magna cum laude)
  • B.A. Labor Relations, Cornell University ILR

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • Washington D.C.
  • U.S. District Court, E.D.N.Y.

Recognition

  • Lawdragon 500 Leading U.S. Corporate Employment Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers — Rising Star (2015–2018), Named Lawyer (2019–2024)
  • NYLJ — Most Influential Minority Attorneys in New York
  • Black Enterprise — Top Corporate Attorneys
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Isabella R. Montoya

Senior Associate · Corporate Law & International

9 years Experience

Isabella Montoya focuses on cross-border corporate transactions and international regulatory matters. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese and has represented multinational clients in transactions spanning Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Her practice includes foreign direct investment, cross-border M&A, and international compliance matters.

Education

  • J.D., University of Chicago Law School
  • LL.M. International Trade, Georgetown (with distinction)
  • B.A. International Relations, Brown University

Bar Admissions

  • New York
  • District of Columbia

Recognition

  • Latin Lawyer — Top 50 Latin Lawyers in the U.S.
  • Who's Who Legal — Future Leaders: Corporate
  • LACBA — Excellence in International Law Award
  • ABA International Law Section — Young Lawyers Prize

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