Paula G. Atkinson
Paula Atkinson is a resourceful and creative problem-solver who brings a vast wealth of experience to the firm in leading corporate and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity/venture capital financings and investments, finance (loans, workouts and restructurings), real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing) and real estate leasing (commercial – retail, warehouse, […]
Mike Piazza
When asked about his approach to practicing law, Mike said, “I try to embody the full meaning of being a legal counselor. Even when clients have a potential legal matter that is not within my competencies, I will help them find the right lawyer to address their needs.” He said, “I take my responsibilities very […]
Ned E. Barlas
Ned Barlas is an attorney with the firm’s Business/Corporate and Intellectual Property (IP) practice groups, where he focuses on structuring and negotiating corporate, commercial and IP-related transactions, strategic IP counseling and global trademark protection. Ned previously spent 15 years as an IP transactional attorney with a prestigious international law firm, representing domestic and foreign companies. […]
Sheila Gray Perkins
Sheila Gray Perkins is a skilled deal lawyer, representing clients in complex commercial and technology transactions. Her clients are household names—financial services industry leaders, Fortune 500 consumer products companies, and innovative cloud and SaaS technology companies. Many are highly regulated. Through her work with these clients, Ms. Perkins has gained a reputation for driving deals […]
