The Team

Partner-led, every engagement.

Our attorneys bring experience from the federal bench, top boutiques, and the world's leading firms — united by a single standard of judgment and care.

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Corporate & M&A

Eleanor Vance

Managing Partner

Eleanor leads the firm's corporate practice with over twenty years advising public companies, private equity sponsors, and growth-stage founders on transactions exceeding $40B in aggregate value.

Education

J.D., Yale Law School · B.A., Princeton University

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Litigation

Marcus Okafor

Partner

A trial lawyer's lawyer, Marcus has tried more than fifty matters to verdict in federal and state courts, with a particular focus on financial services and bet-the-company commercial disputes.

Education

J.D., Harvard Law School · B.A., Morehouse College

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Intellectual Property

Sofia Reyes

Partner

Sofia builds and defends IP portfolios for technology and life-sciences clients, with deep experience in cross-border licensing and ITC proceedings.

Education

J.D., Stanford Law School · M.S., MIT

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Tax & Private Wealth

James Whitford

Counsel

James designs sophisticated estate and tax planning strategies for founders, executives, and multigenerational families across the U.S. and Europe.

Education

LL.M. (Tax), NYU · J.D., University of Chicago