Lowenstein Sandler LLP announced today that three attorneys have been elected to the partnership. In addition to the promotions of Valeska Pederson Hintz, Reynold Lambert, and Edward Nadel to partner, 13 associates have been elevated to counsel, all of which became effective January 1, 2017.

"We are delighted to welcome Valeska, Rey, and Ed to the partnership," said Chairman and Managing Partner Gary M. Wingens. "We are confident that these skilled attorneys will continue to expand Lowenstein's reach, not only in their specific practices - investment management, technology, venture capital, and litigation - but also in the services the firm provides across the diverse industries and sectors where our clients need us."

New Partners

Valeska Pederson Hintz is a member of Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (fka, The Tech Group). Her practice focuses on initial public offerings, venture capital financings, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and risk management. A driving force behind the firm's presence in the emerging Austin technology space, Valeska led Lowenstein's involvement in the Austin 2016 Startup Week. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Fordham University School of Law and her B.B.A, cum laude, from The University of Texas at Austin. 

Reynold Lambert is a member of Lowenstein Sandler's Litigation department. Rey's practice focuses on business disputes, class actions, and international arbitrations. He also serves as an Officer of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey and was the first Lowenstein attorney to participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity's Fellows program. Rey earned his J.D. from Rutgers Law School and his B.A. from Rutgers University. 

Edward Nadel is a member of the firm's Investment Management practice. Ed's principal areas of focus include the structuring, formation, and operation of private investment funds. He earned his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law and his B.S., summa cum laude, from New York University's Stern School of Business.

New Counsel 

Lesley Adamo is in the firm's Tax group. Lesley earned her J.D. from Fordham University School of Law and her B.A. from Amherst College. She also has an LL.M. degree in Taxation from New York University School of Law. 

Naomi Barrowclough is in Lowenstein Sandler's Litigation department. Naomi earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Duke University. 

Sean Collier is in the firm's Environmental Law & Litigation practice. Sean earned his J.D. from Boston College Law School and his B.A., cum laude, from Boston College. 

Annie Nazarian Davydov is part of Lowenstein Sandler's Transactions & Advisory Group. She received her J.D. from New York University School of Law and earned her B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles. 

Joseph Fischetti is in Lowenstein Sandler's Litigation department. He earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University School of Law and his B.A., cum laude, from George Washington University. 

Jonathan Goodman is part of Lowenstein Sandler's Transactions & Advisory Group. Jonathan earned his J.D., cum laude, from New York Law School and his B.S. from the University of Maryland. 

Carl Hessler is in the firm's Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (fka, The Tech Group). He earned his J.D. and M.B.A. from Santa Clara University and his B.A. from Princeton University. 

Matthew Hintz is in Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (fka, The Tech Group)'s Intellectual Property practice. He earned his J.D. from the University of New Hampshire School of Law and his B.A. from Rutgers University. 

Colin Kirby is part of Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (fka, The Tech Group). Colin earned his J.D., cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame Law School and his B.A. from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He also has an LL.M. degree in Entrepreneurship from Duke University School of Law. 

Brent Morowitz is part of the Investment Management practice. Brent earned his J.D from New York University School of Law. He received his M.S. as well as his B.S., magna cum laude, from Georgetown University. 

Rahul Shekher is in Emerging Companies & Venture Capital (fka, The Tech Group)'s Intellectual Property practice. He earned his J.D. from the University of California, Hastings College of Law, his M.S. from Boston University College of Engineering, and his B.E. from Vanderbilt University. 

Jewel Watson is part of the firm's Litigation department. She earned her J.D. from Rutgers Law School and her B.A., magna cum laude, from Syracuse University. 

Nikki Adame Winningham is part of Lowenstein Sandler's Environmental Law & Litigation practice. She earned her J.D., cum laude, from Tulane University Law School and her M.E. and B.S. from Cornell University.

About Lowenstein Sandler

Lowenstein Sandler is a national law firm with more than 300 lawyers working from six offices in New York, Palo Alto, Roseland, Utah, and Washington, D.C, representing clients in virtually every sector of the global economy with particular strength in the areas of investment funds, life sciences, and technology.

Recognized for the breadth and depth of its practice, its extraordinary client service, and its entrepreneurial spirit, the firm provides seasoned, value-added legal advice and strategic solutions for its clients.

Lowenstein Sandler prides itself on being a different kind of law firm - one committed to and deeply rooted in the interests of its clients, colleagues, and communities.