- Defended a private, global consulting firm and its employees against claims of “raiding” and conspiracy to “lift-out” a practice group and various claims of breaches of and interference with an array of restrictive covenants.
- Served as second chair in a confidential AAA arbitration, defending an employee against claims brought by a former employer seeking recovery for breach of contract.
- Obtained a favorable jury verdict in a defamation case in the New Jersey Supreme Court, protecting our client from a potential adverse judgment exceeding $25 million.
- Representing major financial institutions in their capacities as RMBS trustees in various litigation matters.
- Counsel in a cross-border litigation matter seeking to set aside the fraudulent conveyance of various artworks. Defended multiple attempts to dismiss the causes of action and procured the return of an attached artwork.
- Obtained a favorable pre-litigation settlement on behalf of a commercial lender against a mortgage borrower following a UCC foreclosure on a multimillion-dollar loan secured by property in Houston.
- Obtained a favorable settlement for a Chinese insurance company, including payment of attorneys’ fees, in a collection dispute.
Senior Associate,
- Phone: 212.210.1239
- Email: sharon.steinerman@alston.com
With a focus on commercial matters ranging from litigation involving noncompete claims to counseling on residential mortgage-backed securities, Sharon offers superior service in the representation of her clients.