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# BurgherGray

BurgherGray is a dynamic corporate law firm comprised of highly experienced and diverse attorneys that counsel clients ranging from early-stage companies to Fortune 100 companies on a range of complex business litigation and transactional matters. Our clients come to us to partner with a diverse law firm that can marry BigLaw sophistication with small firm creativity and responsiveness to deliver best value in solving some of their most complex legal challenges.

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- [Brian Idehen Recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for the Sixth Year](https://burghergray.com/brian-idehen-recognized-as-a-super-lawyers-rising-star-for-the-sixth-year/) - Congratulations to BurgherGray partner Brian Idehen, named to the 2026 New York Metro Rising Stars list by Super Lawyers for the sixth year.One selection reflects a strong year. Six reflects something else. The list comes from peer nomination and independent evaluation, so it is not something a firm can put a lawyer forward for. Other
- [BurgherGray at 20: The Foundation.](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-at-20-the-foundation/) - Before there was BurgherGray, there was Bryant Burgher Jaffe & Roberts, the firm founded by Gopal Burgher and his former Skadden Arps colleagues, Scott Jaffe and Paul Roberts, and NYU Law School classmate, Brandon Seth Bryant, in 2009. When that firm crumbled under the weight of its modest success and dissolved in 2012, Gopal had
- [The Kalshi Litigation: The Future Of Sports Events Contracts](https://burghergray.com/the-kalshi-litigation-the-future-of-sports-events-contracts/) - by John Eden On April 16, 2026, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in KalshiEX LLC v. Assad, a consolidated appeal that will produce the first circuit-level ruling on whether federal derivatives law, administered by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”), preempts state gambling regulation of
- [BurgherGray at 20: A Journey in Pursuit of Excellence](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-at-20-a-journey-in-pursuit-of-excellence/) - I’m excited to share that this year, BurgherGray celebrates its 20th anniversary. What started in 2006 as a small group of attorneys with a vision for practicing law differently, without giving up the sophistication and complexity of the clientele and work we’d grown accustomed to in BigLaw, has become something we’re deeply proud of. We
- [The Difference Between Contractors and Employees](https://burghergray.com/the-difference-between-contractors-and-employees/) - by Sandra Honegan-PounderAs the traditional workplace increasingly becomes a thing of the past, it is more important than ever that companies have a clear understanding of who among their workers is an employee and who is an independent contractor. In an era of outsourcing and remote working, the distinction can sometimes seem blurry, so a
- [Gopal Burgher Guest on Sirius Radio Program The Small Business Report](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-guest-on-sirius-radio-program-the-small-business-report/) - Gopal Burgher was a guest on the Sirius XM show “The Small Business Report” with Carl Brown& Sharrarne Morton on Channel 141 Thursday, November 2, 2017. On the show, he addressed the following questions. Please enjoy the audio of the show if any of these topics are of interest you.Do I need a business License?Have I selected the
- [Proposed Federal AI Moratorium Would Freeze State-Level Regulation for a Decade](https://burghergray.com/proposed-federal-ai-moratorium-would-freeze-state-level-regulation-for-a-decade/) - by John Eden A newly introduced federal bill—formally titled the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—includes a sweeping provision that would impose a 10-year moratorium on the enforcement of state-level artificial intelligence (AI) regulation. If enacted in its current form, this moratorium would significantly reshape the AI regulatory landscape by preempting state efforts to regulate the uses
- [Periodic Filings for Investment Advisers](https://burghergray.com/periodic-filings-for-investment-advisers/) - by Dan ClausenInvestment advisers need to file certain periodic reports with the SEC, other federal regulators and/or the adviser’s state regulator. Required filings for individual states can be found online here, and some of the required federal filings are outlined below.Form ADVForm ADV must be updated at least annually within 90 days of the end
- [Partner Chuck Katz Named to Leading Lawyers List for 2025](https://burghergray.com/partner-chuck-katz-named-to-leading-lawyers-list-for-2025/) - BurgherGray partner Chuck Katz has been named a Leading Lawyer for Public Finance in Illinois for 2025. This is Chuck’s third time being named a Leading Lawyer. Attorneys are nominated to the Leading Lawyers when their peers in the same state are asked to name the top lawyers within particular practice areas in the state.
- [New York's Raise Act: A Critical Assessment](https://burghergray.com/new-yorks-raise-act-a-critical-assessment/) - by John Eden On December 19, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed New York’s Responsible AI Safety and Education Act (the “RAISE Act” or “Act”), which imposes transparency, safety protocols, and incident reporting requirements on developers of large frontier artificial intelligence models. The Governor’s office characterized the legislation as nation-leading. The Act is expected to take
- [Gopal Burgher Profiled in Skadden Alumni Magazine](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-profiled-in-skadden-alumni-magazine/) - BurgherGray managing partner Gopal Burgher was recently profiled in Skadden’s Alumni magazine. The article tells the story of how Gopal founded BurgherGray and how the firm has evolved over the years. You can read the entire profile here. read skadden alumni article here
- [Tax Due Diligence Matrix: Governmental Bonds](https://burghergray.com/tax-due-diligence-matrix-governmental-bonds/) - A subcommittee of the Tax Law Committee of The National Association of Bond Lawyers has just released a project that was nearly 2 years in the making. The project involves a detailed matrix containing guidance with respect to rules, regulations and practice pointers related to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds. BurgherGray was proud to be
- [CCPA Enforcement Heats Up](https://burghergray.com/ccpa-enforcement-heats-up/) - On May 6, 2025, the California Privacy Protection Agency Board (“CPPA”) issued a $345,178 penalty against national retailer Todd Snyder, Inc. (“Todd Snyder”) for violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act and its implementing regulations (“CCPA”). This marks the second major enforcement action this year by the CPPA and follows a significant $632,500 fine imposed
- [Partner Chuck Katz named to Leading Lawyers list for 2021](https://burghergray.com/katz-leading-lawyers-2021/) - BurgherGray partner Chuck Katz has been named a Leading Lawyers for Public Finance in Illinois for 2021. This is the third consecutive year in which Chuck has received this honor. Attorneys are nominated to the Leading Lawyers when their peers in the same state are asked to name the top lawyers within particular practice areas
- [Gopal Burgher Profiled in Vanguard Law Magazine](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-profiled-in-vanguard-law-magazine/) - BurgherGray partner Gopal Burgher was profiled in Vanguard Law Magazine in an article titled, “Gopal Burgher – BurgherGray: Going it along—together.” The article covers Gopal’s personal and professional history, and details the history of the founding of BurgherGray and what makes the firm so unique and special.Read the complete article on Vanguard here.
- [FINCEN Raises Red Flags on CVC Kiosks—What financial Institutions Need to Know Now](https://burghergray.com/fincen-raises-red-flags-on-cvc-kiosks-what-financial-institutions-need-to-know-now/) - by Trina L. Glass On August 4, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an urgent notice to the financial industry urging vigilance against the misuse of convertible virtual currency (“CVC”) kiosks which are rapidly becoming conduits for scams, fraud, and cross-border money laundering—particularly by drug trafficking organizations and transnational criminal networks. The notice, FIN-2025-NTC1
- [SEC Provides Conditional Relief in Crowdfunding Offerings to Small Companies Affected by COVID-19](https://burghergray.com/crowdfunding-relief/) - Jephte Lanthia On Monday, May 4, 2020, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued additional temporary relief to address urgent funding needs of businesses affected by COVID-19-related disruption. In recent weeks, the agency issued reliefs to address issues pertinent to public companies and investment firms. The latest relief is intended to address the challenges
- [BurgherGray Leads Biopas in Latin American Cross-Border Leveraged Financing Transaction](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-leads-biopas-in-latin-american-cross-border-leveraged-financing-transaction/) - BurgherGray represented the Latin American biopharmaceutical company, Biopas in a cross-border financing transaction that was covered by the Global Legal Chronical. Read the article “Darby’s $45 Million Investment in Pharma Consulting Group”.
- [4 E-Discovery Rulings Every Attorney Should Know](https://burghergray.com/4-e-discovery-rulings-every-attorney-should-know/) - by Jessica Kopas Court decisions continue to reshape how we handle electronic discovery. From data dashboards to deleted texts, these 2025 rulings offer critical guidance for litigators navigating the digital landscape. Here’s what you need to know. read the full article
- [Christopher Agbe-Davies joins BurgherGray as Partner and Chair of Securities Practice](https://burghergray.com/christopher-agbe-davies-joins-burghergray-as-partner-and-chair-of-securities-practice-1/) - BurgherGray LLP is pleased to announce that Christopher K. Agbe-Davies has joined the firm as a Partner. Chris will serve as Chairman of the firm’s securities practice group, leveraging his deep experience in securities regulation, capital markets transactions, and corporate governance and compliance matters. Read the entire announcement
- [Patrick Valentino joins BurgherGray as Partner](https://burghergray.com/patrick-valentino-joins-burghergray-as-partner/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray is pleased to welcome new real estate partner, Patrick Valentino, to its New York City office. Patrick’s practice focuses on commercial real estate, including affordable housing, commercial leasing, hospitality, and distressed assets. Although the firm is headquartered in New York City, Patrick will continue his national practice, serving clients in major
- [Jessica Kopas Joins Firm as Partner](https://burghergray.com/jessica-kopas-joins-firm-as-partner/) - NEW YORK/MIAMI — BurgherGray LLP is pleased to announce that seasoned litigator, Jessica Kopas, has joined the firm as Partner, enhancing its litigation bench. A Florida native, she will split her time between the Firm’s Miami and New York offices. With over twenty years of experience in complex commercial litigation, Jessica brings an exceptionally dynamic
- [New IRS Regulations on Gifts and Bequests from Covered Expatriates](https://burghergray.com/new-irs-regulations-on-gifts-and-bequests-from-covered-expatriates/) - by Augusto Egoavil On January 10, 2025, Treasury and the IRS released final regulations on taxes imposed on gifts and bequests from covered expatriates. These rules are effective for covered gifts or bequests made on or after January 1, 2025. Read the full article
- [Trina Glass Moderating GSBA Panel on Artificial Intelligence](https://burghergray.com/trina-glass-moderating-gsba-panel-ai/) - BurgherGray Senior Counsel Trina L. Glass will moderate a discussion at the Garden State Bar Association’s Corporate Counsel Forum on March, 10, 2026 titled, “AI Under the Microscope: Emerging Securities Enforcement Risks for Public Companies.”More information can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-6th-annual-corporate-counsel-forum-tickets-1981940982832?aff=oddtdtcreator
- [BurgherGray Recognized at the 2026 IJGlobal Awards — Airport Deal of the Year, North America](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-recognized-at-the-2026-ijglobal-awards-airport-deal-of-the-year-north-america/) - We are proud to share that BurgherGray was recognized at the 2026 IJGlobal Awards in New York for our role in the JFK International Airport New Terminal 1 Green Bond, named Airport Deal of the Year, North America.The IJGlobal Awards celebrate the leading investors, financiers, and developers shaping infrastructure and energy finance across the Americas.
- [Brian Idehen Participating in a Panel at PLI Legal Project Management 2026](https://burghergray.com/brian-idehen-participating-in-a-panel-at-pli-legal-project-management-2026/) - BurgherGray Partner Brian Idehen will participate in a panel at Practicing Law Institute’s Legal Project Management 2026 program. The panel, which will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in New York City, is called, “Beyond the Deal: Leveraging LPM for Transactional Practice.” The panel will also feature Kimberly Williams, head of Legal Operations at
- [BurgherGray Welcomes Robert M. Drillings as a Partner in its New York Office](https://burghergray.com/welcome-robert-drillings/) - NEW YORK —BurgherGray is pleased to announce that Robert M. Drillings has joined the firm as a Partner in its New York Office, where he will head up the firm’s public finance practice group.Mr. Drillings brings to BurgherGray nearly four decades of public finance and affordable housing and economic development experience honed at large corporate law
- [Mark Samuel Joins BurgherGray's New York Office](https://burghergray.com/welcome-mark-samuel/) - NEW YORK — We are pleased to announce that Mark A. Samuel has joined BurgherGray as Of Counsel in the firm’s New York office. Mark brings his diverse experience and portfolio of clients across a broad range of industries, including real estate, hospitality, finance and media to the firm, where he will be a member
- [Lisa Brice Joins BurgherGray's New York Office](https://burghergray.com/welcome-lisa-brice/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray is pleased to welcome attorney Lisa Brice to its New York Office, where she will work as an associate. Lisa received her J.D. from Temple University’s James E. Beasley School of Law, and she later received her LL.M. from Fordham University School of Law, graduating cum laude. Prior to joining the firm, Lisa worked as a
- [BurgherGray Welcomes Eva Valik as a Partner in its New York Office](https://burghergray.com/welcome-eva-valik/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray is pleased to announce that Eva Valik has joined the firm as a Partner in its New York Office, where she will work with the firm’s Corporate & Commercial Transactions practice groups.Prior to joining BurgherGray, Eva spent more than twenty years as an associate and later counsel with the firm Skadden,
- [Dara N. Smith Joins BurgherGray's New York Office](https://burghergray.com/welcome-dara-smith/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray is pleased to welcome attorney Dara N. Smith to its New York Office, where she will work as an Associate.Dara graduated from American University’s Washington College of Law, where she served as an articles editor for the Modern American Brief and was a competing member of the law school’s mock trial
- [BurgherGray LLP Welcomes New Partner, Claude Roxborough](https://burghergray.com/welcome-claude-roxborough/) - NEW YORK —BurgherGray is pleased to announce that Claude Roxborough III has joined the firm as a Partner in our Washington, D.C. Office. Mr. Roxborough is a dynamic transactional attorney with extensive experience handling mortgage-related transactions (including whole loan purchase and sale transactions), structured financings (including mortgage securitization and REPO financing), secured lending, corporate restructuring,
- [Gopal Burgher named co-chair of National Bar Association's Corporate Counsel Leadership Summit](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-corporate-counsel-leadership-summit/) - BurgherGray managing partner Gopal Burgher has been named a co-chair of National Bar Association’s 16th Annual Corporate Counsel Leadership Summit, which will be held on July 15, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
- [COVID-19 & Commercial Tenant Concerns](https://burghergray.com/covid-19-tenant-concerns/) - Particularly as “stay-at-home” restrictions spread nationwide, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic is felt throughout all sectors of the American economy. The crisis is affecting U.S. real estate interests in different ways (hospitality and retail are hit particularly hard) and the extent and duration of these impacts are simply not discernible at this time.However, there
- [In Order For All Lives To Matter, Black Lives Must Matter. And the Time Is Now.](https://burghergray.com/black-lives-must-matter/) - For the past several months our nation has experienced an unprecedented global pandemic coupled in recent weeks with widespread civil unrest that have combined to reveal the best and worst of who we are as Americans. These events have laid bare certain disparities between Black and White America and simultaneously presented us with an equally
- [Gopal Burgher Interviewed in Freddie Mac Video Speaking about the Freddie Mac Vendor Academy](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-interviewed-freddie-mac-video-speaking-freddie-mac-vendor-academy/) - BurgherGray is proud to play a part in Freddie Mac’s Vendor Academy, and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association recently awarded Freddie Mac its 2018 Employer of Choice Award because of the company’s great work in holding the academy. In the video embedded below/above, Freddie Mac General Counsel William McDavid shares the history of what led to the creation of the Vendor
- [Burgher Gray Sponsors the 2017 NAMWOLF Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo](https://burghergray.com/burgher-gray-sponsors-the-2017-namwolf-annual-meeting-law-firm-expo/) - Burgher Gray was a proud sponsor at this year’s NAMWOLF (National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms) Annual Meeting & Law Firm Expo held in New York, NY.At the meeting, Burgher Gray’s own Don Tellock participated as a panelist speaking on the topic of cybersecurity.
- [Gopal Burgher Selected as the 2018 Children of Jamaica Outreach Visionary Award Recipient](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-receive-2018-y-g-b-professional-services-corporate-leadership-business-management-award/) - ATTORNEY-AT-LAW GOPAL BURGHER AMONG COJO 2018 HONOREESGopal M. Burgher is Founder/Managing Partner and Head of the Capital Markets and Finance practice group of BurgherGray LLP, a corporate law firm based in New York City. He will receive the COJO Visionary Award.Over the years, Mr. Burgher’s commitment to community activism has manifested itself in his service to
- [Tax Relief for Individuals and Businesses Under the CARES Act](https://burghergray.com/how-the-cares-act-affects-businesses-and-employees/) - On March 27, 2020, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act (the “Act”) as part of the economic relief package to assist individuals and businesses to overcome the resulting crisis, including the prior Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The CARES Act also enacts the Coronavirus Economic Stabilization Act
- [BurgherGray Receives JPMorganChase's External Joan Guggenheimer Global Law Firm Diversity Award](https://burghergray.com/jpmorganchase-guggenheimer-award/) - BurgherGray LLP is incredibly proud to announce that we have been awarded the Joan Guggenheimer Global Law Firm Diversity Award by JPMorganChase!The award, which recognizes our efforts to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within our firm and the broader legal community, was recently presented to us by JPMorganChase’s global General Counsel, Stacey Friedman, at the
- [COVID-19 Business Relief Programs: Main Street Lending Program](https://burghergray.com/main-street-lending-program/) - Gopal Burgher Lisa Brice Shubhra Sharma In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and pursuant to Section 4003 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”), the federal government appropriated $500 billion for a government-backed lending package. $454 billion of that total was allocated to support loans, loan guarantees, and investments in
- [Randy Moonan Joins BurgherGray as Partner](https://burghergray.com/randy-moonan-joins-burghergray/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray is pleased to welcome new litigation partner, Randy Moonan, to its New York City office. Randy brings with him wide-ranging litigation experience that will significantly enhance the firm’s litigation capabilities. Randy represents clients in complex high-stakes litigation and regulatory investigations, including commercial and securities litigation, insurance coverage disputes, sensitive regulatory and
- [Brian Idehen promoted to Partner in New York office](https://burghergray.com/press-release-brian-idehen-partner/) - BurgherGray is thrilled to announce the promotion of Brian Idehen to Partner, effective January 1, 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the firm’s history as Brian becomes the first homegrown partner, showcasing the firm’s dedication to nurturing and recognizing exceptional talent within its ranks. read full press release
- [Gopal Burgher Panelist at the NBA Mid-Year Conference Speaking on Law Firm Management](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-panelist-at-the-nba-mid-year-conference-speaking-on-law-firm-management/) - Gopal M. Burgher, Managing Partner at BurgherGray, LLP will speak on a CLE panel at the 38th Annual National State Bar Association Mid-Year Conference and Gertrude E. Rush Awards Dinner in Dallas, TX on March 9, 2019. As the legal industry evolves, the delivery of legal services has become more sophisticated and complex. For example, effective attorney
- [Regulation Best Interest has arrived. Are you ready?](https://burghergray.com/regulation-best-interest-has-arrived-are-you-ready/) - On Friday, June 26, 2020, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Regulation Best Interest in a unanimous opinion, following much controversy in the industry surrounding the rule.[1] The plaintiffs, which included multiple state attorneys general, XY Planning Network and Ford Financial Solutions, argued that the Commission, in
- [Gopal Burgher Speaks on CLE Panel Discussing Social Media & the SEC](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-speaks-on-cle-panel-discussing-social-media-the-sec/) - Gopal M. Burgher spoke on a CLE panel at the 2019 NAMWOLF Driving Diversity & Leadership Conference in New Orleans, LA on February 18th. The CLE was given by the NAMWOLF Financial Services Litigation Practice Area Committee of which BurgherGray is a member.Description of CLE:Financial Services Litigation Practice Area Committee CLE: How to Enrage the SEC Whilst Tweeting
- [SEC Proposes Higher Standard of Care for Broker-Dealers](https://burghergray.com/sec-proposes-higher-standard-of-care-for-broker-dealers/) - by Dan ClausenIn April, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) released a proposed set of rules addressing the different standards required of broker-dealers and investment advisers when providing investment advice to retail investors. As it currently stands, investment advisers have a fiduciary obligation to their clients to act in the client’s best interest, while broker-dealers
- [Trina L. Glass Presenting at Corporate Counsel Women of Color Law Firm Associates Conference](https://burghergray.com/trina-l-glass-presenting-at-corporate-counsel-women-of-color-law-firm-associates-conference/) - BurgherGray Senior Counsel Trina L. Glass will be a panelist at the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Law Firm Associates 2025 Career Strategies Conference. The panel, “The Ethics of AI: Implications for Your Practice,” will be hosted on April 3, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.
- [BurgherGray Expands to Chicago, Adds New Partner Chuck Katz](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-expands-to-chicago-adds-new-partner-chuck-katz/) - CHICAGO — BurgherGray LLP is excited to announce that acclaimed public finance attorney Charles “Chuck” Katz has joined the firm as a partner, and will anchor the firm’s newly minted Chicago office. With the addition of Chuck, the New York City-based law firm now has a presence in Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C., bolstering
- [BurgherGray Selected by Hunton Andrews Kurth to Support Ginnie Mae Securitization Work](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-selected-by-hunton-andrews-kurth-to-support-ginnie-mae-securitization-work/) - Left to right: Sarah Bridges, Sheuvaun Vernon (BurgherGray), Nancy Chambliss (Harrell & Chambliss), Thomas O’Dea, Amy Williams, Sandra Honegan-Pounder (BurgherGray), Rudene Haynes, Gopal Burgher (BurgherGray), Natalie Mariani and Freddy Chang New York, NY. – June 7, 2018 – BurgherGray LLP, a New York City based minority-owned law firm with deep experience in structured finance and securitization,
- [NYDFS Cybersecurity September 3, 2018 Deadline Approaches – Are You Ready?](https://burghergray.com/nydfs-cybersecurity-september-3-2018-deadline-approaches-are-you-ready/) - September 3, 2018 marks the latest deadline under the New York Department of Financial Services (“NYDFS”) Cybersecurity Regulation 23 NYCRR 500. This regulation applies to all financial services companies that are regulated by the NYDFS.By September 3, the NYDFS requires that affected companies have in place the next in a series of mandated cybersecurity safeguards.
- [Corporate Associate Position Available at BurgherGray](https://burghergray.com/corporate-associate-position-available-at-burghergray/) - Seeking corporate associate attorney with 3 – 5 years of solid corporate transactional experience, a significant part of which includes finance experience. Securitization, capital markets, and/or real estate finance experience is a plus. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate who is a strong self-motivator, is passionate about learning, demonstrates high attention to detail and
- [Miami-Based Attorneys Join BurgherGray](https://burghergray.com/miami-based-attorneys-join-burghergray/) - MIAMI — New York-based law firm BurgherGray LLP is proud to announce that four former CKR Law partners have joined the firm, immediately giving it a physical presence in Miami, Florida, and bolstering its Latin America practice. With the addition of the new group—three members of which will be based in Miami—BurgherGray has expanded its physical
- [Chris Klug to Tour China, Conduct Outreach On Behalf Of BurgherGray](https://burghergray.com/chris-klug-to-tour-china-conduct-outreach-on-behalf-of-burghergray/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray counsel Christopher Klug will be traveling to China in December to connect with American citizens living in China to discuss some of the complicated legal issues surrounding income and estate planning. Chris will also address United States tax planning for foreign investment in the US. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE
- [Tour of China a Great Learning Experience](https://burghergray.com/tour-of-china-a-great-learning-experience/) - I had the privilege of traveling to the People’s Republic of China from December 7 to December 15, 2019, as part of BurgherGray’s efforts to reach out to friends, colleagues, and clients in China and strengthen its international law practice. During my trip, I had the opportunity to meet with Chinese legal and accounting practitioners
- [Why the Global Elite Are Using U.S. Trusts](https://burghergray.com/why-the-global-elite-are-using-u-s-trusts/) - Wealthy international families are choosing U.S. situs trusts over the typical offshore trust jurisdictions. In choosing a trust jurisdiction, the super-rich seek the best security, most privacy, best income, lowest taxes, and lowest costs. While the super-rich often utilize these trust structures, they are in no way limited to the super-rich and are often used
- [COVID-19 Gift Tax Opportunities](https://burghergray.com/covid-19-gift-tax-opportunities/) - The COVID crisis is generating tax planning opportunities as a result of lower interest rates and the capital losses accruing in assets and other property.IRS interest rates that apply to Grantor Retained Annuity Trusts (“GRATs”) and loans will be close to historic lows starting April 1, 2020. The hurdle rate that applies to GRATs created
- [Webinar: Struggling to Understand Your Options for COVID-19 Financial Relief Under the CARES Act?](https://burghergray.com/webinar-struggling-to-understand-your-options-for-covid-19-financial-relief-under-the-cares-act/) - Please join BurgherGray’s Gopal Burgher, Chris Klug, and Gaurav Parikh for an up-to-the-minute webinar discussion of the most pressing business and legal considerations for the financial relief assistance in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). This comprehensive program will address:The CARES Act and the key differences between the principal SBA COVID-19 business loan relief programs (EIDL and PPP)Frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 financial
- [Watch BurgherGray's CARES Act Webinar](https://burghergray.com/watch-burghergrays-cares-act-webinar/) - On April 9, 2020 BurgherGray’s Gopal Burgher, Chris Klug, and Gaurav Parikh hosted a webinar featuring in-depth, up-to-the-minute webinar discussion of the most pressing business and legal considerations for the financial relief assistance in response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Watch the webinar in its entirety below. Download webinar PowerPoint slides
- [New Tax Deadlines](https://burghergray.com/new-tax-deadlines/) - On April 9, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-23, extending deadlines for the filing of a large number of forms and for making certain related payments. Deadlines have been extended in furtherance of those extensions made under Notice 2020-17 dated March 18, 2020, as superseded by Notices 2020-18 and 2020-20.IRC Section 7508A gives the Treasury
- [No Need To Worry About Tax Implications Of Modifying Mortgage Loans In Securitization Trusts](https://burghergray.com/no-need-to-worry-about-tax-implications-of-modifying-mortgage-loans-in-securitization-trusts/) - by Christopher Klug The U.S. economy is in sudden decline due to the national public health crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. With unemployment rising dramatically and many sectors of the economy on virtual lockdown, many households and businesses in the U.S. are facing, and many more will face, difficulty paying mortgage, rent and other
- [DASNY and ESD are Now Empowered to Incur Revolving Credit Facilities to Offset New York State's Cash-Flow Shortfalls](https://burghergray.com/nys-revolving-credit-facilities/) - Included in a New York State budget bill enacted in early April as Chapter 56 of the Laws of 2020, are provisions authorizing Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (“DASNY”) and Urban Development Corporation (d/b/a Empire State Development, “ESD”) to seek lines of credit or other revolving financing facilities of up to $3
- [Gopal Burgher to Participate in Legal & Business Webinar on May 4](https://burghergray.com/gopal-burgher-to-participate-in-legal-business-webinar-on-may-4/) - BurgherGray managing partner Gopal M. Burgher will participate in a webinar on May 4, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. EST produced by Grow With Google Digital Coaches entitled, “Per the Contract, Let’s Talk Business: Legal, Finances, & Using Data to Drive Growth.” Registration information available in the link below.
- [Proposed Regulations on Carried Interests](https://burghergray.com/proposed-regulations-on-carried-interests/) - by Augusto EgoavilOn July 31, 2020, the IRS issued proposed regulations ([REG-107213-18]) under Section 1061 of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”) as required by Code Section 1061(f). The proposed regulations provide guidance on the application of Code Section 1061, and also include new regulations regarding the treatment of carried interests held by the partnership sponsor or through one or more
- [BurgherGray is BEP Certified in Illinois](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-is-bep-certified-in-illinois/) - As a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), BurgherGray is proud to be BEP Certified in the State of Illinois, recognized by the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for Minority, Females, and Persons with Disabilities.
- [SEC Proposes to Clarify the Role of Finders in Private Securities Offerings](https://burghergray.com/sec-proposes-to-clarify-the-role-of-finders-in-private-securities-offerings/) - by Jephte LanthiaOn October 7, 2020, the SEC voted 3-2 to propose a conditional exemption from broker-dealer registration to natural persons who engage in limited securities activities on behalf of private issuers. read the full article here (PDF)
- [FinCEN Expands AML/CTF Program Requirements to Cover Exempt Reporting Advisors](https://burghergray.com/fincen-expands-aml-ctf-program-requirements-to-cover-exempt-reporting-advisors/) - On February 13, 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) of the U.S. Treasury took a decisive step toward expanding the compliance obligations of certain types of investment advisers. By withdrawing its 2015 proposal and introducing a new set of proposed rules (the “Proposed Rules”), FinCEN aims to strengthen Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorist Financing (“AML/CTF”) measures among
- [Opportunity or Burden: Understanding the SEC's Proposed Rules Regulating AI & Other New Technologies by Broker-Dealers & Investment Advisers](https://burghergray.com/opportunity-or-burden-understanding-the-secs-proposed-rules-regulating-ai-other-new-technologies-by-broker-dealers-investment-advisers/) - The Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently proposed new rules (“Proposed Rules”) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 (“Exchange Act”) and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (“Advisers Act’) designed to address the potential for artificial intelligence (“AI”) and other predictive data analytics (“PDA”) tools to create conflicts of interest between broker-dealers and
- [BurgherGray Acts as Co-Issuer Counsel in Issuance of Toyota Diversity & Inclusion Bond](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-acts-as-co-issuer-counsel-in-issuance-of-toyota-diversity-inclusion-bond/) - BurgherGray was proud to assist with the issuance of this Diversity & Inclusion Bond, acting as co-issuer’s counsel. read full press release here (missing)
- [BurgherGray Acts As Co-Issuer Counsel in Issuance of Wells Fargo Inclusive Communities and Climate Bond](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-acts-as-co-issuer-counsel-in-issuance-of-wells-fargo-inclusive-communities-and-climate-bond/) - BurgherGray was proud to assist with the issuance of this Inclusive Communities and Climate Bond, acting as co-issuer’s counsel. read the full press release here (missing)
- [BurgherGray Year In Review](https://burghergray.com/burghergray-year-in-review/) - As we start the new year, it’s an opportune moment to look back on the rollercoaster year that was 2023. This year, globally, we’ve witnessed a mosaic of domestic and global challenges that have fueled economic, legal, social, and political uncertainties for many, including our clients. These challenges ranged from high interest rates and global
- [Open Banking Unleashed: Navigating the New Era of Open Banking and Consumer Data Rights](https://burghergray.com/open-banking-unleashed-navigating-the-new-era-of-open-banking-and-consumer-data-rights/) - We wish to inform you about a significant regulatory development that could reshape the fintech landscape. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) recently proposed the Personal Financial Data Rights (the “Proposed Rule”) rule with the intention of making consumers’ financial transaction data more portable, thereby causing a broader shift to a more open banking ecosystem
- [Shoring Up the Financial Crime Monitoring Ecosystem: How the Corporate Transparency Act Affects Ownership Disclosure for Domestic and International Companies](https://burghergray.com/shoring-up-the-financial-crime-monitoring-ecosystem-how-the-corporate-transparency-act-affects-ownership-disclosure-for-domestic-and-international-companies/) - The Corporate Transparency Act (the “CTA”) went into effect on January 1, 2024, and requires “reporting companies” in the United States to disclose certain types of information about their “beneficial owners” (“BOI Report(s)”) to the Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”). read the full newsletter
- [The New Frontier of Consumer Protection Law | Utah Targets Use of Generative AI](https://burghergray.com/the-new-frontier-of-consumer-protection-law-utah-targets-use-of-generative-ai/) - On March 13, 2024, Utah passed a groundbreaking law—the Utah Artificial Intelligence Policy Act (“UAIP”)—that imposes new disclosure obligations on businesses utilizing generative AI. This includes mandatory disclosures when interacting with customers, but that’s not the most demanding new rule. Under the UAIP, covered businesses cannot blame AI for any consumer protection breaches that result
- [The Uncertain Viability of the FTC's Noncompete Ban](https://burghergray.com/the-uncertain-viability-of-the-ftcs-noncompete-ban/) - Recent developments in Supreme Court jurisprudence pose a stiff challenge to the FTC’s Noncompete Ban (the “Noncompete Ban”). Specifically, the United States Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo (“Loper”) and a federal injunction from a Texas court on July 3, 2024 both cast doubt on the legitimacy of the ban. read the
- [DAVID COLE, III Joins Firm as Of Counsel](https://burghergray.com/david-cole-iii-joins-firm-as-of-counsel/) - CHICAGO — BurgherGray is pleased to announce that David Cole, III has joined the firm as Of Counsel. An accomplished business, litigation, and compliance attorney, David brings a wealth of experience in commercial litigation, government and internal investigations, corporate compliance, and enterprise risk management. His David has a proven track record of advising corporate leadership across
- [HPD Adopts New Rules to Implement Section 485-x Affordable Housing Tax Law](https://burghergray.com/hpd-adopts-new-rules-to-implement-section-485-x-affordable-housing-tax-law/) - In a significant development for New York City’s affordable housing sector, effective January 1, 2025, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) began implementing the Adopted Rules (ANNY Rules) of Section 485-x Affordable Housing Tax Law —also referred to as Affordable Neighborhoods for New Yorkers Tax Incentive Program (ANNY). Read the complete article
- [California’s New Law Imposes Stiff Penalties for False and Misleading Digital Advertising](https://burghergray.com/californias-new-law-imposes-stiff-penalties-for-false-and-misleading-digital-advertising/) - California recently enacted AB 2426, an amendment to its false advertising laws aimed at addressing misleading claims about the sale of digital goods. Effective January 1, 2025, this law introduces new requirements for sellers who use terms like “buy” or “purchase” in their advertisements for digital goods, ensuring consumers are not misled into believing they
- [Samuel R. Marchese joins firm as Partner](https://burghergray.com/samuel-r-marchese-joins-firm-as-partner/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray is pleased to announce that Samuel R. Marchese has joined the firm as A Partner and Chair of the Commercial Real Estate Rent Regulation and Administrative Law Division of the Commercial Real Estate and Community Development Group. With over a decade of expertise in navigating New York’s complex multifamily real estate
- [Trina L. Glass joins firm as Senior Counsel](https://burghergray.com/trina-l-glass-joins-firm-as-senior-counsel/) - NEW YORK — BurgherGray LLP is pleased to announce that Trina L. Glass has joined the firm as Senior Counsel in its Investment Management Practice Group. Trina brings nearly two decades of securities industry experience to the firm, with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance matters related to investment advisers, broker-dealers, and investment funds. She is
- [Gregory Weston presents at National Bar Association’s Gateway to Success Conference](https://burghergray.com/gregory-weston-presents-at-national-bar-associations-gateway-to-success-conference/) - BurgherGray LLP partner Gregory Weston moderated a panel at the National Bar Association’s Gateway to Success Conference at Thurgood Marshall School of Law in Houston. The panel, “DEI State of the Union,” included panelists Benjamin Crump, Krystal Studavent Ramsey, and David Dixon.
- [California’s New AI Safety Law: What Every Developer Needs to Know](https://burghergray.com/californias-new-ai-safety-law-what-every-developer-needs-to-know/) - by John Eden California has taken the lead in setting a regulatory floor for artificial intelligence. On September 29, 2025, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Senate Bill 53, the Transparency in Frontier Artificial Intelligence Act (“TFAIA”). This is the first comprehensive state law in the U.S. to require transparency, safety, and accountability from developers of
- [Trina L. Glass Moderates a Panel at NJSBA AI Use and Governance Symposium](https://burghergray.com/trina-l-glass-moderates-a-panel-at-njsba-ai-use-and-governance-symposium/) - BurgherGray Senior Counsel Trina L. Glass will moderate a panel at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s AI Use and Governance Symposium on November 20, 2025. Titled, “Litigating and Counseling in the Age of AI: Governance, Ethics, Case Law, and Security,” the panel will discuss how law firms and in-house counsel can responsibly integrate AI

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- [M&A, Divestitures & Joint Ventures](https://burghergray.com/practice-areas/mergers-acquisitions-divestitures-and-joint-ventures/) - Practice Area M&A, Divestitures &Joint Ventures OUR EXPERIENCEBurgherGray attorneys have structured, negotiated, and closed hundreds of mergers, stock and asset sales and purchases, sales of divisions, leveraged buyouts, and other transactions involving changes in ownership and managerial control. We also advise clients in connection with recapitalizations and restructurings, including spin-offs, divestitures, and other strategic transactions,
- [Capital Markets & Finance](https://burghergray.com/practice-areas/capital-markets-and-finance/) - Practice Area Capital Markets & Finance OUR EXPERIENCEWith attorneys who have worked for many years representing various parties on some of the most complex capital markets and financing transactions, BurgherGray takes pride in the depth and breadth of experience of its finance attorneys. Our attorneys possess a broad range of experience counseling issuers, investors, placement
- [DATA SECURITY, PRIVACY + GOVERNANCE](https://burghergray.com/practice-areas/cybersecurity-data-privacy/) - Practice Area Data Security, Privacy & Governance OUR EXPERIENCEThe BurgherGray Data Security, Privacy & Governance team understands information protection from the inside out. Data privacy compliance and risk mitigation start from within an organization, informed by its IT infrastructure and regulatory mandates. Our attorneys have spent decades developing financial services and insurance companies’ complex, global
- [Large Foundational Businesses](https://burghergray.com/large-foundational-businesses/) - Large Foundational Businesses “Leveraging Our Size, Efficiency, Nimbleness and Creativity to Deliver Best Value” At BurgherGray, we are cognizant of your need to control legal services cost as you try to manage and work within the constraints of a legal budget. We are also aware of the tension that exists between those objectives with the
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- [Thomas L. Peterson](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/thomas-l-peterson/) - Thomas L. Peterson OF COUNSEL Practice Areas Intellectual Property and Technology (646) 513-3231 tpeterson@burghergray.com THOMAS L. PETERSONOF COUNSEL | WASHINGTON, D.C.Thomas L. Peterson has been in private practice for more than 25 years and counsels clients in a wide range of intellectual property and business law matters. He has represented numerous Fortune 500 companies, including
- [Christopher Kelly](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/christopher-kelly/) - Christopher Kelly OF COUNSEL Practice Areas Mergers & Acqusitions General Corporate & Commercial Transactions Capital Markets and Finance Investment Management Financial Restructuring & Banking (646) 513-3231 ckelly@burghergray.com CHRISTOPHER KELLYOF COUNSEL | NEW YORKChristopher Kelly is Of Counsel at BurgherGray. Mr. Kelly has practiced corporate, transactional, fund, venture capital and banking law for over 30 years
- [Bruce Handler](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/bruce-handler/) - Bruce Handler SENIOR COUNSEL Practice Areas Litigation (332) 232-6489 bhandler@burghergray.com BRUCE HANDLERSENIOR COUNSEL | NEW YORKBruce Handler is a Senior Counsel at BurgherGray LLP, focusing on complex commercial litigation and corporate investigations. His practice encompasses securities, real estate, pharmaceuticals, employment, intellectual property, and general commercial litigation. With over 35 years of experience, he has established
- [John M. Eden](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/john-m-eden/) - John M. Eden COUNSEL Practice Areas Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate & Finance Corporate Transactions Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Gambling, Lottery & E-Sports Blockchain Technology & Digital Assets (415) 567-8025 jeden@burghergray.com JOHN M. EDENCOUNSEL | SAN FRANCISCOJohn M. Eden is a corporate transactional Counsel at BurgherGray who leverages his in-house operational experience in information security
- [Gregory M. Weston](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/gregory-m-weston/) - Gregory M. Weston Partner Practice Areas Investment Management Real Estate & Community Development Capital Markets & Finance General Corporate & Commercial Transactions (646) 493-9957 gweston@burghergray.com GREGORY M. WESTONPARTNER | NEW YORKGregory M. Weston is a Partner at BurgherGray LLP, where he advises emerging managers and other sponsors of private equity, real estate, private credit, and
- [Jessica Kopas](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/jessica-kopas/) - Jessica Kopas Partner Practice Areas Business Litigation Real Estate, Land Use and Zoning Data Privacy and Cybersecurity Litigation Financial Services Litigation White Collar Defense and Internal Investigations Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (Miami): (305) 921-4764 (New York): (646) 513-3231 jkopas@burghergray.com JESSICA KOPASPARTNER | MIAMI | NEW YORKJessica Kopas is a Partner at BurgherGray with
- [Noriko Motegi](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/noriko-motegi/) - Noriko Motegi Partner Practice Areas General Corporate & Commercial Transactions Real Estate & Community Development (646) 583-3726 nmotegi@burghergray.com NORIKO MOTEGIPARTNER | NEW YORKNoriko Motegi is a partner in BurgherGray’s New York office. Fluent in English and Japanese, she advises corporate clients on a variety of matters, including helping Japanese entities with an assortment of legal
- [Chuck Katz](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/chuck-katz/) - Chuck Katz Partner Practice Areas Capital Markets and Finance Public Finance (224) 422-2412 ckatz@burghergray.com CHUCK KATZPARTNER | CHICAGOChuck Katz has more than 33 years of experience in the area of municipal finance. A “Leading Lawyer” for 2019 and 2020 and a BTI Client Service All Star for 2017, Chuck regularly serves as bond, tax, disclosure,
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- [Diversity](https://burghergray.com/about-the-firm/diversity/) - Diversity BurgherGray is Highly Devoted to Diversity. Realizing that the benefits of diversity are real and that companies that do not take advantage of such benefits are increasingly at a competitive disadvantage, Corporate America’s call for diversity in its supply chain, including suppliers of legal services, has never been louder or more real than it
- [James Periconi](https://burghergray.com/attorneys/james-periconi-2/) - James Periconi OF COUNSEL Practice Areas Environmental (646) 494-0086 jpericoni@burghergray.com JAMES PERICONI OF COUNSEL | NEW YORK James Periconi is Of Counsel at BurgherGray LLP’s New York office. Mr. Periconi focuses on environmental transactional, litigation and regulatory matters. He has had substantial experience representing real property investor/developer and lender clients undertaking environmental due diligence in
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