Lawyers worth knowing.
Sterling & Hayes is a firm of 248 attorneys across four offices. Meet a few of the partners leading our most active practices.
Lauren A. Sterling
Lauren leads the firm and its global M&A practice. Recognized by Chambers USA as a Band 1 dealmaker for fifteen consecutive years.
Marcus J. Hayes
Marcus represents twelve of the twenty largest North American sponsors on fund formation and platform investments.
Devon W. Park
Devon has tried 41 cases to verdict, including a defense win in the largest patent damages trial in Northern District of California history.
Dr. Anita R. Bose
A registered patent attorney with a Ph.D. in molecular biology, Anita leads the firm's life sciences and AI IP portfolios.
Jonathan C. Reyes
Jonathan advises boards on executive compensation, workforce restructuring, and complex union matters across 14 states.
Sophie L. Tanaka
Sophie has shepherded over $11B in hospitality, urban infill, and entitlement projects through approvals in San Francisco and New York.
Daniel E. Whitmore
Daniel serves as outside fiduciary counsel to more than 240 family offices, including six of Forbes' top 100 families.
Hon. Patricia O. Vasquez (Ret.)
A former Acting Assistant Attorney General, Patricia advises boards on antitrust, CFIUS, sanctions, and high-stakes investigations.
Kenji M. Alvarez
Kenji is on call for some of the largest breach response matters in tech and financial services. CIPP/US, CIPP/E.
Rachel A. Okonkwo
Rachel was named a 'Dealmaker of the Year' by The American Lawyer in 2024. She closed eleven nine-figure deals last year alone.
Thomas R. Pemberton III
Thomas brings 31 years of trust and estate practice, including service as Chair of the ABA Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law.
Isabel R. Moreau
Isabel leads the firm's securities and shareholder litigation team. She has secured eight consecutive motion-to-dismiss wins.