Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP Employee Directory
Law PracticeNew York, United States201-500 Employees
Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel LLP is a mid-sized law practice based in New York City, offering corporate and other legal services with a notable emphasis on mergers and acquisitions. In 2026 the firm expanded its New York-based M&A practice by adding three partners to its leadership, and it operates under a branding linked to Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer. The firm has pursued initiatives beyond traditional deal work, including naming Lisa McLaughlin managing partner of its Digital Legal Delivery practice, which focuses on alternative legal services and operational transformation. It has engaged in collaborative efforts such as a Hackathon with FFinc to discuss AI's implications for work and the economy. Additionally, 2026 saw leadership changes and talent moves, including Patrick Leyden's departure to DLA Piper in Johannesburg for a partner role in M&A.