advises clients on mergers and acquisitions and other key commercial transactions. His representations include work for clients who are selling businesses and buyers who are seeking investment opportunities, including private equity-backed ventures. Michael also assists clients with debt and equity financings, investment fund formations and private placement offerings under Regulation D. He provides legal guidance to start-up entities and venture capital funds on venture capital financing, including early-stage seed financing to later growth-phase rounds, and on general corporate matters in between. Clients also look to Michael for legal advice on issues that arise during start-up as well as in their daily operations, including negotiating and drafting organizational documents and agreements for intellectual property licensing, distribution, purchases, services and a variety of other needs.

is a partner in the business and finance department. She has proven herself to be an effective dealmaker who can handle difficult, high-end transactions, but can also handle smaller transactions in a cost-effective manner. Ms. Bothwell has closed dozens of M&A deals on the buy and sell side in the low to middle market. Her corporate practice goes well beyond mergers and acquisitions: Ms. Bothwell advises business clients on capital raises, business succession planning, business separations, joint ventures, phantom interest plans, and corporate governance. She is a trusted advisor to her clients and acts as outside general counsel to many family-owned businesses and start-up ventures in various industries. Ms. Bothwell regularly negotiates and prepares operating agreements, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements, and represents clients in estate planning and nonprofit law. Ms. Bothwell was selected to the list of Super Lawyers® Rising Stars for 2020-2024. The attorneys listed in Super Lawyers® Rising Stars are limited to no more than 2.5% of Pennsylvania attorneys under 40 years old or in practice for ten years or less. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a paralegal at a boutique entertainment law firm in New York City. While earning her law degree from the Boston University School of Law, she served as an editor for the Review of Banking and Financial Law and completed an externship at the Office of Chief Counsel (Internal Revenue Service).Ms. Bothwell is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University.

is admitted to practice in both the U.S. and the People's Republic of China. She is a corporate attorney at Frost Brown Todd LLP who focuses on international business matters and trade. Ms. Yang represents Chinese and other foreign entities doing business in the U.S. and U.S. entities pursuing investments and operating overseas with a focus of China. A large portion of her practice focuses on assisting international companies doing business in the U.S. As a native Chinese speaker with over a decade of experience practicing in the U.S., Ms. Yang strategically applies a multicultural skill set to help her clients successfully achieve their goals. She serves as outside general counsel for dozens of domestic and international companies in the U.S. and works with them daily to support their internal and external legal needs. This general counsel work includes market entry, corporate governance, contract negotiations, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, employment, IP strategy, import-export matters, immigration, government investigations, and domestic and cross-border litigations and arbitrations. Ms. Yang has successfully represented clients in complex U.S.-China cross-border litigation and arbitration, including claims involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duties, trade secret misappropriation, breach of contract, product liability and IP infringement. She additionally supports clients with estate planning matters, focusing on advising corporate executives planning for the purchase of U.S. property by non-U.S. persons, transferring and protecting assets and wealth, and strategizing business succession planning. Ms. Yang is experienced in complex international trade matters, including export control and sanctions, customs, Section 301 and other trade remedy matters. She advises clients on export control matters and assists clients with internal export control compliance programs and investigations, including issues related to the Export Administration Regulations, the Entity List administered by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), and the SDN List administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Ms. Yang also advises clients on country-of-origin determination, product exclusion, and supply chain strategic analysis, which is crucial for companies' industrial chain layouts during the China-US trade war. She earned her LL.M. degree, with honors and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Widener University School of Law.

brings a wealth of experience and skill to his role leading RCCB's gaming and sports practice. He represents individuals and entities in all aspects of gaming and sports wagering law across numerous U.S. jurisdictions. His practice includes handling commercial partnerships, market access agreements, and licensing deals, as well as ensuring compliance with gaming regulations throughout the United States. Mr. Davis advises on structuring deals to minimize gaming regulatory risks and compliance issues, addresses prospective regulatory issues for new technologies in the sports wagering space, and offers general corporate, commercial, and other legal services for sports organizations, international companies looking to enter the U.S. market, and smaller, growth-focused gaming-adjacent companies. As vice president and deputy general counsel at Penn Entertainment, Inc. (formerly Penn National Gaming, Inc.) (NASDAQ: PENN), he navigated the intricate legal landscape of the gaming industry, overseeing critical legal matters and negotiating complex agreements across multiple jurisdictions for the nation’s largest regional gaming operator. His tenure at Penn Entertainment saw him lead pivotal initiatives, including commercial partnerships, master lease agreements, and the management of high-stakes litigation for a publicly traded company. Previously, Mr. Davis served as vice president and general counsel for Rivers Casino Philadelphia, where he oversaw all legal matters for a company with over $300 million in annual gaming revenues, and served as one of the key executives spearheading the company’s launch of sports wagering. He earned his B.A. degree from Duke University and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from University of Pennsylvania Law School.

represents clients in a variety of transactional and corporate matters, including general corporate law, entertainment and media, technology, intellectual property, and cannabis. He provides day-to-day business advice to a broad array of companies, from blue-collar service providers to publicly-traded, international corporations, addressing issues that include, among other things, business organization and corporate governance; mergers and acquisitions; contract drafting and negotiation; licensing and regulatory compliance; public and private financing; copyright and trademark registration, licensing, and disputes; and Women-Owned Business Enterprise and Minority-Owned Business Enterprise certifications. Specifically for entertainment clients, Nicholas is experienced with any form of entertainment contract, including talent agreements, recording agreements, management agreements, sponsorship deals, and non-disclosure agreements; Name, Image, and Likeness issues; and the full gambit of film, television, and live music production legal services. Nicholas puts the skills he acquired from his 11 years in the army national guard to good use in his legal practice. His strong discipline, analytical skills, and ability to stay calm under pressure benefit his clients. Clients appreciate his broad array of skills and confident approach to their legal matter. With open and honest communication, Nicholas always strives to find creative, tailored solutions to his clients' needs and problems. Prior to joining Archer, Nicholas was the principal attorney and owner of YEL - Yodock Entertainment Law, a boutique law firm for emerging artists in music and visual arts and small businesses in a variety of industries. Previously, he was with a Southern California law firm focused on transactional and litigation matters. He received his BA from Michigan State University and JD, cum laude, from Pepperdine Caruso School of Law.

is an attorney of counsel with Nalli, Elias & Associates, P.C. His practice areas are contract law, contract drafting, review and negotiation; small business law, business formation and organizational documents; business governance and administration; as well as dissolution and conflict management; and public governance, public ethics, government contracts, and infrastructure management and regulation. Mr. Joyce served as adjunct faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, teaching legal issues in public service. He is a member of the Beaver County and Pennsylvania bar associations. Mr. Joyce earned his B.S. degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, his J.D. degree from the Duquesne University School of Law and his MPPM degree from the University of Pittsburgh - Graduate School of Public and International Affairs (GSPIA).

is an attorney in the Philadelphia office of Margolis Edelstein. She specializes in employment law, and represents both public and private employers in a range of legal matters. Ms. Shubert-Baranowski has experience litigating discrimination, harassment, retaliation, hostile work environment, wage and hour disputes, and vicarious liability claims. She also helps employers with compliance issues, such as drafting policies, handbooks, and employment agreements to ensure adherence to state and federal laws. Ms. Shubert-Baranowski earned her B.S. degree from The College of New Jersey and her J.D. degree from Temple University Beasley School of Law. She is admitted to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

is an associate with the Pittsburgh office of Dentons in the litigation and dispute resolution group. He represents publicly traded corporations, mid-size companies, local small businesses, and other entities in state and federal courts across the country, in all stages of litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Mr. DeBona's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including commercial contract, tort, and statutory claims, intellectual property and trade secret disputes, the enforcement of restrictive covenants and other employment-related issues, and allegations of unfair business practices. Additionally, he has experience representing financial industry clients in class actions and other complex matters involving vehicle finance, consumer protection claims, credit card processing services, Ponzi-related claims, and mortgage lending and servicing. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. DeBona was a litigation associate at AmLaw 100 firms in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. He has represented clients in preliminary injunction hearings, bench trials, appellate arguments, and other court proceedings. Mr. DeBona also has extensive experience in all aspects of fact and expert discovery, including e-discovery, and is well-versed in the use of technology in adversary proceedings. He earned his B.S. degree, magna cum laude, from University of Pittsburgh College of Arts and Sciences and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Temple University, Beasley School of Law.

is a member of the corporate and business practice group, where she delivers comprehensive legal services to support businesses at every stage of growth. Her practice focuses on contract law, including the thoughtful drafting and negotiation of a wide range of agreements to safeguard clients’ interests and promote clarity in business relationships. Ms. Dansak counsels entrepreneurs on company formation and structure, helping them choose and establish the right entity to meet their goals. She also has significant experience guiding clients through mergers and acquisitions, from strategic planning and due diligence to closing. In addition, Ms. Dansak advises on corporate governance matters, helping businesses stay compliant and aligned with best practices as they evolve. She is also an adjunct at Temple Law School, where she teaches a course called Lawyering for Entrepreneurship. Ms. Dansak earned her B.A. degree from Drexel University and her J.D. degree, cum laude, from Temple University Beasley School of Law.

is an associate in the Firm's Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group with a strong foundation in legal research and case preparation. While in law school at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, Laura served as Senior Research Editor for the University of Pittsburgh Law Review and was a leader in various legal and philanthropic initiatives. Laura's previous work as a legal intern involved substantial contributions to a multimillion-dollar medical malpractice trial and the drafting of critical legal documents. She has also served as a legal analysis and writing research assistant at Pitt Law, where she developed essential case law research materials. Prior to joining the Firm, Laura was a Summer Associate at Dentons Cohen & Grigsby, and previously served as a Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.