Stephen Brodsky, partner, provides insight into how fiduciary duties in closely held companies serve as essential governance tools but, due to their fact-specific nature, can be easily challenged and reframed as claims of disloyalty or unfair dealing. He notes that even routine disputes can escalate into costly, prolonged litigation, making it critical for owners to strike a balanced approach rather than relying solely on litigation readiness or eliminating fiduciary duties altogether.

Partner Stephen Brodsky offers insight into executive compensation disputes and the risks they pose for private companies. In New York, clearly defining and documenting compensation arrangements is essential, as informal or loosely structured agreements can quickly create significant legal exposure in the event of a dispute.

Warshaw Burstein has added Steven Mandel and Hon. Jane Pearl as partners in its Matrimonial and Family Law Group, with Mandel serving as co-chair alongside Margaret Brady.

Sarah A. Steckler, Chair of the Elder Law and Special Needs Planning Law Group and Co-Chair of the Senior Law Day Collaborative, will moderate a free webinar on February 18, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET.

On July 17, the firm, along with Fridman Law Firm PLLC, co-sponsored a well-attended event at Warshaw Burstein’s midtown New York office designed to offer legal guidance for founders looking to build, grow, and protect their businesses and personal wealth.

Fertility Law Group practice leader Alexis Cirel joined Katherine Miller on a new episode of Divorce Dialogues to discuss the relationship between surrogates and intended parents under the CPSA.

On this week's episode of The Title IX and Civil Rights Podcast, Title IX and College Discipline practice leader Kimberly Lau spoke about Women's History Month as well as the history, evolution, and future of Title IX.