Our Team

Your dedicated legal advisors

Attorneys

Law Clerks

Vincenzo D'Angelo

Law Clerk

Vincenzo D’Angelo, Law Clerk at VMS NY, specializes in business immigration and corporate law, offering a broad legal perspective from Palermo to NYC.

Elizabeth C. Lee

Senior Corporate Paralegal

Elizabeth Lee, Senior Corporate Paralegal at VMS since 2013, brings rich experience from her roles at Hancock and Pillsbury to the team.

Amy Guzman

Litigation Paralegal

Amy Guzman advanced from Legal Assistant to Litigation Paralegal at VMS in 2024, driven by a philosophy that values growth, challenges, and memories.

Mario Riva

Head of Business Development - Italy

Mario Riva, Head of Business Development for the Italian market at VMS since 2016, brings extensive finance and administration expertise from diverse industries.

Antoinette Valla

Finance Manager

Antoinette Valla, Finance Manager at VMS since 2009, has excelled in financial management since starting her career with a BS in Accounting.

Antonio Valla

Shareholder and President

Founded Valla & Associates in 2009, Antonio Valla excels in transactional law and litigation, with a passion for international projects and community roles.

Daniela Morrison

Shareholder and Executive Vice President

Daniela Morrison leads corporate and immigration law at Valla & Associates since 2009, focusing on Italian-U.S. business ties and IP rights, embodying "No pain, no gain!"

Lisa Schachne

Shareholder and Executive Vice President

Lisa Schachne heads litigation at VMS, excelling in employment, liability, and business cases across the U.S., with a track record of complex wins since 2017.

Majda Barazzutti

Of Counsel

Majda Barazzutti, with 30+ years' experience, advises on corporate law, M&A, and more, bringing international expertise from Milan to San Francisco.

Alexander “Alessandro” Rossi

Senior Counsel

Alessandro Rossi specializes in corporate governance and M&A at VMS, bringing a rich legal background and a commitment to growth since joining in 2019.

Kevin Sherman

Associate Counsel

Kevin Sherman, Associate Counsel at VMS, excels in litigation with a focus on learning and success in courts and arbitration since joining in 2021.

Leslie Beaudin