Phillips Nizer Welcomes Natsayi Mawere to Its Litigation and Intellectual Property Practices
New York, NY — June 2026 — Phillips Nizer is pleased to announce that Natsayi Mawere has joined the firm as a Partner in its Litigation and Intellectual Property Practices.
Natsayi focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation, with a particular concentration in the luxury, fashion, and financial sectors. She represents clients in a business disputes including trademark and trade dress matters, consumer protection and consumer fraud claims, lender liability disputes, contractual controversies, garnishments, and other discovery-intensive litigation.
Evan Spelfogel participated in teaching NYS Commercial Mediation training at the Fordham Law School
On May 19 - 21, Evan Spelfogel chaired and assisted well-known mediator Simeon Baum teaching the first three days of the New York State Bar Association’s Part 146-approved, 5-day Commercial Mediation training at the Fordham Law School.
Michael Galligan attended the Spirit of Pace Awards at Pace University
On June 4th, Michael Galligan, co-chair of the Trusts & Estates Department, attended the Spirit of Pace Awards to celebrate Pace University’s role as a national leader in providing a college education built on a powerful combination of liberal arts and young professionals to succeed in their careers and lives.
Judith Swartz quoted in CBS News Article about the NBA Finals Game 3 Watch Party
"It's a rare time in New York and people should be able to celebrate," said Judith of the Upper East Side.
Evan Spelfogel honored at the SPS Annual Gala on May 13
Evan Spelfogel, senior counsel, and his significant other Barbara Zinn Moore were honored by the East 51st Street Sutton Place Synagogue (“SPS”) on May 13 at its annual Gala at the Ravel Hotel in Queens, as SPS man and woman of the year.
Alan Behr and Charles LaPolla attended the 148th Annual INTA meeting in London from May 2 to May 6
Partners Alan Behr and Charles LaPolla attended the 2026 International Trademark Association (INTA) Annual Meeting, held London, UK, from May 2–6, 2026.