Theresa Babendreier focuses her practice on civil litigation and government and internal investigations. Her experience includes handling all stages of internal investigations for corporate clients and counseling on post-resolution compliance.

While attending law school, Theresa served as the editor in chief of the Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law and as a board member of the Duke Latin American Law Students Association. She also participated in the International Human Rights Clinic and a year-long Immigrant Rights Clinic.

Brandon Giovanni is a member of the Litigation Practice Group, where he represents clients in a broad range of corporate and commercial disputes.

While earning his law degree, Brandon served as editor in chief and managing editor of The Dukeminier Awards Journal of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law.

• Middlesex Board of Education, Middlesex, New Jersey, board member, 2016 to 2020

Paulina Simons advises German and international clients comprehensively on intellectual property matters.

Before joining McDermott Will & Schulte, she gained valuable practical experience in renowned large and medium-sized law firms.

Paulina completed her legal clerkship in the district of the Higher Regional Court of Munich. She completed her Master of Laws at the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

William Gibson-Dancer is a senior associate in the London Finance, Restructuring and Special Situations Group, focusing his practice on domestic and cross-border leveraged finance transactions, advising corporate borrowers and issuers, private equity firms, direct lenders and other institutional investors.

William is experienced in acting on transactions across the capital structure, including leveraged buyouts, domestic and cross-border senior, second lien and mezzanine lending, holdco financing and other debt securities. William also has experience in infrastructure financing, real estate finance and general lending.

• Pro Bono Recognition List of England and Wales, 2026