Huntington resident joins Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone as a partner
Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP (Meltzer Lippe) has announced that accomplished corporate attorney Sherry J. Sandler has joined the firm as a partner. A highly regarded leader in corporate law, Ms. Sandler brings unparalleled experience in financial and regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and capital markets transactions to the Long Island legal community.
Ms. Sandler’s distinguished career includes senior roles at leading financial organizations, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), where she served as Senior Director and Associate General Counsel. She has also held prominent legal positions at KCG Holdings, Inc., Knight Capital Americas LLC, and Milbank, LLP, where she honed her skills in securities laws, M&A, and complex corporate governance matters.
During her tenure at the NYSE, Ms. Sandler advised on critical regulatory and compliance issues affecting equity and options exchanges, self-regulatory organizations (SROs), and federal SEC regulations. Her extensive experience equips her to navigate the intricate intersection of corporate law, securities regulation, and business strategy, offering clients unparalleled insights and solutions.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sherry Sandler to Meltzer Lippe,” said Managing Partner David Heymann. “Her extraordinary background and reputation place her among the top corporate attorneys in the region. Sherry’s addition enables us to expand our corporate finance offerings and deliver exceptional value to our clients—both locally and beyond—while maintaining the cost-efficiency of Long Island-based rates. Her vast experience strengthens our ability to serve a diverse client base with sophistication and foresight.”
The Huntington resident expressed her enthusiasm for joining Meltzer Lippe: “After years of working in New York City, I’m excited to bring my breath of experience to private practice and align with a firm that embodies an entrepreneurial spirit and forward-thinking culture. Meltzer Lippe’s commitment to high-level, sophisticated work and its collaborative environment resonates deeply with me. I look forward to contributing to the firm’s growth while achieving a balance that allows me to prioritize family and personal time.”
In 2023, Ms. Sandler served as General Counsel to several companies under her own Trading & Capital Markets, guiding Fortune 500 companies and financial institutions through regulatory complexities and strategic decisions. She has also served as Of Counsel to several law firms and as outside general counsel.
A magna cum laude graduate of Brooklyn Law School, Ms. Sandler is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey. She is an active member of professional organizations including Women in Financial Markets (WIFM), the New York and New Jersey Bar Associations, and the Jewish Business Network (JBN) of Long Island.
Ms. Sandler, the daughter of Ukrainian immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, is fluent in Russian and serves on the Membership Committee of Temple Beth Torah in Melville.
About Meltzer Lippe
Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP is a full-service law firm with offices in Mineola, New York City and Boca Raton, FL. The firm’s 80-plus attorneys represent businesses and individuals in over 15 practice areas. For more information, please visit www.meltzerlippe.com.