Dr. John J. Maalouf, is the Senior Partner of Maalouf Ashford & Talbot, LLP, and one of Wall Street's top lawyers. He is a globally recognized expert in the areas of International Trade & Finance Law, International Arbitration, Corporate Law, Banking Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property Law, Pharmaceuticals Law, Telecommunications Law, and Oil & Gas Law. Under Dr. Maalouf's leadership, Maalouf Ashford & Talbot has been honored as "Law Firm of the Year" in 12 nations, and ranked as one of the Top 10 International Trade & Finance Lawyers in the United States for 14 consecutive years.