About Our Firm
We Are Professionals With A Global Outlook
At Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C. we put the needs of our clients first. Piloted by attorneys with extensive litigation experience, our team has earned a strong reputation for providing efficient legal services that deliver results. Our staff is dedicated to promoting our clients’ interests and works tirelessly to ensure that our clients attain the best outcomes possible. No two cases are treated as the same by our firm, and we welcome every opportunity to find innovative solutions to complex legal issues.
Irene Sinayskaya, Managing Partner
Irene Sinayskaya is one of the Managing Partners at Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C. Irene’s practice area primarily focuses on strategic case management of commercial litigation and corporate matters. She has practiced extensively on commercial employment class-action defense, complex litigation matters, regulatory matters, and international investment and disputes.
Irene also serves as general counsel to companies with over 1000 employees on a number of regulatory and compliance due diligence matters; she supports and guides clients in obtaining licensure, complying with state and federal employment laws, developing strong and efficient corporate structure and governance, and various other legal business matters.
Irene obtained her Bachelor of Finance at Pace University before graduating from Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law School with a Juris Doctor. Irene is bilingual in English and Russian.
Bar Admissions / Licensed Jurisdictions
- New York
- New Jersey
- Georgia
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
Steven Yuniver, Managing Partner
Steven R. Yuniver is one of the Managing Partners of Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C. Steven’s practice area focuses on commercial litigation and business transactions including mergers and acquisitions. Steven has extensive experience in representing companies dealing with regulatory standards, audits, and employment practices. In addition to assisting clients in litigation and compliance matters, Steven ensures that clients uphold worldwide standards for professionals in their industry which define, implement, and support efficient processes that encourage consistency across all our commercial and corporate clients.
Steven regularly appears in State and Federal courts on a wide range of issues. He also has extensive cross-border experience, including representing domestic and international companies in their business needs.
Steven manages a team of professionals working primarily with high-volume clients in a variety of industries, including commercial development, information technology, consulting, and health care. This gives him a unique perspective on strategic problem solving and implementation of policies to ensure efficient business practices.
Steven speaks English, Russian, German, and Spanish.
Bar Admissions / Licensed Jurisdictions
- New York
- New Jersey
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
Board Memberships
- The Louis August Jonas Foundation
- The mission of which is to develop in promising young people from around the world a lifelong commitment to compassionate and responsible leadership for the betterment of their communities and the world.
- Odesa Worldwide Club New York Chapter
Meet Our Team
NICHOLAS TROTTA
Associate Attorney
Nicholas Trotta serves as an associate attorney at Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C. Nicholas passed the July 2023 New York State Bar Exam Pending Admission. He focuses on commercial transactions and litigation. Before joining our team, he refined his skills at boutique and midsize firms, gaining experience in labor, employment, and commercial sectors. Notably, he has contributed to Eric Adams’ campaign at one of those firms.
Nicholas holds a summa cum laude Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Studies with a minor in International Studies from St. John’s University. During his time there, he actively participated in the Legal Aid Society, Italian Club, and volunteered with the Queens Lawyers Volunteer Project. He proudly earned his Juris Doctor from the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University. During this time, he revitalized the Business Law Society and served as Peer Review Editor for Family Court Review.
Nicholas showcased his expertise by publishing an article in the Family Court Review titled “Like Bringing a Knife to a Gunfight: Why IRC Section 2036 Is Not the Right Weapon to Combat Abusive Family Limited Partnerships.” The article discusses the adverse effects of the IRS’ use of IRC Section 2036 and proposes a solution to mitigate these issues.
Bar Admissions:
New York
JAMIE RAUCH
Associate Attorney
Jamie Rauch is an associate attorney at Sinayskaya Yuniver P.C. Jamie’s practice areas include
commercial transactions and a wide array of litigation matters. Before becoming a part of the firm, Jamie worked as an associate attorney in New York City, with a focus on general corporate and intellectual property transactional matters.
Jamie obtained a Bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Miami before graduating from Brooklyn Law School with a Juris Doctorate. While in law school, Jamie served as a member of the Moot Court Honor Society – Appellate Division, where she became the 2021 New York Regional Champion of the International Trademark Association Saul Lefkowitz Moot Court Competition and recipient of the Best Brief Award. Jamie also served as a Notes Editor for the Brooklyn Journal of International Law during law school, and ultimately was fortunate enough to have her Note, The Good, The Bad, and The Historically Anti-Semitic: An Analytical Comparison of Anti-Hate Laws in Germany and the United States, selected for publication in the 47th volume of the Brooklyn Journal of International Law.
Bar Admissions:
New York
ANALIESE WILLSEY SMITH
Associate Attorney
Analiese Willsey Smith serves as an Associate Attorney at Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C., specializing in commercial law, general business and contract law, and labor and employment law. She is admitted to practice before the New Jersey, Indiana Supreme Courts, and New York City. Ms. Smith obtained her Juris Doctorate and a Graduate Certificate in Civil and Human Rights from Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law in Indianapolis, graduating cum laude.
Before joining Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C., Ms. Smith practiced labor and employment law across New Jersey as an Associate Attorney at Oxfeld Cohen, P.C. In addition to her professional duties, she dedicates time to pro bono legal work and serves on the Board of Directors Selection Committee for the Center for Victim and Human Rights in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ms. Smith also holds the rank of Military Intelligence Officer / U.S. Army Captain in the United States Army Reserves.
Bar Admissions:
New York, New Jersey, Indiana Supreme Courts
CAROLINE GREENHALGH
Law Clerk
Caroline Greenhalgh joined Sinayaskaya Yuniver, P.C. as a litigation Law Clark in 2023. Caroline obtainer her J.D from Fordham University School of Law and an LLM in European Law from the Universite Paris Pantheon-Assas
Caroline graduated magna cum laude from The University of the South with a major in Russian Studies and a minor in International and Global Studies.
While a student at Sewanee she was an actively participated in the campus tour guide program, was a member of the varsity equestrian team, and volunteered with the Loudoun County Public Defender’s Office during her senior year.
BARGAVA KOSURU
Law Clerk
Bhargava Kosuru joined Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C. as a litigation law clerk in 2024. He holds an LL.M. with High Honors from Columbia Law School and completed his Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Business Administration at Symbiosis International University, India, in 2017. Before relocating, he practiced commercial litigation in India for over six years and was recognized as a “Recommended Lawyer” by Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2023.During his studies, Bhargava earned an Honorable Mention at the 13th Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot Court competition in Hong Kong. At Columbia, he served as a student editor for the American Review of International Arbitration and was an LL.M. Representative for the Columbia International Arbitration Association. He also gained valuable experience as a legal extern with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office. Outside of his legal pursuits, Bhargava is a compassionate vegan and advocates for animal rights.
ARTHUR KAMSAN
Law Clerk
Arthur Kamsan joined Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C. as a Paralegal in 2018. He works with the Commercial Transactions Team, which a focus on Commercial Real Estate Transactions.
Arthur entered the legal field in 2017, and has been involved in matters involving commercial real estate, business acquisitions and mergers, and licensing needs for businesses.
Arthur graduated from the City University of New York at Baruch College in June 2022 with a Bachelor of Business Administration majoring in Finance. He is currently enrolled in New York Law School, striving to become the first attorney in his family. Arthur is bilingual in English and Russian.
LAUREN MCGOLDRICK
Paralegal
Lauren McGoldrick is a commercial litigation and real estate Paralegal. Before joining Sinayskaya Yuniver, P.C., Lauren’s experience in the field of law began in 2013 as a receptionist and legal assistant at an Estate Planning law firm.
In addition to her paralegal work, Lauren is responsible for administrative office duties, and billing. In her interactions with clients, Lauren ensures that every client is comfortable, and well informed, while they navigate stressful legal situations.
Lauren earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Corporate Communications from the College of Staten Island.
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