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Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP Promotes Attorneys to Of Counsel 2026

June 10, 2026

 

 

Gallo Vitucci Klar LLP is pleased to announce the promotion of eight attorneys, Svitlana Astakhova, Amanda Aiello, Mark Chereshinsky, Deena Khalifa, Matthew Langweil, Sean Hughes, Joshua Shack, and Lauren Cedeno, to Of Counsel in recognition of their continued dedication, leadership, and outstanding contributions to the firm and its clients.

 

Please join us in congratulating:

Svitlana Astakhova concentrates her practice on civil tort litigation, with experience handling personal injury matters including auto, general, and premises liability.

Amanda Aiello concentrates her practice on civil tort litigation, including premises liability, construction accident, construction defect, labor law, and general liability matters.

Mark Chereshinsky concentrates his practice on construction defect and contractual claims, as well as general liability actions.

Deena Khalifa concentrates her practice in No-Fault matters and brings a strong background in insurance defense, managing a large and fast-paced caseload with exceptional attention to detail.

Matthew Langweil concentrates his practice on general liability, automotive liability, and premises liability matters.

Sean Hughes concentrates his practice on labor law and premises liability defense and brings extensive courtroom experience from his prior role as an Assistant District Attorney for over seven years.

Joshua Shack concentrates on the defense of No-Fault/PIP claims, drawing on his prior experience as in-house counsel for an insurance company.

Lauren Cedeno concentrates her practice on the defense of general liability, premises liability, and New York Labor Law matters.

 

Each of these attorneys has consistently demonstrated exceptional legal skill and a dedication to excellence. Their promotion highlights the firm’s continued commitment to fostering professional growth and recognizes the meaningful impact they make for our clients across all practice areas. We are proud to celebrate this significant milestone and look forward to their ongoing success and contributions.