Marc Ayala serves as co-administrative partner for Boies Schiller's New York City and Armonk offices as well as co-leader of the firm’s creditors’ rights practice. He is a well-established and nationally recognized trial court litigator who is regarded as one of the “leading litigators” in the U.S. and is among the “next generation” who will “define where the legal profession of our country goes” and “whose leadership will be called upon by businesses and individuals when they face their crossroads” (Lawdragon). Ayala's adversaries have publicly praised his success on behalf of his clients as an “extraordinary accomplishment,” and his matters have received widespread coverage from publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, Fortune Magazine, and Forbes.
Lawdragon Honors
| Honor | Year | Practice |
|---|---|---|
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2026 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2026 | Complex Commercial Litigation, Plaintiff |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2025 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2025 | Complex Commercial Litigation, Plaintiff |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2024 | Corporate Governance, Complex Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2024 | Commercial Litigation |
| The 2024 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America | 2024 | Complex Commercial Litigation |
| Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation | 2023 | Corporate Governance, Complex Litigation |
| The 2023 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Financial Lawyers | 2023 | Commercial Litigation |
Ayala’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, including corporate governance disputes, contentious restructurings, and structured financial products. His practice includes representing both plaintiffs and defendants in federal and state courts, as well as in arbitration proceedings. Ayala also provides advice to clients regarding risk analysis, risk management, and potential exposures. In each of his matters, Ayala focuses on achieving his clients' business and legal objectives efficiently and effectively.
Ayala is also a member of the board of directors for the Kunhardt Film Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to distributing free educational media, including documentary films and interviews, concerning social justice, history, politics, the arts, and culture, to schools and communities across the country.