Thompson Coburn has represented 45 of Chicago’s 100 largest public companies and nearly 30 of its 100 largest privately held companies in an assortment of corporate and litigation legal matters.
Home to more than 65 attorneys, Thompson Coburn’s Chicago office includes attorneys practicing in the business-critical practice groups of litigation, real estate (including tax and land use), corporate, intellectual property, cybersecurity, employee benefits, labor and employment, finance, bankruptcy, private client, environmental, health care, lobbying/policy, public finance and tax.
As former in-house counsel, prosecutors and government regulators, the firm’s Chicago attorneys are equipped to deliver exceptional legal counsel to publicly and closely held corporations, limited liability partnerships, joint ventures, financial institutions and sole and family proprietorships across nearly every major industry and business sector.
Since Thompson Coburn entered the Chicago market in 2007, the Chicago office has remained in high-growth mode. In the last few years, more than 15 partners have joined our office, including many from the city’s largest law firms looking for a more value-driven and client-friendly platform.
Thompson Coburn Expands Growing Chicago Office with Employment, Immigration Partner Carlos Ortiz
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Labor and employment attorney Genevieve LeFevour joins Thompson Coburn
Health care legal executive Daniel M. Tardiff joins Thompson Coburn’s Health Care group
Private client partner Jeff Shelley joins Thompson Coburn in Chicago
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2022 Chambers USA
Thompson Coburn presents ‘The Wraparound’ at the 2022 CLOC Global Institute
Susan Lorenc gives ‘Employment Law Master Class’ on business consultant Dave Lorenzo's podcast
Katriina McGuire named managing partner of Thompson Coburn’s Chicago office
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2022
Thompson Coburn hosts virtual tea with history-making LGBTQ Judge Jill Rose Quinn of Illinois
Josh Adrian, Matt Rudolphi join Thompson Coburn’s national energy practice
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2021
Congratulations to our 2021 Best Lawyers ‘Lawyers of the Year’ and ‘Ones to Watch’
Thompson Coburn’s Management Committee welcomes three new members
Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2020 Chambers USA
Rick Reibman named managing partner of Thompson Coburn’s Chicago office
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2020
Thompson Coburn recognized as Legal Innovator by Missouri Lawyers Media
Thompson Coburn ‘floats’ down Michigan Avenue in first Magnificent Mile Lights Festival appearance
Lesley Wynes joins Thompson Coburn as Director of Partner Recruiting and Integration
Thompson Coburn supports agricultural growth through the Center for Soybean Innovation
Thompson Coburn earns 11 national top-tier rankings in U.S. News 2019 ‘Best Law Firms’ survey
Stitching together opportunities for refugees in the U.S.
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2018
Rhonda Thomas listed in Crain’s Chicago Business among ‘Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago’
Missouri Court of Appeals rules for Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council
Another win for Federal Signal as federal judge orders plaintiffs’ counsel to pay $127K in sanctions
Rhonda Thomas to receive the University of Missouri School of Law Citation of Merit Award
Justin Newman named to Law Bulletin’s distinguished ‘40 Under 40’ list
Matt Hafter joins corporate practice in Chicago
23 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2016 Chambers USA
Associates, patent agent join Thompson Coburn in Chicago, Los Angeles, St. Louis
Racing to support legal services in Chicago
Thompson Coburn co-sponsors 2015 NAWBO THRIVE Conference
Justin Newman joins Thompson Coburn's real estate practice in Chicago
Congratulations to the new Thompson Coburn partners for 2015
Katriina S. McGuire joins Thompson Coburn's real estate practice in Chicago
Georgia Demeros named a ‘Five Star Professional’ for estate planning
Thompson Coburn welcomes new associates
Kevin Young joins Thompson Coburn's corporate practice in Chicago
NAWBO Chicago honors Rhonda Thomas as 'Woman of Achievement'
Thompson Coburn adds associates across four offices
Gary Plotnick joins local ADL board of directors
Rob Lang joins local Ronald McDonald House Charities board
Downtown Chicago office tower sails through city zoning process under TC counsel
Litigators, judges meet in Chicago for ABA Section of Litigation Annual Meeting
Eric E. Boyd joins Thompson Coburn's Environmental Group
David Kaufman covers top trends from 2013 InvestMidwest
Francis X. Buckley, Jr. elected to board of directors of the American College of Bankruptcy
Rob Lang publishes e-book on corporate governance litigation
Georgia Demeros quoted in Fox Business article on debt, estate planning
David Kaufman joins Thompson Coburn as a partner
Litigators support Chicago pro bono program with successful settlement in first appointed case
Thompson Coburn secures latest defense win for Federal Signal in product liability trial over sirens
Thompson Coburn hosts Asian American Bar Association reception to honor four new Chicago judges
Chicago attorneys teach students about business, civics and doughnuts
Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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As a real estate tax assessment paralegal, Molly assists attorneys in the management and appeal of over 1,600 properties in Cook County, Illinois and the surrounding area... As a real estate tax assessment paralegal, Molly assists attorneys in the m... |
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Talar advocates for clients in land use, zoning and licensing matters throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs and represents them in commercial real estate sales a... Talar advocates for clients in land use, zoning and licensing matters throu... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Christina Berish acts as a legal advisor and trial counsel in commercial matters. Christina Berish acts as a legal advisor and trial counsel... |
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Senior Counsel
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Chicago
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Scott's practice focuses in the areas of family wealth preservation, federal transfer taxation and family business planning. Scott's practice focuses in the areas of family wealth preservation, federa... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Tina Bird has extensive experience on a national level representing major clients in business, construction and real estate. Tina Bird has extensive experience on a national level representing major c... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Glori is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice. Glori is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice. |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Raquel focuses her practice on corporate and regulatory matters within the health care sector. Raquel focuses her practice on corporate and regulatory matters within the ... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Working with the Banking and Commercial Finance practice area, Karin conducts and reviews lien searches which include judgments, tax liens, litigation, bankruptcy and UCC... Working with the Banking and Commercial Finance practice area, Karin conduc... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Eric represents clients in litigation, regulatory compliance, and transaction matters with respect to all of the major environmental programs. Eric represents clients in litigation, regulatory compliance, and transacti... |
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Senior Counsel
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Chicago
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Frank is a longtime advisor to financial service providers who assists with insolvency and restructuring matters, loan enforcement, and a host of other business issues. Frank is a longtime advisor to financial service providers who assists with... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Jamie assists the real estate tax assessment attorneys in the administration and management of in excess of 4,500 properties at various county and state levels of adminis... Jamie assists the real estate tax assessment attorneys in the administratio... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Sarah helps individuals, families, and closely held businesses owners identify their goals with regards to safeguarding and transferring their assets and then develops an... Sarah helps individuals, families, and closely held businesses owners ident... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas of land use and municipal law in the city of Chicago and its surrounding municipalities. Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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John provides practical, strategic advice to clients on governmental and business matters. John provides practical, strategic advice to clients on governmental and bu... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Patrick practices in Thompson Coburn’s Real Estate Tax Assessment Practice Group. Patrick practices in Thompson Coburn’s Real Estate Tax Assessment Practice ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients in the acquisition, development and sale of commercial, industrial and residential properties f... With over 30 years of experience, Walter serves a diverse group of clients ... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Julianne Dailey is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice. Julianne Dailey is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice.... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Georgia serves as an estate planning advisor and personal general counsel to closely-held businesses, business leaders and other individuals. Georgia serves as an estate planning advisor and personal general counsel t... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Vic represents banks, lessors and other lenders and borrowers in syndicated and single lender secured and unsecured credit facilities. Vic represents banks, lessors and other lenders and borrowers in syndicated... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Mike represents management clients in a wide variety of labor and employment matters and related litigation. Mike represents management clients in a wide variety of labor and employmen... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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David concentrates his practice in product liability and complex commercial litigation in federal and state courts in Illinois and elsewhere. David concentrates his practice in product liability and complex commercial... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Darin Fentress is a Senior Paralegal in the firm's Business Litigation department. Darin Fentress is a Senior Paralegal in the firm's Business Litigation depa... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Catherine works with health care clients in a variety of transactional and regulatory matters. Catherine works with health care clients in a variety of transactional and ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Barry serves as an advisor to publicly held and private companies as well as individuals involved in all types of complex transactions. Barry serves as an advisor to publicly held and private companies as well a... |
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Paralegal
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Chicago
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Erin assists attorneys in all areas of the real estate tax appeal process. Erin assists attorneys in all areas of the real estate tax appeal process. |
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Associate
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Chicago
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James is an associate in the Firm's banking and commercial finance group. James is an associate in the Firm's banking and commercial finance group. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Jay serves as a critical business partner and advisor for a variety of companies, from startups to multi-level international organizations. Jay serves as a critical business partner and advisor for a variety of comp... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Matt draws on his wide-ranging corporate law background to guide entrepreneurs toward growth and success at each stage of their business. Matt draws on his wide-ranging corporate law background to guide entreprene... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Ruthanne represents parties in complex commercial transactions, providing responsive advice on a variety of finance and sales matters. Ruthanne represents parties in complex commercial transactions, providing r... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Clint represents borrowers, lenders and various other financial institutions in the structuring and the documentation of various commercial financing transactions. Clint represents borrowers, lenders and various other financial institution... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Nicole assists the Real Estate Tax Assessment department and its attorneys by managing and appealing property tax assessments in Cook County, Illinois and the surrounding... Nicole assists the Real Estate Tax Assessment department and its attorneys ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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David is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group. David is Co-Chair of the Firm's Corporate and Securities Practice Group. |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Heather assists associates and partners with general corporate matters, corporate maintenance and UCC filings and lien searches. Heather assists associates and partners with general corporate matters, cor... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Suzanne is an associate in the Firm's Corporate & Securities practice. Suzanne is an associate in the Firm's Corporate & Securities practice. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Litigation can be a chess match or a street fight: Rob is comfortable with either approach. Litigation can be a chess match or a street fight: Rob is comfortable with ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Genevieve is a highly experienced litigator and HR counselor who assists employers in a range of industries with employment litigation and the successful handling of loca... Genevieve is a highly experienced litigator and HR counselor who assists em... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Mary Lemersal is a senior paralegal in the Firm's Real Estate Tax Assessment practice. Mary Lemersal is a senior paralegal in the Firm's Real Estate Tax Assessmen... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Susan is a highly experienced employment law attorney who serves as a seamless extension of her clients' HR and in-house legal teams. Susan is a highly experienced employment law attorney who serves as a seaml... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Tanya is an experienced and loyal paralegal with 20 years of experience in office and client relationship management. Tanya is an experienced and loyal paralegal with 20 years of experience in ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Ed counsels individuals and businesses on a broad spectrum of estate, trust, business, and tax planning matters. Ed counsels individuals and businesses on a broad spectrum of estate, trust... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues throughout the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, paving the way for successful developments. Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues thro... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Audrey focuses on complex commercial litigation. Audrey focuses on complex commercial litigation. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degree approach to achieving their objectives. Jeff serves a diverse segment of real estate clients by offering a 360-degr... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Dylan is an associate in the Firm's Banking and Commercial Finance practice where he primarily assists financial institutions in secured lending transactions. Dylan is an associate in the Firm's Banking and Commercial Finance practice... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Jeremy is an associate in the Firm's labor and employment practice. Jeremy is an associate in the Firm's labor and employment practice. |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Matthew represents public and private companies across the country on a wide range of corporate matters while providing comprehensive advice on corporate and business iss... Matthew represents public and private companies across the country on a wid... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Drew applies practical litigation strategies to resolve his client's disputes as efficiently as possible. Drew applies practical litigation strategies to resolve his client's disput... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Patrick litigates on behalf of a diverse range of clients in commercial litigation and appeals throughout the Midwest. Patrick litigates on behalf of a diverse range of clients in commercial lit... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals through strategic and creative approaches to the protection and enforcement of their intellectu... Clients look to Sartouk for counsel on how to advance their business goals ... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Meghan represents both national and regional real estate owners and developers in all aspects of purchase, sale, development and construction. Meghan represents both national and regional real estate owners and develop... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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Nancy assists clients with a variety of labor and employment, business litigation, and bankruptcy-related matters. Nancy assists clients with a variety of labor and employment, business liti... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses a hybrid approach in representing purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants, owners, operators, l... Experienced with both real estate transactions and litigation, Justin uses ... |
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Counsel
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Chicago
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Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate matters, including the development, financing, leasing, acquisition and sale of commercial real es... Daniel represents a diverse client base in a broad range of real estate mat... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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In his national practice, Carlos provides sophisticated counsel to clients in the areas of employment compliance, immigration and mobility and has extensive experience in... In his national practice, Carlos provides sophisticated counsel to clients ... |
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Counsel
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Chicago
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Ann concentrates her practice in the areas of complex civil and commercial litigation, including real estate litigation, title insurance litigation, mechanics lien litiga... Ann concentrates her practice in the areas of complex civil and commercial ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them in federal courts across the United States. Michael counsels clients on patent and trademark issues and represents them... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction matters by stepping into the deal from his client's perspective to offer trusted, practical advic... Jack Parrino represents clients engaging in real estate and construction ma... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Janki is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice where she represents clients in state and federal courts and in arbitrations in various complex matters, ... Janki is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice where she ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Emily is a litigation partner who represents companies, their executives and officers in a variety of business disputes. Emily is a litigation partner who represents companies, their executives an... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and investors piece together their real estate projects from start to finish. Gary uses his extensive real estate background to help developers and inves... |
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Counsel
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Chicago
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Caroline represents a diverse group of clients in a variety of complex business and commercial litigation matters. Caroline represents a diverse group of clients in a variety of complex busi... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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A commercial litigator for more than 25 years, Robert handles highly visible and complex lawsuits. A commercial litigator for more than 25 years, Robert handles highly visibl... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Backed by a 30-plus-year career on the legal and regulatory side of financial markets, Rick is an insightful advisor to trading firms, brokerage firms, trade execution fi... Backed by a 30-plus-year career on the legal and regulatory side of financi... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Fred represents clients in the sale and acquisition of complex properties and develops innovative strategies to significantly minimize the real estate tax liability of pr... Fred represents clients in the sale and acquisition of complex properties a... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Diona represents financial institutions in commercial finance and secured transactions. Diona represents financial institutions in commercial finance and secured t... |
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Partner
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Chicago |
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Matt is a highly experienced energy attorney who helps cooperative and municipal electric utilities and regulated pipeline clients across the country navigate federal and... Matt is a highly experienced energy attorney who helps cooperative and muni... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Jason is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice. Jason is an associate in the Firm's business litigation practice. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Shannon represents property owners in real estate tax assessment proceedings in Cook County and throughout the state of Illinois. Shannon represents property owners in real estate tax assessment proceeding... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Jeff counsels individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and family offices on estate planning and administration, transfer taxation, and business planning. Jeff counsels individuals, entrepreneurs, business owners, and family offic... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Jim serves as a trusted advisor to clients facing complex cybersecurity and privacy issues — particularly those in the country's most highly regulated industries. Jim serves as a trusted advisor to clients facing complex cybersecurity and... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Kayla brings a keen insight to assess corporate transactions from an analytical and economic perspective. Kayla brings a keen insight to assess corporate transactions from an analyt... |
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Senior Paralegal
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Chicago
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As a real estate tax assessment senior paralegal, Quianna performs a variety of tasks which include, but are not limited to, contesting real estate tax assessments on beh... As a real estate tax assessment senior paralegal, Quianna performs a variet... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Zoe is an associate in the Firm's Labor & Employment practice group. Zoe is an associate in the Firm's Labor & Employment practice group. |
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Paralegal
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Chicago
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Lindsay is a paralegal in the Firm's Chicago office. Lindsay is a paralegal in the Firm's Chicago office. |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Amanda is an associate in the Firm's private client and tax practices. Amanda is an associate in the Firm's private client and tax practices. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Dan is a solution-oriented health care attorney and business advisor to senior health care leaders. Dan is a solution-oriented health care attorney and business advisor to sen... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Real estate clients look to Tom as both a trusted advisor and advocate. Real estate clients look to Tom as both a trusted advisor and advocate. |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Rhonda is a public finance attorney who leads complex, large-scale projects for public- and private-sector clients across the country. Rhonda is a public finance attorney who leads complex, large-scale projects... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Nathan advises both buyers and sellers in a range of sophisticated M&A transactions, including private equity and strategic acquisitions, divestitures, and leveraged ... Nathan advises both buyers and sellers in a range of sophisticated M&A ... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Beth supports health care clients in a variety of transactional and regulatory matters. Beth supports health care clients in a variety of transactional and regulat... |
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Chief Legal Talent Officer
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Chicago
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Lesley is an experienced leader with a passion for the development and training of professionals and the creation of seamless integration programs that enable professiona... Lesley is an experienced leader with a passion for the development and trai... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin handles a wide range of transactional and governance matters for corporate clients and financial ... Described by one client as a highly effective "legal quarterback," Kevin ha... |
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