Mayer Brown
About Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is a leading law firm with 237 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 73 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1993. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Mayer Brown has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Labor and Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, and Advertising Law.
Mayer Brown also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Mayer Brown has 162 rankings in practice areas including: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Litigation - Patent, Public Finance Law, and Venture Capital Law, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Mayer Brown's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations in America:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chicago, Illinois
- Houston, Texas
- Los Angeles, California
- New York, New York
- Palo Alto, California
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- San Francisco, California
- Washington, District of Columbia
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Recognized Lawyers at Mayer Brown
Dustin Calkins is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Dustin practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Dustin Calkins since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dustin Calkins is held by other lawyers.
Teresa Goebel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Leisure and Hospitality Law. Teresa practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Teresa Goebel since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Teresa Goebel is held by other lawyers.
Lori Shannon is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Lori practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Lori Shannon since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Lori Shannon is held by other lawyers.
Carmine R. Zarlenga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Advertising Law. Carmine R. practices law in Washington, District of Columbia Best Lawyers has recognized Carmine R. Zarlenga since 2015. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Carmine R. Zarlenga is held by other lawyers.
Jacob Boyer is an associate in the firm’s Business Law Department. He has experience representing clients in a variety of real estate matters, including sales and acquisitions, hotel transactions, mortgage and construction financing, joint ventures and property management agreements. Mr. Boyer joined Goodwin in 2016.
Tessa A. Opalach is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Tessa A. practices law in San Francisco, California Best Lawyers has recognized Tessa A. Opalach since 2025. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Tessa A. Opalach is held by other lawyers.
Grant Uhler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Grant practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Grant Uhler since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Grant Uhler is held by other lawyers.
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