Mayer Brown
About Mayer Brown
Mayer Brown is a leading law firm with 230 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 71 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: Appellate Practice, Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), and Trusts and Estates, 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 top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Dustin, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dustin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Davina Pujari is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law. Davina, who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Davina is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lori Shannon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Lori, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lori is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Carmine R. Zarlenga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Carmine R., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Carmine R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Douglas J. Hollins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law. Douglas J., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Seowoo Kim is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law, Privacy and Data Security Law and Technology Law. Seowoo, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Seowoo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ryan M. Mardini is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Ryan M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Tessa A. Opalach is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Energy Law, Environmental Law and Natural Resources Law. Tessa A., who practices law in San Francisco, California, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Tessa A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Grant Uhler is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Grant, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Grant is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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