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Laura M. Presto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Laura 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 Laura M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew L. Williams concentrates his practice of law in the areas of medical malpractice , catastrophic personal injury , wrongful death and premises liability . He joined Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. in 2003 and was named partner in 2009. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Mr. Williams has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of the Top 100 lawyers in the state of Illinois every year since 2019. Additionally, he has been honored by Best Lawyers in America in the field o...

Josh provides strategic legal counsel to corporate and individual clients on critical business matters that include complex corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, venture capital/growth equity transactions, corporate structuring and governance issues, employee equity and non-compete agreements, joint ventures and private securities placements. He works with them to analyze their transactions and operations from every angle – planning, negotiation, documentation, impl...

Stanley (Stan) H. Meadows, PC, advises clients on public and private offerings of securities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring. He is a former member of the Firm’s Management Committee. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/meadows-stanley-h/

Nancy Rich provides practical guidance to clients confronting environmental legal issues, whether they arise in litigation, transactions or regulatory matters. A former environmental prosecutor with the Illinois Attorney General's Office, Nancy has a detailed understanding of environmental agencies and the laws they enforce. She regularly advises corporate, real estate and financial services clients. Nancy's experience as an environmental prosecutor gives her an insider's understanding of how...

Mercedes Badia-Tavas provides legal and business guidance to clients on a broad range of immigration law cases, with focus on Fortune 500 and small companies alike. Mercedes supports her firm’s offices and clients across various states on immigration employment transfers and up-to-date compliance. As an immigrant herself, Mercedes finds particular fulfillment in helping companies and individuals immigrate to the United States and participate in the American dream through startups and bu...

Thomas P. Jirgal is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. Thomas P., 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 Thomas P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Building on work experience in the computer industry, Gregg Kirchhoefer's practice is focused on transactional and counseling matters primarily involving information technology, telecommunications, eCommerce, artificial intelligence, robotics, life sciences, pharma, biotechnology, other technologies, and intellectual property, corporate and commercial issues. Gregg founded the Firm’s intellectual property/technology transactions and outsourcing practice groups. In addition, Gregg works ...

Jon Ballis is Chairman of the Executive Committee of Kirkland & Ellis, one of the world’s leading law firms with 6,500 professionals (including more than 3,000 attorneys) around the world committed to the highest quality legal advice and unparalleled client service. In his role, Jon is responsible for establishing and executing upon Kirkland’s strategic priorities, including advancing business initiatives and promoting a culture of performance, collaboration and collegiality. ...

Nathan draws on over two decades of insolvency and workout experience to provide practical and insightful advice to clients. He builds relationships to obtain favorable results in both transactional and litigation matters. Nate is the chair of Barack Ferrazzano’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group. He has extensive experience in all aspects of business reorganizations, workouts, and bankruptcies, inside and outside of court restructurings. This includes the representation of credito...