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Sanford E. Perl (Sandy) concentrates on the corporate, securities and tax aspects of complex business transactions, including leveraged buy-outs of public and private companies; strategic mergers, acquisitions, investments and joint ventures; venture capital and growth equity investments; divestitures; initial public offerings; private equity fund formations; executive compensation; and debt and equity restructurings and workouts. He manages transactions in a wide variety of industries, inclu...

As a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group, Emer focuses her practice on patent litigation and counseling in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With extensive experience representing clients in Hatch-Waxman and patent infringement disputes in federal court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB), she deftly guides clients through complex legal and regulatory landscapes. Emer frequently partners with pharma and biotech clients early in the product lifecy...

Laura Baldwin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Laura practices law in Park Ridge, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Baldwin 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 Laura Baldwin is held by other lawyers.

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...

Patrick D. Owens is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Trusts and Estates. Patrick D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Patrick D. Owens 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 Patrick D. Owens is held by other lawyers.

Jason Williams is a Chicago personal injury attorney at Smith LaCien LLP. His practice includes catastrophic personal injury, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, medical malpractice , and wrongful death matters. Jason joined Smith LaCien LLP in December 2021 after practicing as a solo attorney for eight years. He has litigated matters at the trial and appellate levels involving complex computer issues, medical malpractice, healthcare, antitrust, commercial disputes, and trusts and esta...

Ira Bodenstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy. Ira practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Ira Bodenstein 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 Ira Bodenstein is held by other law...

Don’t let Rodney Perry’s even-keeled manner and low-key sense of humor fool you. He’s a no-nonsense litigator who competes to win. For over 25 years, Rod has helped his clients when they need him most, resolving complex civil litigation matters and business disputes in courtrooms across the country with confidence and skill. Rod represents clients in commercial litigation, class actions, and employment litigation matters both locally and nationally in state and federal court...

Ted Becker is Co-Chair of McDermott’s ERISA Litigation Team and a Fellow of the American College of Employee Benefits Counsel. He focuses his practice on litigation under ERISA and related federal and state actions, and defense of government investigations and audits relating to employee benefit, health and welfare, and retirement plans brought by the US Department of Labor, the Internal Revenue Service, and the US Department of Justice. He is a leading voice and nationally recognized p...

Matthew L. Williams is an Equity Partner at Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. who concentrates his practice in the areas of medical malpractice , catastrophic personal injury , wrongful death , and premises liability . He joined the firm in 2003 and was named partner in 2009. For more than two decades, Mr. Williams has built a reputation as one of the firm’s premier medical malpractice trial attorneys. Through meticulous preparation, compelling courtroom advocacy, and an unwavering c...