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William Gont is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. William, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anne advises clients regarding a variety of employee benefits matters. She focuses her practice primarily on the design and administration of pension plans (including cash balance and pension equity plans), 401(k) and profit sharing plans, and nonqualified deferred compensation arrangements (including supplemental executive retirement plans). Learn more about their practice.

Jonathan A. Rosenfeld is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Jonathan A. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jonathan A. Rosenfeld since 2022. 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 Jonathan A. Rosenfeld is held...

Hariklia (Carrie) Karis is a Kirkland trial lawyer who has extensive lead trial experience in jury and bench trials and arbitration involving personal injury in a broad range of high profile personal injury, product liability and other commercial cases throughout the country. Hariklia was recently recognized by various legal publications as a first class trial lawyer in mass tort and commercial litigation. She was awarded Law360 MVP for Trials in 2022. The American Lawyer named Hariklia &ldqu...

Alexandra N. Van Dusen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Gaming Law. Alexandra N. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra N. Van Dusen since 2027. 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 Alexandra N. Van Dusen is held by other lawyers.

Kate Scallan maintains an international trusts and estates practice, representing clients across the globe in high net worth estate and gift tax planning matters. Kate provides sophisticated tax advice to some of the most successful hedge fund and private equity fund principals in the world. She advises with regard to closely held business planning and tax structuring, bringing her personal touch and attention to each client’s unique situation. Kate’s practice encompasses wills, t...

Leslie Smith is a litigation partner and was a long-time member of the Firm’s Global Management Committee. She concentrates her practice in the areas of antitrust, class action, and consumer fraud litigation. The Legal 500 stated that Leslie has a ‘good strategic approach’, ‘demonstrates personal commitment to the company’s cause’ and ‘acquires and deploys the best firm talent appropriately’. Leslie is highlighted as “2017 Life Science Sta...

John F. Kuenstler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. John F. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized John F. Kuenstler since 2027. 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 John F. Kuenstler is held by other lawyers.

As a founding partner of Barack Ferrazzano, Peter brings his personal success and experience in business to his corporate law practice. Peter’s clients appreciate his deep understanding of them and their businesses and industries, and view Peter as a trusted business adviser as well as their go to legal counsel to get deals done. Peter is a Senior Partner in the firm’s Corporate & Securities and Luxury groups. His practice focuses on corporate and securities law with an emphas...

Chad Doobay is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Chad practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Chad Doobay since 2027. 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 Chad Doobay is held by other lawyers.