David P. Buckley, Jr.

Veteran attorney Michael Elam brings more than three decades of experience in environmental, energy, infrastructure and natural resource law in both the private and public sectors. He structures creative agreements and helps secure approvals and financing for complex national and international agreements involving the development, remediation and financing of environmentally challenged or controversial projects surrounding energy and sensitive water bodies or sources. Michael represents busin...

Michael J. Choate is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Michael J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael J. Choate since 2011. 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 Michael J. Choate is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey L. Rudd is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Jeffrey L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey L. Rudd 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 Jeffrey L. Rudd is held by other lawyers.

Michael J. Summerhill is a partner in the firm’s Litigation practice group. He is a seasoned litigator with extensive appellate and trial court level experience. He represents clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups in a variety of industries, including health care, software, health information technology, financial services and FinTech, medical device, consumer products, and venture capital. Mike also arbitrates commercial disputes before the American Arbitration Associa...

Christopher D. Wehrman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Christopher D. practices law in Bannockburn, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Christopher D. Wehrman since 2021. 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 Christopher D. Wehrman is held by other lawyers.

Daniel O. Canales is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Labor and Employment. Daniel O. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Daniel O. Canales 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 Daniel O. Canales is held by other lawyers.

Ross O. Silverman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Ross O. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Ross O. Silverman since 2021. 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 Ross O. Silverman is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey D. Muntz is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Jeffrey D. practices law in St. Charles, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey D. Muntz 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 Jeffrey D. Muntz is held by other lawyers.

Peter H. Lieberman is Co-Chair of the Chicago Corporate & Securities Practice. He has more than 20 years of broad experience in mergers and acquisitions, public company, and hedge fund matters, private equity, start-up and venture capital, and related securities regulation issues. Peter brings to his work a diverse transactional background, including a decade-long involvement in hedge fund transactions and securities trading and hedging issues. He has been involved in scores of PIPE and r...

Patty advises employers, fund sponsors and investors on compliance with the legal rules that regulate benefit plans and funds in which benefit plans invest. Patty advises employers on the full spectrum of employee benefit matters, with a particular focus on the design, implementation and administration of broad-based pension and retirement plans, health and other welfare benefit plans, and executive compensation programs. She has extensive experience in assisting employers with unionized and ...