David S. Goles

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...

Jeffrey L. Rudd is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Jeffrey L., 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 Jeffrey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David R. Brown is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Venture Capital Law. David R., 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 David R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John V. Kalantzis is a complex personal injury attorney whose practice spans aviation law, wrongful death, and serious, multi-jurisdictional injury cases. He represents individuals and families in high-stakes litigation involving corporate negligence and systemic failures, combining strategic advocacy with a thoughtful, client-centered approach to help them navigate life’s most difficult circumstances. As a member of the firm's nationally recognized aviation practice, John has advocated...

Susan Daley is a partner with Perkins Coie and has more than 20 years of experience in the areas of executive compensation, securities and employee benefits. She is currently President of the Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Stock Plan Professionals, Chair of the Federal Securities Law Subcommittee of the Employee Benefits Committee of the American Bar Association Section of Taxation, and a member of the BNA Pension & Benefits Advisory Board. She is a former Chair of the Ill...

Russell is a Partner at Kirkland & Ellis LLP where he has spent his entire 36+ year career. He focuses his trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution practice on patent infringement matters and disputes involving and related to technology transfer and patent license agreements. His trial practice includes jury trials, arbitrations and Section 337 proceedings before the U.S. International Trade Commission. His appellate practice concentrates on appeals in the Court of Appeals for ...

With nearly 30 years of experience working with clients that include household brands and, in particular, mid-market businesses, John is able to remain calm and focused when encountering challenging environments. He helps clients to reduce stress in service of negotiating their desired resolution. Because copyright and trademark litigation is frequently used as a competitive tool, John works to ensure efficiency and preserve client resources throughout the litigation process, including elimin...

Dennis J. Kelly is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Dennis J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dennis J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thomas G. Siracusa has been with Power Rogers LLP since 1986, representing individuals and families in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation in Chicago, Illinois, and throughout the state. His practice includes Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs , Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs , and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs . He has obtained multimillion-dollar verdicts and settlements in cases involving medical ne...

Keith A. Hebeisen is a partner at Clifford Law Offices and one of Illinois’ most respected and accomplished medical malpractice attorneys. For over four decades, he has represented individuals and families in complex medical negligence litigation, securing numerous significant and record-setting verdicts and settlements. Although Mr. Hebeisen concentrates his practice on medical malpractice litigation involving physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers, he has represented i...