Diane V. Dygert

Robert G. Gerber’s practice is international in scope, where he represents various public and private companies and individuals in a wide variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint venture transactions, divestiture transactions, corporate restructurings and succession planning. Bob provides general corporate counseling whereby he regularly advises clients regarding entity formation, shareholder agreements, employment, consulti...

Ryan D. Harris is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law. Ryan D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Ryan D. Harris 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 Ryan D. Harris is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Romig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Jennifer practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jennifer Romig 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 Jennifer Romig is held by other lawyers.

Gary I. Levenstein is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Venture Capital Law. Gary I. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Gary I. Levenstein 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 Gary I. Levenstein is held by other lawyers.

Peter M. Siavelis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Patent Law. Peter M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Peter M. Siavelis 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 Peter M. Siavelis is held by other lawyers.

Kevin R. Graff is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Franchise Law. Kevin R. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin R. Graff 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 Kevin R. Graff is held by other lawyers.

Anup Sathy is an internationally recognized practitioner in matters relating to corporate restructurings, workouts and Chapter 11 reorganizations. He represents and advises companies, buyers, boards, investors and lenders in all aspects of distressed and insolvency situations and has restructured well over $100 billion of debt obligations. Described as a “phenomenal lawyer” who is “intellectually gifted” and “a great problem solver,” Anup has been selected ...

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...

Elise J. McGee advises high-net-worth individuals and business owners on all aspects of wealth-transfer planning, including estate and trust administration, leveraged wealth-transfer techniques, tax matters, cryptocurrency and QSBS planning, real estate transactions and closely held business matters. Elise has extensive experience working with owners of closely held businesses to develop governance and succession plans, and on corporate, tax and compliance matters relating to those businesses...

Serving as co-chair of the firm’s Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Practice, Joe focuses his practice exclusively on employee benefits and executive compensation and has represented some of the largest companies in the world and many prominent “C-suite” executives with respect to such matters. Clients describe him as “efficient and easy to work with,” "an incredibly skilled employee benefits attorney," and “able to help with judgment calls on am...