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Known both as a gifted leader and a consummate team player, Joe Cancila is a highly regarded, experienced, and tenacious litigator who has dedicated his career to defending clients in complex commercial class actions. He is a creative strategist, thorough investigator, and effective communicator—all qualities that make him a worthy adversary in and out of the courtroom. And as the leader of many practice teams, he has mastered the art of working collaboratively with co-counsel to best a...

Bill is a litigator who manages employment‑related disputes before federal and state courts and administrative agencies throughout the country. As the former chair of the firm’s Labor & Employment practice group, he brings deep leadership experience and serves as a strategic partner to companies and executives across the broad spectrum of critical business and employment matters that impact their operations. Bill’s litigation practice encompasses the full spectrum of employmen...

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.

Conrad C. Nowak joined Corboy & Demetrio in 2023, bringing with him more than 18 years of defense litigation experience in the areas of personal injury, product liability, toxic tort, construction, aviation, trucking and commercial litigation. A former litigation partner at a national law firm, he successfully represented clients at numerous trials, mediations and arbitrations. He has harnessed that experience to better serve people and families who have suffered due to the negligence of ...

Susan is a partner in the Private Wealth Services practice group. Susan focuses her practice on sophisticated estate planning for business owners, wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs. She helps her clients transfer wealth to younger generations to achieve tax efficiencies as well as protection for beneficiaries and counsels her clients in connection with complex intrafamily issues that wealthy families often face. In addition to helping clients structure their estate plans, Susan advises cl...

Kirsten Milton is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kirsten practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Kirsten Milton since 2023. 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 Kirsten Milton is held by other lawyers.

Jeffrey A. Hechtman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Jeffrey A. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey A. Hechtman 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 Jeffrey A. Hechtman is held by other lawyers.

With over 25 years of experience in the real estate industry, Linsey Cohen has navigated every corner of the field—from retail and office spaces to multifamily developments. Clients value Linsey for her deep knowledge of the real estate landscape and her proven ability to navigate complex transactions. Her impressive client portfolio includes investors and corporations with property interests spanning the United States. Linsey brings tireless business savvy to every deal, keeping transa...

Michael T. Fishman is Co-Chair of the firm's Chicago Real Estate Practice who focuses his practice on real estate, real estate finance, private equity and real estate fund formation. His clients include institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs and financial institutions. Michael has worked to form domestic and cross-border real estate funds and joint ventures, and regularly represents lenders on real estate projects throughout the United St...

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