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Brad Giordano is a partner in the Business Restructuring group. Brad focuses his practice on representing debtors, creditors, direct lenders, ad hoc groups, sponsors and strategic investors in all aspects of complex in-court and out-of-court corporate restructurings. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/giordano-bradley-thomas/

James D. Sloan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. James D. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized James D. Sloan 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 James D. Sloan is held by other lawyers.

Nadine Abrahams is office managing principal of the Chicago, Illinois, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She represents management in employment cases in federal and state courts and before administrative agencies. Prior to joining Jackson Lewis, Nadine was a partner with another prominent national labor and employment firm. She previously was senior counsel for the Employment Litigation Division of the City of Chicago Law Department. She has been based in Chicago her entire career and has extensi...

Jason S. Ornduff advises high net worth families, business owners, executives, professionals and celebrities on state and federal laws regarding wealth transfer to the next generation, including estate planning, estate and trust administration, and estate and gift tax issues. Jason also counsels closely-held companies on various legal issues, especially in the areas of succession planning. Jason is a past president of the Greater North Shore Estate and Financial Planning Council. He is also a...

Matthew Steinmetz focuses primarily on leveraged buyouts of public and private companies, as well as recaps and joint ventures. His experience spans a wide variety of sectors, including technology, media, healthcare, industrials and retail. His principal clients include both large cap and middle cap leveraged buyout funds, located in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to his considerable transactional work, he is a trusted advisor to a number of senior PE fund managers.

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.

Alexandra "Ali" Bartlett is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Gaming Law. Alexandra "Ali" practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Alexandra "Ali" Bartlett 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 "Ali" Bartlett is held by other lawyers.

Having served as a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Illinois and Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago, Jack George is a valued leader who possesses a deep knowledge of real estate law. Jack focuses his practice on real estate, land use, and zoning matters. He is instrumental in shaping the Chicago skyline, and has worked on numerous notable development projects consisting of complex elements such as zoning map amendments, planned development applications, an...

Amanda Robbin Rizzo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Amanda Robbin practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Robbin Rizzo 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 Amanda Robbin Rizzo is held by other lawyers.

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.