Eric G. Greenfield

Mike is a patent attorney who helps clients protect their complex technologies and innovations through representation on all aspects of patent law, including patent counseling, advice and prosecution, transactions, contested proceedings, and opinion preparation. He manages nationwide patent prosecution efforts for assorted technologies, overseeing similar efforts internationally, and counseling clients on the development and implementation of long-term patent portfolio strategies. He is regis...

John Hartmann is a partner in Kirkland & Ellis LLP’s litigation practice group, where he focuses on shareholder, professional liability and business litigation matters, as well as regulatory enforcement proceedings and corporate internal investigations. John has represented leading corporations, professional services firms, private investment firms, as well as their directors, officers and partners, in numerous securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, disputes over co...

Paul T. Musser is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Paul T. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Paul T. Musser 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 Paul T. Musser is held by other lawyers.

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

Caroline W. Hudson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Privacy and Data Security Law. Caroline W. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Caroline W. Hudson 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 Caroline W. Hudson is held by other lawyers.

Bryan is described by his clients as an absolutely first-class attorney with tremendous experience in virtually every real estate asset class. Through multiple real estate cycles, in good times and bad, Bryan’s experience and judgment have guided his clients to achieve their goals. Bryan has been helping institutional investors, investment advisors, public and private real estate companies, REITs and other financial institutions close their most important deals for almost 30 years. Over...

Charles A. Porretta is a Chicago, Illinois personal injury lawyer with Cooney & Conway LLP. He earned his law degree from The John Marshall Law School in 1991 and has represented individuals who suffered serious injuries as a result of negligence, as well as families pursuing wrongful death claims. Mr. Porretta focuses his practice on asbestos litigation and represents plaintiffs in mass tort and class action matters. His experience also includes product liability, aviation law, transport...

Rich Ungaretti’s practice encompasses all aspects of commercial real estate. He represents owners, developers, lenders and investors in acquisitions, sales, leasing, work outs and development. His practice includes the formation of partnerships, joint ventures and limited liability companies. My focus Real Estate Transactions Today, many real estate deals are large and complex. My work involves managing the process, structuring the transaction and leading the negotiations. Recently, I m...

Sarah Engle focuses her practice on employee benefits matters. She counsels clients regarding a variety of issues, including the design, drafting and operation of tax-qualified pension and profit sharing plans, health and welfare arrangements, and deferred compensation plans. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/engle-sarah/

Raiford Palmer is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Collaborative Law: Family Law, Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Raiford practices law in Naperville, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Raiford Palmer 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 Raiford Palmer is held by other lawyers.