George P. Apostolides

As a commercial litigator and counselor with more than 20 years of experience, Matt brings a creative, pragmatic, and efficient approach to helping clients resolve complex legal and business problems. Matt is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Group. He has significant, first-chair trial experience in a wide variety of business disputes. He regularly represents clients in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, non-competes, and post-closing disputes. Matt ...

Lisa G. Esayian is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Insurance. Lisa G. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Lisa G. Esayian 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 Lisa G. Esayian is held by other lawyers.

Barry A. Hartstein has earned a national reputation for a career that includes more than 30 years of counseling and representing employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters. He is a frequent writer, commentator and lecturer on workplace issues. He also has extensive experience as a litigator and has defended employers nationwide in individual and class action claims and wage and hour collective actions. He has particular expertise dealing with the EEOC on both a local and natio...

Laura Balson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Laura practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Balson since 2024. 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 Laura Balson is held by other lawyers.

Douglas Masters litigates and counsels clients primarily in the areas of intellectual property, advertising and unfair competition. He helps brand owners, sports leagues, athletes and advertisers protect and leverage their branding, marketing and other IP assets. Notably, he has worked with the National Collegiate Athletic Association for nearly 20 years on brand protection strategy, helping strengthen the organization’s ability to support college athletics. Doug has counseled major cor...

A well known and highly respected Chicago attorney, Paul L. Feinstein has practiced matrimonial and appellate law since 1980, having obtained his JD degree from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He became a fellow of the prestigious American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in 1991. He was admitted to the Appellate Lawyers Association in 2010. He is licensed to practice in Illinois and Georgia, as well as the United States Supreme Court. He has written about numerous matrimonial law subject...

Phillip L. Durham is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Aviation Law and Banking and Finance Law. Phillip L. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Phillip L. Durham 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 Phillip L. Durham is held by other lawyers.

Mark D. Pollack is a partner in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings and is based in the firm’s Chicago office. He also serves as the Firm’s General Counsel. Mr. Pollack concentrates his practice in the areas of white-collar criminal defense, complex commercial litigation, internal corporate investigations, and compliance counseling. He has extensive experience in counseling and defending corporations, boards of directors, and executive officers in relation to a broad range of...

David Brown is the managing partner of the Chicago office, and concentrates his practice on securities, mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital and general business counseling. He works with a diverse group of domestic and foreign clients, ranging from startups to middle-market enterprises and large public companies, often with a technology, big data or renewable energy focus. He is recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Venture Capital Law. Best Lawyers has reco...

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...