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Marcelo Halpern is a partner with the firm's Business practice and a member of the Technology Transactions & Privacy group. Marcelo's practice focuses on transactional, strategic and corporate representation of global "FORTUNE 100" companies, start-up and emerging growth companies, as well as U.S.-based and international governments and non-profits. His experience includes structuring and negotiating technology and intellectual property-oriented strategic alliances and joint ventures; sof...

Nicole K. Mann focuses her practice on all aspects of tax and estate planning, estate and trust administration and family business planning. She also has considerable experience in estate, trust and tax litigation involving disputes between and among family members, fiduciaries and beneficiaries. Nicole is a co-chair of the Firm’s Trust & Estate Controversy group. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/mann-nicole-k/

Amanda Hollis P.C. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Amanda practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Amanda Hollis P.C. 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 Hollis P.C. is held by other lawyers.

Timothy J. Ritchey is a partner at Peck Ritchey, LLC who concentrates his practice in estate and trust litigation , elder law , and guardianship . Tim has been appointed Special Assistant Attorney General in numerous matters to represent the State’s interests in actions relating to Illinois healthcare and disability law. In 2014, Tim wrote legislation and testified as an expert before the Illinois Senate on an amendment to the Illinois Probate Act regarding elder abuse and financial exp...

Lawrence Levin primarily represents public companies, private companies and investment banks on a wide range of regulatory, transactional and general corporate matters. He is the co-head of Katten's Corporate Securities practice in Chicago. Larry primarily advises publicly traded issuers on day-to-day federal securities law disclosure and compliance matters and board corporate governance. He also represents issuers and underwriters in offerings of equity, debt, Rule 144A high-yield offerings ...

Bill has almost 40 years of experience in bankruptcy litigation. Bill is a calming and relaxed force while being a committed advocate for his clients. Bill is the senior member of Barack Ferrazzano’s Bankruptcy & Creditor Rights Group. In recent years Bill has focused his practice on representing secured debt holders and landlords in Chapter 11 cases and other insolvency proceedings. Bill has litigated a broad variety of cases in the bankruptcy courts, including stay relief, adequat...

Jeffrey Alter is the President and Managing Partner of Anesi Ozmon, Ltd., where he began his legal career as a law clerk while attending law school and has spent his career advocating for injured workers and their families. Today, he is a dedicated advocate for injured individuals throughout Illinois, concentrating his practice in workers' compensation, personal injury, police and fire pension, and Social Security disability claims. Jeffrey has successfully represented injured workers at ever...

Jeremy J. Glenn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Jeremy J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy J. Glenn 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 Jeremy J. Glenn 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...

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