Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White-Collar
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Chicago.
Jeffrey E. Stone
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Partner at McDermott Will & Emery -- 1991 - present
Co-chairman at McDermott Will & Emery -- 2010-present
Previously, head of Trial Department and head of White Collar Criminal Defense Practice Group.
Served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois from 1986-1991 focusing on the prosecution of white-collar crime.
Co-chairman at McDermott Will & Emery -- 2010-present
Previously, head of Trial Department and head of White Collar Criminal Defense Practice Group.
Served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois from 1986-1991 focusing on the prosecution of white-collar crime.
Overview
- Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1983
- Stanford University, BA, graduated 1978
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
- American Jewish Committee - Member, Board of Governors
- Stanford University - Former National Chair, The Stanford Fund
- Stanford University - Member, Advisory Board for Overseas Studies Program
- Supreme Court Historical Society - Member, Board of Trustees
- United States District Court
- American College of Trial Lawyers - Fellow
- American Jewish Committee - Member, Board of Governors
- Stanford University - Former National Chair, The Stanford Fund
- Stanford University - Member, Advisory Board for Overseas Studies Program
- Supreme Court Historical Society - Member, Board of Trustees
- Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1983
- Stanford University, BA, graduated 1978
- United States District Court
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation, Chicago (2026)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Health Care
Special Focus:
- Complex Litigation
- Corporate Governance
- Health Care
- Large Case Litigation
- White-Collar Criminal Defense
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