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For more than 30 years, Craig Tobin has been recognized for his precedent-setting civil and criminal trial work and is nationally recognized as one of the best trial lawyers in America, regularly voted by his peers to “The Best Lawyers in America,” “Leading Lawyers” and “Leading American Lawyers.” . Throughout his career, Mr. Tobin has guided many clients through high-profile cases which attract intense media attention and have either changed or defined the...

Wes is a partner in the Corporate & Securities practice group. He provides comprehensive legal services and advice to asset managers, proprietary trading firms, single-family offices, multifamily offices, and wealth management advisors. Wes counsels them on a wide range of transactional and regulatory issues, including corporate formation, structure and succession planning, operational and administrative matters, securities, futures, and derivatives matters, brokerage and derivatives docu...

Judith “Judy” Conway is a personal injury attorney in Chicago, Illinois, with Cooney & Conway LLP. She represents individuals and families affected by serious personal injury and wrongful death, guiding clients through all stages of litigation, from the initial consultation through trial and appeal. Ms. Conway focuses her practice on asbestos-related personal injury and wrongful death cases, including mesothelioma, asbestosis, lung cancer, and other asbestos-related diseases. ...

Alexander J. Bandza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law and Environmental Law. Alexander J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Alexander J. Bandza 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 Alexander J. Bandza is held by other lawyers.

Janet Garetto is a partner in the IP group. Her practice spans the firm’s Trademarks & Copyrights, Patents and IP Litigation practice groups. Janet counsels clients on IP issues facing their brands. In addition, she counsels clients on patent protection and litigation prevention issues with a focus on chemical and mechanical technologies. Janet also serves as the Managing Partner of Nixon Peabody’s Chicago office. What do you focus on? I focus my practice on three main areas, ...

Mallory Petroli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Mallory practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Mallory Petroli 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 Mallory Petroli is held by other lawyers.

Clients are not in the business of litigation, which is why in his over 25 years of practice, Steve has developed an approach that is more akin to a business counselor who helps clients favorably resolve disputes and, when necessary, will take a tough case to trial. Steve’s clients know he will bring creative solutions to help them avoid disputes, counsel them on the risks and potential benefits of litigation when a dispute is unavoidable, and maintain the kind of professional relations...

John V. Kalantzis is a complex personal injury attorney whose practice spans aviation law, wrongful death, and serious, multi-jurisdictional injury cases. He represents individuals and families in high-stakes litigation involving corporate negligence and systemic failures, combining strategic advocacy with a thoughtful, client-centered approach to help them navigate life’s most difficult circumstances. As a member of the firm's nationally recognized aviation practice, John has advocated...

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.

Gary C. Karch advises clients on the federal income tax aspects of partnership and limited liability company transactions, including acquisitions, investments, joint ventures and restructurings. Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/karch-gary-c/