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Jamie Rubin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Advertising Law. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which he is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jamie is an advertising, technology and privacy lawyer who works with clients to bring their advertising, promotional and entertainment campaigns from concept to execution. Jamie’s practice covers the spectrum o...

Kevin, chair of the firm’s Intellectual Property practice, represents life sciences clients across every facet of patent law. Clients rely on Kevin to navigate the complexities of intellectual property with confidence and clarity. His practice consists of conducting technical IP due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, as well as collaboration and license agreements; comprehensive patent counseling, including global prosecution and strategic portfolio management; and product clearanc...

Adam K. Hollander is a partner in Taft's Chicago office. He is a member of the firm's Litigation Practice group and the firm's Insurance Recovery Practice group. Adam represents clients in complex civil litigation and helps insurance policyholders with coverage disputes involving first-party property, business interruption, third-party liability, professional liability, and D&O coverage. Adam's clients have included world leaders in the chemical, packaging, real estate, banking, pharmaceu...

Michael P. Kuppersmith is a partner in Holland & Knight's Chicago office. He concentrates his practice in the area of commercial real estate law, with an emphasis on the leasing, acquisition, development and disposition of office, retail, residential and industrial properties, corporate facilities work, real estate financings, including construction, bridge and permanent financings, securitized financings and multiproperty secured revolving credit facilities, workouts involving distressed...

Megan New is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Litigation - Patent. Megan practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Megan New 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 Megan New is held by other lawyers.

Brian C. Bianco is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Intellectual Property and Patent Law. Brian C. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Brian C. Bianco since 2023. 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 Brian C. Bianco is held by other lawyers.

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

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...

Ana Valenzuela is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Immigration Law. Ana practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Ana Valenzuela 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 Ana Valenzuela is held by other lawyers.

Ziemowit T. Smulkowski is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Ziemowit T. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Ziemowit T. Smulkowski 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 Ziemowit T. Smulkowski is held by other lawyers.