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Maureen O'Brien is a partner in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Maureen's practice includes a broad range of employee benefits and executive compensation matters, and she has extensive experience with the M&A aspects of employee benefits and executive compensation, including strategic and private equity transactions. Maureen advises clients on the design and implementation of qualified and nonqualified retirement plans, welfare plans, Section 409A matters and equity and in...

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.

Jeremy C. Watson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Insurance Law. Jeremy C. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeremy C. Watson 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 Jeremy C. Watson is held by other lawyers.

Known for her diplomacy and practical problem-solving, Jessica Lingertat approaches each transaction with a steady, collaborative hand. Her clients—including large-scale developers entering competitive markets and construction lenders funding varied projects—value her ability to balance risk and reward, structure creative solutions, and help deals cross the finish line with minimal friction. Jessica steers financings and other transactions related to the construction, development ...

Nicholas Berg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Nicholas practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas Berg since 2021. 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 Nicholas Berg is held by other lawyers.

Stephen V. D'Amore is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Stephen V. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Stephen V. D'Amore since 2018. 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 Stephen V. D'Amore is held by other lawyers.

Conrad C. Nowak joined Corboy & Demetrio in 2023, bringing with him more than 18 years of defense litigation experience in the areas of personal injury, product liability, toxic tort, construction, aviation, trucking and commercial litigation. A former litigation partner at a national law firm, he successfully represented clients at numerous trials, mediations and arbitrations. He has harnessed that experience to better serve people and families who have suffered due to the negligence of ...

Bhavani Raveendran is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Bhavani practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Bhavani Raveendran 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 Bhavani Raveendran is held by other lawyers.

Ricardo E. Ugarte is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of International Arbitration - Commercial and International Arbitration - Governmental. Ricardo E. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Ricardo E. Ugarte since 2012. 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 Ricardo E. Ugarte is held by other lawyers.

Sergio Acosta is Co-Chair of Akerman’s White Collar Crime and Government Investigations Practice. A former federal prosecutor and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers with over 70 jury trials to his credit, he has extensive experience defending companies and individuals in criminal and regulatory proceedings, conducting internal investigations, and counseling clients on compliance programs and related issues. Sergio represents companies and individuals in regulatory, civil, a...