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Barbara Mahoney is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs. Barbara, who practices law in Seattle, Washington, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Barbara is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John McIlvery is a founder and Partner of the firm. John is the chair of the firm’s Public Securities Practice group . John’s practice is focused on corporate securities, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital financing, and general corporate and business matters. John McIlvery has represented clients in a wide variety of industries and businesses, including Internet and e-commerce, apparel, medical device, semiconductor, biotech, entertainment, technology and manufacturing. He...

Rory Duggan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law and Real Estate Law. Rory, who practices law in Minneapolis, Minnesota, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rory is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen P. O'Keefe is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Stephen P., who practices law in Dayton, Ohio, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Stephen P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelly D. Simpkins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Insurance Law. Kelly D., who practices law in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelly D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Sawyer Neely is a Dallas trial lawyer. His practice is primarily focused on business and commercial litigation, but he also helps individuals to resolve significant personal disputes. Sawyer has tried cases in state and federal courts, and he has extensive experience in matters involving complex business disputes, employee and physician non-compete agreements, wrongful termination, breach of contract, fraudulent transfer, misappropriation of trade secrets, the False Claims Act, breach of fidu...

Alejandro Menchaca is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property, Litigation - Patent and Patent Law. Alejandro, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alejandro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John D. Houston II is a founding member of Houston Harbaugh. His practice is focused on healthcare, general corporate matters, and estate planning and wealth preservation.

Josephine Torrente’s practice focuses on bringing promising new drug and biological therapies through the FDA approval process. With more than 30 years of experience in the industry, Josephine provides essential regulatory insight and strategic perspective into the pursuit of aggressive objectives. Josephine advises biotech and pharmaceutical senior executives and development teams on strategic direction at critical moments in drug development, from preclinical and Phase 1 matters to co...

Alan N. Sutin is Chair of the firm's Technology, Media & Telecommunications Practice and Co-Chair of the Global Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. An experienced business lawyer focused on commercial transactions with significant intellectual property and technology issues, Alan brings a practical, business-oriented approach to advising companies as they expand their use of new leading-edge technologies. He advises clients in connection with transactions involving the develo...