Rachel G. Schwarz

A skilled negotiator and litigator, partner Michael F. Koenigsberger focuses his practice on family law- related matters. Recognized as one of Chicago’s leading lawyers in family law, he has represented hundreds of clients in complex custody and financial issues, prenuptial agreements, paternity cases and domestic relations. Particularly adept at dealing with high-asset, complex cases, Michael takes pride in working with clients through all phases of the issues they face, from litigatin...

Seth Jacobson is the leader of the banking practice in the Chicago office. He represents lenders and borrowers in connection with various types of sophisticated financing transactions in a wide variety of industries. Typical transactions include asset-based loans, leveraged term loans, other secured financings, leasing arrangements and complex intercreditor arrangements. Mr. Jacobson has extensive experience advising both borrowers and lenders in connection with secured credit facilities and ...

Emer Simic is a partner in the Intellectual Property Practice Group and focuses her practice on patent litigation and counseling in the pharmaceutical and biotech space. Emer has substantial experience successfully representing pharmaceutical and biotech companies in Hatch-Waxman and patent infringement disputes before the U.S. District Court and before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). A strategic advisor and compelling advocate, Emer partners with her clients to achieve their goals ...

Arnold G. Rubin is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants. Arnold G., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Arnold G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Edward J. Kus is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Municipal Law. Edward J., 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 Edward J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney – Jason Williams biography Jason Williams is a Chicago personal injury attorney at Smith LaCien LLP, concentrating in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice and wrongful death. He joined the firm in December 2021 after eight years as a solo practitioner, litigating cases at the trial and appellate levels on complex computer matters, medical malpractice, healthcare, antitrust and commercial work, and trusts and estates. The firm regularly confronts powerful corporatio...

Peter M. Siavelis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Peter M., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Anthony J. Burba is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Health Care Law. Anthony J., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Barry A. Hartstein has earned a national reputation for a career that includes more than 30 years of counseling and representing employers in a broad range of labor and employment matters. He is a frequent writer, commentator and lecturer on workplace issues. He also has extensive experience as a litigator and has defended employers nationwide in individual and class action claims and wage and hour collective actions. He has particular expertise dealing with the EEOC on both a local and natio...

Craig Annunziata is the managing partner of the Chicago office and a partner in the Tampa office. He represents management in employment-related disputes. The majority of his practice is before federal and state courts and alternative dispute forums throughout the United States. He also defends management against charges filed with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and related state agencies. A significant portion of his practice is devoted to counseling management, prio...