Richard H. Donohue

Over the past 25 years, Brian Heidelberger has represented a multitude of the nation’s most revered brands and agencies in the marketing of their products and services. Recognized as Chicago “Lawyer of the Year” in Advertising Law by Best Lawyers and cited by Chambers USA as a “practical solutions-oriented lawyer” and an “expert in the field of advertising,” Brian is sought after by clients for his cutting-edge legal and industry knowledge, responsive...

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

Leslie Smith is a litigation partner and was a long-time member of the Firm’s Global Management Committee. She concentrates her practice in the areas of antitrust, class action, and consumer fraud litigation. The Legal 500 stated that Leslie has a ‘good strategic approach’, ‘demonstrates personal commitment to the company’s cause’ and ‘acquires and deploys the best firm talent appropriately’. Leslie is highlighted as “2017 Life Science Sta...

Jeffrey J. Bushofsky is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Jeffrey J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jeffrey J. Bushofsky since 2022. 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 Jeffrey J. Bushofsky is held by other lawyers.

Dane is a partner whose practice focuses on advising public companies and pre-IPO companies, money managers, investment entities, and their respective boards of directors on a suite of legal issues, including securities law and SEC compliance, corporate governance, strategic and capital-markets transactions, restructurings, shareholder activism and engagement, operating in international markets, high stakes litigation, executive compensation, and privacy and data protection. Learn more about ...

Tom is a Shareholder and Chairs the Patents and Intellectual Property Sections. An experienced attorney most active in patent prosecution, portfolio management and providing opinions of counsel, Tom drafts and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications; renders non-infringement, validity, patentability and inventorship opinions; drafts and interprets license, indemnification, employment and non-complete agreements; prepares and prosecutes trademark and copyright registrations; and counse...

Ken has resolved coverage issues involving an alphabet soup of insurance policies, including CGL, D&O, E&O, EPLI, PLL and WC/EL, as well as first-party property policies, crime bonds and surety bonds. He offers a deep understanding of loss-sensitive insurance programs, having litigated disputes involving workers’ compensation claim handling and deductible and retrospective premium billing. Ken also works in the trenches of product liability, professional liability and commercial...

Samuel Kim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Samuel practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Samuel Kim 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 Samuel Kim is held by other lawyers.

Nerissa Coyle McGinn is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Advertising Law. Nerissa Coyle practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Nerissa Coyle McGinn 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 Nerissa Coyle McGinn is held by other lawyers.

Kim Nemirow is a partner in the Government & Internal Investigations Group in the Chicago office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP. Kim has nearly 20 years of experience advising multi-national organizations advising clients on highly sensitive and complex matters, including U.S. DOJ and SEC investigations, internal investigations and compliance matters. She had led countless investigations for private equity, pharmaceutical, medical device, technology and other clients into potential violation...