Sari M. Alamuddin

As a commercial litigator and counselor with more than 20 years of experience, Matt brings a creative, pragmatic, and efficient approach to helping clients resolve complex legal and business problems. Matt is co-chair of the firm’s Litigation Group. He has significant, first-chair trial experience in a wide variety of business disputes. He regularly represents clients in matters involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, non-competes, and post-closing disputes. Matt ...

Steven J. Pearlman is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Steven J. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Steven J. Pearlman since 2020. 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 Steven J. Pearlman is held by other lawyers.

Stephanie S. McCann focuses her practice on corporate finance. She represents private equity groups, commercial lending institutions and major public and private companies in connection with the structuring, negotiation and documentation of domestic and international secured and unsecured financing transactions, including senior, mezzanine and subordinated debt transactions, acquisition financings, recapitalizations, loan workouts and restructurings. Stephanie is the chair of the Firm’s...

Jillian S. Cole is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Jillian S. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Jillian S. Cole 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 Jillian S. Cole is held by other lawyers.

William E. Ridgway is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy). William E. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized William E. Ridgway 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 Willi...

Mark E. Schmidtke represents clients in ERISA and Non-ERISA employee benefits matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States for nearly 30 years. He has been lead or co-lead counsel in ERISA litigation matters pending in the courts of 49 states. He has argued appeals in the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Circuits, as well as the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Minnesota Suprem...

Andrew M. Alul is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Andrew M. practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew M. Alul since 2020. 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 Andrew M. Alul is held by other lawyers.

Mallory Petroli is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships). Mallory practices law in Chicago, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Mallory Petroli 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 Mallory Petroli is held by other lawyers.

As a corporate attorney working with clients ranging from start-up entrepreneurs to institutional investors and established companies, Jeremy takes a collaborative, client-focused approach to helping clients understand legal and business risks and offers practical guidance to help them achieve their strategic objectives. Jeremy concentrates his practice on counseling investors (including private equity and venture capital funds and angel investors) in connection with their debt and equity inv...

Michael R. Friedberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Michael R. practices law in Lake Forest, Illinois Best Lawyers has recognized Michael R. Friedberg since 2013. 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 Michael R. Friedberg is held by other lawyers.