William E. Ridgway

Chicago, IL Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Commercial Litigation

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Chicago.

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) Commercial Litigation

*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Chicago.

Works at

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

120 Best Lawyers awards

Biography

William E. Ridgway is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy).

William E., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Locations

Chicago, Illinois

312-407-0700

320 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606

Education

Stanford University, J.D., graduated 2006

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Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), Chicago (2026)

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America^® 2026 for work in:

Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)

Additional Areas of Practice:

Litigation - Intellectual Property
Litigation - Securities
Privacy and Data Security Law

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