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William E. Ridgway

Chicago, IL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

133 Best Lawyers awards

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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.

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.

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

133 Best Lawyers awards

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP logo

Overview

  • Stanford University, J.D., graduated 2006
  • Stanford University, J.D., graduated 2006

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

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