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William E. Ridgway

Chicago, IL Directions
recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Criminal Defense: White-Collar Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
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William E. Ridgway
Chicago, IL
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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

115 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

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 William E. Ridgway is held by other lawyers.

Works at
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

115 Best Lawyers awards

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Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP logo

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

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® 2027 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
  • Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Privacy and Data Security Law

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