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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce that Ira Coleman, Ken Marlow, and Sarah Chapin Columbia have been named to the inaugural list of America’s Best-In-State Lawyers by Forbes.
This new recognition series honors top private practice lawyers across all 50 states who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, leadership, and peer respect within their legal specialties. As with all such Forbes lists, it is based on a rigorous, multi-stage process of editorial research and analysis.
Ira Coleman, Chairman of McDermott, has led the Firm since 2017 with a bold strategic vision centered on client service, performance excellence, and a vibrant, collaborative culture—captured in the Firm’s “Always Better” mantra. Under his leadership, McDermott has achieved industry-leading growth, attracted top talent and expanded strategic service capabilities. Ira continues to actively practice law, advising healthcare clients—particularly private equity firms—on high-stakes M&A and regulatory matters. He also serves as General Counsel to the Healthcare Private Equity Association (HCPEA).
Ken Marlow, a partner in McDermott’s Nashville office, is known as a go-to transactional advisor in the healthcare industry. During his three-decade career, he has worked with hospitals, health systems and other healthcare providers, and healthcare investors to structure and execute their most complex transactions. Ken’s nationwide practice is anchored in Nashville—the heart of the U.S. healthcare industry—where his deep local roots and extensive network uniquely position him to connect clients with the right partners to achieve their strategic goals.
Sarah Chapin Columbia, a partner in McDermott’s Boston office, is a nationally respected trial lawyer and a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Over the last dozen years, she has led 17 high-stakes intellectual property trials—including 11 jury and six bench trials—across key federal jurisdictions. Sarah counsels clients on IP strategy, litigation risk, and positioning, and plays a critical role in complex transactions where intellectual property assets are central to deal success.
Read more about the America’s Best-In-State Lawyers list here.
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