Ira J. Coleman | People | McDermott

Überblick


Ira Coleman is the chairman of McDermott Will & Schulte. Since assuming this role, Ira has guided the firm through a bold strategic transformation anchored in the mantra Always Better and centered on the principles of being indispensable to clients, driving exceptional performance, and fostering a vibrant, happy culture.

Under Ira’s leadership, the firm has achieved an unmatched upward trajectory among Am Law 100 firms – attracting top-tier talent, broadening its global reach, and strengthening key practices. In 2025, he led the groundbreaking merger with Schulte Roth & Zabel. This landmark deal united two elite firms to form McDermott Will & Schulte, a new powerhouse in Big Law that exemplifies innovation and strategic growth, and redefines what it means to be a modern, elite firm.

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Auszeichnungen


  • Forbes, America’s Best-In-State Lawyer, 2025
  • The American Lawyer, Managing Partner of the Year, 2024
  • Financial Times, Most Innovative Law Firm Leader, 2021
  • Daily Business Review, Distinguished Leaders, 2021
  • Chambers USA, Band 1 in Healthcare, 2007-2025

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Mitgliedschaften


  • Healthcare Private Equity Association (HCPEA), general counsel
  • American Bar Association

Qualifikation


Education
University of Miami School of Law, LLM, 1987
Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, JD, 1986
State University of New York Albany, BA, 1983

Admissions
Florida
District of Columbia

Languages
English