January 20, 2026 – International law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has been recognized by Law360 as a 2025 Practice Group of the Year in Healthcare, Benefits, and Sports and Betting – underscoring the firm’s strength across highly regulated and rapidly evolving industries.

Named Practice Group of the Year for the ninth time, McDermott’s Health team continues to advise clients on the full spectrum of industry needs, including transformative transactions, multifaceted restructurings, cutting-edge digital health and AI integrations, private equity investments, medical technology expansions, and precedent-shaping litigation.

The firm’s Employee Benefits practice brings deep industry experience, representing employers across many critical sectors – from manufacturing and financial services to health care, education, and construction. The team is a destination practice for strategic guidance on benefits, executive compensation, and regulatory matters.

Covering all major professional leagues as well as emerging markets, McDermott’s Sports practice delivers comprehensive legal and business solutions, helping clients navigate high-value transactions, complex disputes, and evolving regulatory frameworks.

Law360 publishes several award series throughout the year, including those that highlight top-performing lawyers and practice groups. The 2025 Practice Groups of the Year rose to the top of hundreds of submissions from leading law firms across the country.

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Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,750+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.