Overview
CHICAGO (July 24, 2023) – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery’s Private Client Practice Group continues to be a strong market leader in the Chambers High Net Worth 2023 rankings. McDermott continues to dominate the rankings with a sole Band 1 position in USA: Nationwide Private Wealth Law category and are described as “one of the top private wealth national firms in the country and a top-tier national and international firm.” Additionally, the Firm are the sole Band 1 ranked Firm in Private Wealth Law in California (Northern) and Illinois and moved up to Band 2 in Florida: Private Wealth Law.
McDermott’s market position is further strengthened with 34 individuals ranked, including 11 in Band 1. The Firm have the most lawyers ranked nationally out of all the firms in the USA Nationwide category.
PRACTICE RANKINGS
- USA Nationwide: Private Wealth Law – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked Band 1
- USA Nationwide: Family Office & Fund Structuring – Band 1
- California (Northern): Private Wealth Law – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked Band 1
- California (Southern): Private Wealth Law – Band 1
- District of Columbia: Private Wealth Law – Band 1
- Illinois: Private Wealth Law – Band 1, the sole Firm ranked Band 1
- New York: Private Wealth Law – Band 1
- Florida: Private Wealth Law – Band 2
- London (Firms): Private Wealth Disputes – Band 3
- London (Firms): Private Wealth Law – Band 4
LAWYERS RANKED
- David Baker – Illinois (Private Wealth Disputes) – Band 1 and USA Nationwide (Private Wealth Disputes) – Band 1
- Leigh-Alexandra Basha – District of Columbia – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Robert Barton – California (Private Wealth Disputes) – Band 3
- Bobbi Bierhals – Illinois – Band 3
- Scott Bowman – District of Columbia – Band 2
- William Butler – Illinois – Band 2 and USA Nationwide – Band 2
- Katrina Crafton Fluet – California (Northern) – Band 3
- Richard Dees – Illinois – Band 2
- Elizabeth Glasgow – California (Southern) – Band 2
- Laurelle Gutierrez – California (Northern) – Band 2
- Carol Harrington – Illinois – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Ellen Harrison – District of Columbia – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 1
- David Herpe – Illinois – Band 2 and USA Nationwide – Band 2
- Nicholas Holland – London Firms (Private Wealth Disputes) – Band 1 and Foreign Expert for Canada
- Jeanette Hunter – Illinois – Up & Coming
- Neil Kawashima – Illinois – Band 3
- Elyse Kirschner – New York – Band 5
- Toni Ann Kruse – New York – Band 4
- Julie Kwon – California (Northern) – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 2
- Richard Lang – Illinois – Band 3
- Nicole Mann – Illinois (Private Wealth Disputes) – Band 1
- Carlyn McCaffrey – New York and USA Nationwide – Star Individual
- Patrick McCurry – USA Nationwide – Band 1
- Elise McGee – Illinois – Band 4
- M. Read Moore – California (Northern) – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 2
- Astrid B. Owen – London Firms – Band 4
- Jay Rivlin – New York – Band 4
- Nicole Pearl – California (Southern) – Band 1 and USA Nationwide – Band 2
- Anita Rosenbloom – New York – Band 4
- Jay Scharf – New York – Up & Coming
- Adam Sherman – Illinois – Band 3
- Michael Silva – Florida – Band 3
- Michael Sorrow – Illinois – Band 4
- Thomas Ward – USA Nationwide – Band 1
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ABOUT CHAMBERS HNW
Chambers High Net Worth is a dedicated guide that covers private wealth management work and related specialisms in key jurisdictions around the world, featuring in-depth editorial about the leading lawyers and law firms for wealthy individuals and families. Chambers HNW also features listings and information about many of the top accountancy and tax firms, private banks, wealth management firms and multi-family offices acting for high-net-worth individuals.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective solutions that propel success. More than 1,400 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.