Overview
CHICAGO – AUGUST 18, 2023 – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is delighted to announce recognition of 213 McDermott lawyers in The Best Lawyers in America®. Additionally, 135 were named to The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, which recognizes next generation lawyers for professional excellence. These recognitions are based on peer nominations and votes.
The Firm continues to rank among the top 25 firms in the US with the most lawyers recognized. Overall, McDermott lawyer recognitions increased by 18% this year, with a noteworthy rise in number of next generation lawyers.
Additionally, eight of our lawyers were awarded “Lawyer of the Year,” — a distinguished recognition bestowed on individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback within a specific practice area and region. Recipients include:
- Denise Burke – Healthcare Law, Memphis
- Sarah Chapin Columbia – Litigation – Intellectual Property, Boston
- Robert J. Cordy – Appellate Practice, Boston
- Ashley M. Fischer – Healthcare Law, Chicago
- William Gaede – Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, San Jose
- Paul F. Lawrence – Healthcare Law, Los Angeles
- Todd S. McClelland – IT Outsourcing Law, Atlanta
- Eric P. Zimmerman – Healthcare Law, Washington, DC
View the full The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 rankings list.
ABOUT BEST LAWYERS
Best Lawyers is a peer-review publisher within the legal industry. Their recognition program is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as an honor, conferred on a lawyer by their peers. Lists are compiled through surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate industry colleagues. Lawyers must maintain those votes in subsequent polls to remain in each edition.
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.
