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== Key People ==
== Key People ==
There are 238 <ref name="partners">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/FirmProfile.aspx?fid=2605&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/FirmProfile.aspx?fid=2605&ssid=32533]</ref> partners at Schiff Hardin. Among the more notable partners are:
There are 238 <ref name="partners">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-32533 Chambers and Partners FirmProfile]</ref> partners at Schiff Hardin. Among the more notable partners are:


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ThomasWAbendroth.htm Thomas W. Abendroth]''' — Named by ''Worth'' magazine as one of the Top 100 Attorneys for estate planning and wealth preservation in 2007. <ref name="worth2007">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_111307.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_111307.htm]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ThomasWAbendroth.htm Thomas W. Abendroth]''' — Named by ''Worth'' magazine as one of the Top 100 Attorneys for estate planning and wealth preservation in 2007. <ref name="worth2007">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_111307.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_111307.htm]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/EricLBarnum.htm Eric L. Barnum]''' — One of the top labor and employment lawyers in Georgia, as ranked by ''Chambers &amp; Partners''. <ref name="barnum">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=476190&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=476190&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/EricLBarnum.htm Eric L. Barnum]''' — One of the top labor and employment lawyers in Georgia, as ranked by ''Chambers &amp; Partners''. <ref name="barnum">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/77432-33241/476190 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/StephenJBonebrake.htm Stephen J Bonebrake]''' — One of the top environmental litigation attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="bonebrake">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=330179&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=330179&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/StephenJBonebrake.htm Stephen J Bonebrake]''' — One of the top environmental litigation attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="bonebrake">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/330179 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/MaxGBrittainJr.htm Max G. Brittain Jr.]''' — One of the top labor and employment lawyers in Illinois, as ranked by ''Chambers &amp; Partners''. <ref name="brittain">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/PersonProfile.aspx?CPK=148340&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/PersonProfile.aspx?CPK=148340&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/MaxGBrittainJr.htm Max G. Brittain Jr.]''' — One of the top labor and employment lawyers in Illinois, as ranked by ''Chambers &amp; Partners''. <ref name="brittain">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/148340 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/AntonySBurt.htm Antony S. Burt]''' — Highly regarded commercial litigation attorney, ranked among the top reinsurance litigation attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="burt">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=239101&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=239101&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/AntonySBurt.htm Antony S. Burt]''' — Highly regarded commercial litigation attorney, ranked among the top reinsurance litigation attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="burt">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/239101 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ReneeCipriano.htm Renee Cipriano]''' — A former Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency <ref name="cipriano">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ReneeCipriano.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/ReneeCipriano.htm]</ref> and one of the top-ranked environmental attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="cipriano2">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=329172&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=329172&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ReneeCipriano.htm Renee Cipriano]''' — A former Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency <ref name="cipriano">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ReneeCipriano.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/ReneeCipriano.htm]</ref> and one of the top-ranked environmental attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="cipriano2">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/329172 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaDondanville.htm Patricia Dondanville]''' — One of the top-ranked attorneys in Illinois for Energy and Natural Resources law. <ref name="dondanville">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=223064&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=223064&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaDondanville.htm Patricia Dondanville]''' — One of the top-ranked attorneys in Illinois for Energy and Natural Resources law. <ref name="dondanville">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/223064 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/StephenJDragich.htm Stephen J. Dragich]''' — Leader of Schiff Hardin's Corporate and Securities group, he is one of the top ranked corporate/M&amp;A attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="dragich">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=272683&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=272683&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/StephenJDragich.htm Stephen J. Dragich]''' — Leader of Schiff Hardin's Corporate and Securities group, he is one of the top ranked corporate/M&amp;A attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="dragich">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/272683 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/MarkCFriedlander.htm Mark C. Friedlander]''' — Well known for his work with [http://www.schiffhardin.com/design-build/ Designer-Led Design-Build] projects in the Construction industry. Ranked as one of the top Construction attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="friedlander">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=159433&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=159433&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/MarkCFriedlander.htm Mark C. Friedlander]''' — Well known for his work with [http://www.schiffhardin.com/design-build/ Designer-Led Design-Build] projects in the Construction industry. Ranked as one of the top Construction attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="friedlander">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/159433 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/DavidRHodgman.htm David R. Hodgman]''' — Hodgeman was named by ''Worth'' magazine as one of the Top 100 Attorneys for estate planning and wealth preservation in 2006 and 2008. <ref name="hodgman">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_121708.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_121708.htm]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/DavidRHodgman.htm David R. Hodgman]''' — Hodgeman was named by ''Worth'' magazine as one of the Top 100 Attorneys for estate planning and wealth preservation in 2006 and 2008. <ref name="hodgman">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_121708.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_121708.htm]</ref>
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'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaBrownHolmes.htm Patricia Brown Holmes]''' — Holmes currently serves as chair of [http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=7680 Governor Patrick Quinn's Cemetery Oversight Task Force] that is responsible for recommending new laws that could prevent another cemetery debacle from happening again. <ref name="holmes">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_071709.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_071709.htm]</ref> <ref name="holmes2">[http://www.chicagodefender.com/article-5958-cemetery-task-force-led-by-south-side-native.html http://www.chicagodefender.com/article-5958-cemetery-task-force-led-by-south-side-native.html]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaBrownHolmes.htm Patricia Brown Holmes]''' — Holmes currently serves as chair of [http://www.illinois.gov/PressReleases/ShowPressRelease.cfm?SubjectID=2&RecNum=7680 Governor Patrick Quinn's Cemetery Oversight Task Force] that is responsible for recommending new laws that could prevent another cemetery debacle from happening again. <ref name="holmes">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_071709.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_071709.htm]</ref> <ref name="holmes2">[http://www.chicagodefender.com/article-5958-cemetery-task-force-led-by-south-side-native.html http://www.chicagodefender.com/article-5958-cemetery-task-force-led-by-south-side-native.html]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/HowardLKramer.htm Howard L. Kramer]''' — Leader of the firm's Securities and Futures Regulation group, Kramer is one of the top financial services regulation lawyers in the country. <ref name="kramer">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=282205&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=282205&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/HowardLKramer.htm Howard L. Kramer]''' — Leader of the firm's Securities and Futures Regulation group, Kramer is one of the top financial services regulation lawyers in the country. <ref name="kramer">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/64415-33241/282205 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/DennisGLaGory.htm Dennis G. LaGory]''' — One of the top reinsurance litigation attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="lagory">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=383358&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=383358&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/DennisGLaGory.htm Dennis G. LaGory]''' — One of the top reinsurance litigation attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="lagory">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/383358 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PaulMLurie.htm Paul M. Lurie]''' — One of the top construction attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="lurie">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=159747&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=159747&ssid=32533]</ref> Lurie is also well known for his work in alternative dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation. <ref name="lurie2">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_110808.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_110808.htm]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PaulMLurie.htm Paul M. Lurie]''' — One of the top construction attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="lurie">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/159747 Chambers and Partners]</ref> Lurie is also well known for his work in alternative dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation. <ref name="lurie2">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_110808.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_110808.htm]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PaulaJMorency.htm Paula J. Morency]''' — Nationally ranked by ''Chambers &amp; Partners'' for her work in franchising law. <ref name="morency">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=323898&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=323898&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PaulaJMorency.htm Paula J. Morency]''' — Nationally ranked by ''Chambers &amp; Partners'' for her work in franchising law. <ref name="morency">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/323898 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RalphAMorris.htm Ralph A. Morris]''' — One of the top labor and employment law attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="morris">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=195865&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=195865&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RalphAMorris.htm Ralph A. Morris]''' — One of the top labor and employment law attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="morris">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/195865 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ScottEPickens.htm Scott E. Pickens]''' — A highly regarded finance attorney, member of the executive committee and former managing partner of the firm. <ref name="pickens">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=32946&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=32946&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/ScottEPickens.htm Scott E. Pickens]''' — A highly regarded finance attorney, member of the executive committee and former managing partner of the firm. <ref name="pickens">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/32946 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RobertHRiley.htm Robert H. Riley]''' — Current chairman and named by ''Crain's Chicago Business'' to their "Who's Who in Chicago Business" list. <ref name="riley">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RobertHRiley.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/RobertHRiley.htm]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RobertHRiley.htm Robert H. Riley]''' — Current chairman and named by ''Crain's Chicago Business'' to their "Who's Who in Chicago Business" list. <ref name="riley">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RobertHRiley.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/RobertHRiley.htm]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/KennethMRoberts.htm Kenneth M. Roberts]''' — Ranked one of the top construction attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="roberts">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=197018&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=197018&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/KennethMRoberts.htm Kenneth M. Roberts]''' — Ranked one of the top construction attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="roberts">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/197018 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RonaldSSafer.htm Ronald S. Safer]''' — A former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois and the firm's current managing partner. <ref name="safer">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RonaldSSafer.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/RonaldSSafer.htm]</ref> Ranked one of the top litigators and top white collar crime attorneys in Illinois.<ref name="safer2">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=223052&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=223052&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RonaldSSafer.htm Ronald S. Safer]''' — A former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois and the firm's current managing partner. <ref name="safer">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/RonaldSSafer.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/RonaldSSafer.htm]</ref> Ranked one of the top litigators and top white collar crime attorneys in Illinois.<ref name="safer2">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/223052 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/LeahWardSears.htm Leah Ward Sears]''' — The Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice will join the firm in its Atlanta office as a partner on October 15, 2009, following her retirement from the Georgia high court. <ref name="sears">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_051309.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_051309.htm]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/LeahWardSears.htm Leah Ward Sears]''' — The Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice will join the firm in its Atlanta office as a partner on October 15, 2009, following her retirement from the Georgia high court. <ref name="sears">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_051309.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_051309.htm]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaCostelloSlovak.htm Patricia Costello Slovak]''' — A recent Past Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Labor and Employment Law <ref name="slovak">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaCostelloSlovak.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaCostelloSlovak.htm]</ref>, she is one of the top-ranked labor and employment attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="slovak2">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=148342&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=148342&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaCostelloSlovak.htm Patricia Costello Slovak]''' — A recent Past Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Labor and Employment Law <ref name="slovak">[http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaCostelloSlovak.htm http://www.schiffhardin.com/PatriciaCostelloSlovak.htm]</ref>, she is one of the top-ranked labor and employment attorneys in Illinois. <ref name="slovak2">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/148342 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/DavidMSpector.htm David Spector]''' — Ranked as one of the top reinsurance attorneys in Illinois by ''Chambers &amp; Partners''. <ref name="spector">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=160647&ssid=32533 http://www.chambersandpartners.com/personprofile.aspx?cpk=160647&ssid=32533]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/DavidMSpector.htm David Spector]''' — Ranked as one of the top reinsurance attorneys in Illinois by ''Chambers &amp; Partners''. <ref name="spector">[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241/160647 Chambers and Partners]</ref>


'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/BruceAWagman.htm Bruce A. Wagman]''' — Wagman is a pioneer in the field of [[animal law]], widely known for his work with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). <ref name="wagman">[http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=582 http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=582]</ref>
'''[http://www.schiffhardin.com/BruceAWagman.htm Bruce A. Wagman]''' — Wagman is a pioneer in the field of [[animal law]], widely known for his work with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). <ref name="wagman">[http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=582 http://www.aldf.org/article.php?id=582]</ref>
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*[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_111307.htm Worth Magazine's Top 100 Attorneys List Honors Schiff Hardin LLP Partners Thomas W. Abendroth and John D. Dadakis]
*[http://www.schiffhardin.com/news_111307.htm Worth Magazine's Top 100 Attorneys List Honors Schiff Hardin LLP Partners Thomas W. Abendroth and John D. Dadakis]
*[http://www.aldf.org/content/saldf.php?pid=199 Schiff Hardin Attorneys Obtain Injunction Against the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Failure to Enforce Prohibitions on the Gassing of Dogs and Cats]
*[http://www.aldf.org/content/saldf.php?pid=199 Schiff Hardin Attorneys Obtain Injunction Against the Georgia Department of Agriculture's Failure to Enforce Prohibitions on the Gassing of Dogs and Cats]
*[http://www.chambersandpartners.com/USA/Firms/2605-33241 Chambers and Partners Firm Profile]

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Schiff Hardin LLP
Schiff Hardin LLP
Headquarters Chicago
No. of offices7
No. of attorneys400
Major practice areasGeneral practice
Revenue$231M [1]
Date founded1864 (Chicago)
Founders[Charles Hitchcock and Charles Dupee]
Company typeLimited Liability Partnership
Websitewww.schiffhardin.com

Schiff Hardin LLP is a national law firm with nearly 400 attorneys practicing out of seven offices nationwide — Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Lake Forest, New York, San Francisco and Washington, DC.

Key People

There are 238 [2] partners at Schiff Hardin. Among the more notable partners are:

Thomas W. Abendroth — Named by Worth magazine as one of the Top 100 Attorneys for estate planning and wealth preservation in 2007. [3]

Eric L. Barnum — One of the top labor and employment lawyers in Georgia, as ranked by Chambers & Partners. [4]

Stephen J Bonebrake — One of the top environmental litigation attorneys in Illinois. [5]

Max G. Brittain Jr. — One of the top labor and employment lawyers in Illinois, as ranked by Chambers & Partners. [6]

Antony S. Burt — Highly regarded commercial litigation attorney, ranked among the top reinsurance litigation attorneys in Illinois. [7]

Renee Cipriano — A former Director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency [8] and one of the top-ranked environmental attorneys in Illinois. [9]

Patricia Dondanville — One of the top-ranked attorneys in Illinois for Energy and Natural Resources law. [10]

Stephen J. Dragich — Leader of Schiff Hardin's Corporate and Securities group, he is one of the top ranked corporate/M&A attorneys in Illinois. [11]

Mark C. Friedlander — Well known for his work with Designer-Led Design-Build projects in the Construction industry. Ranked as one of the top Construction attorneys in Illinois. [12]

David R. Hodgman — Hodgeman was named by Worth magazine as one of the Top 100 Attorneys for estate planning and wealth preservation in 2006 and 2008. [13]

Patricia Brown Holmes — Holmes currently serves as chair of Governor Patrick Quinn's Cemetery Oversight Task Force that is responsible for recommending new laws that could prevent another cemetery debacle from happening again. [14] [15]

Howard L. Kramer — Leader of the firm's Securities and Futures Regulation group, Kramer is one of the top financial services regulation lawyers in the country. [16]

Dennis G. LaGory — One of the top reinsurance litigation attorneys in Illinois. [17]

Paul M. Lurie — One of the top construction attorneys in Illinois. [18] Lurie is also well known for his work in alternative dispute resolution, arbitration and mediation. [19]

Paula J. Morency — Nationally ranked by Chambers & Partners for her work in franchising law. [20]

Ralph A. Morris — One of the top labor and employment law attorneys in Illinois. [21]

Scott E. Pickens — A highly regarded finance attorney, member of the executive committee and former managing partner of the firm. [22]

Robert H. Riley — Current chairman and named by Crain's Chicago Business to their "Who's Who in Chicago Business" list. [23]

Kenneth M. Roberts — Ranked one of the top construction attorneys in Illinois. [24]

Ronald S. Safer — A former Assistant U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of Illinois and the firm's current managing partner. [25] Ranked one of the top litigators and top white collar crime attorneys in Illinois.[26]

Leah Ward Sears — The Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice will join the firm in its Atlanta office as a partner on October 15, 2009, following her retirement from the Georgia high court. [27]

Patricia Costello Slovak — A recent Past Chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Section of Labor and Employment Law [28], she is one of the top-ranked labor and employment attorneys in Illinois. [29]

David Spector — Ranked as one of the top reinsurance attorneys in Illinois by Chambers & Partners. [30]

Bruce A. Wagman — Wagman is a pioneer in the field of animal law, widely known for his work with the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF). [31]

Notable Deals and Cases

United States of America v. Conrad M. Black et al. — The firm represented Mark S. Kipnis, the former general counsel of Hollinger International, Inc., in this highly publicized trial. [32]

People v. Harper — Schiff Hardin represented Julie Rae Harper, a woman wrongfully convicted and imprisoned for the murder of her young son, at her retrial. This case generated considerable media attention after ABC-TV's 20/20 program ran a show about the case. [33]

Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Woodley — In a case that has received nationwide attention, the Animal Legal Defense Fund (ALDF), represented by Schiff Hardin's Animal Law practice attorneys and North Carolina counsel, obtained a full and final judgment in Animal Legal Defense Fund v. Woodley in a case involving animal hoarding. [34]

Notable Clients

The firm has long-term relationships serving the Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago Board Options Exchange, NiSource Inc. and Newell Rubbermaid Inc. [35] Other notable clients include Emaar Properties, Wittur Inc., Laidlaw International, Inc., The Thermos Company, Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc., Geneva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Novartis Corp., Michael Jordan, CenterPoint Properties Trust, Dorel Industries Inc., AT&T Wireless Services, Inc., Owens-Illinois, Inc., Eastman Kodak Company, Lek Pharmaceuticals, Bunn-O-Matic Corporation and Sanford.

Practice Areas

Antitrust and Trade Regulation Private Companies
Class Action Litigation Private Equity and Venture Capital
Construction Product Liability
Corporate and Securities Public Companies
Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation Public Finance
Energy and Public Utilities Public Law
Environmental Real Estate
Finance Reinsurance and Insurance
Financial Institutions Restructuring, Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Intellectual Property Securities and Futures Regulation
International Sustainable Energy and Climate Change
Labor and Employment Tax
Litigation Telecommunications
Private Clients, Trusts and Estates White Collar Crime and Corporate Compliance

History

The firm was founded as Hitchcock & Dupee and in its early years represented the Chicago City Railway Company and Chicago Transit Authority. In 1889, Hitchcock & Dupee gained Northern Trust as a client; today the company still turns to Schiff Hardin for all matters of legal advice. The firm acquired its current name in 2004. [35]

Schiff Hardin opened a Washington, D.C. office in 1977. Offices in New York City (1991) and Atlanta (2003) followed. In 2007, the firm merged with Morgenstein & Jubelirer to open a San Francisco office; it also opened a Boston office that year.

References

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