Steven Blonder of Much Shelist, P.C. is a distinguished trial lawyer with extensive experience across a diverse range of industries, including gaming, consumer packaged goods, financial services, insurance, and real estate. He represents major clients, such as Barilla and Vitafoods, and regularly handles high-stakes cases.

Shayna Cook at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP excels in high-stakes litigation, recently securing defense verdicts for GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Bayer Monsanto. Her strategic jury approach and trial expertise make her a highly respected figure, having led numerous high-profile and high-value trials. Cook’s notable victories include a unanimous defense verdict for Bayer Monsanto in a Missouri Roundup trial, a swift win in a Philadelphia Roundup case, and a complete defense victory for GSK in a Zantac products-liability trial in Illinois.

Leonard Gail, a founding partner at Massey & Gail LLP, is a seasoned litigator with previous experience as Deputy General Counsel at Bank One. Gail currently represents major clients such as JPMorgan and Unite Here Health. Recently, Gail defended JPMorgan in a $170m embezzlement claim and handles class actions for Unite Here Health, including a case challenging administrative expenses in a multi-employer health plan.

Tarek Ismail, a founding partner at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, stands as a senior leader in Chicago’s commercial disputes space, having successfully led major cases for industry giants such as 3M, GSK, and Bayer. Renowned for his expertise in case strategy, Ismail is involved in a wide range of cases, specialising in product liability litigation and antitrust class actions.

Paul Berks, a distinguished partner at Massey & Gail LLP, is a leading legal strategist in high-stakes litigation. Representing major clients like Walmart, JPMorgan Chase, and BluSky Restoration, he navigates complex commercial disputes with precision. Berks' recent successes, including precedent-setting tax litigation and class action defenses, solidify his reputation as a formidable advocate. His expertise continues to shape legal landscapes, delivering impactful results for clients nationwide.

Lynn Murray, co-chair of the antitrust practice at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, excels in high-profile, complex litigation. Representing major clients such as Simmons Foods, DeLaval, and Zurich, Murray handles multi-million to billion-dollar cases, including defending against substantial antitrust claims and high-stakes insurance coverage disputes.

Daniel Rosenberg, a seasoned litigator at Much Shelist, P.C. with previous general counsel experience, specializes in construction disputes, representing major firms like McHugh Construction. Combining trial expertise with strong capabilities in other forms of dispute resolution, Rosenberg also stands out for his focus on business strategy both before and during litigation.

Ian Fisher at Taft, Stettinius & Hollister LLP represents clients from startups to Fortune 100 companies in complex commercial litigation, including real estate, privacy, trade secrets, and business torts. Fisher excels in defending class actions, managing multidistrict litigation, and navigating regulatory compliance. Fisher’s expertise also covers TCPA, BIPA, insurance claims, and restrictive covenants.

Robert Lang at Thompson Coburn LLP specializes in business litigation across various industries. His recent work includes representing a high-profile player in a landmark NCAA case, DuPage Graue Mill Corporation in a museum dispute, and VeroBlue Farms USA, Inc. in a major fraud case. Lang is recognized for his expertise in handling complex commercial disputes and high-stakes litigation in sports, healthcare, agriculture, and more.

Jason Rosenthal, chair of Much Shelist, P.C.'s litigation department, brings a wealth of experience, specialising in high-profile insurance coverage disputes. Known for representing corporations on the policyholder side, he expertly navigates complex cases, including multimillion-dollar Biometric Privacy Act settlements.

David Schoenfeld, a key member of the team at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, focuses on insurance-related litigation for major clients like Medtronic and Liberty Mutual. Handling disputes involving multi-million-dollar claims, Schoenfeld manages complex insurance issues with notable expertise in high-stakes cases, such as Medtronic’s environmental liability and Zurich’s coverage for Purdue Pharma.

Laura Sexton, an emerging leader at Goldman Ismail Tomaselli Brennan & Baum LLP, plays a key role in high-profile cases for clients like Lafarge North America and Medtronic. Sexton excels in depositions and defending complex litigation, managing significant matters such as antitrust claims and product-liability actions and enjoying a high rate of success.

Matthew Sitzer at Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP, focuses on insurance-related litigation for major clients like Medtronic and Liberty Mutual. Handling disputes involving multi-million-dollar claims, Schoenfeld manages complex insurance issues with notable expertise in high-stakes cases.

Tina Bird at Thompson Coburn LLP has extensive experience representing major clients in business, construction, and real estate. Bird advises on contract negotiations, dispute resolution, and litigation for developers, contractors, and architects, with a successful record across on major projects and multi-million dollar claims involving construction defects and zoning rights.

Joe McCullough IV at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP is a leading figure in insurance and reinsurance litigation. He achieved a billion-dollar arbitration victory for Employers Reassurance Corporation against American United Life Insurance Company, highlighting his expertise in complex long-term care reinsurance matters. McCullough has managed numerous high-profile cases globally, addressing issues ranging from rescission claims to insurer insolvency and financial solutions.