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Counsel on Claims, Litigation, Transactions, Opinions and Compliance The legal landscape affecting the insurance industry is constantly changing. Whether the result of technological advances and corresponding risk exposures, ever-evolving case law affecting coverage and bad faith standards, or...

Katherine "Katie" Barrett Wiik is a litigator with more than 17 years of experience handling federal and state appellate matters and litigation disputes. Katie has served as lead attorney in dozens of appeals and secured favorable outcomes for clients before the Sixth, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits...

Jessica E. Bradley is an experienced litigator and trial lawyer who defends employers and managers in labor and employment matters, ranging from claims of harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, and discrimination based on age, sex, gender, race, color, national origin, disability and...

Nathan Henderson is a member of the Litigation Department in the firm's Chicago office. He maintains a general litigation practice and handles a variety of matters involving complex commercial disputes. After earning his J.D. at University of Illinois College of Law, Nathan was a judicial clerk for...

Tom Prevas is a leader in environmental and energy law. Tom's environmental litigation practice includes mass-product environmental litigation, including MTBE, PFAS and climate change, as well as enforcement and private actions relating to pollution and contamination. Recently, he has advised...

Carville Collins has more than 30 years of experience representing energy, water, telecommunications, transportation, and other regulated businesses before the Public Service Commission of Maryland. These clients – including gas, electric and other utilities as well as renewable energy companies –...

Justin C. Danilewitz draws upon his trial and investigative experience as a former federal prosecutor to zealously defend entities and individuals facing criminal and civil enforcement actions, conduct internal investigations, and respond to whistleblower complaints and false claims (qui tam) suits...

Navigating Complex Regulations and Risks The federal government (Government) imposes unique requirements on entities that sell, directly or indirectly, goods or services to the Government. These requirements vary according to type of contract (e.g., fixed-price, cost-reimbursement), by item (e.g...

Matt Antonelli is a commercial litigator who concentrates his practice on port and maritime law, as well as insurance coverage. Matt's experience in the maritime area includes assisting ports, ocean carriers, marine terminal operators and other entities dealing with matters under the Shipping Act...

Ian McLin concentrates his practice in complex civil litigation, including business torts and contract disputes. His experience spans state and federal courts and includes preparing pleadings, drafting motions, taking depositions, and arguing motions. Ian also provides guidance regarding complex...

Clarence Lee is an experienced litigator who represents insurers in a wide range of insurance coverage counseling and litigation. Clarence provides insurance coverage advice and litigation representation on a variety of insurance issues, including managed care, errors and omissions, hospital...

Judith B. Kassel provides legal advice and representation pertaining to a broad array of issues relating to doing business with the federal government and state governments. These issues include acquisition planning, proposal preparation, source selection, rights in and protection of intellectual...

Kyra Smerkanich represents clients in complex civil litigation, helping them to navigate the challenging landscapes that arise in business and insurance disputes. Working in partnership with her clients – with an eye towards understanding their business practices and legal needs – Kyra is not afraid...

Jason McElroy is a trial lawyer with nearly 20 years of experience representing clients in complex litigation in federal and state courts. He has obtained verdicts and judgments in jury trials, bench trials and arbitration proceedings throughout the country. Jason litigates a wide range of matters...

Brandon Sherman devotes his practice to advising institutions of higher education, accreditation agencies, and educational companies that support their missions. Drawing on a combination of legal experience from private practice and government roles at the U.S. Department of Education, Brandon’s...