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Erik J. VanderWeyden focuses his practice on property assessment law, ad valorem taxation and real estate law as a member of the firm's Real Estate Group. Erik represents property owners and taxpayers in real estate tax assessment proceedings in Cook County and throughout the state of Illinois. He...

Melissa Clarke concentrates her practice in the areas of environmental law and real estate transactions, with a particular focus on environmental litigation, penalty and enforcement matters, and cost recovery actions involving federal and state statutes and regulations such as CERCLA (Superfund)...

Guidance Throughout a Shifting Global Landscape Growth and opportunity are driving factors for success in today’s expanding global economy. The prevalence of crossing borders to gain a competitive edge, sustain profitability, maximize investments or realize personal goals has resulted in a critical...

From sustainability efforts and diversity, equity and inclusion programs to labor management and board governance, companies and institutions are sharply focused on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks, actions, and goals — or are ramping up their strategies on these fronts. With a wide...

David Brown helps family businesses and high-net worth individuals navigate legal issues connected to the preservation and transfer of their wealth to subsequent generations or other interested parties. He focuses in particular on estate planning, charitable planning, and trust and estate...

Practical Guidance Throughout Various Stages of Growth Companies and organizations of all sizes continually strive for growth—growth into new markets and regions, growth in their operational efficiencies, growth through transformative transactions and partnerships, and growth in revenue. Maintaining...

Attracting and retaining the best talent depends on your organization’s ability to provide competitive compensation and benefits. Employers must respond to new laws and constantly changing compliance obligations, both of which impact their internal and external processes and procedures. Employers...

Robert A. McKenzie focuses his practice on business, taxation, litigation and aviation. He also serves as chief legal officer and executive sponsor of behavioral health at Fast Pace Health. As chief legal officer, he leads the organization's in-house legal team and advises its officers and board of...

Diane Nobile advises international clients, high net worth families, real estate investors and companies on pre-immigration tax planning, investing in U.S. real estate and lending, corporate formation and governance. With a concentration on international taxation, real estate and corporate law...

Comprehensive Guidance for Seizing and Optimizing Investments in Opportunity Zones In 2017, Congress created significant tax incentives for investment in Opportunity Zones. An investor who has recognized capital gains and makes a timely investment in a "Qualified Opportunity Fund" may (1) defer the...

Saul Ewing’s Trusts & Estates group is a nationwide team featuring more than 40 attorneys across 10 offices. We work with individuals and families on succession planning and wealth transfer, counsel closely-held businesses on governance, growth and restructuring, and litigate and resolve disputes of...

Sarah "Sally" Church brings to her clients 25 years of experience in working on a wide spectrum of employee benefits and executive compensation matters. Immediately prior to joining Saul Ewing, Sally was a Partner at Thorp Reed & Armstrong, LLP where she served as Practice Group Leader for the...

David Berk counsels families and their businesses, entrepreneurs and start-up companies in taxation, structuring transactions, contract negotiations and governance issues. David also advises clients on corporate succession planning, trust and estate planning, insurance and retirement planning and...

Jeryll Cohen is the co-chair of the firm's Trusts & Estates Group. She advises clients on complex trust and estate administration and estate and business succession planning as well as multi-faceted litigation and alternative dispute resolution with regard to trusts and estates, family business...

Jon Barooshian brings almost three decades of experience as a litigator to the table, in his work for business clients facing criminal and civil proceedings involving white collar claims and tax controversies, as well as in complex commercial disputes. A seasoned trial lawyer and former state...

Kathleen M. Lach represents clients in tax disputes across a broad spectrum of tax authorities, including the Internal Revenue Service, and state and local governments. Kathleen represents both businesses and individuals in income tax, sales tax, and penalty controversies, and in IRS audits, and...

Joi L. Morris handles trust and estate litigation, representing a wide range of clients, including trustees, estates, individuals, and businesses. Joi assists with claims against fiduciaries, estates, or trusts, including issues related to capacity and undue influence. She has extensive experience...

Lisa LaFourcade is a certified specialist in estate planning, trust and probate law by the California State Board of Legal Specialization. Her practice focuses on advising high-net-worth individuals, privately held businesses, and charitable organizations. Her areas of practice include: Estate, gift...

Raffi K. Mansourian represents both sellers and buyers of commercial real estate, giving him the perspective of the important issues on both sides of the transaction. When it comes to leasing of commercial property, he represents both landlords and tenants, giving him an in-depth understanding of...

David Shapiro advises clients on international and domestic business tax planning, including domestic and cross border expansion, joint ventures, mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions. David's practice includes entity formation and structure planning, securities offerings and hybrid...