CHICAGO – June 3, 2015 – International law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP announced that 14 Chicago attorneys across five practice areas have been recognized in the 2015 Chambers USA Guide.
Firmwide, more than 180 attorneys and 32 practice areas were also acknowledged. The firm has received several awards from Chambers and Partners throughout the years, including the Chambers Global Awards “USA Law Firm of the Year,” five Chambers Awards for Excellence, and a Lifetime Achievement Award.
According to its website, Chambers and Partners, publisher of the annual guide, selects attorneys and practices for inclusion based on thousands of interviews with practicing lawyers and clients around the world. Attorneys, practice areas, and firms are ranked by placement in “bands,” with Band 1 being the highest placement. Attorneys can also be designated as a “Senior Statesman,” “Star Individual,” “Eminent Practitioner,” “Up and Coming,” or “Associate to Watch.”
The Greenberg Traurig Chicago attorneys recognized in the 2015 Chambers USA Guide include:
- Sean W. Bezark - Environmental
- John J. Buttita - Wealth Management: Central Region
- Andrew Cardonick - Banking & Finance
- Michael T. Fishman - Real Estate
- Alan R. Greenfield - Franchising
- Richard D. Harris - Intellectual Property
- Michael D. Karpeles - Labor & Employment
- Leslie A. Klein - Labor & Employment: Employee Benefits & Compensation
- Stephen A. Landsman - Corporate/M&A
- Matthew R. Lewin - Banking & Finance
- Peter H. Lieberman - Corporate/M&A
- Corey E. Light - Real Estate
- Nancy A. Peterman - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Martha A. Sabol - Gaming & Licensing
- Keith J. Shapiro - Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Gary R. Silverman - Corporate/M&A: Private Equity
- Richard A. Sirus - Labor & Employment: Employee Benefits & Compensation
In addition to the individuals recognized, the firm’s following practice areas were ranked in Chicago:
- Banking & Finance
- Bankruptcy/Restructuring
- Corporate/M&A & Private Equity
- Intellectual Property
- Real Estate
View a complete listing of rankings, client and peer commentary, and editorial summaries by Chambers researches and editors.