Overview
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce its recognitions in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America© with 172 lawyers named in over 50 practice areas. The Firm remains among the top 40 law firms in the United States with the most lawyers recognized, and it has the most lawyers mentioned in the Health Care Law and IT Outsourcing Law categories.
“Two thousand twenty-one has been one of the hardest and most demanding years for our partners, but even with so many challenges in their way, their diligence has persevered,” McDermott Chairman Ira Coleman said. “I would like to thank Best Lawyers for this recognition and the peers who saw our firm for its ability to assist and provide support that meets every client’s needs.”
The “Lawyer of the Year” recognition is based on outstanding peer evaluations from lawyers in similar practices and communities who highlighted recipients’ exceptional work and dedication to providing the upmost care to their clients. McDermott’s Lawyer of the Year recipients include:
- Sarah Chapin Columbia – Litigation – Intellectual Property
- Shawn C. Helms – Information Technology Law
- Jason D. Krieser– IT Outsourcing Law
- Julie Miraglia Kwon – Trusts and Estates
- Todd S. McClelland – IT Outsourcing Law
Fifty-one McDermott lawyers have also been recognized as “Ones to Watch,” which tracks early partners who are excelling in their newfound careers.
McDermott’s full results are available here.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
