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Recognized Lawyers in Chicago

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LaKeisha C. Marsh

LaKeisha MarshLaKeisha C. Marsh

Practice Group Chair

Akerman LLPAkerman LLP

Chicago, IL

Education LawEducation Law

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LaKeisha practices Education Law, advising colleges, universities and related institutions on Title IV student aid, accreditation, state licensure and governance. She also handles Title IX compliance, student matters and NCAA athletics issues, including eligibility, infractions and name, image and likeness.

Daniel S. Lewis

Dan LewisDaniel S. Lewis

Partner

Ashurst Perkins CoieAshurst Perkins Coie

Chicago, IL

Trusts & EstatesTrusts & Estates

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Dan advises multigenerational families on Trusts & Estates, designing trusts and transfer tax plans for complex assets, family offices and succession. He also advises on family governance and privacy and represents fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trust and estate administration, probate and tax disputes.

Prava Palacharla

Prava PalacharlaPrava Palacharla

Partner

Ashurst Perkins CoieAshurst Perkins Coie

Chicago, IL

CybersecurityCybersecurity

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Prava advises Fortune 50 companies on cybersecurity risks arising from cyber threats, emerging technologies, material incidents and insider threats. Drawing on her federal cybercrime prosecution experience, she guides cross-border investigations and counsels on national security, sanctions and export controls.

Valarie Hays

Valarie HaysValarie Hays

Partner

Arnold & PorterArnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP

Chicago, IL

White Collar & InvestigationsWhite Collar & Investigations

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Valarie leads a white collar defense and investigations practice, representing companies and individuals in government inquiries and conducting corporate internal investigations. She also handles complex commercial litigation and advises clients on compliance programs in healthcare and financial services.

Everett J. Cygal

Everett CygalEverett J. Cygal

Partner

ArentFox SchiffArentFox Schiff LLP

Chicago, IL

Insurance LitigationInsurance Litigation

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Everett represents domestic and global insurers and reinsurers in insurance litigation, handling complex, high-exposure disputes before trial courts and arbitration panels. His work spans property and casualty, life and health issues, as well as insurance matters arising from mass tort bankruptcies.