USA Guide 2026 : Illinois
Ranked Individuals
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher is a national powerhouse with an increasingly prominent presence in the Illinois market. The team is regularly called upon by clients from a broad range of industries to act in complex, high value commercial disputes. It offers experience defending claims with antitrust and IP aspects, as well as allegations of employment misconduct.
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Willkie Farr & Gallagher successfully represented the outside directors of Discover Financial Services in a putative securities class action alleging claims in connection with misclassified credit cards, student loan servicing practices and other compliance matters.
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They are commercially savvy, responsive and strategic.
These are exceptionally well-prepared attorneys who work well with the opposition and show great respect for the court and all staff. Even the associates are better prepared than their opposition.
The team is responsive and attentive to my legal matters. They are easy to talk to and have a great understanding of the law.
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He is a beyond exceptional trial lawyer.
Craig is a bet-the-company sort of litigator.
We get immediate responses. Craig will be on the other side of the globe and I'll hear back from him.
Craig is masterful.
Craig is a chairman of the firm, so you would think he flies at the high level, but he is in the weeds litigating cases. He is incredibly strategic and a true litigator, who gets his hands dirty.
Debra Bogo-Ernst chairs the national class action litigation practice from Willkie's Chicago office. She has noteworthy experience representing insurers and financial service companies in complex class actions and business disputes.
Matt is extraordinarily pragmatic. He's a good strategist and hyper-organized.
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
Litigation: General Commercial
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