About

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Winston’s Chicago litigation practice is well-known in the Chicagoland area and nationally as having the deepest and most active bench of trial lawyers in Illinois. We have across-the-board strength with leading practitioners in general commercial, class action, securities, antitrust, intellectual property, professional liability, product liability, white collar criminal defense, appellate law, and international arbitration. 

Our litigators are some of the most seasoned in the industry, bringing extensive courtroom experience that enables us to spot outcome-determinative legal issues earlier so we can prepare compelling arguments that support our clients’ positions. Our long history of taking cases to trial―and winning—gives our clients tremendous settlement leverage with their adversaries and confidence in a successful outcome if and when they go to trial. We litigate seamlessly from state jurisdictions like our “home court” of Cook County to federal court in any other part of the country.

Our attorneys represent clients in their most crucial matters, including bet-the-company cases, cases with exposure in the hundreds of millions of dollars, and headline-grabbing cases making news across the world. 

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Securities - Illinois

What the Team is Known For

Winston & Strawn has a distinguished litigation practice noted for its impressive commercial expertise. The firm is sought after by corporations and individuals across various industries, including financial services, telecommunications and insurance. It features a team of outstanding litigators with decades of experience handling complex issues, including antitrust and product liability disputes. The firm boasts an impressive cross-border capacity.

Work Highlights

  • Winston & Strawn represented Abbott Laboratories in state and federal proceedings involving numerous product liability lawsuits concerning cow's milk-based preterm infant formula products.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Dan K Webb
Dan K Webb
Star Individuals
Dan Webb is acclaimed for his market-leading litigation practice, which includes impressive civil and criminal trial capabilities.

Dan is a litigation legend.

Dan is amazing.

You would have a hard time finding another like him. Dan is the pre-eminent trial lawyer in Chicago.

Linda T Coberly
1
Linda T Coberly
1
Band 1

Linda Coberly is an accomplished appellate advocate who offers clients noteworthy experience at both the state and federal level.

Christopher B. Essig
2
Christopher B. Essig
2
Band 2

Christopher Essig guides clients through complex mass tort litigation involving pharmaceuticals and chemicals.

Christopher handles some of our toughest problems with thoughtful strategy.

He is outstanding.

Samantha Lerner
4
Samantha Lerner
4
Band 4

Samantha Lerner has a broad base of commercial dispute expertise alongside considerable strength in intellectual property cases. She is co-chair of Winston & Strawn LLP's complex commercial litigation practice and co-leads the Chicago litigation group.

She provides excellent client service. Samantha advances our business strategy whilst being a great litigator. She goes above and beyond.

Samantha provides excellent service. She is a responsive, practical, and is a highly trained litigator.

Sean Suber
U
Sean Suber
U
Up and Coming

Sean Suber has a growing reputation for his adept handling of complex civil litigation and product liability suits on behalf of a broad range of clients. He is also noted for his experience acting as appellate counsel.

Sean is an excellent writer and is very persuasive. He is a first-rate lawyer.

Sean is bright, knowledgeable and organized.

Ranked Lawyers at
Winston & Strawn LLP

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Illinois

Litigation: Appellate

Linda T Coberly
1
Linda T Coberly
1
Band 1
Litigation: General Commercial

Dan K Webb
Dan K Webb
Star Individuals
Samantha Lerner
4
Samantha Lerner
4
Band 4
Sean Suber
U
Sean Suber
U
Up and Coming
Litigation: Product Liability

Christopher B. Essig
2
Christopher B. Essig
2
Band 2

Members

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Christopher Essig

Christopher Murphy

Dan Blouin

Eric White

George C Lombardi

George C Lombardi

Head of Department

Gordon Dobie

Jeffrey Huelskamp

Joe Motto

Julia Johnson

Larry Desideri

Linda Coberly

Maureen Rurka

Michael Skokna

Reid Smith

Ronald Rothstein

Samantha Lerner

Head of Department

Samuel Mendenhall

Saranya Raghavan

Scott Ahmad

Scott Glauberman

Sean Suber

Sean Wieber

Sharon Desh

Stephen D'Amore

Thomas Weber

Tom Reynolds

Tom Walsh

Head of Department

William O'Neil

Clients

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Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

Avanzalia Solar S.L.

Fox News Network LLC

Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.

The Kraft Heinz Co.

United Network for Organ Sharing

Industries

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Automobiles & Parts

Banks

Commercial & Professional Services

Consumer Product Manufacturing

Energy

Financial Services

Food & Beverage

Food & Drink Producers

Health Care

Insurance

Mining & Metals

Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences

Private Clients / Individuals

Retail

Technology, Hardware & Electronics

Telecommunications