Ranking tables
Tax: Controversy | USA
Illinois
Rankings overview for Lawyers
Catherine A. Battin McDermott Will & Schulte4 Years Ranked
Jenny A Austin Mayer Brown LLP1 Years Ranked
John T Hildy Mayer Brown LLP10 Years Ranked
Jordan Goodman Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton7 Years Ranked- Mark A Oates Baker McKenzie21 Years Ranked
Natalie Keller Kirkland & Ellis16 Years Ranked- Kenneth L HarrisHarris Winick Harris LLP
- Robert A BedoreHarris Winick Harris LLP
All Lawyers profiles
Senior Statespeople
S Roger J Jones
McDermott Will & Schulte | Tax: Controversy2026 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years RankedRoger Jones is a highly regarded tax practitioner with significant experience in tax controversy matters.
Star Individuals
Joel V Williamson
Mayer Brown LLP | Tax: Controversy2026 | Star Individuals | 24 Years RankedJoel Williamson is held in high esteem for his wealth of transfer pricing expertise. He has significant trial experience and routinely acts for clients facing seminal cases before the US Tax Court.
Band 1
1 Thomas L Kittle-KampMayer Brown LLP | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 1 | 19 Years RankedThomas Kittle-Kamp is a leading tax controversy expert. He handles an array of IRS disputes, including challenges to partnership structures and tax refunds.
1 Thomas V Linguanti
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 1 | 12 Years RankedThomas Linguanti of Morgan, Lewis & Bokius maintains an active practice in the controversy space. He is particularly adept at handling cross-border litigation and transfer pricing issues.
Band 2
2 David Blum
Akerman LLP | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedDavid Blum of Akerman combines strong transactional skills with extensive experience in controversy matters, advising an impressive global client base across a range of major disputes.
2 Guinevere Moore
Moore Tax Law Group LLC | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years RankedGuinevere Moore of Moore Tax Law Group is held in high regard for her ability to represent clients in IRS examinations and high-profile litigation. Her experience includes assisting clients with FBAR disputes, as well as defending those facing allegations of tax evasion.
2 Nathaniel Carden
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedNathaniel Carden attracts an impressive roster of high-profile clients in the IT, financial services and pharmaceutical sectors. His expertise includes transfer pricing and IRS audits, as well as cross-border planning.
Band 3
3 Catherine A. BattinMcDermott Will & Schulte | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCatherine Battin has a strong reputation for her expertise in state and local tax controversies.
3 Jenny A AustinMayer Brown LLP | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedJenny Austin is sought after by clients for her expertise in tax controversy and litigation work. She is well positioned to handle complex domestic and cross border issues that may arise.
3 John T HildyMayer Brown LLP | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 3 | 10 Years RankedJohn Hildy has a strong tax controversy practice that takes in high-stakes litigation for a wide range of corporate clients. He often handles IRS administrative proceedings and cross-border tax matters.3 Jordan Goodman
Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedJordan Goodman of Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton offers considerable expertise in SALT controversies, frequently representing both corporations and individuals.3 Mark A Oates
Baker McKenzie | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 3 | 21 Years RankedMark Oates is a strong controversy expert who routinely advises on a range of high-stakes disputes, drawing on broader criminal defense skills.
3 Natalie Keller
Kirkland & Ellis | Tax: Controversy2026 | Band 3 | 16 Years RankedNatalie Keller is known for her expertise in tax controversies, handling proceedings such as appeals and audits. Her broad roster of clients also benefits from her expertise in transfer pricing planning.