Meet the Chambers USA research team

Learn about the research team behind the Chambers USA Guide and understand which sections each of the Research Managers oversee.

Published on 4 June 2026

Who is behind the Chambers USA Guide and legal rankings?

The Chambers USA team bring a wealth of skills and experience from a wide range of backgrounds to assist in our in-depth market analysis, independent research and coverage across the US legal market.

Meet each team member below and watch their videos to discover their experiences and the jurisdictions they oversee for the Chambers USA guide.

Kushraj Cheema
Kush Cheema

Research Director - North America

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James Haggerty

Research Director - USA Operations

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Alek Quick-Tomasevic

Head of USA Research and Development

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Kypriana Savva | Chambers USA Principal Research Specialist
Kypriana Savva

Head of Spotlight

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Evie Bispham Staite

Research Manager: Energy, Projects, Public Finance

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Matthew Court

Principal Research Specialist: Bankruptcy & Restructuring, Corporate M&A, Private Equity, Tax, Tech & Outsourcing, Space Law

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Shane Boothby

Principal Research Specialist: Commercial Litigation, Insurance, Product Liability, Securities Litigation

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Elizabeth Upton

Research Manager: Cannabis Law & Psychedelics Law, Franchising, Government Relations, Media & Advertising, Political Law

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Daniel Strain

Principal Research Specialist: Capital Markets, FSR, Government Contracts, Food & Beverages, Healthcare, Securities Regulation

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Dan Thacker

Principal Research Specialist: National Security, Banking & Finance, E-Discovery, Funds, Gaming & Licensing, Privacy & Data Security, REITs, Venture Capital

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Felipe Crowhurst

Principal Research Specialist: California & West Coast Region, Higher Education, Immigration

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Callum Erskine

Research Manager: EBEC, Labor & Employment, Real Estate, Sports Law

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Georgina Crosby

Research Manager: Construction, Environment, Transportation, Water Law

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Nadia Sandhu

Principal Research Specialist: Antitrust, Corporate Crime, FCPA, White-Collar Litigation

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Annabel Hamilton

Research Manager: Intellectual Property, Life Sciences

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