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While in law school, Stephen was an editor for the Review of Banking and Financial Law.
With nearly a decade of experience focused on data…
With nearly a decade of experience focused on data…
Jodi has drafted and negotiated technology and commercial contracts; analyzed non-practicing entities (NPE), NPE…
While in law school, Eli served as senior articles editor of the Review of…
While in law school, Le served as executive notes development editor for The Tax Lawyer and was a semifinalist in the 2016…
Prior to joining the Firm, Cecilia was an extern for the Central District of…
As a trial lawyer, Lindsay has successfully represented…
While earning graduate degrees in law and public health, Bryan served as a legal intern at the Los Angeles LGBT Center…
During law school, Hank served as a judicial intern for the Hon. Luis Felipe Restrepo of the…
Before joining McDermott, Mary worked in a wealth management firm. She was an intern in several French law firms…
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Elizabeth focuses a substantial portion of her practice on…
While in law school, Casey served as a legal clerk at a prominent Chicago academic…
Henri regularly represents private equity…
Laureen studied law at the University of Münster and the Universitat de les Illes Balears in Spain. Before joining McDermott, she…
Prior to joining the Firm, Annabel clerked for the Hon. William G. Young for the US District…
Prior to joining McDermott, Lisa gained valuable experience as a research assistant at an international commercial law firm in the…
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Andrea S. Kramer of McDermott Will & Emery has been selected for a National Law Review 2022 Thought Leadership award in the field of crypto/blockchain law. In January of 2022, Ms. Kramer authored a definitive legal guide to the latest in digital assets: non-fungible tokens, or NFTs. Her article was widely read by industry professionals, and demonstrates the author’s depth of knowledge on the topic.
The Privacy and Data Protection Practice Group at McDermott Will & Emery is a 2021 Go-To Thought Leader for its coverage of NIST’s Cybersecurity framework for Ransomware Risk management. In a time when cybersecurity is more important than ever, NLR readers turned to the group’s coverage of ransomware risk management for essential guidance to keep their organizations secure. The group’s efforts to break down the new framework helps readers understand what is expected of them, and how to prepare for higher standards from government agencies in terms of what constitutes reasonable cybersecurity measures. Authors who contributed insights into this area include Scott Ferber, Todd S. McClelland, Michael G. Morgan, and David P. Saunders.
Andrea Kramer is a National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader for her 2020 summer series on taxation issues related to digital and cryptocurrency. Ms. Kramer’s tax analysis of whether cryptocurrencies should be considered securities, currency, commodities and the tax implications of currency staking and mining activities provides a great resource for NLR readers interested in learning more about virtual currencies.
Marc E. Sorini, a litigator and head of McDermott Will’s Alcohol Regulatory & Distribution Group is a 2019 National Law Review Go-To Thought Leader for his depth of knowledge in alcohol industry litigation and regulation. Mr. Sorini provides actionable legal news and analysis for Law Review readers on topics ranging from the Safe Baking Act, to health claims on vodka and hemp, to state excise law changes for wine and distilled spirits.
McDermott Will & Emery has been selected for the 2018 NLR Go-To Thought Leadership Award for the excellence and consistency of their Intellectual Property Coverage. Each month the McDermott Will & Emery IP Update offers detailed analysis of recent IP decisions ensuring that NLR readers are up to date on what is new and what may be on the horizon. You can subscribe to the McDermott IP Update here.