PRESS RELEASE
Jun 24, 2026
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Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte secured a landmark victory for a former healthcare executive in In re Outpatient Medical Center Employee Antitrust Litigation pending in the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, where McDermott, along with several law firms representing other defendants, successfully defended against class certification in one of the most significant labor antitrust class actions in the country.
The ruling marks the latest success in McDermott’s long-running involvement in the matter, including a preceding criminal matter, where the firm previously helped secure a complete acquittal on all charges in the US Department of Justice’s first-ever criminal no-poach prosecution.
The team was recognized in Law.com’s Litigator of the Week Colum for this matter here.
In a 48-page opinion, the Court rejected plaintiffs’ motion to certify a class of more than 6,000 employees and excluded key portions of plaintiffs’ expert testimony. This result is particularly significant as the Court rejected plaintiffs’ certification framework in its entirety, excluding plaintiffs’ experts in employee compensation and labor economics and denying plaintiffs’ challenges to all four defense experts.
The McDermott team was led by partners Daniel Campbell and Jeffrey Stone, with invaluable support from Chelsea Mounayer, Gabrielle Siroonian, and Emma Goodman-Fish. The team was aided by co-counsel from Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, McGuireWoods, King & Spalding, and Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,700+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
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McDermott Will & Schulte doubles down on New York with landmark Midtown campus
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Expansion cements firm’s position at the center of global private capital and high-stakes legal work
June 16, 2026
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McDermott Will & Schulte announced the next visionary move and major expansion of its New York platform with the development of a connected, two-building campus in Midtown Manhattan, extending to the trophy property at 343 Madison Avenue while building on its existing presence at One Vanderbilt.
The firm has signed a lease for approximately 150,000 square feet at BXP’s 343 Madison Avenue. The firm will occupy floors 31 through 37 of the 930,000-square-foot premier workplace, which is currently under construction and will provide direct access to Grand Central Terminal’s Madison Concourse between 44th and 45th Streets.
Positioned as an icon in the skyline, the new campus underscores McDermott’s continued commitment to the world’s premier market for sophisticated legal work. The move follows the firm’s powerhouse merger with Schulte Roth & Zabel and comes amid rapid growth in McDermott’s New York presence, where it has increased its footprint tenfold over the past decade and recently rose into the top 10 largest firms in the city.
“New York sits at the heart of this combination and remains the best market in the world for high-end legal work,” said Ira Coleman, Chairman of McDermott Will & Schulte. “This move says a lot about who we are: bold, fast-moving and focused on building the strongest possible platform for our clients and our people.”
McDermott’s real estate vision highlights its broader strategy to build a truly great law firm, reinforcing its position as the destination for talent and a trusted partner to the world’s leading businesses.
“We love being out front, and this expansion is another way we’re positioning our firm for what’s next,” Ira noted. “We are redefining what a modern law firm can be by combining innovation, scale and client focus in a vibrant, technology-enabled campus. Our model is agile by design: it brings people together to share ideas, create solutions and adapt quickly as our clients’ needs evolve. It’s also how we continue to build an iconic brand that reaches beyond the traditional boundaries of the legal profession.”
Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the 46-story tower will feature a hospitality-driven amenity program, including a double-height client club with indoor and outdoor spaces, terraces, and sweeping Midtown views. Additional amenities include a lobby café, bicycle storage, cabanas, showers, and specialty floors with private terraces and enhanced ceiling heights. The building is designed to support a variety of workplace needs while delivering market-leading sustainability through a fully electric design with zero on-site combustion and a high-efficiency outside air system.
McDermott’s presence will feature more than 330 offices, spanning seven floors with versatile conference facilities, and a large outdoor terrace, creating a high-performance environment for both colleagues and clients. The firm expects to begin occupying the new space in October 2029.
“McDermott Will & Schulte’s decision to establish a major presence at 343 Madison Avenue reflects a broader trend we continue to see among industry leaders: a willingness to make long-term investments in workplaces that support growth, attract top talent and strengthen client relationships. 343 Madison was conceived to deliver exactly that—a next-generation workplace in one of the most connected and strategically important business districts in the world,” said Hilary Spann, Executive Vice President, New York Region, BXP. “We are delighted to welcome McDermott and to play a role in the firm’s next chapter in New York.”
In addition, the firm will strengthen its presence at One Vanderbilt by taking over another floor and constructing more offices across its existing space, resulting in 175 new offices by June 2027.
Together, the two locations, linked through Grand Central Terminal, will function as a single, integrated campus to enhance efficiency and add meaningful capacity to support the firm’s continued growth in New York.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,700+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
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McDermott achieves top-tier results in Chambers USA 2026 reflecting growth, innovation, and client trust
AWARDS & RANKINGS / PRESS RELEASE
June 4, 2026
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June 4, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized as a leading firm by Chambers USA 2026, earning 100 practice rankings, including 40+ Band 1 and Band 2 rankings across national and state categories. In addition, McDermott received more than 250 lawyer rankings, including 27 new and 40 improved rankings, with 85+ Band 1 and Band 2 lawyer recognitions.
Marking its 17th year of Band 1 recognition in Nationwide: Healthcare, the firm also achieved top state-level rankings across key jurisdictions. The firm reinforced its strength in the investment funds sector, with long-standing Band 1 rankings in several categories including Hedge Funds, Investment Funds: Regulatory & Compliance, and Shareholder Activism.
New practice rankings include:
- Nationwide: Litigation: General Commercial: Highly Regarded (Band 1)
- Nationwide: Artificial Intelligence (Band 3)
- Nationwide: Corporate Crime & Investigations: Highly Regarded (Band 3)
- Nationwide: Insurance Transactional and Regulatory (Band 3)
- Massachusetts: Life Sciences (Band 3)
- Florida: Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations (Band 3)
- District of Columbia: Labor & Employment (Band 4)
- Nationwide: Sports Law (Band 4)
- California: Intellectual Property: Patent Litigation (Band 5)
- New York: Litigation: Securities (Band 5)
The firm received high praise from clients and positive recognition from the market. One client shared, “McDermott are true partners. They go above and beyond the purely legal. They take the time to thoroughly understand our business model and handle each detail with accuracy. No matter the issue or time of day, they always promptly get back.” Another noted that the firm’s “practical approach gives clients actionable advice to balance legal risk with business needs. They are the best of the best, extremely responsive and make you feel like you’re their only client.”
View McDermott’s rankings, client feedback, and editorial commentary here.
About Chambers USA
Chambers USA rankings and editorial commentary are based on independent research, and interviews with clients and other purchasers of legal services. Chambers & Partners is one of the premier directories for legal services and in a survey of 20,000 in-house counsel over half reported that their directory of choice when reviewing law firms and individual lawyers is Chambers & Partners.
Leading organizations turn to global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte for a better way to address legal challenges, connect with those at the forefront, and drive stronger outcomes. Working across more than 20 offices globally, our 1,700+ lawyers act on data-driven insights, deep relationships, and unmatched industry experience to deliver on our commitment of Always Better.
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McDermott Garners Top Rankings on Facebook’s 2020 Diversity Scorecard
AWARDS & RANKINGS
May 21, 2021
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery was named a top 3 firm on its client Facebook’s 2020 diversity scorecard and ranked #1 on its accompanying patent diversity survey. Each year, Facebook collects diversity data from 40 of their largest spend US-based law firms and ranks them using a scoring system. This year’s analysis also included a separate ranking of the 20 U.S. firms with the largest patent teams, regardless of spend. The scoring methodology includes diversity staffing on Facebook matters, meaningful and measurable leadership/high-value opportunities given to the diverse attorneys on Facebook matters, diversity of the relationship partner, diversity initiatives at the firm and diversity makeup of the incoming partner class. The firm was recognized at the Facebook Legal Diversity Champion Awards on May 12.
“As a Firm, we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of true diversity, inclusion and belonging, and we feel honored to be recognized by Facebook for this commitment,” added Ed Zacharias, Facebook relationship partner and managing partner of the Boston office.
Ahsan Shaikh, head of McDermott’s Patent Prosecution practice and Facebook relationship partner added, “We are incredibly honored to be partnered with an organization who values and celebrates diverse perspectives. We look forward to continuing our work with Facebook and striving to be a leader in diversity efforts.”
Ahsan is helping Facebook improve its diversity in innovation program through the implementation of ideas like hybrid brainstorming to better engage more diverse employees in the patenting process at Facebook. He is also working with Facebook’s patent team to launch the United States Intellectual Property Alliance’s (USIPA) first Diversity in Innovation Conference in July 2021, sponsored and supported by McDermott, to highlight ways to improve diversity across all industries in the US patenting process.
“It’s rewarding to see the impact our commitment to improve and build on diversity and inclusion in our Firm, our industry and in our communities is having,” said Tony Upshaw, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion. “Though this is just the beginning, it is an honor to partner with clients like Facebook in support of greater opportunity—and ultimately equality—around the world.”
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Earns Top Marks on Corporate Equality Index for 15th Straight Year
AWARDS & RANKINGS
February 1, 2021
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce that it has earned a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality. This is the fifteenth consecutive year the Firm received a perfect score, which recognizes its inclusive work environment and equality of opportunity for all employees.
“I am proud that McDermott has once again achieved a perfect score by the Human Rights Campaign on this incredibly important survey,” said Maria Rodriguez, chair of McDermott’s LGBTQ Diversity & Inclusion subcommittee and Los Angeles-based partner. “Not only does it stand as a reflection of our commitment to diversity and inclusion broadly, it also reinforces our core values, which include embracing diverse perspectives. We know this makes us better lawyers and a better Firm.”
The CEI evaluates companies on detailed criteria falling under non-discrimination policies across business entities, equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility. The results of the 2021 CEI showcase how US based companies are not only promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies, but also for the 57% of CEI-rated companies with global operations who are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in workplaces abroad. McDermott’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria earned a 100 percent ranking
McDermott is committed to a culture that nurtures and celebrates diversity and appreciates its importance in attracting and retaining exceptional talent. As one of the first international firms to create a LGBTQ affinity group, McDermott is a recognized leader in the realm of LGBTQ workplace diversity and inclusion. As early as 2002, it extended domestic partner benefits to same-sex partners prior to marriage equality. In 2012, McDermott became one of the first law firms to offer full health coverage for transgender lawyers and staff. In 2018, the Firm achieved Mansfield Certification one year after announcing participation in the Mansfield Rule pilot program hosted by Diversity Lab. – the Firm is Mansfield 3.0 certified.
To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion programs, please visit our website.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Continues to be Highly Recommended by International Tax Review
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December 29, 2016
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CHICAGO (December 29, 2016) – McDermott has been ranked as a leading tax law firm in the World Tax and World Transfer Pricing 2017 guides, published by International Tax Review, a leading magazine covering global tax issues. McDermott once again received nine World Tax rankings in all key US and European regions, moving up the ranks in France and Italy, as well as three rankings in the World Transfer Pricing.
In addition, eight McDermott partners have been selected to the “Women in Tax Leaders” list, which highlights female practitioners who are making strides in the field of tax law.
Nine McDermott partners have been selected to the “Tax Controversy Leaders” list, which highlights leading tax dispute resolution lawyers and advisers.
McDermott received the following World Tax rankings in the United States:
- US: Chicago – Tier 1
- US: Dallas/Houston – Tier 2
- US: New York – Tier 3
- US: San Francisco/Silicon Valley – Tier 3
- US: Washington DC – Tier 2
McDermott received the following World Tax rankings in the European regions:
- France – Tier 4
- Germany – Tier 4
- Italy – Tier 3
- UK – Tier 3
McDermott also maintained rankings in World Transfer Pricing tables:
- Italy – Tier 3
- UK – Tier 3
- US – Tier 2
26 McDermott lawyers are recommended in the World Tax and World Transfer Pricing editorial commentary with the following nine lawyers receiving NEW recommendations:
- Peter Faber, Michael Kelleher, John Lutz, Patrick McCurry, David Noren, Barry Quirke, Arthur Rosen, Daniel Zucker and Michael Wilder.
McDermott partners selected to the “Women in Tax Leaders” list:
- Catherine Battin, Elizabeth Erickson, Kristen Hazel, Andrea Kramer, Mary Kay Martire, Jane May, Sandra McGill and Jean Pawlow.
McDermott partners selected to the “Tax Controversy Leaders” list:
- Thomas Borders, Gero Burwitz, Elizabeth Erickson, Roger Jones, Stephen Kranz, Jane May, Jean Pawlow, Dirk Pohl and Todd Welty.
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ABOUT THE WOMEN IN TAX LEADERS GUIDE
This International Tax Review supplement guide provides a list of leading female tax practitioners from over 25 countries worldwide. The guide is in its second year. Inclusion in the guide is based on a minimum number of nominations received, plus evidence of outstanding success in the past year and consistent positive feedback from peers and clients. View the full listing.
ABOUT THE TAX CONTROVERSY LEADERS GUIDE
This International Tax Review supplement guide provides a list of leading tax dispute resolution lawyers and advisers in the world. In addition to highlighting tax professionals, the guide also includes litigators and barristers who may not practice tax on a day-to-day basis. The guide is in its sixth edition, and covers 53 jurisdictions. Inclusion in the guide is based on a minimum number of nominations received, plus evidence of outstanding success in the past year and consistent positive feedback from peers and clients. View the full listing.
ABOUT THE WORLD TAX AND WORLD TRANSFER PRICING
International Tax Review publishes World Tax, a comprehensive guide to the world’s leading tax firms, lawyers and advisers, and World Transfer Pricing, a guide that allows taxpayers to identify the firms that offer transfer pricing services. The annual World Tax directory is a key resource for assisting tax executives locate specialist advice. Each edition rates the tax expertise offered in more than 50 jurisdictions globally, giving tax executives the most comprehensive information about the market for tax advice. World Transfer Pricing rates transfer pricing service providers in more than 50 jurisdictions globally, giving tax executives a comprehensive analysis of the tax advice market.
