McDermott Will & Schulte lawyers recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027

August 20, 2026 – Global law firm McDermott Will & Schulte has once again been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2027. Overall, 230+ McDermott lawyers were named to the Best Lawyers list, and 90+ were named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list, which recognizes next generation lawyers for professional excellence. These recognitions are based on peer nominations and votes.

The firm ranks among the top 30 law firms for the most lawyers named to the Best Lawyers list and among the top 35 law firms for the most lawyers named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list.

Additionally, ten of McDermott’s lawyers were awarded Lawyer of the Year, a distinguished recognition bestowed on individual lawyers with the highest overall peer feedback within a specific practice area and region. Recipients include:

• Daniel Gottlieb: Privacy and Data Security Law, Chicago
• Kevin Hall: Tax Law, Miami
• Julie Kwon: Trusts and Estates, San Jose
• Frederic Levenson: Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law, Miami
• Andrew Liazos: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Boston
• Jennifer Mikulina: Trademark Law, Chicago
• Charles Moll III: Tax Law, San Francisco
• David Pratt: Tax Law, Fort Lauderdale
• Margaret Sampson: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Austin
• Anthony Upshaw: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants, Miami

View the full The Best Lawyers in America 2027 list.

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