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Benesch Am Law 200 business law firm Award Winning Representation

The 2023 edition of The U.S.

Nationwide Practice, International Reach

Benesch is an Am Law 200 business law firm and limited liability partnership with over 330 attorneys and offices in Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, New York City, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Wilmington. The firm is known for providing highly sophisticated legal services to national and international clients that include public and private, middle market and emerging companies, as well as private equity funds, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profit organizations. Strategic Growth

We have had extraordinary success in welcoming many new attorneys to Benesch over the past several years, including opening a Chicago office (now more than 100 attorneys strong); and establishing a San Francisco office. The vast majority of our new attorneys are highly-accomplished partners who have joined us from “Big Law” firms, such as Skadden, Jones Day, Kirkland & Ellis, Mayer Brown, Baker & Hostetler, Sheppard Mullin, Winston & Strawn, Reed Smith, Foley & Lardner, Squire Patton Boggs, and Arnold & Porter, bringing additional depth and breadth to our practices. These attorneys joined Benesch to be part of the exciting growth, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to service clients by providing elite talent under a sustainable cost structure that eliminates unnecessary overhead. A significant proportion of our recruits and lateral hires identify as members of underrepresented groups and we are proud to be building a law firm that looks more and more like the global marketplace of the future. Our services in areas such as class action litigation, private equity, products liability, securities litigation, data security and privacy, real estate, energy, intellectual property litigation and labor and employment, among others, also have expanded substantially as a result of this recent growth. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America® named 58 Benesch attorneys as Best Lawyers in America®. Benesch was named Transportation Law Firm of the Year in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2023 by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers® and the firm received national first-tier rankings in Health Care Law, Transportation Law and Litigation-Construction by 2022 U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” Additionally, 37 Benesch attorneys and 14 practice areas were ranked in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA.

Benesch is proud to congratulate our first-year associates who passed the Ohio Bar Exam:Litigation: Julia Barragate and ...
10/16/2026

Benesch is proud to congratulate our first-year associates who passed the Ohio Bar Exam:

Litigation: Julia Barragate and Maggie McNea
Intellectual Property: Noah Golovan
General Practice: Shayela Harmon
Corporate: Cate McClure, Vlasi Pappas, Christian Klamar and Annie Ziegler
Labor & Employment: Ryan McKinley and Carsen Thompson

Passing the bar is an incredible accomplishment and an important milestone in each attorney’s professional journey. We are excited to celebrate this achievement and look forward to all they will accomplish at Benesch.

Please join us in congratulating our newest attorneys!

Benesch was proud to host ILJA’s “The Impact of Latino Voices in the Federal Judiciary” at our Chicago office in honor o...
10/15/2026

Benesch was proud to host ILJA’s “The Impact of Latino Voices in the Federal Judiciary” at our Chicago office in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The event brought together distinguished panelists Hon. Jorge L. Alonso, Hon. Ruben Castillo (Ret.), Hon. Nancy L. Maldonado and Hon. Franklin U. Valderrama, with Hon. Hilda Bahena serving as moderator, for an engaging discussion on the impact of Latino voices and representation within the federal judiciary.

Thank you to ILJA, the panelists and everyone who joined us for this important conversation, including Benesch colleagues Cristina Almendarez, Julius Zavala, Natalie Arroyo, Ariana Campos, Yev Chernysh and Melissa Sanchez.

10/13/2026

Benesch is pleased to announce that Partners Michael Estreicher and Adam Saurwein have been named Vice Chairs of the firm’s Real Estate Practice Group.

In their new leadership roles, Michael and Adam will help guide the practice’s continued growth, strengthen collaboration across the team and support the exceptional service we deliver to clients.

With more than 20 years of commercial real estate experience, Michael brings valuable market perspective and experience that will strengthen the group’s leadership team. Adam has been with Benesch for nearly 14 years and brings deep knowledge of the practice, strong client relationships and a clear understanding of the collaboration and client service that have greatly contributed to the team's success. Their complementary strengths will help build on the momentum of Benesch’s nationally recognized Real Estate practice.

Please join us in congratulating Michael and Adam!

Learn more: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/partners-michael-estreicher-and-adam-saurwein-named-vice-chairs-of-beneschs-real-estate-practice-group/

10/09/2026

Benesch continues to build momentum in Chicago.

The firm has been named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2026 Largest Law Firms list, rising to No. 17 after debuting at No. 19 in 2025.

Over the past five years, Benesch’s Chicago office has grown by more than 120% and now includes more than 155 attorneys. This recognition reflects the strength of our team, our continued investment in the Chicago market and our commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to clients.

Learn more: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-named-to-crains-chicago-business-2026-largest-law-firms-list/

10/07/2026

That’s a wrap on the ACC Annual Meeting!

Benesch was proud to contribute to this year’s programming, with H. Alan Rothenbuecher discussing immigration enforcement and supply chain risk and Jonathan Todd leading an interactive workshop on supply chain security.

We were also excited to celebrate the inaugural year of ACC’s Transportation & Warehousing Network at the NetConnect Lunch.

Thank you to everyone who attended our sessions, joined us for lunch or stopped by Booth 310. We enjoyed connecting with colleagues and industry leaders throughout the meeting!

10/01/2026

For the third consecutive year, Benesch’s Marketing & Business Development team has been named a finalist for The American Lawyer’s Best Business Team award—one of the legal industry’s highest honors. This latest recognition follows the team’s ALM Best Business Team win in 2025.

Selected as one of eight finalists nationwide, our Marketing & Business Development team was recognized for its measurable impact on firm growth, client service, innovation and operational excellence.

The recognition reflects the creativity, talent and dedication of our Marketing & Business Development professionals and their continued contributions to Benesch’s strategic growth and client service goals.

Congratulations to the entire team!

Learn more: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/the-american-lawyer-alm-names-benesch-marketing-business-development-team-a-finalist-for-best-business-team-award-for-third-consecutive-year/

09/30/2026

Congratulations to Benesch Litigation Practice Chair J. Erik Connolly, Vice Chair Nicole E. Wrigley and Partner Lauren Zimmerman on being named among the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America.

The annual guide recognizes leading attorneys across the country who have distinguished themselves through exceptional advocacy and outstanding results.

We are proud to see Erik, Nicole and Lauren recognized nationally for their strategic counsel, sound judgment and commitment to delivering exceptional client service.

Learn more:

J. Erik Connolly: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-litigation-managing-chair-erik-connolly-named-to-2027-lawdragon-500-leading-litigators-in-america/

Nicole E. Wrigley: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-partner-nicole-wrigley-named-to-2027-lawdragon-500-leading-litigators-in-america/

Lauren Zimmerman: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-partner-lauren-zimmerman-named-to-2027-lawdragon-500-leading-litigators-in-america/

09/26/2026

Congratulations to Trevor Alexander, leader of Benesch's Energy Practice Group, on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy list. The annual guide recognizes the nation's leading energy lawyers who help drive critical projects and innovation across traditional and emerging energy sectors.

This recognition reflects Trevor's exceptional work advising utilities, infrastructure investors, power producers and other industry stakeholders on complex regulatory, transactional and strategic matters shaping the future of energy.

https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-energy-lead-trevor-alexander-named-to-2026-lawdragon-500-global-leaders-in-energy-list/

09/25/2026

Congratulations to Benesch Litigation Managing Chair Erik Connolly, who was named by Forbes to the prestigious "America’s Top Lawyers" list for 2026.

This national recognition honors attorneys who demonstrate exceptional client service, leadership and significant achievements in their fields. A nationally recognized trial lawyer, Erik represents clients in high-stakes commercial, securities and defamation disputes, bringing together courtroom experience, strategic business judgment and a commitment to client service.

More: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/forbes-names-benesch-litigation-managing-chair-erik-connolly-to-2026-americas-top-lawyers-list/

09/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michael Chu to Benesch's Intellectual Property Practice Group.

A highly respected patent litigator and registered patent attorney, Michael brings more than 30 years of experience helping clients protect, enforce and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. His addition reflects the continued growth and momentum of our IP team and our commitment to delivering sophisticated, business-focused counsel across industries and technologies.

We're thrilled to have Michael on board and look forward to the impact he'll make for our clients, colleagues and the firm.

https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/michael-chu-joins-beneschs-intellectual-property-practice-group-from-mcdermott-will-schulte-strengthening-patent-litigation-bench/

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