About Us

Emery K. Harlan

Equity Partner

I am always looking for an opportunity, at every turn, for early resolutions, recognizing that disputed matters rarely get better as they age.

Kerrie M. Murphy

Equity Partner

When we listen to our clients, respect their guidelines, and hold ourselves accountable, we work more efficiently, build more valuable client relationships, and achieve success.

Julie T. Bittner

Equity Partner

No one has ever called me a timid wallflower. I’m honest, decisive, and direct because that’s whom my clients need me to be.

Warren E. Buliox

Equity Partner

Kerry L. Childe

Special Counsel

Practicing privacy law is kind of like reading tea leaves. It’s a great fit for my strategic, big-picture way of thinking.

Lori Cole Magerko

Partner

Payton Clerc

Associate

Success is not built on shortcuts, but on relentless hard work, integrity, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for my clients.”

Lindsay B. Fathallah

Partner

I was drawn to transactional law because it brings people together in a common goal. Celebrating a mutual success at the end of a deal is always rewarding.

Angenette M. Frink

Special Counsel

I’ve worked as in-house and outside counsel for manufacturers, and, prior to becoming an attorney, as a field sales executive for two of the largest pharma companies. This experience lets me partner more effectively and apply economic thinking to contracts and contract dispute resolution.

Anthony Jackson

Senior Associate

I enjoy problem-solving, diving deep into the facts, and bringing practical solutions to my clients.

Andrea G. Jahimiak

Partner

Renee Jones

Special Counsel

Veronica Kirk

Partner

I’m an extremely practical person and I find it intensely satisfying to solve my clients’ problems.

Jason S. Marin

Special Counsel

The skills I’ve developed as a trial attorney have taught me to analyze both professional and personal problems factually and with the aim of practical solutions.

Fernando M. Mihaic

Associate

Effective advocacy finds its roots in understanding the client, something that is at the forefront of my priorities in practice.

Victoria L. Moran

Partner

Contract negotiation is rarely linear and I know my clients appreciate the innovative solutions I propose.

Carlos R. Pastrana

Partner

As one of very few attorneys from Puerto Rico in the Upper Midwest, I have a responsibility not only to my clients and my firm, but to my home country, my family, and all the teachers and mentors I have had along the way.

Jeff M. Perzan

Special Counsel

Negotiations often can be complex and solving problems to reach a fair outcome is a creative process that I enjoy. It lets me create a stable and solid relationship foundation with my clients.

Jennifer Pflug Murphy

Partner

I enjoy carefully learning the fine details of each deal and thoughtfully strategizing with deal team members while advancing my client’s best interests from the onset to closing.

Taylor N. Sellers

Associate

I believe that practicality and innovation go hand-in-hand. A client is best served by a cohesive team that can see the bigger picture in each case.

Cecilly C. Shelton

Special Counsel

I help clients develop strategies to manage and mitigate risks and comply with state/federal law while meeting their business objectives.

Valda D. Staton

Special Counsel

I draw from my thorough and comprehensive knowledge base to guide clients through the many facets of real estate purchase, management, construction, ownership, building code compliance, zoning compliance, divestiture and disposition.

Suzan J. Sutherland

Special Counsel

The skills I’ve developed as a trial attorney have taught me to analyze both professional and personal problems factually and with the aim of practical solutions.

Gregory G. Taylor

Special Counsel

The best of my job is providing my clients with alternative solutions to complex issues.

Kate Trudell

Associate

Authenticity and curiosity are key to problem-solving. If we can’t be real and ask tough questions, we cannot find solutions.

Vincent J. Vigil

Partner

I analyze all details related to a matter and plan a strategy to achieve my goal of ensuring an optimal result for a client.