Press Releases
4 Benesch Attorneys Named 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers; 8 Named Illinois Rising Stars
February 6, 2019
Benesch is pleased to announce that four of its Illinois attorneys have been named 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and eight have been named 2019 Illinois Rising Stars by Super Lawyers®.
The Super Lawyers selection process evaluates lawyers based upon multiple criteria, including professional achievement and peer recognition; honors and awards; firm and bar involvement and leadership; scholarship and professional writings; community service and pro bono activities; and other outstanding achievements. Rising Stars are top up-and-coming attorneys who are no more than 40 years old or who have been practicing for no more than 10 years.
Congratulations to all of our attorneys named to the 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers and 2019 Illinois Rising Stars lists!
Benesch’s 2019 New Illinois Rising Stars:
Zaiba Baig, Intellectual Property Litigation
Leah Beitner, Tax
Amy C. Craig, Business & Corporate
Laura D. Pone, Health Care
Benesch’s 2019 Illinois Rising Stars:
Sarah M. Hesse, Securities & Corporate Finance
Ryan Moore, Business & Corporate
Manish K. Mehta, Intellectual Property Litigation
Stephanie S. Penninger, Transportation & Maritime
Benesch’s 2019 Illinois Super Lawyers:
David S. Almeida, Class Action & Mass Torts
Margo Wolf O’Donnell, Employment Litigation
David A. Rammelt, Business Litigation
Kal K. Shah, Intellectual Property Litigation
Latest News
Benesch Partner Noelle Torrice Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation List
Benesch is pleased to announce that Partner Noelle Torrice has been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The …
Benesch Partner Kelly Noll Named to GlobeSt. CRE’s 2026 Aspiring Leaders List
Benesch is pleased to announce that Real Estate Partner Kelly Noll has been named to GlobeSt. CRE’s 2026 Aspiring Leaders …
Benesch Partners Jonathan Todd and Philip Nester Named to 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers in Maritime, Admiralty & The High Seas
Benesch is pleased to announce that Jonathan Todd, co-lead of the firm’s Transportation & Logistics Practice Group, and Partner Philip …
Benesch Represents Altamont Capital Partners in Sale of Cotton Patch Café
Benesch represented Altamont Capital Partners in its sale of Cotton Patch Café, a restaurant brand operating 46 restaurants across Texas and New Mexico.