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Benesch Named a “Top U.S. Law Firm for Retail Companies” by The Fashion Law

March 5, 2025

Benesch is honored to announce its inclusion in The Fashion Law’s 2025 list of Top U.S. Law Firms for Retail Companies, recognizing the country’s top firms specializing in fashion law, luxury goods and consumer products. This recognition underscores the firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive legal services tailored to the unique challenges of the retail and e-commerce industries. Read the full list here.

The Fashion Law assessed some of the largest U.S. law firms with fashion law practices in putting together its list. Among the factors considered for inclusion for each firm were the size and scope of their practices, the breadth of fashion law services offered, their notable client base and their active involvement in the fashion law community. 

Benesch’s Retail & E-Commerce team is dedication to delivering strategic, results-driven legal counsel to clients in the fast-evolving retail sector.

Stephanie A. Sheridan, Partner-in-Charge of Benesch’s San Francisco office and Chair of the Retail & E-Commerce Practice Group, is one of the nation’s leading attorneys in the retail and e-commerce space. She pioneered a retail-focused practice that serves as a “one-stop shop” for major brands, including luxury, department stores, big-box retailers, hotels and restaurants. Stephanie has an impressive track record in trial litigation, securing defense verdicts and favorable outcomes for clients.

Meegan Brooks, a Partner in Benesch’s San Francisco office, is a highly regarded litigator with deep experience advising and defending retailers, e-commerce companies and manufacturers. She has successfully defended hundreds of consumer class actions and played a key role in industry-shaping decisions at various appellate levels. Meegan also serves as outside marketing counsel for retailers, offering guidance on sweepstakes rules, pricing policies and endorsement regulations.

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Michael Chu Joins Benesch’s Intellectual Property Practice Group from McDermott Will & Schulte, Strengthening Patent Litigation Bench

Benesch is pleased to announce that Michael Chu has joined the firm as a partner in its growing Intellectual Property Practice Group in Chicago. His arrival marks the latest milestone in the continued expansion and success of a thriving practice that is building momentum across industries and technologies. Michael brings more than three decades of experience representing clients in complex patent and intellectual property disputes, as well as advising domestic and international companies on patent prosecution, intellectual property portfolio strategy, licensing, post-grant proceedings, trade and cross-border intellectual property matters.