Media Mentions
Jared Oakes Guest Stars on Corner Office Podcast | “Bridging Business & Law: Conversation with Benesch Partner Who Has JD/MBA”
October 2, 2025
Jared Oakes, Vice Chair of Benesch’s Real Estate Practice Group and the Chief Culture Officer of the firm, joined Elise Powers on the Corner Office podcast where they discussed the importance of having a business mindset and explored ways to add value for clients—beyond the legal work. Jared also offered networking strategies to help listeners approach Business Development in an authentic way.
Tune in to the full episode to follow the conversation.
Latest News
A&E Crime + Investigation Quotes Partner Marisa Darden on Defendant Testimony Risks
Marisa Darden, Chair of Benesch’s White Collar, Government Investigations & Regulatory Practice Group, was quoted in an A&E Crime + Investigation article titled “Why Defendants Take the Stand—and Why Attorneys Don’t Want Them To.” The article examines why criminal defendants sometimes choose to testify in their own defense – and why most attorneys advise against it – highlighting the significant legal risks, credibility challenges, and strategic considerations involved.
Law360 Highlights Benesch Litigators Mark Eisen and Olivia Sullivan in Biometric Privacy Case
Law360 recently published an article highlighting Benesch Partner Mark Eisen and Senior Managing Associate Olivia Sullivan for their representation of Northwestern University in a biometric privacy lawsuit involving photographs taken at university events.
The New York Times Features Benesch Partner Laura Mehl Sugarman on Co-Op Identification Policies
Benesch Real Estate Partner Laura Mehl Sugarman was quoted in a recent New York Times article discussing identification requirements in cooperative buildings and the potential legal concerns surrounding their enforcement.
Michael Vatis Interviews with NewsNation on Chinese Cyber Threats and U.S. Cyber Defense Vulnerabilities
During the interview, Michael examined the ongoing cyber threat from China, emphasizing that such activity has been occurring for years and warning that reduced U.S. cyber defenses have increased vulnerabilities.