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Congratulations! Legal 500 United States has ranked Tucker Ellis in two areas within Dispute Resolution in its 2026 edition and has named Charissa Walker among its “Next Generation Partners” for the third consecutive year.
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We’re pleased to share that David Steele has been recognized in the 2026 WTR Global Leaders guide. See the link in the comments to learn more.

Congratulations to Madeline Dennis and Dan Schiau on being recognized in the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X – The Next Generation guide, honoring rising legal talent shaping the future of the profession. See the comments for more.

A meaningful legal career is built on more than classroom learning—and our Summer Associates are experiencing that firsthand.

Last week in Cleveland, our Summers joined peers from across the region at the inaugural Summer Associate Leadership Summit hosted by the Cleveland Leadership Center, gaining practical career insights from accomplished legal and business leaders while expanding their professional networks. Then on June 2, they gathered for a Progressive Dinner hosted by Gene Killeen and Kristin Volk, an evening that combined great conversation, local flavor, and the opportunity to strengthen relationships with colleagues outside the office.

Meanwhile, in St. Louis, our summer associate attended ACC St. Louis’s “It’s a Jungle Out There: Surviving and Thriving in the Law” program, where legal professionals explored the challenges of burnout and discussed approaches to fostering healthier, more sustainable careers in the profession.

Whether through leadership development, candid conversations with experienced practitioners, or opportunities to build lasting connections, these experiences reflect our commitment to helping future lawyers gain a broader perspective on what it means to succeed—and thrive—in the practice of law.

Tucker Ellis was pleased to co-sponsor ACC St. Louis’s program, “It’s a Jungle Out There: Surviving and Thriving in the Law,” this week at the St. Louis Zoo’s McDonnell Center at River Camp.

The program brought together in-house counsel and legal professionals for a thoughtful discussion—co-led by TE partner Sandy Wunderlich and Jennifer Robinson, Associate General Counsel at Centene—on lawyer well-being, burnout, and the practical steps organizations can take to support healthy, sustainable legal careers. Following the CLE, attendees had the opportunity to continue the conversation while enjoying the unique setting of the St. Louis Zoo.

Thank you to ACC St. Louis and everyone who joined us for an engaging afternoon of learning, connection, and community.

Investing in the next generation is an important part of who we are at Tucker Ellis.

Throughout May, partner John Favret and associates Bradley Dennis, Cate Mandry, and Ben Crawford, along with retired partner Carter Strang, participated in the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association’s 3Rs (Rights, Responsibilities, and Realities) program at Cleveland Early College High School at John Hay, where they taught a series of lessons on constitutional law and the rule of law.

Through interactive exercises, mock trials, and career discussions, our attorneys helped students explore the legal system while sharing insights into the legal profession. As the 3Rs program celebrates its 20th anniversary, we’re honored to support an initiative that advances civic education, mentorship, and community engagement—values that are deeply embedded in our firm’s culture.

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Tucker Ellis is pleased to announce that it has received 29 lawyer rankings and 11 practice area rankings in Chambers USA 2026.
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On June 1, Sandy Wunderlich presented strategies for surviving and thriving in the law at a program co-sponsored by Tucker Ellis and the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) St. Louis.
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In a Client Alert, Aaron Howell discusses the DOJ’s May 27 memo announcing the accelerated review of whistleblower FCA complaints alleging fraud in state-administered programs receiving federal funding.
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On May 28, The Supreme Court of Ohio appointed Ethan Weber as a member of its Commission on Continuing Legal Education to serve as the Ohio attorney member from the Eighth Appellate District.
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