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Am Law 200 business law firm Award Winning Representation
The 2023 edition of The U.S.
Nationwide Practice, International Reach
Benesch is an Am Law 200 business law firm and limited liability partnership with over 330 attorneys and offices in Cleveland, Chicago, Columbus, New York City, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Wilmington. The firm is known for providing highly sophisticated legal services to national and international clients that include public and private, middle market and emerging companies, as well as private equity funds, entrepreneurs, and not-for-profit organizations. Strategic Growth
We have had extraordinary success in welcoming many new attorneys to Benesch over the past several years, including opening a Chicago office (now more than 100 attorneys strong); and establishing a San Francisco office. The vast majority of our new attorneys are highly-accomplished partners who have joined us from “Big Law” firms, such as Skadden, Jones Day, Kirkland & Ellis, Mayer Brown, Baker & Hostetler, Sheppard Mullin, Winston & Strawn, Reed Smith, Foley & Lardner, Squire Patton Boggs, and Arnold & Porter, bringing additional depth and breadth to our practices. These attorneys joined Benesch to be part of the exciting growth, entrepreneurial spirit and ability to service clients by providing elite talent under a sustainable cost structure that eliminates unnecessary overhead. A significant proportion of our recruits and lateral hires identify as members of underrepresented groups and we are proud to be building a law firm that looks more and more like the global marketplace of the future. Our services in areas such as class action litigation, private equity, products liability, securities litigation, data security and privacy, real estate, energy, intellectual property litigation and labor and employment, among others, also have expanded substantially as a result of this recent growth. News & World Report/Best Lawyers in America® named 58 Benesch attorneys as Best Lawyers in America®. Benesch was named Transportation Law Firm of the Year in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and 2023 by U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers® and the firm received national first-tier rankings in Health Care Law, Transportation Law and Litigation-Construction by 2022 U.S. News & World Report/Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” Additionally, 37 Benesch attorneys and 14 practice areas were ranked in the 2022 edition of Chambers USA.
Congratulations to Trevor Alexander, leader of Benesch's Energy Practice Group, on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Global Leaders in Energy list. The annual guide recognizes the nation's leading energy lawyers who help drive critical projects and innovation across traditional and emerging energy sectors.
This recognition reflects Trevor's exceptional work advising utilities, infrastructure investors, power producers and other industry stakeholders on complex regulatory, transactional and strategic matters shaping the future of energy.
https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-energy-lead-trevor-alexander-named-to-2026-lawdragon-500-global-leaders-in-energy-list/
Congratulations to Benesch Litigation Managing Chair Erik Connolly, who was named by Forbes to the prestigious "America’s Top Lawyers" list for 2026.
This national recognition honors attorneys who demonstrate exceptional client service, leadership and significant achievements in their fields. A nationally recognized trial lawyer, Erik represents clients in high-stakes commercial, securities and defamation disputes, bringing together courtroom experience, strategic business judgment and a commitment to client service.
More: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/forbes-names-benesch-litigation-managing-chair-erik-connolly-to-2026-americas-top-lawyers-list/
Please join us in welcoming Michael Chu to Benesch's Intellectual Property Practice Group.
A highly respected patent litigator and registered patent attorney, Michael brings more than 30 years of experience helping clients protect, enforce and maximize the value of their intellectual property assets. His addition reflects the continued growth and momentum of our IP team and our commitment to delivering sophisticated, business-focused counsel across industries and technologies.
We're thrilled to have Michael on board and look forward to the impact he'll make for our clients, colleagues and the firm.
https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/michael-chu-joins-beneschs-intellectual-property-practice-group-from-mcdermott-will-schulte-strengthening-patent-litigation-bench/
Congratulations to Benesch Partner Tara Raghavan on being named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global IP Lawyers list. This recognition highlights attorneys who are helping businesses protect their innovations, brands and intellectual property in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Known for her work at the intersection of intellectual property, regulatory counseling and business strategy, Tara advises clients across the life sciences, pharmaceutical, technology and agrochemical industries. Her inclusion on this year's list is a testament to the impact she continues to make for clients and the broader IP community.
Join us in congratulating Tara on this well-deserved recognition!
https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-partner-tara-raghavan-named-to-2026-lawdragon-500-leading-global-ip-lawyers-list/
09/23/2026
What’s next for legal technology?
Join Benesch Chief Innovation Officer and ILTA Board President Jason Dirkx for a live, post-ILTACON conversation hosted by Jim Merrifield, IGP, of InfoGov Hot Seat.
Jason and Jim will revisit the conference’s most important moments, explore the trends shaping legal technology and innovation, and discuss how the ILTA community can carry that momentum forward.
Whether you attended ILTACON or followed the conversation from afar, tune in for practical insights into the developments legal technology leaders should be watching.
Wednesday, September 23
1–2 p.m. ET
Online
Register: https://riverside.com/webinar/registration/eyJldmVudElkIjoiNmFhNDM4NTRmZmYyNGM2YzRmNGJmNGIxIiwic2x1ZyI6ImppbS1tZXJyaWZpZWxkcy1zdHVkaW8ifQ==
Crain’s Chicago Business has named Benesch Partner Juan Morado Jr. to its 2026 Notable Leaders in Law list, recognizing professionals whose leadership and work drive impact across the legal profession and business community. We are proud to celebrate this achievement, and the outstanding counsel and leadership Juan brings to clients and colleagues every day.
More: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-partner-juan-morado-jr-named-2026-notable-leader-in-law-by-crains-chicago-business/
09/15/2026
We’re excited to share Benesch’s Firm Profile on Flo Forward, ready to help law students kick off their legal career journey! Our profile is a resource for Class of 2029 students learning how to navigate summer associate recruitment and wondering what makes our firm and summer program unique.
Log in or create your profile to take advantage of this resource, or share with law students in your network today: https://florecruit.com/v2/app/forward/firms/benesch/student
09/11/2026
08/26/2026
Congratulations to the 126 Benesch attorneys recognized in the 2027 Best Lawyers® rankings.
A special congratulations to Casey Kucharson (Commercial Transactions/UCC Law) and Marc Blubaugh (Transportation Law), who were named 2027 Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practice areas and markets, a distinction awarded to only one attorney per practice area and geographic region.
https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/132-benesch-attorneys-recognized-in-2027-best-lawyers-rankings/
Benesch is investing in the future of legal service delivery.
We're excited to announce that Jason Dirkx has joined the firm as Chief Innovation Officer (CINO), a newly created role that will lead the launch of Benesch’s Innovation Department and help drive the evolution of the firm’s service delivery model for clients. As part of a coordinated investment in technology, innovation, security and governance, we also are pleased to welcome Abby Levine as Chief Information Officer.
More: https://www.beneschlaw.com/news/benesch-names-jason-dirkx-chief-innovation-officer-to-lead-new-innovation-department-welcomes-abby-levine-as-chief-information-officer/
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