Five Chicago attorneys have been recognized across six ranking areas in the inaugural 2026 Legal 500 US City Elite series for their leadership in Corporate & M&A, Life Sciences & Healthcare, and Tax.
The Chicago City Elite rankings were compiled through extensive research, including firm submissions and interviews with practitioners.
Ranked Attorneys:
Beth Fox: Tax
Steven Filipowski: Corporate and M&A
Thomas Shapira: Corporate and M&A & Life Sciences & Healthcare
Lawrence Staat: Tax
Jonathan Strouse: Tax
See the full ranking here.
Legal 500
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Harrison LLP
Harrison LLP is a national law firm that assists clients in defining and achieving their private wealth goals, delivering peace of mind through sophisticated and practical legal counsel. Founded in 2003, the firm advises fiduciaries, high net worth families, and family offices on estate planning, trust administration, charitable guidance, tax controversies, trust and estate litigation, succession planning, and family law.