A look at our 2022 honorees

Levin and Perconti — Plaintiff medical malpractice
Results. That's what Megan O'Connor, who practices medical malpractice law, has delivered during her still-young legal career. O’Connor’s most notable verdicts and settlements total nearly $100-million and many are on behalf of abused children. O’Connor has proven herself to be a tenacious and highly skilled legal…

Sidley Austin LLP — Class actions and commercial litigation and disputes
Ask Kathleen Carlson's peers and they will tell you: There are few lawyers they would rather be in the trenches with than this commercial litigation pro.  Consider Alexis Dunton, Executive Director and Assistant General Counsel at JPMorgan Chase & Co. She worked with Carlson at Sidley Austin for nearly six years. The pair…

Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP — Mergers and acquisitions
A natural leader. That's how those who've worked with Payal Keshvani describe this young attorney with Chicago's Taft Stettinius & Hollister.  This isn't surprising. Even when she was a junior associate, Keshvani took the lead on projects with other associates and third parties. Since then, this mergers-and…

Fitzpatrick & Hunt, Pagano, Aubert LLP — Commercial litigation
Earning the trust of her colleagues and clients has never been a challenge for commercial litigation specialist Lisa Bradley. Even during the earliest days of her legal career, Bradley's peers trusted her to handle court hearings, depositions and settlement conferences. During these early days, Bradley efficiently juggled more than 50…

Hall Prangle & Schoonveld LLC — Medical malpractice defense
How has Krista Luzio managed to cultivate such a multifaceted practice with her impressive legal track record? Her ability to integrate and guide a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals and legal colleagues, paired with her keen eye for the law makes her formidable in the courtroom and in her motion practice. …

Neal Gerber Eisenberg — Labor and employment law
A passion for helping others. That's what his peers say has motivated Alexis (Alex) Dominguez to become one of the top labor and employment law specialists in Chicago. And it's that same passion that has inspired this young attorney to devote long hours to both his community and his profession.  Lauren Novak, chief…

Hinshaw & Culbertson — Employment law, tort defense, civil rights litigation
A true leader and litigator.  That's how Vincent Rizzo's peers describe this accomplished attorney, who represents clients in both Illinois and California in employment disputes, tort defense, and constitutional violations. Why?  Rizzo's fellow lawyers point to his deep understanding of the law, strong work ethic…

Steptoe & Johnson — Patent litigation
Patent litigation attorney Katherine Johnson boasts a winning combination: She understands the most complicated technical issues and is also a skilled presence in the courtroom. This formula has led to several big wins for her clients, including victories at trials and in U.S. International Trade Commission investigations. …