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Chicago

Our Chicago office is as dynamic as the city it serves. Established in 1990, we have grown from a small presence to a vibrant office of more than 50 legal professionals, who offer highly personalized services backed by the extensive resources of a large firm. With a strong focus on employment law, intellectual property, and litigation, our Chicago team partners with a wide range of clients — from today’s top companies to tomorrow’s emerging leaders.

The office also supports Chicago’s distinctive demographic profile, which blends commerce, culture, and academia to provide a profusion of opportunities for civic engagement. Our lawyers and professional staff are active participants in city life, from teaching at local universities to serving as mentors and tutors to children in underserved communities.

Office Directions

The front lobby entrance is located on Canal Street. The building is located on the NE corner of Lake Street and Canal Street.
For additional information on parking, click here.

Lake Shore Drive - North or South Bound

Exit at Randolph Street. Proceed west and turn right onto N Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.

Kennedy Expressway - South Bound

Exit W Randolph St (Exit 51B). Turn right onto W Randolph Street. Turn right onto N Halsted Street. Turn right onto W Lake Street. Turn left onto Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.

Dan Ryan Expressway - Northbound

Exit at Lake Street (Exit 51A). Turn right onto W Lake Street. Turn left on Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.

Eisenhower Expressway - East Bound

Follow expressway east on I-290 E/Eisenhower Expy E via the ramp on the left. Merge onto I-90 W/I-94 W/Kennedy Expy W toward Wisconsin. Take the Lake Street exit (51A) toward 200 North. Turn right onto W Lake Street. Turn left onto Canal Street. The lobby entrance is on Canal Street.

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T.312.836.5075

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