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Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff Ranked in 2026 Chambers USA for Cannabis Law
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Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff Ranked in 2026 Chambers USA for Cannabis Law

Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff, have been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA for the category Cannabis Law: Western United States. Both received Band 2 rankings.
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Deborah O’Donnell Joins Gould & Ratner as Incoming Chief Administrative Officer
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Deborah O’Donnell Joins Gould & Ratner as Incoming Chief Administrative Officer

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Deborah O’Donnell has joined the firm as its incoming Chief Administrative Officer.
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Gould & Ratner Earns Workplace Recognition Among U.S. Law Firms from U.S. News & World Report
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Gould & Ratner Earns Workplace Recognition Among U.S. Law Firms from U.S. News & World Report

Gould & Ratner has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2026 list of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms.
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Gould & Ratner Named Finalist for ‘Real Estate Law Firm of the Year’
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Gould & Ratner Named Finalist for ‘Real Estate Law Firm of the Year’

Gould & Ratner is pleased to share that the firm has been named a finalist for “Real Estate Law Firm of the Year” in the Illinois REjournals Commercial Real Estate Awards.
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Gould & Ratner Recognized as a Leading Real Estate Law Firm by Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News
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Gould & Ratner Recognized as a Leading Real Estate Law Firm by Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News

Gould & Ratner has been recognized as a “Leading Real Estate Law Firm” by both Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News.
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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Four Associates Across Key Practice Areas
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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Four Associates Across Key Practice Areas

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce the addition of four talented associates across key practice areas, a reflection of the firm's thoughtful, long-term approach to planning for the future.
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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Partner Jenny Villier to Denver Office
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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Partner Jenny Villier to Denver Office

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Jennifer “Jenny” Villier has joined the firm as a Partner in its Corporate Practice in our Denver office.
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Tax Manager Rachel Johnson Receives OSCPA Public Service Award
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Tax Manager Rachel Johnson Receives OSCPA Public Service Award

We’re proud to congratulate Tax Manager Rachel Johnson on receiving the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) Public Service Award!
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The Lawyer Network Names Gould & Ratner Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Illinois for 2026
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The Lawyer Network Names Gould & Ratner Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Illinois for 2026

Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that it has been named Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Illinois – 2026 by The Lawyer Network as part of its Annual Awards program.
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Matthew Goldfarb, an associate attorney in Gould & Ratner’s Corporate Practice, has been nominated to the American-Israel Chamber of Commerce Chicago (AICC) board of directors.
Matthew Goldfarb
Partner
Linsey Cohen, chair of Gould & Ratner’s Real Estate Practice, was recognized as one of 50 real estate professionals to be inducted into Midwest Real Estate News’ (MREN) 2020 Commercial.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that three attorneys have been selected as 2021 Illinois Super Lawyers. Each year, no more than five percent of Illinois lawyers receive this.
Gould & Ratner LLP is pleased to announce that Hannah R. Batsche has joined the firm as an associate in its Litigation Practice.
Vanessa Tiradentes, Partner in Gould & Ratner's Litigation practice, was recognized as a "Notable Minority in Accounting, Consulting and Law" for 2020 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Vanessa Tiradentes
Partner
Rich Reizen has been invited to join the Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA) as a Fellow.
Richard Reizen
Partner
Chair, Construction Practice
New partner Rob Chidester is an experienced corporate and commercial contracts attorney.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Vanessa Tiradentes has been awarded the 2020 Leadership Award for the Coalition of Women's Initiative in Law for the Chicago Chapter.
Vanessa Tiradentes
Partner
Gould & Ratner, with Fred Tannenbaum as lead partner, and with the help of Ammara Khan and Julie Gracz, recently represented our client, EternaTear, developer of a next-generation, over-the-counter (OTC),.
Fred Tannenbaum
Partner
Ammara Khan
Partner
Vice Chair, Corporate Practice
Julie Gracz
Paralegal
Gould & Ratner has been named to Midwest Real Estate News “Best of the Best” for the fourth consecutive year.