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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

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

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’

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

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

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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November 23, 2021/News

Midwest Real Estate News Recognizes Gould & Ratner Among “Best of the Best” Law Firms for 2021

Gould & Ratner has been named to Midwest Real Estate News “Best of the Best” for the fifth consecutive year.

November 19, 2021/News

Linsey Cohen Named to Crain’s “2021 Notable Gen X Leaders in Law” List

Linsey Cohen, Chair of Gould & Ratner's Real Estate Practice, was recognized as a Chicago "Notable Gen X Leader in Law" for 2021 by Crain's Chicago Business.

Linsey Cohen

Managing Partner

November 4, 2021/News

Gould & Ratner Named to 2022 U.S. News Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” List

Gould & Ratner was named to 2022 U.S. Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report's Twelfth Edition of the "Best Law Firms" rankings.

September 30, 2021/News

Real Estate Practice Welcomes Tamara Hibbard

Gould & Ratner LLP is pleased to announce that Tamara K. Hibbard has joined the firm as of counsel in our Real Estate Practice.

September 3, 2021/News

Gould & Ratner Lawyers Named to Crain's 2021 Rising Stars in Law List

Robert Chidester and Vanessa Tiradentes were recognized as “Notable Rising Stars in Law” for 2021 by Crain's Chicago Business.

Robert Chidester

Managing Partner

Vanessa Tiradentes

Partner

August 31, 2021/News

Reese Elledge Celebrates Retirement After 60 Years at Gould & Ratner

Reese Elledge, a member of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, celebrated his retirement on Aug. 31 after 60 years of practicing law at Gould & Ratner.

August 20, 2021/News

Gould & Ratner Named to 2022 U.S. News Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch” Lists

Nine Gould & Ratner attorneys have been recognized as 2022 Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch."

August 9, 2021/News

Real Estate Practice Welcomes Jaylan Williams

Gould & Ratner LLP is pleased to announce that Jaylan D. Williams has joined the firm as an associate attorney in our Real Estate Practice.

July 26, 2021/News

Corporate Practice Adds Two New Lawyers

Gould & Ratner LLP is pleased to announce that James H. Abney and Rebecca K. Smart have joined the firm as associate attorneys in the firm’s Corporate Practice.

July 6, 2021/News

Real Estate Practice Welcomes Michael Toussaint

Gould & Ratner LLP is pleased to announce that Michael Toussaint has joined the firm as an associate attorney in our Real Estate Practice.