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David Michael Elected to The People's Music School Board of Directors
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David Michael Elected to The People's Music School Board of Directors

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Managing Partner David Michael has been elected to the Board of Directors of The People's Music School.
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Gould & Ratner Celebrates the Retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Laura Sears After 37 Years of Service
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Gould & Ratner Celebrates the Retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Laura Sears After 37 Years of Service

Gould & Ratner is proud to celebrate the retirement of Chief Administrative Officer Laura Sears, whose remarkable 37-year career has left an indelible mark on the firm, its people, and the legal management profession.
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Recent Court Decision May Affect the Assessment of COVID-Era IRS Penalties and Interest
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Recent Court Decision May Affect the Assessment of COVID-Era IRS Penalties and Interest

A recent federal court decision, Kwong v. United States, may create an opportunity for some taxpayers to seek refunds or other relief for certain IRS penalties and interest connected to the COVID-19 period.
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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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Amy Blumenthal has accepted a nomination to participate in CREW Chicago’s inaugural Distinguished and Notable Advisory Board (“DNA”).
Amy Blumenthal
Partner
Brian Gilbert was interviewed by a prominent private wealth manager on current trends in middle-market mergers and acquisitions.
Brian Gilbert
Partner
Fred Tannenbaum was interviewed by a prominent private wealth manager on topics like private equity, venture capital and fund formation in the US.
Fred Tannenbaum
Partner
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.