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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

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

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

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

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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January 30, 2020/News

Eight Gould & Ratner Lawyers Earn Illinois Super Lawyers, Rising Stars Designation for 2020

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that five attorneys have been selected as 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers.

January 9, 2020/News

Gould & Ratner 2019 Year in Review

As we enter 2020, we thought it would be worth a look back at all that has happened at Gould & Ratner in the past year.

November 11, 2019/News

Construction Practice Welcomes Patrick Johnson

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Patrick Johnson joins the firm as an associate attorney in the Construction Practice.

November 7, 2019/News

Aaron May Named Partner at Gould & Ratner

New partner Aaron May is an experienced commercial real estate attorney.

October 12, 2019/News

In Remembrance: Mark E. Leipold, 1960-2019

Mark Leipold, who passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, was a longtime partner and chair of the Corporate Practice at Gould & Ratner LLP.

October 10, 2019/News

Gould & Ratner Named “Best of the Best” by Midwest Real Estate News for 2019

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

August 15, 2019/News

Gould & Ratner Lawyer Named to 2020 U.S. News Best Lawyers List

Matt Olins, a partner in Gould & Ratner’s Corporate Practice, has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 edition in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency.

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Chair, Business Reorganization and Creditors’ Rights Practice

July 30, 2019/News

Karin O’Connell Appointed Vice Chair of Membership for ABA’s Endangered Species Committee

Karin O’Connell, a member of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, was recently chosen to serve as Vice Chair of Membership for the ABA Endangered Species Committee.

July 16, 2019/News

Corporate Practice Welcomes Robert Chidester

Chidester is an experienced corporate and commercial contracts attorney.

June 17, 2019/News

Gould & Ratner Featured in Connect Chicago Commercial Real Estate News Q&A

Gould & Ratner was recently profiled in a Connect Chicago Q&A with design firm Wright Heerema Architects on “Law Firm Space Grows More Democratized".