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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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Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Rebecca Smart, a Senior Associate in the firm’s Corporate Practice, has been promoted to Partner. Additionally, Michael Toussaint, an Associate in the.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that MSI Global Alliance (MSI), one of the world's leading international associations of independent legal and accounting firms, has appointed the firm as.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Ciera Gonzalez has joined the firm as an associate in our Litigation Practice.
We are pleased to announce that Gould & Ratner LLP has been named a Tier 1 firm in the Chicago metropolitan area for Real Estate in the 2026 edition of.
Gail Potysman Bley, a partner in Gould & Ratner’s Tax Practice, is celebrating her retirement from the firm at the end of October 2025, after more than 44 years.
We are pleased to announce that nine Gould & Ratner lawyers were recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers were recognized in the 2026 edition of the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.
We are pleased to announce that Ammara Khan, vice chair of our Corporate Practice, was named a 2025 “Notable M&A Dealmaker” by Crain’s Chicago Business. You can read her profile.
Gould & Ratner was proud to participate in Race Judicata 2025.
Chief Business Development Officer John Byrne recently spoke with The Legal Intelligencer for the story “Strategic Allies: How Communications Teams Can Drive Law Firm Growth by Supporting Key Client Account.