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Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
With attorneys based in Chicago, New York and Washington, D.C., Winston’s Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (EBEC) team represents a broad range of plan sponsors and offers clients not just deal support but the full suite of employee benefit services. These include public company reporting and executive compensation, employee benefits in mergers and acquisitions, qualified retirement plans and Title I investment advice, health and welfare benefit plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), and international human resources matters. And driven by a volatile labor market, we are partnering with clients to innovate plan structure and design, including cutting-edge services such as private exchange medical benefits, employee benefits in captive insurance, and fiduciary governance best practices. With decades of experience, our EBEC team maintains strong brand recognition, with clients describing our attorneys as “superb,” “very client-friendly,” “extremely responsive and able to bring forth the right resources,” and “having an “incredible breadth of knowledge.”
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Bankruptcy Litigation & Investigations
Large corporate bankruptcies and companies in financial distress often spawn a complex web of claims by lenders, trustees, debtors, creditors, creditors’ committees, investors, shareholders, and other constituents. Attorneys in Winston & Strawn’s complex commercial litigation group and special situations and restructuring group serve as trusted advisors and resolute advocates to protect clients’ business interests and assets in multifaceted Chapter 11 cases and bankruptcy-related disputes.
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Our nationally recognized Appellate & Critical Motions (ACM) Practice delivers sophisticated legal advocacy and analysis before trial, at trial, and on appeal. From state trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, our ACM attorneys identify, preserve, and present the critical legal issues that can make the difference between winning and losing.
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Experience
|April 18, 2025
Fueling Good: Winston Wins Motion to Dismiss in Oil Dispute
On April 18, 2025, a Winston team led by partners James Herbison and Mike Mayer secured a final judgment on behalf of their client, Enbridge, in a monopolization case brought by Ducere, LLC under Section 2 of the Sherman Act and the Illinois Antitrust Act. Winston obtained a dismissal with prejudice by successfully arguing that plaintiff’s antitrust claims were not sufficiently pled, and the alleged market was not properly defined.
Experience
|July 10, 2024
US Veterinary REIT Joins Kovitz Investment Group in Strategic Real Estate Venture
U.S. Veterinary REIT (USV REIT), a real estate investor founded by Thurston Group and AMO Partners, have announced that they will partner with Kovitz Investment Group Partners, LLC (Kovitz), an investment advisor headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, to jointly own and invest in quality veterinary medical office buildings across the U.S.
Experience
|June 14, 2024
Winston Represented Charles Thayne Capital in its Acquisition of Bluescape
Winston represented Charles Thayne Capital (CTC), a Chicago-based, growth-oriented private equity firm, in its acquisition of Bluescape, a provider of virtual collaboration platforms for businesses. CTC’s ownership will accelerate Bluescape’s product development plans, benefiting commercial enterprises, the public sector, and federal customers.
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Recognitions
|May 5, 2026
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Winston Team Wins The Middle Market’s 2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Deal of the Year Award
A Winston deal team received The Middle Market’s 2026 Mergers & Acquisitions Deal of the Year Award for their representation of Stout, a leading global advisory firm and portfolio company of Audax Private Equity, in its entry into a new strategic partnership with Integrum Holdings LP, a private investment firm focused on partnering with technology-enabled services companies in the financial and business services sectors. The team was led by M&A Practice Chair Brian Schafer and partner Charles Vargo and supported by associates Maggie Keller, Reed Silverman, Marianna Wonder.
Recognitions
|May 1, 2026
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Winston Lawyers Recognized in World Intellectual Property Review’s Leaders Directory 2026
Winston & Strawn lawyers have been recognized in World Intellectual Property Review’s (WIPR) Leaders Directory 2026.
In the Media
|April 24, 2026
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The American Lawyer Spotlights Winston’s Momentum with Six Partner Additions
Winston was featured in The American Lawyer following the firm’s addition of six lateral partners across Chicago, New York, Washington, D.C., and Dallas in April, further strengthening key practices including leveraged finance, investigations, intellectual property, and appellate litigation.
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Founded in 1853, Winston & Strawn is one of the largest and oldest law firms in Chicago. The office is home to 290+ lawyers distributed across 20 practice areas. Our Chicago lawyers represent 90 companies in the Fortune 500 and are recognized in all the major directories and award competitions. They also are heavily invested in pro bono causes, having dedicated 19,000+ hours in 2024 to various pro bono organizations. Representing a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, they are hardworking, compassionate, and collaborative. Our Chicago office also takes immense pride in fostering a collegial atmosphere that influences every aspect of our culture. From weekly Starbucks Socials, where colleagues gather to connect over coffee and conversation, to ping pong tournaments that ignite friendly competition, to volunteer opportunities around the city, we celebrate the camaraderie and sense of community that unite us. This not only enhances collaboration and teamwork but creates a supportive environment that inspires us to excel in our professional pursuits.
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For more than 170 years, Winston & Strawn has served as a trusted adviser and advocate for clients across virtually every industry. Our law practice—built on the talent, creativity, and determination of our lawyers and an unwavering commitment to our clients—has grown into a global firm of tremendous breadth. While many things have changed since the firm’s inception, our goal has remained steadfast: provide the highest echelon of service by developing strategic partnerships with our clients, creating and implementing tailored business solutions, and identifying opportunities for innovation. Complementing this service model is the priority we place on cultivating an internal culture of inclusion and opportunity, as well as our role in serving critical needs in our communities. We continue to learn from our storied history, while looking ahead to effect change in our industry.