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Angela A. Smedley

Partner

Chicago

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Partner

Chicago

Gregory A. McConnell

Chief Pro Bono Officer

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Chief Pro Bono Officer

Maria Kutnick

Director

Chicago

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Director

Chicago

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Appellate & Critical Motions

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....Read more

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Europe

Winston has a well-established presence in Europe representing clients for over three decades. We demonstrate excellence advising clients on transactional, disputes and regulatory matters in the financial services, private equity, industrial, health, and technology sectors. Our European offices bring together a unique blend of deep local knowledge and global expertise, allowing us to effectively navigate complex cross-border legal matters. ...Read more

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Tax

With an international geographic reach, Winston & Strawn’s integrated tax practice addresses virtually all areas of tax law. Our group of 40 tax attorneys is well-versed in representing some of the largest public and privately-held corporations, exempt organizations, and large estates....Read more

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July 9, 2025

BitMine Completes $20 Billion Upsize of ATM Program

Winston & Strawn LLP represented BitMine Immersion Technologies, Inc. in connection with its latest expansion of its at-the-market (ATM) equity offering, increasing the program by $20 billion to a total of $24.5 billion. BitMine (NYSE: BMNR), a former bitcoin mining company now focused on building the largest Ethereum treasury in the world, currently holds more than 1,713,899 ETH valued at over $8.2 billion. ...Read more

Experience

July 1, 2025

Reoffering of $78,400,000 Delaware Economic Development Authority Gas Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Delmarva Power & Light Company Project) 2020 Series A (Non-AMT)

We served as Remarketing Agent's counsel to Barclays and J.P. Morgan as remarketing agents, in connection with the reoffering by Delmarva Power & Light Company of $78,400,000 Gas Facilities Refunding Revenue Bonds (Delmarva Power & Light Company Project) 2020 Series A (Non-AMT) initially issued on July 1, 2020 by the Delaware Economic Development Authority. ...Read more

Experience

January 31, 2025

Winston Secures Complete Defense Judgment for Alphatec in Prolonged Litigation Battle

In a long-running, bitter dispute between fierce competitors, Winston obtained a complete defense judgment on January 31, 2025, for its client Alphatec Holdings, along with its Chairman and CEO Pat Miles, following a week-long bench trial in the Delaware Chancery Court in early October 2023 over allegations of breach of fiduciary duty and violation of alleged non-competition covenants. Following additional post-trial briefing and oral argument, the court, on January 31, 2025, found in favor of Winston’s clients in all respects. The January 31, 2025, defense judgment marked the third favorable trial outcome obtained by Winston for Alphatec in a series of lawsuits filed by NuVasive—seeking, collectively, damages totaling nearly US$200M—dating back to October 2017....Read more

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Benefits Blast

February 2, 2026

3 Min Read

U.S. Department of Labor AMICUS Briefs Support Curbing Wave of ERISA Litigation

An ERISA litigation trend has emerged that would have been unthinkable a few years ago: The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is intervening in court and taking the employer’s side. This trend reflects a deliberate policy shift that matters for every plan sponsor and fiduciary in an environment where “regulation by litigation” has become a default strategy for plaintiffs’ lawyers.

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January 30, 2026

2 Min Read

DOJ Whistleblower Programs: How We Got Here

This article was originally published in Corporate Compliance Insights. Any opinions in this article are not those of Winston & Strawn or its clients. The opinions in this article are the authors’ opinions only....Read more

Benefits Blast

January 30, 2026

2 Min Read

New Executive Order Targets Proxy Advisory Firms: Key ERISA Implications

On December 11, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order (the Order) targeting the two major proxy advisory firms, ISS and Glass Lewis. The Order asserts that these firms often prioritize political agendas, particularly diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, over investor returns. As a result, the Order directed the US Department of Labor (DOL) and other agencies to take certain actions. The resulting DOL action could have significant impact for ERISA plan fiduciaries.

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What Are Pro Forma Financial Statements?

Pro Formas are financial statements or financial information prepared as though certain acquisition or financing transactions have already occurred and provide a predicted outcome to investors....Read more

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What Is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a broad management concept whereby practices and policies are undertaken by corporations as a part of corporate governance with the intention of having a positive influence on the world by pursuing pro-social objectives in addition to maximizing profits. CSR, also called corporate citizenship in some contexts, may be pursued or enhanced through social-driven programs, such as philanthropy, volunteer, and conservation efforts....Read more