PEOPLE SERVICES INDUSTRIES INSIGHTS & EVENTS ABOUT OUR WORK LOCATIONS | FIRM FACTS Overview Firm Leadership At a Glance Recognitions GET IN TOUCH HOME ABOUT FIRM FACTS We are proud to propel the success of the world’s most respected, dynamic and important organizations. Together, we fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Pride and determination abound at McDermott because every member of our team is respected, supported and inspired to exceed. 85+ years of legal & industry experience 20+ locations in 7 countries 1,200+ lawyers FIRM LEADERSHIP Ira J. Coleman Partner and Chairman | Miami Email / +1 305 347 6556 View Profile Partner & Chairman Ira Coleman is the chairman of McDermott Will & Emery. Since Ira took on this role in 2017, the Firm has embraced a new strategic direction focused on being indispensable to clients, enhancing performance and nurturing a happy, fun culture. Under his leadership, McDermott has also adopted the unofficial mantra of #AlwaysBetter, representing the Firm’s commitment for constant improvement with the goal of delivering ever-greater value for our clients, people and communities. With this as a foundation, the Firm has experienced strong growth—outperforming the industry average across all key metrics—expanding across practices and geographies, and recruiting top talent. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Consistent with McDermott’s strategy, the Firm’s executive committee continues to make significant investments in our client relationships, talent, infrastructure and services to better respond to our clients’ needs during a time of fundamental change in the legal industry. Linda M. Doyle Partner & General Counsel | Chicago Email / +1 312 984 6905 View Profile Russell Hayman Partner | Los Angeles Email / +1 310 551 9334 View Profile Stephanie S. McCann Partner | Chicago Email / +1 312 984 3671 View Profile Dr. Jens Ortmanns Partner | Düsseldorf | Cologne Email / +49 211 30211 110 View Profile Michael S. Poulos Partner in Charge of Firm Strategy | Chicago Email / +1 312 899 7150 View Profile David S. Rosenbloom Partner | Chicago Email / +1 312 984 7759 View Profile Anthony N. Upshaw Partner | Miami | Washington, DC Email / +1 305 347 6540 View Profile John E. Yoshimura Chief Operating Officer | Miami Email / +1 305 329 4400 View Profile AT A GLANCE OUR AWARD-WINNING PRACTICES INCLUDE: Antitrust & Competition Corporate & Transactions Employee Benefits Employment Global Privacy & Cybersecurity Intellectual Property Litigation & Dispute Resolution Private Client & Wealth Management Real Estate Regulatory Restructuring & Insolvency Tax White-Collar WE PROVIDE MULTIFACETED ADVICE ACROSS GLOBAL MARKET SECTORS, INCLUDING: Energy Food, Beverage & Agribusiness Health Insurance Life Sciences Private Equity Technology WE COUNSEL CLIENTS IN MORE THAN 100 COUNTRIES ACROSS 6 CONTINENTS: 73% of the Fortune 100 32% of the Forbes 100 Private Companies 53% of the German DAX Companies 55% of the CAC 40 OUR LOCATIONS: RECOGNITIONS Previous Ranked Tier 1 in M&A: Middle-Market The Legal 500 US 2021 Chambers USA 2021 Band 1, Food & Beverage Top-ranked for the 16th consecutive year Ranked Tier 1 in Germany Real Estate "a powerhouse" in real estate arena Ranked Band 1 in Germany: Corporate/M&A: Mid-Market the team "are simply extremely good" Named “Law Firm of the Year” for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law U.S. News - Best Lawyers® “2021 Best Law Firms” Chambers USA 2021 Band 1, Healthcare: The Elite The only firm top-ranked nationally Next 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Alumni Temporary Visitor Policy Legal Notices/Imprint Privacy & Cookie Policy Terms of Use Client Connect McDermott Remote Desktop Subscription Preferences Contact Us Cookie Settings Related Site: McDermott+ Consulting Attorney Advertising © 2021 McDermott Will & Emery Your privacy is important to us. We use cookies to ensure the performance and security of our website, and, where permitted, to monitor website use and usability for business and website optimization purposes. For further information on the cookies we use, please click on "Cookie Settings". You can adjust your cookie settings at any time by selecting "Cookie Settings" in the footer of the website. Cookie Settings Accept All Cookies