Firm News

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce recent leadership selections for its largest practices, as well as its internal counsel and Denver Office head.

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Jessica Lingertat and David Michael have been selected once again by their fellow partners to serve a four-year term on the firm’s Management Committee as Managing Partners.

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that two attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list. Each year, no more than five percent of Illinois lawyers receive this honor. In addition, four attorneys have been named to the 2026 Illinois Rising Stars list, which awards lawyers who are under 40 and practicing fewer than 10 years. No more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor each year. 

Gould & Ratner has been named to Midwest Real Estate News “Best of the Best” law firms for the ninth consecutive year, which recognizes leading Midwest law firms with commercial real estate practices.

We are honored to be featured in an article highlighting our 25-year pro bono partnership with Habitat for Humanity Chicago and the meaningful impact we have built together. The story reflects our firm’s commitment to community engagement, collaboration and using our legal skills to support affordable homeownership across Chicago. We are proud of our attorneys whose dedication helps move this mission forward every day.

We are pleased to announce that partner Dean Richardson has been recognized by 5280 magazine as a “Top Lawyer for 2026” in marijuana law. This honor reflects Dean’s leadership and experience advising clients in the cannabis and hemp industries on complex litigation and regulatory risk.