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Ellen Chapelle to Speak at DOECAA Spring 2026 Conference
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Ellen Chapelle to Speak at DOECAA Spring 2026 Conference

Partner Ellen Chapelle will speak at the DOECAA Spring 2026 Conference on April 22.
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Gould & Ratner Selects Practice Leaders and other Leadership Roles for 2026
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Gould & Ratner Selects Practice Leaders and other Leadership Roles for 2026

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

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that David Scriven-Young [KE1.1]has joined the firm as a Partner.
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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Four Associates Across Key Practice Areas
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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Four Associates Across Key Practice Areas

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce the addition of four talented associates across key practice areas, a reflection of the firm's thoughtful, long-term approach to planning for the future.
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Habitat for Humanity Chicago Celebrates 25 Years of Pro Bono Partnership with Gould & Ratner
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Habitat for Humanity Chicago Celebrates 25 Years of Pro Bono Partnership with Gould & Ratner

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.
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Midwest Real Estate News Recognizes Gould & Ratner Among “Best of the Best” Law Firms for 2025
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Midwest Real Estate News Recognizes Gould & Ratner Among “Best of the Best” Law Firms for 2025

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.
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Six Gould & Ratner Lawyers Named to 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
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Six Gould & Ratner Lawyers Named to 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that two attorneys have been selected to the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers list.
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Two Gould & Ratner Denver Partners Named to Legal 500 City Elite List for Corporate and M&A
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Two Gould & Ratner Denver Partners Named to Legal 500 City Elite List for Corporate and M&A

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Denver Partners Chris McCall, Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s Denver office and Chair of its Corporate Practice, and Garrett Graff have been named to the Legal 500 City Elite list for Denver in the area of Corporate and M&A.
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Two Gould & Ratner Lawyers Named to 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
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Two Gould & Ratner Lawyers Named to 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Denver-based Partner Dean Richardson has been named to the 2026 Colorado Super Lawyers list, an honor awarded to no more than 5% of lawyers statewide each year. In addition, Todd Johnson, Of Counsel, has been named to the 2026 Colorado Rising Stars list, which recognizes exceptional lawyers under 40 or with fewer than 10 years of practice, an honor bestowed on just 2.5% of Colorado attorneys.
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February 18, 2024/News
Gould & Ratner Selects Practice Chairs, Vice-Chairs
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce recent leadership selections for its largest practices.
February 9, 2024/News
Gould & Ratner Earns Workplace Recognition Among U.S. Law Firms
Gould & Ratner LLP was named by U.S. News & World Report to its inaugural list of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms for 2024.
December 26, 2023/News
Midwest Real Estate News Recognizes Gould & Ratner Among “Best of the Best” Law Firms for 2023
Gould & Ratner has been named to Midwest Real Estate News “Best of the Best” law firms for the seventh consecutive year.
December 7, 2023/News
Gould & Ratner Secures Unanimous Ruling by Illinois Supreme Court in Favor of M/I Homes
The Illinois Supreme Court has issued a landmark decision affecting the home building and construction industry.
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December 4, 2023/News
Gould & Ratner CMO John Byrne Appointed President-Elect of LMA for 2024
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that John Byrne, the firm’s Chief Marketing Officer, has been selected to serve as President-Elect of the Legal Marketing Association (LMA) for 2024,.
November 27, 2023/News
Gould & Ratner COO Ken Koehn Elected to ALA Board of Directors
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Ken Koehn, CPA, CMA, CLM, the firm’s Chief Operating Officer, has been elected to the International Board of Directors of the Association.
October 30, 2023/News
Gould & Ratner Achieves Mansfield Certification
Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that it has achieved Mansfield Certification for Midsized Law Firms.
September 25, 2023/News
Real Estate Practice Welcomes Jean Kenol as Partner
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Jean A. Kenol has joined the firm as a partner in its Real Estate Practice.
August 17, 2023/News
Gould & Ratner Welcomes Dan Davies
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Dan Davies joins the firm as the Director of Professional Development.
August 17, 2023/News
Gould & Ratner Named to 2024 U.S. News Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch” Lists
23 Gould & Ratner attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch" by U.S. News.
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