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Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff Ranked in 2026 Chambers USA for Cannabis Law
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Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff Ranked in 2026 Chambers USA for Cannabis Law

Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that two of its attorneys, Dean Richardson and Garrett Graff, have been ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA for the category Cannabis Law: Western United States. Both received Band 2 rankings.
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Deborah O’Donnell Joins Gould & Ratner as Incoming Chief Administrative Officer
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Deborah O’Donnell Joins Gould & Ratner as Incoming Chief Administrative Officer

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Deborah O’Donnell has joined the firm as its incoming Chief Administrative Officer.
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Gould & Ratner Earns Workplace Recognition Among U.S. Law Firms from U.S. News & World Report
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Gould & Ratner Earns Workplace Recognition Among U.S. Law Firms from U.S. News & World Report

Gould & Ratner has been named by U.S. News & World Report to its 2026 list of the “Best Companies to Work For” among U.S. law firms.
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Gould & Ratner Named Finalist for ‘Real Estate Law Firm of the Year’
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Gould & Ratner Named Finalist for ‘Real Estate Law Firm of the Year’

Gould & Ratner is pleased to share that the firm has been named a finalist for “Real Estate Law Firm of the Year” in the Illinois REjournals Commercial Real Estate Awards.
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Gould & Ratner Recognized as a Leading Real Estate Law Firm by Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News
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Gould & Ratner Recognized as a Leading Real Estate Law Firm by Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News

Gould & Ratner has been recognized as a “Leading Real Estate Law Firm” by both Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News.
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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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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Partner Jenny Villier to Denver Office
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Gould & Ratner Welcomes Partner Jenny Villier to Denver Office

Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Jennifer “Jenny” Villier has joined the firm as a Partner in its Corporate Practice in our Denver office.
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Tax Manager Rachel Johnson Receives OSCPA Public Service Award
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Tax Manager Rachel Johnson Receives OSCPA Public Service Award

We’re proud to congratulate Tax Manager Rachel Johnson on receiving the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants (OSCPA) Public Service Award!
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The Lawyer Network Names Gould & Ratner Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Illinois for 2026
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The Lawyer Network Names Gould & Ratner Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Illinois for 2026

Gould & Ratner is proud to announce that it has been named Venture Capital Law Firm of the Year in Illinois – 2026 by The Lawyer Network as part of its Annual Awards program.
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Gould & Ratner LLP is pleased to announce that Tina Jonsson is joining the firm as an associate in the Litigation Practice.
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that two attorneys have been selected as 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers. Each year, no more than five percent of Illinois lawyers receive this.
Virginia Harding, a member of Gould & Ratner’s Real Estate Practice, celebrated her retirement on Jan. 20 after 48 years of practicing law at Gould & Ratner.
Gould & Ratner LLP is proud to announce the appointment of Ken Koehn into the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2023, to lead the service.
Gould & Ratner has been named to Midwest Real Estate News “Best of the Best” law firms for the sixth consecutive year.
Gould & Ratner was named CREW Chicago's "Sponsor of the Year" for 2022. The firm's award win was announced at the CREW Chicago Annual Meeting on Dec. 6.
As part of a nationwide initiative to foster meaningful change and promote diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, Gould & Ratner is participating in the Mansfield Rule for Midsized.
Jessica G. Lingertat, Joseph W. Marzo and Eric P. Sparks were recognized as “Notable Gen X Leaders in Law” for 2022 by Crain’s Chicago Business.
Jessica Lingertat
Managing Partner
Joseph Marzo
Partner
Chair, Real Estate Practice
Eric Sparks
Partner
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that Jeffrey M. Goldberg has joined the firm as an associate in the Real Estate Practice.
Gould & Ratner recently represented Ichthus Capital Partners in a non-dilutive financing with Saebo.