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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 recently provided U.S. legal counsel and oversight of foreign counsel in the acquisition of Manufacture Générale de Joints (MGJ) for Selig Group.
Brian Gilbert
Partner
Rebecca Smart
Partner
Susan Mosteller
Paralegal
Gould & Ratner is pleased to announce that seven of our associates have been promoted to partners.
Linsey Cohen, Chair of Gould & Ratner’s Real Estate Practice, was recognized by Connect CRE as one of ten exceptional “2021 Lawyers in Real Estate” in Chicago & Midwest.
Linsey Cohen
Managing Partner
Gould & Ratner has been named to Midwest Real Estate News “Best of the Best” for the fifth consecutive year.
Linsey Cohen, Chair of Gould & Ratner's Real Estate Practice, was recognized as a Chicago "Notable Gen X Leader in Law" for 2021 by Crain's Chicago Business.
Linsey Cohen
Managing Partner
Gould & Ratner was named to 2022 U.S. Best Lawyers and U.S. News & World Report's Twelfth Edition of the "Best Law Firms" rankings.
Gould & Ratner LLP is pleased to announce that Tamara K. Hibbard has joined the firm as of counsel in our Real Estate Practice.
Robert Chidester and Vanessa Tiradentes were recognized as “Notable Rising Stars in Law” for 2021 by Crain's Chicago Business.
Robert Chidester
Managing Partner
Vanessa Tiradentes
Partner
Reese Elledge, a member of Gould & Ratner’s Litigation Practice, celebrated his retirement on Aug. 31 after 60 years of practicing law at Gould & Ratner.
Nine Gould & Ratner attorneys have been recognized as 2022 Best Lawyers and “Ones to Watch."