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McDermott Will & Emery LLP

Chicago, IL·18 offices

Firm Overview

McDermott Will & Emery has one of the leading healthcare practices in the country, alongside a highly regarded tax practice and growing M&A and private equity capabilities. The firm's breadth in healthcare — spanning regulatory, transactions, and litigation — makes it a distinctive destination for healthcare specialists.

Associate Experience

Associates at McDermott gain substantive healthcare and tax expertise that is genuinely differentiated in the BigLaw market. The healthcare transactional practice provides access to complex, specialized work that combines regulatory and M&A skills.

Lateral Recruiting Context

McDermott actively recruits healthcare and tax practitioners at all levels. For laterals with healthcare regulatory, healthcare M&A, or tax transaction experience, the firm is consistently among the most active and well-resourced recruiters in those areas.

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Rankings

Vault Law 100#46
AmLaw 100#40
TierAmLaw 200

Chambers USA Band 1

  • Healthcare
  • Tax

Practice Strengths

HealthcareTaxM&APrivate EquityIntellectual PropertyEmployment

Key Markets

ChicagoNew YorkWashington DCBostonLos AngelesMiamiDallasHoustonNashvilleSilicon Valley+8 more