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Partner and Co-Leader of the Litigation Practice Group Matthew J. O'Hara spoke with Law360 on the firm's recently announced practice and industry group leaders. The article, entitled "Freeborn & Peters Names 4 New Practice Group Leaders" highlights the new group leaders: Matthew J. O'Hara, Jeffrey A. Rossman, Tina M. Bird and Elitsa Dimitrova. The piece also includes Matt's thoughts on his new

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CHICAGO – Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that it has named Matthew J. O’Hara as co-leader of the firm’s litigation practice group, Jeffrey A. Rossman as co-leader of the complex commercial litigation practice group, Tina M. Bird as leader of the real estate and construction litigation team, and Elitsa Dimitrova as leader of the emerging industries team. 

“A mix of seasoned and newer

Freeborn Partner and Leader of the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group, Marc Zimmerman, recently provided commentary for an Human Resources Director article entitled, "Employers will face ‘heightened scrutiny’ under Biden’s proposed gig rule." The article discusses what HR leaders should know about The Department of Labor's proposed rule that aims to allow for more types of workers to be

Freeborn Partner and Member of the firm's Insurance and Reinsurance Team, Peter Steffen, authored an article for London Market Forums' ("LMForums") latest digital newsletter. The article, entitled "Forever Chemicals: How Long-Lasting Will Their Effect Be on the Insurance and Reinsurance Industry?" discusses how "forever chemicals" or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) may be the new

Freeborn Partner and Member of the firm's Trusts and Estates Team, Abosede Odunsi, recently authored an article for Law360 entitled, "Patagonia's Succession Plan Is A Blueprint For Biz Owners." The article discusses how Yvon Chouinard, founder of the outdoor apparel retailer Patagonia Inc., recently announced that he donated the $3 billion company to fight climate change, and how in doing so, he

NEW YORK – Freeborn & Peters LLP continues the expansion of its corporate practice group and New York office with the addition of Rudyard W. Ceres as a partner. 

Ceres focuses his practice on U.S. and international small and medium-size enterprises and owner-operated businesses.  His dual UK and U.S. qualifications, coupled with his extensive experience over the past 25 years, enable him to

Freeborn Partner and Member of the firm's Trusts & Estates Practice Group, Michael Whitty, was recently interviewed by Rethinking65 for an article entitled, "DNA Tests Reveal Close Family of Advisors, Clients." The article discusses how the arrival of inexpensive and commonly used DNA tests like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have potential repercussions for family dynamics and estate plans.

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NEW YORK – Freeborn & Peters LLP announces that partners in the firm’s New York office and labor and employment practice group, Kathryn T. Lundy and Marc B. Zimmerman, have been recognized as New York Metro Super Lawyers® for 2022. Ms. Lundy was additionally recognized in Super Lawyers’ 2022 Women’s Edition.

“We congratulate both Kathryn and Marc on once again being recognized by Super Lawyers

Partner Michael D. Whitty, member of the Corporate Practice Group and Trusts and Estates Practice Group, authored a 3rd Quarter Bulletin detailing the following estate planning updates:

• Increased Estate and Gift Tax Exemptions Make January 2023 Gifts More Powerful
• Changes to Interest Rates Improve Some Estate Tax Planning Techniques, While Others Remain Powerful
• Estate Tax Portability