In this issue: A client spotlight, attorney recognitions and more in this edition!
Featured Publications
Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond
For businesses navigating complex legal landscapes, working with a law firm should feel like more than just a transaction—it should be a partnership. For Niigata, Inc., a century-old leader in precision machining equipment, the long-term relationship with WilliamsMcCarthy LLP has been built on trust, transparency, and a shared vision for growth. Hans Retra, former CEO and current board chair for Niigata, Inc., believes the connection to WilliamsMcCarthy has been instrumental to the organization’s success.
For Carol Hartline, being direct is a reflection of her deep commitment to quickly finding the right answers to client challenges. Her calm and clear communication style helps clients gain clarity, perspective, and confidence navigating situations which, for many, may be among the most challenging in their lives.
In this feature spotlight, get to know more about Carol’s background, philosophy on practicing law, and interests that fill her cup outside of the office.
Four Partners Selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List
James P. Devine, John J. Holevas, Marc C. Gravino, and Troy E. Haggestad, partners with WilliamsMcCarthy, have been selected by their peers to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers selection process is rigorous and rates attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Wilmac Attorney Graduates from Leadership Rockford’s 70th Class
We’re pleased to share that Aisha Moe-Lindvall completed the 8-month-long Rockford Leadership program through the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. The mission of Leadership Rockford is to build leadership skills and enhance awareness of business, government, and civic issues through interaction and direct involvement with business and community leaders.
Congratulations, Aisha and all of the 2024/25 graduates!
In today’s competitive business world, ideas, processes, and know-how are often more valuable than physical assets. Understanding how to protect those assets under Illinois and federal law is critical.
Comments from Counsel – April 2025 Newsletter
In this issue: A client spotlight, attorney recognitions and more in this edition!
Featured Publications
Looking Ahead to 2025 and Beyond
For businesses navigating complex legal landscapes, working with a law firm should feel like more than just a transaction—it should be a partnership. For Niigata, Inc., a century-old leader in precision machining equipment, the long-term relationship with WilliamsMcCarthy LLP has been built on trust, transparency, and a shared vision for growth. Hans Retra, former CEO and current board chair for Niigata, Inc., believes the connection to WilliamsMcCarthy has been instrumental to the organization’s success.
Attorney Spotlight – Carol Hartline
For Carol Hartline, being direct is a reflection of her deep commitment to quickly finding the right answers to client challenges. Her calm and clear communication style helps clients gain clarity, perspective, and confidence navigating situations which, for many, may be among the most challenging in their lives.
In this feature spotlight, get to know more about Carol’s background, philosophy on practicing law, and interests that fill her cup outside of the office.
WilliamsMcCarthy LLP News
Four Partners Selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers List
James P. Devine, John J. Holevas, Marc C. Gravino, and Troy E. Haggestad, partners with WilliamsMcCarthy, have been selected by their peers to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers selection process is rigorous and rates attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Wilmac in the Community
Wilmac Attorney Graduates from Leadership Rockford’s 70th Class
We’re pleased to share that Aisha Moe-Lindvall completed the 8-month-long Rockford Leadership program through the Greater Rockford Chamber of Commerce. The mission of Leadership Rockford is to build leadership skills and enhance awareness of business, government, and civic issues through interaction and direct involvement with business and community leaders.
Congratulations, Aisha and all of the 2024/25 graduates!
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Protecting What Matters: A Quick Guide to Trade Secrets Law for Manufacturers and Innovators
In today’s competitive business world, ideas, processes, and know-how are often more valuable than physical assets. Understanding how to protect those assets under Illinois and federal law is critical.
Morgan E. Knight Joins WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
Morgan E. Knight has joined WilliamsMcCarthy LLP. She focuses her practice on family law, employment law, and municipal/local government law.
James W. Roddy Joins WilliamsMcCarthy LLP
James W. Roddy has joined WilliamsMcCarthy LLP. He focuses his practice primarily on business and corporate law, real estate, and estate planning
WilliamsMcCarthy Attorney Named to The Best Lawyers in America®
Attorney Marc Gravino Named to the Best Lawyers in America for the fourth consecutive year.