Success at any age is impressive. But to achieve it at an early age is even more of a feat. This is exactly what the 40 young attorneys featured in this publication have done.
For the last 25 years, the 40 Under Forty Committee at Law Bulletin Media sifts through piles of nominations to select 40 of the most talented young attorneys practicing in Illinois. This year, the competition was more intense than ever. We received more than 1,500 nominations for attorneys throughout Illinois. Choosing who to include was more challenging than previous editions.
Learn more about the top young attorneys.
Christine Barone • Susan Best • Shelley Bethune • Benjamin Breslau • David Cascio • Michael Crane • Matthew D'Avanzo • Daissy Dominguez • David Duffey • Sarah Dunkley • Laura Elkayam • Nicholas Emerson • Jennifer Enloe • Michael Fleck • Erin McAdams Franzblau • John Giokaris • Laura Gottlieb • Ryan Hatten • Kathryne Hayes • Jonathan Hughley • Jessica Levitt Acuna • Lara Lickhalter • Kellie Mazzarella • Maggie Mendenhall Casey • Megan Monty • Cole Munvez • Andrew Murphy • Ervin Nevitt • Molly Pankauskas • Kaitlin Post • Elizabeth Radichel • Benjamin Rhode • Abigail Rocap • Blake Roter • Marisa Schostok • Kate Schwartz • Michael Sciaccotta • Elizabeth Shindler • Kyle Shires • Thomas Tomasik
NOMINATION RULES
For 25 years, Law Bulletin Media conducts an annual survey to determine who Illinois attorneys believe are the "up and comers" of law in Illinois. To maintain objectivity, attorneys cannot recommend themselves or attorneys from their law firm, corporation or public entity.
The strength of the nomination will be subjectively based upon the reputation of the nominator, the professional relationship between the nomination and nominee, and the nominator's first-hand knowledge of the nominee's experience, skill, and character.
These rules are instituted to maintain the integrity of the nomination process.
- Nominee cannot have reached 40 years of age on or before May 10, 2025. Nominations are due May 10, 2025. No extensions will be given.
- Only an Attorney may submit a nomination.
- An Attorney cannot nominate themselves.
- An Attorney cannot nominate attorneys from their own firm.
- There is no limit to the number of attorneys one can nominate.
- All information regarding both the nominee and the nominator must be filled out and submitted.
- Each nominated Attorney can only receive a maximum of 25 nominations.
- All requested information must be completed and submitted by May 10, 2025. No extensions will be given.
If you have any questions, contact Adam Hresja via email or by phone at 312-644-2942
If you'd rather submit your nomination offline, please download and complete this form.