Jill K. Luft

UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is proud to announce its expanded recognition in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, a premier legal industry guide that ranks the top attorneys and law firms across the United States. Following a rigorous and independent research process, Chambers USA ranked 13 of UBG’s practice areas and 24 of its attorneys among the best in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, New York, and nationwide. The firm’s recognition grew in 2025 with the addition of two new practice areas and four newly ranked attorneys. Six existing rankings were also elevated to higher bands, underscoring UBG’s continued growth and excellence across key markets and practices.

UBG was recognized for excellence in the following practice areas:

• Construction (Missouri)
• Corporate/M&A (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Franchising (USA – Nationwide)
• Immigration (Ohio)
• Immigration (USA – Nationwide)
• Intellectual Property (Ohio)
• Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets (Illinois)
• Labor & Employment (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Labor & Employment (Ohio: North)
• Litigation: General Commercial (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Real Estate (Ohio)
• Tax (Ohio)

The following UBG attorneys were individually recognized:

• Amy L. Blaisdell – Labor & Employment (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Jessica E. Courtway – Construction (Missouri)
• John W. Dillane – Healthcare (Missouri)
• Jeffrey S. Dunlap – Labor & Employment (Ohio: North)
• Vincent Garozzo – Corporate/M&A (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Jackson D. (J.D.) Glisson – Construction (Missouri)
• Frances Floriano Goins – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Lori Pittman Haas – Real Estate (Ohio)
• Scott P. Kadish – Real Estate (Ohio)
• Steven  S. Kaufman – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Beata Krakus – Franchising (USA – Nationwide)
• David W. Leopold – Immigration (Ohio, USA – Nationwide)
• Jill K. Luft – Labor & Employment (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Andrew W. Manuel – Construction (Missouri)
• Michael A. Marrero – Intellectual Property (Ohio)
• Kevin T. McLaughlin – Labor & Employment (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Jodi Rich – Real Estate (Ohio)
• Frederic X. (Fritz) Shadley – Construction (Ohio)
• Patricia A. Shlonsky – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Ohio)
• Jennifer L. Therrien – Construction (Missouri)
• Anastasia Tonello – Immigration (New York, USA – Nationwide)
• Michael N. Ungar – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Leonard D. Vines – Franchising (USA – Nationwide)
• Frederick N. Widen – Tax (Ohio)

Of the 24 UBG attorneys recognized, nine attorneys received Chambers’ highest distinction of Band 1, including Amy L. Blaisdell, John W. Dillane, Jackson D. Glisson, Beata Krakus, David W. Leopold, Andrew W. Manuel, Jennifer L. Therrien, Anastasia Tonello, and Michael N. Ungar.

During the Chambers research process, clients and peers praised UBG for its forward-thinking approach, deep bench of legal talent, and excellent service. One client noted, “UB Greensfelder is always one step ahead of the competition and many steps ahead of what’s coming.” Others shared, “The team is incredible and has a specialist for every area,” and “the firm has top-level attorneys and subject matter experts.” Another heralded the team’s “top quality service and responsiveness.”

“Chambers recognition is widely regarded as the gold standard in the legal industry, reflecting both client feedback and the strength of the firm’s reputation,” said UB Greensfelder’s Co-Managing Partner Scott P. Kadish. “UBG is honored to once again be included among this elite group of law firms and attorneys.”

UB Greensfelder’s Co-Managing Partner Kevin T. McLaughlin added, “This recognition is a powerful validation of the success of our 2024 merger and the expanded capabilities we now offer. We’re proud to see additional UBG practices and attorneys honored, along with numerous elevated rankings and Band 1 distinctions.”

In addition to its Chambers USA rankings, UBG’s Immigration Practice and attorneys David Leopold and Anastasia Tonello, along with Beata Krakus, were recently recognized in Chambers Global. The firm is also consistently ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, with the 2025 edition set to release in July.

About UB Greensfelder
UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is an Am Law 200 law firm dedicated to exceeding client expectations and delivering superior, customized legal solutions. The firm’s attorneys advise regional, national, and global businesses on a wide range of sophisticated legal matters across more than 25 specialized practice and industry groups. Renowned for its best-in-class client service and litigation excellence, UBG was named “2025 Ohio and Missouri Firm of the Year” by Benchmark Litigation and consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners. Established in 2024 through the merger of Ulmer & Berne LLP and Greensfelder, Hemker & Gale, P.C., UB Greensfelder has quickly emerged as a super-regional powerhouse firm in the Midwest and in top-tier business centers. For more information, please visit www.ubglaw.com. Our Business Begins With You^®.