Firm Secures 13 Practice Area and 26 Attorney Rankings

UB Greensfelder LLP (UBG) is pleased to announce its recognition in the 2026 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 26 of its attorneys among the best in Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, and nationwide. The firm’s recognition in 2026 includes the addition of four newly ranked attorneys and one newly ranked practice area as well as two ranked attorneys who were elevated to higher bands.

UBG was recognized for excellence in the following practice areas:

• Construction (Missouri)
• Construction (Ohio)
• Corporate/M&A (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Franchising (USA – Nationwide)
• 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)
• Jason P. Conte – Construction (Ohio)
• 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)
• Jesse R. Lipcius – Construction (Ohio)
• 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)
• Abby L. Risner – Litigation: General Commercial (Missouri: St. Louis & Surrounds)
• Amanda M. Roach – Intellectual Property: Trademark, Copyright & Trade Secrets (Illinois)
• Frederic X. (Fritz) Shadley – Construction (Ohio)
• Patricia A. Shlonsky – Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation (Ohio)
• Jennifer L. Therrien – Construction (Missouri)
• Michael N. Ungar – Litigation: General Commercial (Ohio)
• Leonard D. Vines – Franchising (USA – Nationwide)
• Frederick N. Widen – Tax (Ohio)

Of the 26 UBG attorneys recognized, eight attorneys received Chambers’ highest distinction of Band 1, including Amy L. Blaisdell, John W. Dillane, Jackson D. Glisson, Beata Krakus, Andrew W. Manuel, Patricia A. Shlonsky, Jennifer L. Therrien, and Michael N. Ungar.

During the 2026 Chambers research process, clients and peers highlighted the firm’s strategic insight, responsiveness, and commitment to service. One client noted, “The team genuinely makes an effort to understand our business and the issues that impact it.” Others described UBG as “top-notch, balancing great service, speed, and expertise,” and emphasized its ability to align advice with “business needs and … risk tolerance.” Another praised the firm’s “highly knowledgeable legal representation” and “incredible service.”

In addition to a Chambers USA Nationwide ranking in Franchising, Beata Krakus was recently recognized in Chambers Global as a “Global Market Leader.” The firm is also consistently ranked in the Chambers High Net Worth Guide, with the 2026 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 legal excellence, UBG consistently earns top-tier accolades from Chambers and Partners and Benchmark Litigation. 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^®.