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Chicago, IL 60654
United States of America
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Alston & Bird Broadens Mass and Toxic Torts
Alston & Bird has enhanced its mass tort and toxic tort practices with the addition of two new partners. Kara McCall, who advises businesses facing toxic tort and products liability litigation, and Beth Chiarello, who defends class actions and mass tort cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, will reside in the firm’s Chicago office.
Alston & Bird Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index
Alston & Bird has again earned a top rating of 100 percent on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that measures commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace equality, earning the designation as recipient of the “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.”
Alston & Bird Named a “Best Workplace for Parents” by Great Place to Work
Alston & Bird has been recognized as one of America’s “Best Workplaces for Parents” for the seventh time since 2016.
Alston & Bird Earns 126 Tier-1 Rankings in 2025 Best Law Firms
Alston & Bird has been honored as one of the nation’s top law firms in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers. The firm received 25 national tier-one practice rankings and 101 metropolitan tier-one practice rankings across all U.S. offices.
Alston & Bird Achieves Mansfield Rule Certification for 2023-24
Alston & Bird has again achieved Mansfield Rule Certification, a rigorous, year-long certification program that aims to boost and sustain diversity in law firm leadership by broadening the pool of women lawyers, LGBTQ+ lawyers, and underrepresented racial and/or ethnic lawyers who are considered for senior lateral attorney job openings, firm governance opportunities, equity partner promotions, other firm leadership positions, and client interface opportunities. The firm is recognized on the list of “trendsetters,” which is reserved for firms that have achieved certification and remained committed for two to four years.
Alston & Bird Ranked a Top Counsel to Investment Banks in the First Half of 2024
Corporate Control Alert – a service of The Deal that provides analysis of key Delaware case law, trends in dealmaking, activism, and regulation – has ranked Alston & Bird third among counsel to financial advisors on U.S. M&A transactions with a value of $100 million or more announced between Jan. 1 and June 30, 2024.
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Press Release January 16, 2025Alston & Bird Broadens Mass and Toxic Torts Practices with Two New Partners in Chicago Alston & Bird Broadens Mass and Toxic Torts Practices with Two New Partners in ChicagoAlston & Bird has enhanced its mass tort and toxic tort practices with the addition of two new partners. Kara McCall, who advises businesses facing toxic tort and products liability litigation, and Beth Chiarello, who defends class actions and mass tort cases on behalf of Fortune 500 companies, will reside in the firm’s Chicago office.
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Press Release January 9, 2025Alston & Bird Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index Alston & Bird Earns Equality 100 Award in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality IndexAlston & Bird has again earned a top rating of 100 percent on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI), an annual survey by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation that measures commitment to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) workplace equality, earning the designation as recipient of the “Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion.”
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In the News December 20, 2024Law.com/Daily Report | Husch Blackwell, Foley Among Law Firms Opening Southeast Offices This Year Law.com/Daily Report | Husch Blackwell, Foley Among Law Firms Opening Southeast Offices This YearAlston & Bird is noted for opening its new Chicago office in July 2024.
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Webinar December 5, 2024Alston & Bird Labor & Employment Executive Webinar: Ethics and Professionalism for Employment Lawyers and HR Professionals Alston & Bird Labor & Employment Executive Webinar: Ethics and Professionalism for Employment Lawyers and HR ProfessionalsJoin us for an insightful presentation on ethical challenges and best practices for employment lawyers and human resources professionals.
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Webinar December 4, 2024AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow – Program 3 AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow – Program 3
Join us for the third program in The AI Legal Insights: Shaping Tomorrow webinar series. This panel discussion will cover recent developments in AI-related disclosures in public company SEC filings and how companies are adapting their disclosures to this quickly developing technology.
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Press Release December 3, 2024Alston & Bird Named a “Best Workplace for Parents” by Great Place to Work Alston & Bird Named a “Best Workplace for Parents” by Great Place to WorkAlston & Bird has been recognized as one of America’s “Best Workplaces for Parents” for the seventh time since 2016.
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In the News December 3, 2024Fortune | Great Place to Work: Best Workplaces for Parents 2024 Fortune | Great Place to Work: Best Workplaces for Parents 2024Alston & Bird is noted for ranking among the “Best Workplaces for Parents” in 2024.
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Press Release November 25, 2024Alston & Bird Remembers Bob Dole with Veterans Awards Program Alston & Bird Remembers Bob Dole with Veterans Awards ProgramAlston & Bird recently held its second annual Bob Dole Veterans Awards, presented to veterans at the firm, military family members, attorneys, employees, and alumni for extraordinary dedication to service members or veterans, their families, and their communities. The name of the award pays tribute to Senator Bob Dole, a highly decorated veteran, accomplished public servant, leading figure in Congress, and beloved member of the Alston & Bird family.
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Press Release November 13, 2024Alston & Bird Earns “Powerhouse” Ranking in BTI Consulting Group’s 2025 Litigation Outlook Alston & Bird Earns “Powerhouse” Ranking in BTI Consulting Group’s 2025 Litigation OutlookAlston & Bird has been recognized in eight practice categories within BTI Consulting Group’s 2025 Litigation Outlook. This annual report is based exclusively on in-depth surveys and interviews with leading legal decision-makers.
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Press Release November 7, 2024Alston & Bird Earns 126 Tier-1 Rankings in 2025 Best Law Firms Alston & Bird Earns 126 Tier-1 Rankings in 2025 Best Law FirmsAlston & Bird has been honored as one of the nation’s top law firms in the 2025 edition of Best Law Firms®, ranked by Best Lawyers.