icon on Royal Oak, MI - July 8, 2026 - Howard & Howard is proud to announce that seven attorneys have been recognized in the inaugural Legal 500 U.S. City Elite: Chicago rankings, a distinction that highlights leading lawyers practicing at outstanding regional and national firms.
The Legal 500 City Elite designation identifies attorneys as top-tier lawyers at regional powerhouse firms, recognizing those who handle sophisticated, market-leading matters outside of the large global mega firms. The recognition reflects the breadth of talent and high-caliber legal work being performed in key U.S. legal markets.
The following attorneys were recognized in the Legal 500 U.S. City Elite: Chicago rankings:
- Rita W. Garry – Digital, Data & Telecoms
- Kevin Shortsle – Intellectual Property – Contentious
- Emily E. Bennett – Labor & Employment
- Leo G. Aubel – Real Estate
- Gregory A. Braun – Real Estate
- Christopher Cali – Real Estate
- Kevin P. Mitrick – Real Estate
For more information about Legal 500 U.S. City Elite rankings, visit here.
About Howard & Howard Attorneys, PLLC
With a history spanning over 150 years, Howard & Howard is a full-service law firm with a national and international practice, providing legal services to businesses and business owners. More than 140 attorneys practice out of offices in Las Vegas, Nevada; Detroit, Michigan; Chicago and Peoria, Illinois; and Los Angeles, California. For more information, please visit www.howardandhoward.com.
Amanda Ferrari
aferrari@hellermanllc.com
440.465.6162