Willkie announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 42001:2023 certification, and is now among the first global law firms to meet this internationally recognized standard for Artificial Intelligence Management Systems (AIMS). This milestone underscores the firm’s leadership in responsible...

Willkie partner Craig C. Martin, Chairman, Americas, was quoted in an article on the growth of plaintiff-side work at major law firms and the role of legal finance in supporting these cases.    The article in Original Jurisdiction, a legal industry newsletter, noted that elite law firms...

New York, NY (April 14, 2026) --- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP today announced that Megan K. Smith has joined as a partner in the Litigation Department. She is based in the Firm’s Los Angeles office.  Megan is a widely recognized trial lawyer who has secured high-profile victories on...

Willkie has again been recognized in Chicago Lawyer's 2026 Largest Law Firms Survey, highlighting the Firm's continued growth as a market leader in Chicago.   Willkie continued its climb on this year's Chicago Top 100 list based on attorney headcount. The Firm ranked #27 and has grown...

On April 24 at 11:10 am (ET), senior counsel Leah Campbell and partner Matthew Stern will co-lead the panel titled “Parametric Solutions: Developments in Risk Transfer.” The session is part of the New York City Bar Association’s program, Current Issues in Insurance Regulation 2026, hosted...

On April 24 at 9:45 am (ET), partner and Chair of the Official Creditors Committee practice Todd Goren will participate on the panel titled “Creative Solutions in the Face of Potential Administrative Insolvency.” The session is part of the American Bankruptcy Institute 2026 Annual Spring...

Willkie partner Jennifer Coffey has been named to the “2026 Women of Influence,” GlobeSt.’s annual award series recognizing the top female commercial real estate professionals nationwide.   GlobeSt. recognized Jenn for her leadership and achievements in major real estate transactions....

Willkie recently advised ReserveBar, a luxury marketplace and technology platform for beverage alcohol, on its strategic merger with AccelPay, a leading provider of compliant payments and ecommerce infrastructure for the alcohol industry. Following the combination, ReserveBar will continue...

On April 23 at 1:10 pm (ET), partner Patrick Hanchey will participate on the panel titled “Banks and Digital Payments: The Impact of Stablecoins on Banks” as part of the Evolving Role of Digital Assets in the Global Financial System. The program is hosted in Cambridge, Massachusetts by...