Debbie Laughton Recognized as Crain’s Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting, and Law 2026

08.20.26

Congratulations to Debbie on her inclusion on this list, which in part honors Chicagoland legal professionals who demonstrate exceptional leadership and help organizations navigate complex, high-stakes matters.

Crain’s said that Debbie “leads patent disputes involving hundreds of millions and, in some cases, billions of dollars… In 2025, Laughton led a litigation team representing one of the firm’s largest clients to a successful resolution that avoided a long, costly trial. Under her direction, another client’s patent portfolio grew into one of its industry’s largest.”

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