Taft is pleased to announce that it ranks among the top-30 law firms in Chicago according to the 2022 Chicago Lawyer Largest Law Firms Survey. Taft was one of 16 firms in the top 30 that raised or held constant attorney headcounts. Taft ranked #25 on the list with 117 attorneys, moving up two places from 2021. 

“Our presence in Chicago is blooming. Looking forward to the world continuing to revert back to normal as much as possible,” said Paul Jenson, Taft Chicago partner-in-charge, in an article about the ranking.

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Situated on Chicago’s thriving riverfront with views of Lake Michigan, Taft Chicago is immersed in the city’s numerous business and cultural offerings. With a diverse mix of professional experience, our Chicago attorneys are equipped to serve clients from Fortune 500 corporations to small businesses and startups to state and local governments. The office concentrates on matters involving real estate, zoning, gaming, government relations, and public finance, as well as litigation of all types including employment and intellectual property. True to Taft’s teamwork values, our Chicago attorneys work closely with colleagues across the Midwest, utilizing Taft’s deep network of legal talent to serve our client’s needs.

Jenson is co-chair of Taft’s Gaming industry group and partner-in-charge of the Taft Chicago office. He works with clients in all areas of the gaming industry on licensing, acquisitions and dispositions, financing transactions, administrative hearings, compliance plans, internal investigations, and general corporate governance. He also interacts closely with state and local gaming regulatory agencies, and has significant experience drafting gaming law statutes, administrative rules, and policies. Jenson has experience resolving gaming-related manners across a variety of jurisdictions, including the United States, Canada, and Europe.